Toyota Prius

[Argyll]

I'm thinking about getting one. Any opinions?

[GTI]

I'm thinking about getting one. Any opinions?

There are less embarassing ways to save the planet i.e. don't do it

[Argyll]

There are less embarassing ways to save the planet i.e. don't do it

Please explain? I'm not really out to save the planet but it's the 60 odd mpg I'm interested in.

[prezzy]

I've driven a couple of these now (unfortunately) tbh mate they are shit, totally unenjoyable driving experience to fuck with saving the planet but if you are after loads of mpg then . . . I still wouldn't get one.

[urbsy]

Don't buy one if you live in the sticks, I have a customer who has one and loves it but had a problem hitting a deer and smashing the front in as the deer couldn't hear the car coming
I don't know of any problems they have mechanically tbh but this doesn't mean they don't have any, these are a specialist job to work on engine wise and one that a lot of garages are scared of so be prepared to pay the main dealers should anything go faulty.

Have a look on honest johns m8

[GTI]

Please explain? I'm not really out to save the planet but it's the 60 odd mpg I'm interested in.

A VW Polo 1.4TDi will return the same economy as a Prius whilst looking a lot more normal. The only major sacrifice will be space in the back.

[beansontoast]

Please explain? I'm not really out to save the planet but it's the 60 odd mpg I'm interested in.

I've got a lecturer who is an expert on energy efficiency & generation & does loads of conferences. He said the prius is a con trick. You can get 60+mpg from a modern diesel and there are none of the nasty battery chemicals to dispose of.

[Argyll]

Thanks Urbsy. That's useful info because I have no intention of getting scammed at the dealership for servicing etc.

[Argyll]

A VW Polo 1.4TDi will return the same economy as a Prius whilst looking a lot more normal. The only major sacrifice will be space in the back.

Too small mate.

[Argyll]

I've got a lecturer who is an expert on energy efficiency & generation & does loads of conferences. He said the prius is a con trick. You can get 60+mpg from a modern diesel and there are none of the nasty battery chemicals to dispose of.

Yes but it's only £15 a year for tax.

[beansontoast]

Heh, well the prius in my opinion is marketed as an ethical choice of car but it's far from it. If you want to feel good about driving then buy any other car & pipe laughing gas through the vents I know you said you're not bothered about saving the planet but there's really no reason to buy one other than kidding people that you're green. Stick with the nissan

[GTI]

Yes but it's only £15 a year for tax.

BTW the new Bluemotion VW Polo diesel is completely exempt from road tax since it emits less than 100g of CO2 (less than the Prius, which emits 104g/km). Still sure you wouldn't want to squeeze into one

[urbsy]

I've a new 1.4tdci fiesta that costs 35 sobs a year to tax and does 60mpg, her indoors has one same but I've chipped hers, the mpg has dropped but I can't fault the difference in performance. It's not fast by a long chalk but quite fun chucking the little beast about with the extra nippyness.
No good as too small for you but for tight yorkshire bastards you can't beat these

[Argyll]

Heh, well the prius in my opinion is marketed as an ethical choice of car but it's far from it. If you want to feel good about driving then buy any other car & pipe laughing gas through the vents I know you said you're not bothered about saving the planet but there's really no reason to buy one other than kidding people that you're green. Stick with the nissan

At 20mpg and £400 for road tax I'm just being fucking hammered now mate. Also taking in to account the price of fuel now it's just not funny any more.

BTW the new Bluemotion VW Polo diesel is completely exempt from road tax since it emits less than 100g of CO2 (less than the Prius, which emits 104g/km). Still sure you wouldn't want to squeeze into one

I'm a big guy mate and I drive regularly down to london. It's not the motor I want to be stuck in for the 8 hour drive. Plus the prius is a lot bigger than the polo by a long way.

I've a new 1.4tdci fiesta that costs 35 sobs a year to tax and does 60mpg, her indoors has one same but I've chipped hers, the mpg has dropped but I can't fault the difference in performance. It's not fast by a long chalk but quite fun chucking the little beast about with the extra nippyness.
No good as too small for you but for tight yorkshire bastards you can't beat these

Yeah well my ex was from Yorkshire so i know what you mean

[beansontoast]

Take this at least semi seriously. Have a look at the MG-ZT diesel, or the Rover 75 version. You will get a lot of car for the money & they are really well made. The engine is a BMW one. You can get a box to increase the power if you're so inclined. If you start with the 115bhp one you can go straight to 155bhp. The 135 version goes to 155bhp with the same box of tricks if memory serves (google for rover ron synergy). You can get them with tv & sat-nav which works with tmc traffic updates. If you get one made pre march 2001 (maybe a bit old for you) the tax will be reasonable. You will also get >50mpg if you want to.

I've got a V6 Rover 75 and yes it's a bit old manny from the outside but I think the styling is great, a car designed to be a bit retro doesn't age too much. The engine sounds great, although it's no racer more of a cruiser. Really like it.

[DB]

Take this at least semi seriously. Have a look at the MG-ZT diesel, or the Rover 75 version.

Yeh but they look fuckin horrible and rovers are for old men

[Over Carl]

There is no way I would be seen dead even as a passenger in a toyota pious.

As said before, there is no way they are eco friendly due to the nasty chemicals and energy required in processing the batteries. The only reason for a pious is eco friendliness so I have just proved the car is pointless.

Oh yes, you mentioned economy - is leccy free round your ends cos we have to pay for it down here? Don't think I've ever seen a full cost benefit analysis for one of these that is neutral and hasn't hideously forgotten about or amended facts one way or the order in order to prove a point.

[Argyll]

Take this at least semi seriously. Have a look at the MG-ZT diesel, or the Rover 75 version. You will get a lot of car for the money & they are really well made. The engine is a BMW one. You can get a box to increase the power if you're so inclined. If you start with the 115bhp one you can go straight to 155bhp. The 135 version goes to 155bhp with the same box of tricks if memory serves (google for rover ron synergy). You can get them with tv & sat-nav which works with tmc traffic updates. If you get one made pre march 2001 (maybe a bit old for you) the tax will be reasonable. You will also get >50mpg if you want to.

I've got a V6 Rover 75 and yes it's a bit old manny from the outside but I think the styling is great, a car designed to be a bit retro doesn't age too much. The engine sounds great, although it's no racer more of a cruiser. Really like it.

Mate I couldn't give a fuck about bhp. I've got a car right now about 400 bhp. Seen it done it and wore the t-shirt. I wouldn't buy another car for speed I'm only interested in space and mpg.

[beansontoast]

I wasn't on about the bhp for that reason more for easy driving. If you read up on the synergy site people say it makes their cars more useable, less gear changes etc. Sounds like you would be best off with a diesel estate, unless it's a large seat you want

[Argyll]

I wasn't on about the bhp for that reason more for easy driving. If you read up on the synergy site people say it makes their cars more useable, less gear changes etc. Sounds like you would be best off with a diesel estate, unless it's a large seat you want

Oh right. I sat in the Prius today and it's actually quite big. Hmmm I've got some serious thinking to do