For the price of a Prius... - Toyota Yaris Forums

tooter · 05-25-2012, 01:29 AM

You have just explained why there are so many different kinds of vehicles offered for sale. Everyone has different expectations of what they want in a car. The Yaris and the Prius each appeal to a different kind of person.

I'm a Yaris person... so I go for cheap basic no frills frugal practical economical transportation. So for me the premium on the cost of a Prius would only be a waste of my money.

MadMax · 05-25-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tooter

I'm a Yaris person... so I go for cheap basic no frills frugal practical economical transportation. So for me the premium on the cost of a Prius would only be a waste of my money.

You and me both. I've ridden in the Prius and was less than impressed. Too much 'Star Trek' shit in it and while it may be more comfortable to drive I found it boring and lacking any potential for fun. Uninspiring, to say the least.

Plus there's that alwful stigma of driving a Prius, from that smug factor made fun of on South Park to the constant badgering on Top Gear (the good one, not the shitty US version!).

Being a Jeep owner I constantly see the self-righteousness of Prius owners on a regular basis, too bad they are clueless as to how much damage their cars (mainly the batteries) have/will do to the environment in the long run.

Can ya tell I'm not a fan?!?

tooter · 05-25-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Plus there's that alwful stigma of driving a Prius...

Where I live, all the liberal females drive Priuses. Wouldn't be caught dead in one.

"Feels like I'm riding in a vagina."

--Mark Wahlberg, in "The other Guys"

Billiam · 05-25-2012, 08:53 PM

So be it.....but I'd gladly drive a "vagina". I couldn't possibly care any less about what others think of me based on what I drive. If I did, I certainly would not be driving a Yaris.

tooter · 05-26-2012, 11:09 AM

I know...while the Yaris is my wife's car and I get the fun of pimping it out... it's not accepted as a female liberal car here because it's not "green" enough. ;)

nookandcrannycar · 06-03-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tooter

You have just explained why there are so many different kinds of vehicles offered for sale. Everyone has different expectations of what they want in a car. The Yaris and the Prius each appeal to a different kind of person.

I'm a Yaris person... so I go for cheap basic no frills frugal practical economical transportation. So for me the premium on the cost of a Prius would only be a waste of my money.

This ^^^^ , with the key adjectives (for me) being frugal and practical.

05-25-2012, 08:53 PM	#4
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 574	So be it.....but I'd gladly drive a "vagina". I couldn't possibly care any less about what others think of me based on what I drive. If I did, I certainly would not be driving a Yaris. __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet. Last edited by Billiam; 05-26-2012 at 09:20 AM.

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tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	You have just explained why there are so many different kinds of vehicles offered for sale. Everyone has different expectations of what they want in a car. The Yaris and the Prius each appeal to a different kind of person. I'm a Yaris person... so I go for cheap basic no frills frugal practical economical transportation. So for me the premium on the cost of a Prius would only be a waste of my money.

05-26-2012, 11:09 AM	#5
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	I know...while the Yaris is my wife's car and I get the fun of pimping it out... it's not accepted as a female liberal car here because it's not "green" enough. ;)