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#98 of 433 Re: May-2009 Hybrid Sales by gasout

Jun 03, 2009 (1:44 pm)

Replying to: wvgasguy (Jun 02, 2009 4:03 pm)
We traded 2005 Prius for 2010 Insight. We loved the Pruis but Insight is a great car. It gets over 53 MPG (mostly highway) very consistently. I don’t know why the EPA rating is so low.
 
We were getting close to 50 MPG with 2005 Prius and I can’t wait to get the new Prius for my wife so we can compare the two over the same route. The Toyota dealer said mid July but I hope it is sooner.

#99 of 433 4 Golf bags by surrfurtom

Jun 04, 2009 (6:49 pm)

Can the new Prius carry 4 male passengers of average size and 4 golf bags? Thanks.

#100 of 433 Re: May-2009 Hybrid Sales [gasout] by dmathews3

Jun 04, 2009 (6:56 pm)

Replying to: gasout (Jun 03, 2009 1:44 pm)
Car and Driver also didn't rate it very well in their 600 mile loop. Don't have the mag here now but 36 comes to mind and 42 for the 2010 Prius which was the same as the third car they also tested along with the Honda and Toyota. What was the 3rd car. A 12 year old Chevy Metro with over 100+K on it.

#101 of 433 Re: 4 Golf bags [surrfurtom] by stevegold

Jun 04, 2009 (8:22 pm)

Replying to: surrfurtom (Jun 04, 2009 6:49 pm)
No.

#102 of 433 Re: 4 Golf bags [stevegold] by backy

Jun 04, 2009 (8:30 pm)

Replying to: stevegold (Jun 04, 2009 8:22 pm)
If two of the gents know each other pretty well, and depending on their girth, it might be possible to fold the "40" side of the back seat down, put one bag there, and the other 3 under the hatch. Also depends on how far away the golf course is. Next time you go golfing, take your 3 friends and your bags to your local Toyota dealer and do the "proof of concept."

#103 of 433 Re: 4 Golf bags [backy] by surrfurtom

Jun 05, 2009 (11:35 am)

Replying to: backy (Jun 04, 2009 8:30 pm)
Thanks all for the replies. When it is my turn to drive my golfing buddies currently ride in a Cadillac DTS which if you believe the advertisement for roominess showing the 4 basketball players and their 4 bags, is going to be a tad more comfortable than a Prius. The feedback I get on the Prius might not be too positive.
 
Seriously I've been in the old Prius and they are fairly roomy. The luggage space on the 2010 is supposed to be about 21+ cu ft which is 2 cu ft bigger than my existing trunk.

#104 of 433 - by dudleyr

Jun 05, 2009 (12:05 pm)

Hatchback luggage space is measured to the top of the car (above the rear seat back). In otherwords if you drew a vertical line from the top of the rear seat to the roof of the car then everything behind that is cargo space.
 
Still it may be roomy enough for 4 if you pile them high. Worth a try.

#105 of 433 Re: 4 Golf bags [surrfurtom] by kdhspyder

Jun 05, 2009 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: surrfurtom (Jun 05, 2009 11:35 am)
Probably not.
 
It depends on the lengths of the drivers ( not the human ones ). I can fit both my clubs and my wife's clubs in my 2005 Prius and I could prolly stack two other sets on top of those but I think I'd have to take the drivers out of the bags and stow them separately. 4 guys inside for a normal trip to the course is no problem whatsoever.
 
Some stories from the last 5 yrs...
I've had in my 2005 Prius
..a 43" Flatscreen from Best Buy
..my clubs
..briefcase and two pizzas
..my wife and I
A friend has had inside his 2004 Prius
.. twelve 6' folding tables and
.. 40 folding chairs
A friend has had in his 2006 Prius
.. 3 guys ( 2 + him )
.. SIX surfboards

#106 of 433 Re: 4 Golf bags [kdhspyder] by carnaught

Jun 05, 2009 (4:55 pm)

Replying to: kdhspyder (Jun 05, 2009 4:49 pm)
Some stories from the last 5 yrs...
I've had in my 2005 Prius
..a 43" Flatscreen from Best Buy
..my clubs
..briefcase and two pizzas
..my wife and I
A friend has had inside his 2004 Prius
.. twelve 6' folding tables and
.. 40 folding chairs
A friend has had in his 2006 Prius
.. 3 guys ( 2 + him )
.. SIX surfboards
 
What is this? A new take at how many people can we stuff into a phonebooth or a Volkswagen?

#107 of 433 Re: 4 Golf bags [surrfurtom] by railroadjames

Jun 05, 2009 (5:16 pm)

Replying to: surrfurtom (Jun 05, 2009 11:35 am)
Of course you could take up tennis and solve the equipment storage problem and save $$$ on so many things ...course fees, clubs, and also alot more exercize. Just a thought. Then again miniture golf is less strenuous. Seriously though, I know someone who bought a very small one wheel trailer to carry his clubs and odds & ends. Worked very well.

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