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Yes...I could easily be driving a Pruis. I hardly think driving a $26K car means one is "hella rich". And you do understand that I own a Yaris, right? The "feminine shitbox" is not my description of the Yaris, but rather other people's perception of it. Clearly that went over your head. Interesting that this has been a "beat up the Pruis" thread and somehow that's ok. But if someone says or even implies that the Yaris is not God's gift to the automotive world pantys get wadded up. Though you brought Kentucky into the mix I'll refrain from dragging California into this....though the temptation is quite strong.
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I have no issues with the Yaris, as I own one. In fact, I own 2...a liftback and a sedan. So clearly being at least a bit frugal is important to me. And what others think of me because I drive a Yaris is obviously not important to me either. I just find it rather entertaining to listen to others bash the Prius as if the rest of the world somehow "looks up to the Yaris". That said...this "rolling vagina" will probably be the next family Buggy for my bunch.
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06-03-2012, 01:18 PM | #42 |
Wow I'm surprised at the amount of hate for the Prius. It's not even in the same class as the Yaris, it's not an apples to apples comparison.
sub-compact=Prius c/Yaris compact=Corolla/Matrix (for the sake of including the class in between) mid-size=Prius/Camry/Prius v The Yaris is a cheap econobox (which I happily own and would happily buy another). The Prius, across the line is a much more refined vehicle, IMO. For someone that does significant city driving and little highway driving it'd be easy to pick the Prius c over the Yaris both because of fuel savings and refinement. The Prius across the line is a quieter, roomier car which is better on gas to boot. The Prius v just improves on all of that, this will be a strong contender for my next vehicle hands down. Not everyone drives for the "driving experience" either. The HSD simply cannot have a manual transmission due to the nature of the drive, whereas the Honda hybrid system (like the CR-Z) can because the gasoline engine is always engaged in movement. Heck the Prius isn't even really a CVT, though it is classed as an e-CVT when required. I love my Yaris, but I also love the Prius. If the Prius c were around when we got ours it would have been a tougher decision. Having a family now I can see us in something bigger, the Prius being a strong contender. |
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06-03-2012, 02:00 PM | #43 |
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Hate is - maybe - a bit of a strong term............ I certainly do dislike most of the prius owners. Attitude I guess.
Apart from that, I do not see in which area the prius really is the superior car. Its bigger, sure thing. The interior quality is certainly at a similar level, just had a chance to compare today. Anyway I am adding a review of the Auris Hybrid, built in the UK btw. :-) certainly not avail in the U.S or Canada. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hm9JFtj2ac http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25V3m...eature=related |
06-03-2012, 02:07 PM | #44 |
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Thats it! Tomorrow I'm tradin' the Yaris for a Prius.
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06-03-2012, 02:30 PM | #45 |
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Well, that's excatly what it is. And this perfectly suites me.
When I wrecked my Pickup Truck I went for what I need vs. what I want. (Another Pickup.) As simple. Funny enough, my dealer told me that a guy my age should certainly drive a prius at least. |
06-03-2012, 03:55 PM | #46 |
I have to laff!!!
Yeah I coulda bought a lot more car too... But as a commuter car (100 miles a workday) The Prius C didn't make sense.... and yes Prius has a lot more features... Yes it gets better mileage... I even test drove the C model... but the two cars are night and day... But as my other 2 vehicles are a 4x4 Crewmax Tundra (TOWS 10,500 lbs) and a Harley, I must say that the Prius actually does have a stigma that doesn't really suit me... Don't believe me.... click here http://youtu.be/qP-tyvBGla4 or a better reason I don't want to be seen driving a Prius, Click here http://youtu.be/1ZWtmuwNgcg Sorry... Just public perceptions... |
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06-03-2012, 04:50 PM | #47 |
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Boy,for the money I saved buying the '12 Yaris,I could buy another Yaris....
Maybe I"ll just invest the savings,and double my money..... |
06-03-2012, 05:41 PM | #48 |
Well when investing, use the rule of 72!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_72 Gee at many of these rates it'll take a long time to double your money... Go to vegas and put it on Red!!! |
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The Prius is sort of the punching bag for Yaris owners, and it has been so from the beginning. And the math easily shows why. If you go on the math alone, the Yaris is a much better value. Yet the math does not tell the entire story. The Yaris is extremely spartan, and while that works for some, it does not work for a lot of others. For many people a car without the usual luxuries is not a car they will ever own. I can understand that perspective. There is something to be said for buying a car from the factory with everything you could want. Heated seats, nav, leather interior, full moon roof, etc. Some people want a car to have it all. You can't get that type of stuff in a Yaris. It seems some people on yw don't like that perspective, which of course, is their choice. Quote:
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Down here too, on any given day the freeway is full of 60 mph A-holes making the freeway into an obstacle course if you have to get somewhere expediently.
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