 Hybrids, split from the "blind people ..." thread |
| Hybrids, split from the "blind people ..." thread |
 May 23 2008, 11:04 PM
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 Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48  |
this reminds me of that stupidass article someone posted a while back about how electric cars should make noise so blind people dont step out in front of them
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May 23 2008, 11:15 PM
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 New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
QUOTE (impala454 @ May 24 2008, 12:04 AM)  this reminds me of that stupidass article someone posted a while back about how electric cars should make noise so blind people dont step out in front of them I watched a CNN video the other day about some 8 year old kid that got hit by a Prius because he couldn't hear it driving down the road. The kid wasn't blind. He just didn't look both ways before crossing. He relied on his sense of hearing instead. When the Prius engine shuts off and the vehicle is running on battery power, it makes very little noise. Can't say I blame the kid. The other day when I was walking to take the trash out, I realized I did the same thing when walking through the parking lot. Thank God there were no shitty Toyota Prius' around  I kinda do see a problem with blind people not being able to know what kind of money they have. People will rip them off. I have a problem with not being able to hear battery operated vehicles too... but mainly because I just think the Prius sucks. My dad keeps trying to get me to buy one. If I'm going hybrid, I'm getting a Honda Civic Hybrid |
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May 29 2008, 02:27 PM
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CHEE CHEE Group: Members Posts: 5,026 Joined: 23-February 06 From: trapped in the hoezone layer Member No.: 39 |
$23,569 minus what i got for the sale of the mustang. putting ending price about $10,300 (im glad i was able to sell the mustang. dealers were going to pay 9k for it!!! but a woman that didnt commute said it was her dream car. i was afraid with gas prices they way they are itd be like trucks in some states and places would only take them - if at all - for waaaaaaaaay under bluebook.... which i guess is what they offered me with that measly 9k)
avg trips around the hood 99mpg, trips to grocery store 56-63mpg, highway 50+. this is also driving like a prius is just any other car. option was to buy new for 23,569 or get a 2005 lower model with 60k for 21,500 from a carmax south of houston... these cars straight out dont devalue. thats why its just hard to get any used ones. there were 2 in houston that i found (0 on car lots) 1 having a salvage title after a major accident. and people in some states are waiting several months for theirs (mine 5 weeks) i know a guy that fit a 9ft ladder in his, people that moved with 13 shoe boxes, a dresser and 15 drawers. and an owner thats over 6.5ft tall. the space is totally insane inside! when you are in a prius and drive it around its not your fault. you literally just cant stop talking about it in addition to having a backup camera, bluetooth, optional navigation i chose not to get (too cumbersome) and amenities youd have to buy a luxury sedan to get for under 25k! my apologies but I CANT STOP -------------------- Little monkeys making money
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May 29 2008, 03:05 PM
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 Oh baby bring me down  Group: Agents Posts: 4,115 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Way out yonder Member No.: 68 |
QUOTE (Testm0nkey @ May 29 2008, 03:27 PM) $23,569 minus what i got for the sale of the mustang. putting ending price about $10,300 (im glad i was able to sell the mustang. dealers were going to pay 9k for it!!! but a woman that didnt commute said it was her dream car. i was afraid with gas prices they way they are itd be like trucks in some states and places would only take them - if at all - for waaaaaaaaay under bluebook.... which i guess is what they offered me with that measly 9k) avg trips around the hood 99mpg, trips to grocery store 56-63mpg, highway 50+. this is also driving like a prius is just any other car. option was to buy new for 23,569 or get a 2005 lower model with 60k for 21,500 from a carmax south of houston... these cars straight out dont devalue. thats why its just hard to get any used ones. there were 2 in houston that i found (0 on car lots) 1 having a salvage title after a major accident. and people in some states are waiting several months for theirs (mine 5 weeks) i know a guy that fit a 9ft ladder in his, people that moved with 13 shoe boxes, a dresser and 15 drawers. and an owner thats over 6.5ft tall. the space is totally insane inside! when you are in a prius and drive it around its not your fault. you literally just cant stop talking about it in addition to having a backup camera, bluetooth, optional navigation i chose not to get (too cumbersome) and amenities youd have to buy a luxury sedan to get for under 25k! my apologies but I CANT STOP I put in a houston area code and went to the toyota website. Package #3 cost me 25,695. -------------------- Southern Rock, beer and bears!
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