Plus if everyone in the US bought and drove high mileage cars we
wouldn't have to buy oil from people who hate us anymore!
On 5/9/08, Jim Wojcik <jvwojcik@comcast.net> wrote:
> I am another person who speaks for the Prius. It is my wife's daily driver.
> It is really a unique piece of engineering, and when I am driving it, I
> attend to a totally new esthetic, (preserving momentum and energy is almost
> as much fun as acceleration), and I feel like I am getting away with
> something besides. The whole notion of regenerative braking is a real kick.
> The car has been trouble free during a year and a half of ownership.
>
>
>
> Downsides: It is a bit noisy compared to heavier cars, (but not like a
> Healey, more like a Civic). I dislike the foot operated emergency brake and
> the traction control, which makes it no fun to drive in snow, Apart from
> that, it feels like a real car, is reasonably comfortable, really does get
> great mileage, and deserves consideration from anyone in the market for new
> wheels. There are cheaper high mileage cars available but none feel as solid
> or get quite as much from a gallon of gas. As people buy such technology
> the manufacturers are motivated to improve it. I hope to see something like
> it from BMW or Mini, prompting another purchase. Jim Wojcik, BN7
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