Prius
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Joined: Aug 2013
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There are jerks in all kinds of cars. I've seen a few "wonderful" drivers in Corvettes as well.
The Prius is actually an exceptionally well engineered car and is much simpler mechanically than a normal econobox. They just don't die, so the hybrid savings make sense when you buy one for less than $10k with 100k miles and drive it for another 200k miles, which it should do easily.
Much better than the Smart car which is neither smart nor innovative.
The Prius is actually an exceptionally well engineered car and is much simpler mechanically than a normal econobox. They just don't die, so the hybrid savings make sense when you buy one for less than $10k with 100k miles and drive it for another 200k miles, which it should do easily.
Much better than the Smart car which is neither smart nor innovative.
Burning Brakes
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If you believe the direst predictions of the global warming scientists, almost nothing we do will change the fact that in 100 years the population of the earth will be down to one billion people struggling to survive around the arctic circle. If it turns out that way, they probably won't be saying nice things about grandpa and his Stingray.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: H-Town Texas
If you believe the direst predictions of the global warming scientists, almost nothing we do will change the fact that in 100 years the population of the earth will be down to one billion people struggling to survive around the arctic circle. If it turns out that way, they probably won't be saying nice things about grandpa and his Stingray.
Drifting
Joined: May 2011
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From: White Oak NC
If you believe the direst predictions of the global warming scientists, almost nothing we do will change the fact that in 100 years the population of the earth will be down to one billion people struggling to survive around the arctic circle. If it turns out that way, they probably won't be saying nice things about grandpa and his Stingray.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Winfield, IL
LOL... well once they get up to speed that is. I've been passed while going a good 10 to 15 mph over the limit by a Prius. I've also been cut off many times by Prius drivers, when a turn signal would have sufficed. They also like to play the role of left lane bandits. Angry, troubled people....
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Maryland
Prius? No. I think it is a TOYOTA thing. IN my neck of the woods it doesn't matter if its a Prius, COROLLA 
or POS Camry, they always seem to go outta their way to hold up traffic. Corollas more than even Prius
or POS Camry, they always seem to go outta their way to hold up traffic. Corollas more than even Prius
Racer
Joined: May 2003
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From: West of Boston MA
Okay, so I am on my home the other day in my AW C7 vert, when some guy in a Prius cuts me off then slows down to like 15mph under the speed limit. We are in the left lane and the traffic in the right lane is to heavy to pass this idiot to the right. He stays in front of me for way longer than he needed to. Finally, I was able to pull the the right and pass the Prius. I looked in and sure enough, a very angry looking skinny old geezer with a braided pigtail of stringy gray hair and I'm not making this up, a tie died t-shirt, was clearly scowling at me as I passed. All I could think of was this really cool poster I saw on line...
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
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My first two thoughts on this...
1) The Prius owner is not smart enough to consider how bad for the environment it is to both produce and eventually dispose of his Prius.
2) By being that guy who gets infront of people and purposefully slows down, he's actually the one responsible for increased carbon emissions and poor gas mileage.
1) The Prius owner is not smart enough to consider how bad for the environment it is to both produce and eventually dispose of his Prius.
2) By being that guy who gets infront of people and purposefully slows down, he's actually the one responsible for increased carbon emissions and poor gas mileage.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Arlington VA
The Pruis drivers in the DC metro area are the exact opposite. Its nothing to see one flying down the highway at 80mph or better. Even in VA, where 80mph is considered reckless driver. One of the reasons they are so popular.. they qualify for use as clean/EV vehicles which are allowed to use HOV lanes here. Its a no-brainer purchase when you consider 45mpg + HOV lane use for getting back and forth to work.
Do I even need mention its generally the Corvette driver who's barely hitting the speed limit around here? Lets not pretend that our cars don't have negative stereotypes of their own.
Do I even need mention its generally the Corvette driver who's barely hitting the speed limit around here? Lets not pretend that our cars don't have negative stereotypes of their own.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: shavertown Pa.
The biggest jerks around where I live drive cars with the FORD on them especially the mustang owners.
The age of them 16 to 70.
They think just because you drive a corvette you are fair game for their crap.
The age of them 16 to 70.
They think just because you drive a corvette you are fair game for their crap.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Utah
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Chandler AZ
The ignorance of people on the road continues to blow my mind. Prime example: Most Prius/Corolla/Sentra drivers exceed 50 miles a day while my commute is exactly 15 roundtrip. Tell me who is really harming the environment more? For this reason, I make it a point to downshift, rev, etc next to 'economy cars' who are clearly tree hugging hippies
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From: Southeastern PA
