HRH Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 So I was checking out the youtube video in AD in Oklahoma's signature and as an offshoot of that, I found an early clip regarding the Prius, and considering the much-maligned video of the Porsche, I thought this was fitting. And funny as hell, even though I hate V8s. :D Quote Link to comment
blue72 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 What is a Prius good for? Well, not towing for one. I'm going to have to find this Clarkson DVD and watch the rest of it now. 1 Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Of course, haven't you seen those stupid Honda Ridgelines towing yet? Fuck me, it looks even worse, with the rear wheels about the same negative camber as a 510 dumped on the ground. I should see if I can find some pictures on the net. (Scurries away to do just that.) ;) Well fuck, every picture I find is of a Ridgeline towing perfectly level, even with a big travel trailer. Despite what google images is trying to represent, it's bullshit. I've seen the most weenie payloads overloaded on Ridgelines right here in Spokane. Full stuffed in the rear, wheels cambered out, and I just thought to myself, why not buy an actual truck? Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Don' trust google pics. Go straight to Honda.com 250 HP...STANDARD TOWING FEATURES: • Integrated closed-box frame with unit-body construction • Integrated class III trailer hitch • 5,000-lb. towing capacity[1] • Trailer harness (RTS and RTL; RT is pre-wired for a trailer harness) • Pre-wired for trailer brake controller • Heavy-duty radiator with dual 160-watt fans • Heavy-duty power-steering fluid cooler • Heavy-duty automatic-transmission fluid cooler • Power-assisted ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes Gotta love the users who take a perfectly capable tow-rig and set up the trailer incorrectly AND overload the pickup bed. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 That video makes my special place giggle. Quote Link to comment
Jayden71 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I think he should of used a bigger gun ;) Quote Link to comment
brodster Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 It's not even bullet-proof? Who would want that crap! Quote Link to comment
BRE510 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Ah, don't worry... That'll buff out. Quote Link to comment
ohio510 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I love top gear lmao:rofl: Quote Link to comment
blue72 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Here's the pic HRH: Quote Link to comment
wildmaninid Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I think a cooler of beer would make a ridgeline squat........... Quote Link to comment
dennis Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 gotta love hybrids and electric cars. Wait till the owner has to replace the batteries and then compare the fuel cost. Not to mention the damage to the environment with those Exide battery recycling plants. Quote Link to comment
Shonuff Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I do not recognize a prius as a toyota. The ridgeline truck is proof that Honda has a sence of humor Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 gotta love hybrids and electric cars. Wait till the owner has to replace the batteries The Prius is now more than 10 years old, and the batteries did not wear out... Quote Link to comment
Siqx20 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 I used to work for toyota. in the time that the prius has been out our dealer had to replace the batteries in 1 prius. it was a first gen. SO as far as havin to replace the batteries it doesn't happen often. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 The Prius is now more than 10 years old, and the batteries did not wear out... The life expectancy on the batteries is between 10 to 20 years. Real soon here we're going to start having a bunch of people trying to figure out why their mobile leafs aren't getting 40+mpg any more. Then when the batteries are "recycle", well, that's when the fun starts. $10,000 for replacement batteries isn't going to sit nice with a lot of people and there's going to be a bunch of disposed Priuses sitting around just rotting away into larger and larger carbon footprints. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Most people throw away their Nissans at average of 11 years. Does not mean that gasoline-powered cars are bad. But you might be right that people aren't going to keep Prius running for 40 years like we done for our Datsuns. Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Most people throw away their Nissans at average of 11 years. Does not mean that gasoline-powered cars are bad. But you might be right that people aren't going to keep Prius running for 40 years like we done for our Datsuns. They might sell off their Nissans, but someone else can come along and use them. The problem with the Prius is once those battery packs die, they're going to be virtually useless because I don't think they'll even run without the cells, and no one is going to spend the money on a decade old Prius. At least, I can't imagine someone salivating over the thought of restoring a Prius. :D He was entirely correct when he said "If you want a good car, get a Golf Diesel." 40mpg and fun loads of torque. "Restoring a Prius"... god I crack myself up. Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 That's what many people told me back in the 80s about restoring Datsuns. Shows how ignorant some people are, they have no vision and like to belittle other's ideas. 3 Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I read somewhere that there are companies that rebuild gen1 batteries for about $2000. dollars. I think the complete cost of replacing gen1 batteries cost about $4000. for new i think, And most batteries last way more than 150,000 miles. And remember that engine that NismoDr showed a few weeks ago at his dealership ...How much would that cost to replace 10 years from now? My parents recently bought a Prius new and took it from Grayland WA to Wyandotte Ok ( 2000+ miles) on 41 gallons one way and the cars a tank ( everything but a Kotex dispenser ) compared to my 510. And my dad said it went right up the hills in Colorado just fine. My dad bought it because he was cheap...NOT to save the planet Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 That's what many people told me back in the 80s about restoring Datsuns. Shows how ignorant some people are, they have no vision and like to belittle other's ideas. I had a guy call up who was restoring an 80 something Chevette. I thought, please God, why?! Quote Link to comment
wildmaninid Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I had a guy call up who was restoring an 80 something Chevette. I thought, please God, why?! People have said the same thing to my face for many years about datsuns mat...btw got that carby all dialed in bro...just in time for a ka swap Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Yeah but still, a Datsun has character, and value, and doesn't break every five minutes. A Chevette?! Mitsushitti 1.5 liter nastiness in an even nastier looking body? Bleh. At least Datsuns look nice restored. What all did you do with the carb? Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 I just saw a diesel chevette in Chehalis WA just the other day now that`s something that you dont see EVER Quote Link to comment
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