Toyota Prius Hybrid

Johnny the Fox · 19th March 2012, 17:35

Colleague has just bought one,what are peoples views.Discuss

rotrex · 19th March 2012, 17:36

freebird uses them at work I believe. he will have some valuable input I'm sure

rizel23 · 19th March 2012, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Johnny the Fox

Colleague has just bought one,what are peoples views.Discuss

I hope you didn't laugh in his face, the fad is surely dying now isn't it?

eurorover · 19th March 2012, 17:40

my v8 gives more mpg on the motorway and is more friendley to the enviroment

Johnny the Fox · 19th March 2012, 17:43

Been in it today, very bland interior, seems underpowered especially up hills.

Still my colleague thinks the fuel consumption is fantastic, and is that right no road tax.

rovexCDTi · 19th March 2012, 17:45

Environmentally they are a con. The batteries are terrible for the environment and making them and disposing of them leaves a huge carbon footprint.

As cars they are stodgy and dull to drive, like most Toyotas, and rather slow.

Economy wise thewy are pretty good, BUT the ofset is the cost. Given what you actually get for your money you would be better buying a non hybrid that cost less and was better trimmed.

rotrex · 19th March 2012, 17:47

I wonder if anybody buying these things have ever asked the price of replacemen batteries

bet thats a cheap repair when they die which like all batteries they will

Tatts · 19th March 2012, 17:48

I'd rather use public transport than one of those things.

Hate them.

Many a morning on my way home after a nightshift I get stuck behind one, pootling along at a steady 37mph. The driver oblivious (or uncaring) about the 2 mile convoy he's leading of traffic wanting to get past.

rovexCDTi · 19th March 2012, 17:53

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Originally Posted by rotrex

I wonder if anybody buying these things have ever asked the price of replacemen batteries

bet thats a cheap repair when they die which like all batteries they will

Its a LOT, but they have a long warranty. Even so second or third users in 15 years are going to suffer. Similar cost to a new engine for a normal car.

Johnny the Fox · 19th March 2012, 17:54

Told him that but apparently it wasn’t an issue , the overriding issue was comfort

19th March 2012, 17:35	#1
Johnny the Fox Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Saloon and MGF SE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Toyota Prius Hybrid Colleague has just bought one,what are peoples views.Discuss __________________ http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...PhilLynott.jpg Can't beat a 75 or ZT for style, grace and pace

19th March 2012, 17:43	#5
Johnny the Fox Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Saloon and MGF SE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Been in it today, very bland interior, seems underpowered especially up hills. Still my colleague thinks the fuel consumption is fantastic, and is that right no road tax. __________________ http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...PhilLynott.jpg Can't beat a 75 or ZT for style, grace and pace

19th March 2012, 17:45	#6
rovexCDTi This is my second home MG ZT+ 135 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Exeter Posts: 3,626 Thanks: 9 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts	Environmentally they are a con. The batteries are terrible for the environment and making them and disposing of them leaves a huge carbon footprint. As cars they are stodgy and dull to drive, like most Toyotas, and rather slow. Economy wise thewy are pretty good, BUT the ofset is the cost. Given what you actually get for your money you would be better buying a non hybrid that cost less and was better trimmed. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

19th March 2012, 17:54	#10
Johnny the Fox Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur CDT Saloon and MGF SE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Posts: 1,184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Told him that but apparently it wasn’t an issue , the overriding issue was comfort __________________ http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/k...PhilLynott.jpg Can't beat a 75 or ZT for style, grace and pace

19th March 2012, 17:36	#2
rotrex Passed Away mg zt cdti se 150+. mg ztt 190 lpg. rover 75 cdt club se. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lanarkshire Posts: 4,389 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	freebird uses them at work I believe. he will have some valuable input I'm sure

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eurorover Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	my v8 gives more mpg on the motorway and is more friendley to the enviroment

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rotrex Passed Away mg zt cdti se 150+. mg ztt 190 lpg. rover 75 cdt club se. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lanarkshire Posts: 4,389 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	I wonder if anybody buying these things have ever asked the price of replacemen batteries bet thats a cheap repair when they die which like all batteries they will

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	I'd rather use public transport than one of those things. Hate them. Many a morning on my way home after a nightshift I get stuck behind one, pootling along at a steady 37mph. The driver oblivious (or uncaring) about the 2 mile convoy he's leading of traffic wanting to get past.