Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on May 20, 2008, 11:21:29 AM
*bracing for the wrath of paddy*
Post by: Manedwolf on May 20, 2008, 11:26:59 AM
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on May 20, 2008, 11:27:30 AM
Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on May 20, 2008, 11:29:46 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmG05AtNVtM&feature=related
Post by: MicroBalrog on May 20, 2008, 11:33:27 AM
Post by: elrod on May 20, 2008, 12:41:44 PM
Billy Bob can kill two stones with one bird. He's my hero.
Post by: Manedwolf on May 20, 2008, 12:46:07 PM
The newer Prius being reviewed by Top Gear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmG05AtNVtM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmG05AtNVtM&feature=related
0-60 in almost 14 seconds.
You would be smashed trying to merge onto most highways I know of.
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on May 20, 2008, 12:56:14 PM
Post by: RaspberrySurprise on May 20, 2008, 01:03:56 PM
Post by: Perd Hapley on May 20, 2008, 03:03:34 PM
Post by: Harold Tuttle on May 20, 2008, 03:22:58 PM
me thinks they had an accelerant that they squirted on...
Post by: Bigjake on May 20, 2008, 05:20:55 PM
"To sum up, then, it's a very expensive, very complex, not terribly green, slow, cheaply made, and pointless way of moving around."
and it's not even bullet proof
Post by: roo_ster on May 20, 2008, 06:29:06 PM
http://www.armedpolitesociety.com/index.php?topic=12410.0
Post by: Nitrogen on May 20, 2008, 06:31:06 PM
I hate these cars, too.
PS, next time someone goes on about their Prius, mention all the heavy metals and toxic chemicals in the batteries, and the waste produced in the production of same...
Post by: 280plus on May 21, 2008, 05:17:58 AM
Post by: J.J. on May 21, 2008, 05:37:23 AM
Post by: Manedwolf on May 21, 2008, 05:40:37 AM
Look the Pruius contributes to global warming...that black smoke can't be good.
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"GEM neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) burning peacefully on the UC Riverside campus, January 15th, 2008."
So much for being carbon-neutral. Plus a fun metal fire!
Post by: The Annoyed Man on May 21, 2008, 06:10:04 AM
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Look the Pruius contributes to global warming...that black smoke can't be good.
That's called a Sin of Emission.
heh
heehee
hehehee
Post by: StopTheGrays on May 21, 2008, 06:34:20 AM
1. What show is this from? Channel?
2. Did they just create a environmental disaster by shooting holes thru the Prius?
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on May 21, 2008, 06:56:29 AM
Two things.
1. What show is this from? Channel?
2. Did they just create a environmental disaster by shooting holes thru the Prius?
The show is Top Gear, a quirky British car review show that comes from BBC.1. What show is this from? Channel?
2. Did they just create a environmental disaster by shooting holes thru the Prius?
Yeah, they probably did create a minor environmental disaster by shooting up the Prius. But I suppose it was no worse than many of their other antics. Like, say, turning a Plymouth into a reusable orbital vehicle, or dropping a house on a Toyota pickup.
Post by: Tallpine on May 21, 2008, 10:11:24 AM
Post by: Manedwolf on May 21, 2008, 10:14:16 AM
Two things.
1. What show is this from? Channel?
2. Did they just create a environmental disaster by shooting holes thru the Prius?
The show is Top Gear, a quirky British car review show that comes from BBC.1. What show is this from? Channel?
2. Did they just create a environmental disaster by shooting holes thru the Prius?
Yeah, they probably did create a minor environmental disaster by shooting up the Prius. But I suppose it was no worse than many of their other antics. Like, say, turning a Plymouth into a reusable orbital vehicle, or dropping a house on a Toyota pickup.
That was a Reliant Robin, and the launch was rather impressive. They got to several thousand feet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdceEUas--U
Sad thing is, that's the closest the UK's ever had to a space program.
Post by: Gewehr98 on May 21, 2008, 03:21:11 PM
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What is a Prius good for?
One word:
Smug.
Post by: Scout26 on May 21, 2008, 05:01:14 PM
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What is a Prius good for?
You can pack a lot of sanctimonious into a Prius......
Post by: Firethorn on May 21, 2008, 05:18:52 PM
Post by: The Annoyed Man on May 21, 2008, 05:20:21 PM
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I like the suggestion of a golf diesel instead. Given that I mostly drive highway, it makes the most sense for me.
pffffffftt. Diesels stink, they have no power, and the fuel is more expensive than gasoline.
Post by: Regolith on May 21, 2008, 06:42:32 PM
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I like the suggestion of a golf diesel instead. Given that I mostly drive highway, it makes the most sense for me.
pffffffftt. Diesels stink, they have no power, and the fuel is more expensive than gasoline.
They don't stink anymore, and no power? Yeah, that's why they use them for semis, to haul freight, and put them in tanks.
It is more expensive than gas, but diesel engines like those in the VW Golf actually do get 60mpg, unlike the Prius. So while it may cost you $0.50 more a gallon, you'll be using far less in the first place.
Post by: wmenorr67 on May 21, 2008, 07:43:47 PM
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I like the suggestion of a golf diesel instead. Given that I mostly drive highway, it makes the most sense for me.
pffffffftt. Diesels stink, they have no power, and the fuel is more expensive than gasoline.
And they usually last longer.
Post by: Scout26 on May 21, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Post by: Manedwolf on May 22, 2008, 06:31:49 AM
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I like the suggestion of a golf diesel instead. Given that I mostly drive highway, it makes the most sense for me.
pffffffftt. Diesels stink, they have no power, and the fuel is more expensive than gasoline.
Haven't looked at any of the turbodiesels of the past decade, have you.
Post by: Ex-MA Hole on May 22, 2008, 06:32:38 AM
What we really need is something that can run on burning floppy disks.....
I think you're on to something....