Hybrids, split from the "blind people ..." thread Options

[impala454]

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

[Mommy]

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

[impala454]

I'm not arguing with you Cat my God I'm just asking how you bought your damn car. I've never heard of someone buying a vehicle direct from the manufacturer and am curious. I asked you how you bought direct and your answer was basically "I didn't buy from a dealer". well duh.

1. How did you order of your vehicle?
2. What method did you use to pay for it?
3. Where did you sign paperwork, and pick up the vehicle?
4. What was the purchase price, and tax + title + license, etc?

and yes, there are actually 5 TVs in my house at the moment. all hooked up and watchable. 3 of em in HD .