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Andrew Bohan · 08-13-2008, 12:06 AM

anyone? for some reason i think someone here works at a toyota dealer.

anyway, i'm looking at getting a prius
what's the skinny on them?
usual markup? waiting list?
possible hookup?? lol

ESmorz · 08-13-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew Bohan

anyone? for some reason i think someone here works at a toyota dealer.

anyway, i'm looking at getting a prius
what's the skinny on them?
usual markup? waiting list?
possible hookup?? lol

Get the Civic Hybrid.

Drives nice and doesn't look like

Granted it's not rated for as much mpg's as the Prius but I've managed to get 56mpg out of mine. Not to shabby.

projekt_s13 · 08-13-2008, 12:26 AM

Do i see this in your future drew?

rainier · 08-13-2008, 12:28 AM

^^ i'd rather see that charcoal looking one

norcal_black240 · 08-13-2008, 12:32 AM

My dad has a prius. I cant even tell the car is on when I drive it. Its pretty comfy and hasn't given him any problems yet. Interior is pretty quite and ride is pretty smooth. Its gutless and ugly but w/e its smog exempt and insane on gas efficiency. There was a small wait to get it but it wasn't a very long wait.

RiversideS13 · 08-13-2008, 12:32 AM

have you test drive one? it is kinda boring to drive .... i think i would rather get a civic hybrid

maybe you can look up carsdirect.com to get an idea for the pricing and options

Andrew Bohan · 08-13-2008, 12:34 AM

haha it's not for me. no worries.

it's for the wifey. we're selling the camry and she's giving me her integra, which i'm going to sell and somehow end up with a running 240. i have a fastback shell that i might get a motor for, or sell and use all the money to buy a running one.

beeracing s14 · 08-13-2008, 01:00 AM

i say get the prius you cant go wrong with toyota trust me on that one!

axiomatik · 08-13-2008, 08:13 AM

I had one for a rental car a few weeks ago. it's great for a DD, quite roomy inside. It needed an instruction sheet on how to drive it though. The trip computer said I averaged about 50 mpg over the three days, but when I actually calculated it myself, I came up with much less (~37). However, I don't know how accurate my calculation was, since I hadn't filled up the previous tank, so I didn't really know how many gallons I used.

The real gimmick with hybrids is that they change your driving habits. you purposely drive slower, and accelerate slower in an effort to keep it on electric as much as possible. I found myself watching the mileage readout all the time. If people drove a standard economy car they way they drive hybrids, they would get much better mileage too.

Unholy S14 · 08-13-2008, 08:32 AM

grow some balls and buy a diesel car

LeftNutOfGowd · 08-13-2008, 08:35 AM

Get this bad boy right here

Even come in a convertible lol

There popping up everywhere in the O.C. its ridicules

Quote:

smart USA - open your mind to the car that challenges the status quo

Unholy S14 · 08-13-2008, 08:46 AM

gawd, watch this

Jacques Morel : The Experience: Stumbled On: Look at Redman's new whip...

Redmans new ride

projekt_s13 · 08-13-2008, 08:49 AM

Just get yourself a fit.

Antihero983 · 08-13-2008, 08:52 AM

i used to work at toyota. god what a fucking waste of money they are. hell they put out similar emissions to a HUMMER. I hated working on them.

Hybrids in general are a waste of money, hell the batteries are worse for the environtment then the battery in a normal car.

please andrew dont waste your money.

driftphenom · 08-13-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norcal_black240

My dad has a prius. I cant even tell the car is on when I drive it. Its pretty comfy and hasn't given him any problems yet. Interior is pretty quite and ride is pretty smooth. Its gutless and ugly but w/e its smog exempt and insane on gas efficiency. There was a small wait to get it but it wasn't a very long wait.

they ARE quiet as hell, i almost got taken out by one while crossing the parking lot at autozone. i like to call them "the silent assassin"

frosti108 · 08-13-2008, 09:11 AM

i like to call them jetson mobiles 'makes jetson car sound brgggggggggggg'

Andrew Bohan · 08-13-2008, 09:49 AM

if a smart was electric and had a bit more cargo room, she'd probably want that instead. my friend has one and brought it over a few times and my wife thinks it's the cutest thing ever.

a fit would be cool to me.

but ultimately it's not going to be "my" car, so i can only try to influence her decision. i can't make it for her

blackrms13 · 08-13-2008, 06:41 PM

i have a prius for sale
but im in socal....
awesome car, i get like 52+ MPG with ease....

bornslippy73 · 08-13-2008, 06:52 PM

My uncle is an auto broker down in SoCal. He can work a discount and have the car picked up at the nearest dealership. Toyota, Honda, whatever he has access to whatever make. If you are serious let me know he works fast so you better have the information on what car or cars you are interested in. He can work with you on the financing too. He will not jerk you around its all up front in black and white. Our entire family has been purchasing our cars and trucks from him for years.....we a huge family...enough to invade a city!

allntrlundrgrnd · 08-13-2008, 07:04 PM

Id go with a smart car or a fit.

I would LOVE to have a fit as a dd

heres a superrad fit.
http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea.../photo_01.html

KiDyNomiTe · 08-13-2008, 07:10 PM

Screw the prius...

I dont work for a Toyota dealer, but I work for a Toyota supplier. If you really want the Prius, they are going to start making it in the US soon, so I imagine it will be a little cheaper. AFAIK the battery should still be coming from overseas so it will still be expensive but the rest is made here. But IIRC you wont see the US made one until 2010.

With all that said, buy a Fit...

Gnnr · 08-13-2008, 09:16 PM

Used Prius prices higher than new model's - Autoblog

DohcKA · 08-13-2008, 09:52 PM

toyota ftw! fits are koo tooo tho

Andrew Bohan · 08-13-2008, 10:00 PM

if i had a fit i'd probably want to drop a k20 in it. go for 300hp or so.

all the suspension goodies

woooo

good thing it's not for me.

beeracing s14 · 08-13-2008, 11:21 PM

fit is too narrow looking maybe add another inch it will hopefully look a little better.

Andrew Bohan · 08-13-2008, 11:30 PM

oh yea i'm used to seeing N1's widebody fit. when a stock fit drives by i'm always like

silviaguy240 · 08-13-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projekt_s13

Just get yourself a fit.

fucking dope

IdriveaNissan · 08-13-2008, 11:47 PM

prius is gay

driven_ · 08-13-2008, 11:59 PM

off topic, but i heard they have to make "fake engine sounds" so that blind people can hear hybrid cars.

anyways, yeah. get one.
or whatever you like.

blackrms13 · 08-14-2008, 12:03 AM

actually they make some type of horn/siren for the prius whenever it goes into the reverse gear

but i can hear any toyota hybrid when its near me, they make this high pitch noise when the engine is off

08-13-2008, 12:06 AM	#1
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	who works at a toyota dealer? anyone? for some reason i think someone here works at a toyota dealer. anyway, i'm looking at getting a prius what's the skinny on them? usual markup? waiting list? possible hookup?? lol

08-13-2008, 12:26 AM	#3
projekt_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chico/Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,801 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: projekt_s13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Do i see this in your future drew? __________________

08-13-2008, 12:28 AM	#4
rainier Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego / Santa Ana Age: 38 Posts: 2,093 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ i'd rather see that charcoal looking one __________________

08-13-2008, 12:32 AM	#5
norcal_black240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: yuba city (norcal) Age: 38 Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My dad has a prius. I cant even tell the car is on when I drive it. Its pretty comfy and hasn't given him any problems yet. Interior is pretty quite and ride is pretty smooth. Its gutless and ugly but w/e its smog exempt and insane on gas efficiency. There was a small wait to get it but it wasn't a very long wait. __________________

08-13-2008, 08:13 AM	#9
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,702 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had one for a rental car a few weeks ago. it's great for a DD, quite roomy inside. It needed an instruction sheet on how to drive it though. The trip computer said I averaged about 50 mpg over the three days, but when I actually calculated it myself, I came up with much less (~37). However, I don't know how accurate my calculation was, since I hadn't filled up the previous tank, so I didn't really know how many gallons I used. The real gimmick with hybrids is that they change your driving habits. you purposely drive slower, and accelerate slower in an effort to keep it on electric as much as possible. I found myself watching the mileage readout all the time. If people drove a standard economy car they way they drive hybrids, they would get much better mileage too. __________________

08-13-2008, 12:32 AM	#6
RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 43 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	have you test drive one? it is kinda boring to drive .... i think i would rather get a civic hybrid maybe you can look up carsdirect.com to get an idea for the pricing and options

08-13-2008, 12:34 AM	#7
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	haha it's not for me. no worries. it's for the wifey. we're selling the camry and she's giving me her integra, which i'm going to sell and somehow end up with a running 240. i have a fastback shell that i might get a motor for, or sell and use all the money to buy a running one.

08-13-2008, 01:00 AM	#8
beeracing s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san marino,CA Posts: 796 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i say get the prius you cant go wrong with toyota trust me on that one!

08-13-2008, 08:32 AM	#10
Unholy S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Akina of Erie Pa Age: 38 Posts: 1,965 Trader Rating: (-3) Feedback Score: -3 reviews	grow some balls and buy a diesel car __________________ parting out dark blue 89 hatch, PM me if you need anything.

08-13-2008, 08:46 AM	#12
Unholy S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Akina of Erie Pa Age: 38 Posts: 1,965 Trader Rating: (-3) Feedback Score: -3 reviews	gawd, watch this Jacques Morel : The Experience: Stumbled On: Look at Redman's new whip... Redmans new ride __________________ parting out dark blue 89 hatch, PM me if you need anything.

08-13-2008, 08:49 AM	#13
projekt_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chico/Pittsburg, CA Age: 39 Posts: 2,801 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: projekt_s13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Just get yourself a fit. __________________

08-13-2008, 08:52 AM	#14
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 40 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i used to work at toyota. god what a fucking waste of money they are. hell they put out similar emissions to a HUMMER. I hated working on them. Hybrids in general are a waste of money, hell the batteries are worse for the environtment then the battery in a normal car. please andrew dont waste your money. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

08-13-2008, 09:11 AM	#16
frosti108 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norristown, PA Posts: 281 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i like to call them jetson mobiles 'makes jetson car sound brgggggggggggg' __________________ Goodnight

08-13-2008, 09:49 AM	#17
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	if a smart was electric and had a bit more cargo room, she'd probably want that instead. my friend has one and brought it over a few times and my wife thinks it's the cutest thing ever. a fit would be cool to me. but ultimately it's not going to be "my" car, so i can only try to influence her decision. i can't make it for her

08-13-2008, 06:41 PM	#18
blackrms13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 626 Posts: 2,591 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i have a prius for sale but im in socal.... awesome car, i get like 52+ MPG with ease.... __________________ 91' 240sx Fastback LE

08-13-2008, 06:52 PM	#19
bornslippy73 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF/Bay Area California Posts: 1,010 Trader Rating: (45) Feedback Score: 45 reviews	Dealer....how about a auto broker..even better!! My uncle is an auto broker down in SoCal. He can work a discount and have the car picked up at the nearest dealership. Toyota, Honda, whatever he has access to whatever make. If you are serious let me know he works fast so you better have the information on what car or cars you are interested in. He can work with you on the financing too. He will not jerk you around its all up front in black and white. Our entire family has been purchasing our cars and trucks from him for years.....we a huge family...enough to invade a city! __________________

08-13-2008, 07:04 PM	#20
allntrlundrgrnd Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,483 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: allntrlundrgrnd Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Id go with a smart car or a fit. I would LOVE to have a fit as a dd heres a superrad fit. http://www.superstreetonline.com/fea.../photo_01.html __________________ https://www.instagram.com/kook_180sx

08-13-2008, 07:10 PM	#21
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Screw the prius... I dont work for a Toyota dealer, but I work for a Toyota supplier. If you really want the Prius, they are going to start making it in the US soon, so I imagine it will be a little cheaper. AFAIK the battery should still be coming from overseas so it will still be expensive but the rest is made here. But IIRC you wont see the US made one until 2010. With all that said, buy a Fit... __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

08-13-2008, 09:16 PM	#22
Gnnr Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: S. FL Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Used Prius prices higher than new model's - Autoblog __________________

08-13-2008, 09:52 PM	#23
DohcKA BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NorCal,East Bay Age: 37 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	toyota ftw! fits are koo tooo tho

08-13-2008, 10:00 PM	#24
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	if i had a fit i'd probably want to drop a k20 in it. go for 300hp or so. all the suspension goodies woooo good thing it's not for me.

08-13-2008, 11:21 PM	#25
beeracing s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san marino,CA Posts: 796 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	fit is too narrow looking maybe add another inch it will hopefully look a little better.

08-13-2008, 11:30 PM	#26
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	oh yea i'm used to seeing N1's widebody fit. when a stock fit drives by i'm always like

08-13-2008, 11:47 PM	#28
IdriveaNissan Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 218 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	prius is gay

08-13-2008, 11:59 PM	#29
driven_ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 32 Posts: 884 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	off topic, but i heard they have to make "fake engine sounds" so that blind people can hear hybrid cars. anyways, yeah. get one. or whatever you like. __________________ Find me on MR2oc!

08-14-2008, 12:03 AM	#30
blackrms13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 626 Posts: 2,591 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	actually they make some type of horn/siren for the prius whenever it goes into the reverse gear but i can hear any toyota hybrid when its near me, they make this high pitch noise when the engine is off __________________ 91' 240sx Fastback LE

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