Prius Hell! - Toyota Yaris Forums

texkid · 03-03-2009, 12:56 AM

My goodness, I have just returned from clinicals after a classmate decided to give me a ride. She drives an '08 Prius like its a freaking Mustang.

Now imagine this, its a 30 minute drive from south Houston up to northside to LBJ Hospital. The whole ride she is pushing the gas pedal to the floor, rears up to a car, slams on the brake, switches lanes, and hits the gas pedal again. Push and Slam, Push and Slam the whole way at around 70 to 80 mph. 80% of the ride, I see the gas mileage bounce between 29mpg to 42mpg. It only reaches 99.9mpg when she releases the gas for a mere 2 seconds. I flat out told her that my Yaris gets better gas mileage than her Prius and that is not something to brag about. Not to mention the abuse she is putting on the engine with this high speed inconsistency. On top off that, she never washes it, didn't realize that the windshield wipers needed to be replaced since MARCH of '08, and says that it uses special oil because the dealer said so.

I am glad she didn't buy a Yaris, I would use my Jedi powers to make her slap herself at 80mph.

minired5stby · 03-03-2009, 01:04 AM

I give her props for driving like it was stolen but not all the time.

SilverBack · 03-03-2009, 01:18 AM

She's ready for Auto-X

yaris-me · 03-03-2009, 02:08 AM

She probably didn't pay for the car, so their is no ownership pride. Wait till she has to pay for a car herself or for repairs. Worst yet if the car is a handmedown, then it is something she never wanted.

texkid · 03-03-2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yaris-me

She probably didn't pay for the car, so their is no ownership pride. Wait till she has to pay for a car herself or for repairs. Worst yet if the car is a handmedown, then it is something she never wanted.

Well, I forgot to clarify some things. She is a mother of 3, from Canada, and travels a lot. She does pay for the car. But I guess there are some people out there that don't treat a car as an extension of themselves. Some may view cars as just a hunk of metal on wheels.

OR, maybe she has not seen the repercussion of abusing a vehicle just yet?

I ain't gonna lie, I abused and re-used my old Escort. But when I bought my Yaris and realized that its more than just filling up my tank, it is about treating it well, keeping up with maintenance, and giving a good wax here and there.

I think the turning point was when I rear ended a Nissan Titan with my Yaris. Yeah, it was just a small scratch on the front bumper, but its scratch that is on a car that I am still paying monthly on. Thats when I realized that I gotta take better care of my car.

Bob_VT · 03-03-2009, 08:20 AM

Just proves that Prius drivers ALL speed!

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 03-03-2009, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_VT

Just proves that Prius drivers ALL speed!

its kinda hard not to when you push the gas and its just SMOOTH power.....

TheUnGroomed · 03-03-2009, 11:20 AM

I know a guy who had a Z28 and got about 13 mpg. After he crashed it he got a slightly used Prius. Now he brags about his 29 mpg. I don't even want to know how he drives.

Ha! Firefox thinks "Prius" is a misspelling.

cali yaris · 03-03-2009, 06:20 PM

I love our Prius, way fun to drive.

(haha Chrome browser recognized "Prius" just fine)

kustom play · 03-03-2009, 10:22 PM

i think the real questions on everybody's mind:

is she Asian?

texkid · 03-04-2009, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kustom play

i think the real questions on everybody's mind:

is she Asian?

Nope, just white. But I think an Asian girl would drive better.

YarisPR · 03-04-2009, 11:26 AM

Thank god she has a Prius... If she had an V8 she would spend wayyy too much $$$$ on gas

03-03-2009, 12:56 AM	#1
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	Prius Hell! My goodness, I have just returned from clinicals after a classmate decided to give me a ride. She drives an '08 Prius like its a freaking Mustang. Now imagine this, its a 30 minute drive from south Houston up to northside to LBJ Hospital. The whole ride she is pushing the gas pedal to the floor, rears up to a car, slams on the brake, switches lanes, and hits the gas pedal again. Push and Slam, Push and Slam the whole way at around 70 to 80 mph. 80% of the ride, I see the gas mileage bounce between 29mpg to 42mpg. It only reaches 99.9mpg when she releases the gas for a mere 2 seconds. I flat out told her that my Yaris gets better gas mileage than her Prius and that is not something to brag about. Not to mention the abuse she is putting on the engine with this high speed inconsistency. On top off that, she never washes it, didn't realize that the windshield wipers needed to be replaced since MARCH of '08, and says that it uses special oil because the dealer said so. I am glad she didn't buy a Yaris, I would use my Jedi powers to make her slap herself at 80mph.

03-03-2009, 01:18 AM	#3
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	She's ready for Auto-X __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

03-03-2009, 08:20 AM	#6
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Just proves that Prius drivers ALL speed! __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

03-03-2009, 06:20 PM	#9
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I love our Prius, way fun to drive. (haha Chrome browser recognized "Prius" just fine) __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

03-04-2009, 11:26 AM	#12
YarisPR Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MayaWest, Puerto Rico Posts: 1,574	Thank god she has a Prius... If she had an V8 she would spend wayyy too much $$$$ on gas __________________ I Drive a 129whp Yaris ;)

03-03-2009, 01:04 AM	#2
minired5stby View User's Garage Drives: Yaris S liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 759	I give her props for driving like it was stolen but not all the time.

03-03-2009, 02:08 AM	#4
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	She probably didn't pay for the car, so their is no ownership pride. Wait till she has to pay for a car herself or for repairs. Worst yet if the car is a handmedown, then it is something she never wanted.

03-03-2009, 11:20 AM	#8
TheUnGroomed View User's Garage Drives: 08 Meteorite LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MD Posts: 54	I know a guy who had a Z28 and got about 13 mpg. After he crashed it he got a slightly used Prius. Now he brags about his 29 mpg. I don't even want to know how he drives. Ha! Firefox thinks "Prius" is a misspelling.

03-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#10
kustom play pink wheels are cool View User's Garage Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,407	i think the real questions on everybody's mind: is she Asian?

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