Re: Toyota Prius

by **I.B. Fine** 2019-01-23, 13:54

DWags wrote:
steveschneider wrote:

I used to walk to the train. Whenever I go to the city now I take a bus. It's 55.00 round trip and it's worth every penny. I forget the costs of tolls and tunnel fees but it's easily over $20.00 and that doesn't include costs of gas or parking. Also the buses have a special entrance ramp to the tunnel so you usually zip right by all the cars.

I can’t imagine even having a car in New York. The parking a month alone is more than my mortgage.

For most it is completely unnecessary if not down right stupid, between MTA, Uber/Lyft/etc and on the rare occasion you need a car, short term rental options like ZipCar.
But Steve doesn't live in 'the city' Wink

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2019-01-23, 14:59

TheReal_LWS wrote:
Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:

I walk to the station. It’s like a 10 minute walk.

I just drive my lifted F350 diesel to where I want to go. Prius better move outta my way.

Neat! Probably makes your trips to the dollar general that much more exciting.

by **steveschneider** 2019-01-23, 15:04

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
TheReal_LWS wrote:

I just drive my lifted F350 diesel to where I want to go. Prius better move outta my way.

Neat! Probably makes your trips to the dollar general that much more exciting.

And when I'm in my Prius getting 58 MPG I'll just wave at all the F350's that I pass at the gas station.

by AvgMSUJoe 2019-01-23, 15:05

Robert J Sakimano wrote:
Watch Out Pylon! wrote:

Their hearts can only love one thing? That's kind of shitty.
yes but that one thing can bring you eternal salvation.

(and touchdowns.. no-hitters.. stuff like that)...

lol

by AvgMSUJoe 2019-01-23, 15:07

TheReal_LWS wrote:
I just drive my lifted F350 diesel to where I want to go. Prius better move outta my way.

You so badass.

like the fat kid in 6th grade... that kind of badass.

by **DWags** 2019-01-23, 16:37

AvgMSUJoe wrote:
TheReal_LWS wrote:
I just drive my lifted F350 diesel to where I want to go. Prius better move outta my way.

You so badass.

like the fat kid in 6th grade... that kind of badass.

Only because I was thinking that exact same thing.

by TheReal_LWS 2019-01-23, 21:46

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:
TheReal_LWS wrote:

I just drive my lifted F350 diesel to where I want to go. Prius better move outta my way.

Neat! Probably makes your trips to the dollar general that much more exciting.

Don't be knocking the Dollar General. That place rocks!

by **y2kMgrad** 2019-01-23, 23:50

1. My very first car was a '79 Olds Delta 88. It was almost as old as me, a puke orange brown color, had some rust, and did not look badass cruising past the hotties on South Harbor Drive in GH during summers in high school in the 90's. But I loved that car. It had a big engine and drove like it was floating on a cloud. We named it The Beast. Toyota Prius - Page 6 502811600

2. First Japanese car was a 07 Camry Hybrid. Great car. Fun to drive, comfortable, looked great inside and out. Had never driven a hybrid before that. Couldn't believe how quiet it was. Sometimes I wasn't even sure if the engine was on or not. It was a lease and we turned it in because my wife wanted something bigger when we had kids. Should have just kept it anyway.

3. Just switched back to American and bought a 2016 MKZ. Love it so far but I'm a little concerned about it long term. There have been a few minor quirks with the engine in sport mode but it has so far corrected itself. We'll see. If I start having problems with this car I'm switching back to foreign and never looking back again. I’ve just had a lot of luck with Japanese cars over the years I guess.

by TheReal_LWS 2019-01-24, 05:33

That's great. But no one asked.

by **steveschneider** 2019-02-16, 15:28

Rolled off the lot today with a new Prius. I got just under 67 mpg going to the Hardware store just a little bit ago.

by **The Pantry** 2019-02-16, 15:45

steveschneider wrote:Rolled off the lot today with a new Prius. I got just under 67 mpg going to the Hardware store just a little bit ago.

Have you gotten your skirt stuck in the door yet?

by **I.B. Fine** 2019-02-16, 16:16

steveschneider wrote:Rolled off the lot today with a new Prius. I got just under 67 mpg going to the Hardware store just a little bit ago.

How much did they give you for your trade-in...

of your man card?
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by **tGreenWay** 2019-02-16, 16:50

steveschneider wrote:Rolled off the lot today with a new Prius. I got just under 67 mpg going to the Hardware store just a little bit ago.

When gas prices start drifting up again, you’ll be laughing at those making fun of you. Enjoy the new wheels.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-02-16, 16:52

y2kMgrad wrote:1. My very first car was a '79 Olds Delta 88. It was almost as old as me, a puke orange brown color, had some rust, and did not look badass cruising past the hotties on South Harbor Drive in GH during summers in high school in the 90's. But I loved that car. It had a big engine and drove like it was floating on a cloud. We named it The Beast.

2. First Japanese car was a 07 Camry Hybrid. Great car. Fun to drive, comfortable, looked great inside and out. Had never driven a hybrid before that. Couldn't believe how quiet it was. Sometimes I wasn't even sure if the engine was on or not. It was a lease and we turned it in because my wife wanted something bigger when we had kids. Should have just kept it anyway.

3. Just switched back to American and bought a 2016 MKZ. Love it so far but I'm a little concerned about it long term. There have been a few minor quirks with the engine in sport mode but it has so far corrected itself. We'll see. If I start having problems with this car I'm switching back to foreign and never looking back again. I’ve just had a lot of luck with Japanese cars over the years I guess.

Right there with you. I’ve owned or leased half a dozen Camrys since ‘95. Absolutely outstanding cars.

by **I.B. Fine** 2019-02-16, 17:14

tGreenWay wrote:
steveschneider wrote:Rolled off the lot today with a new Prius. I got just under 67 mpg going to the Hardware store just a little bit ago.

When gas prices start drifting up again, you’ll be laughing at those making fun of you. Enjoy the new wheels.

Steve knows we're kidding, but you, on the other hand, would have to figure out how to get a man card first, before you'd have one to trade in

by **tGreenWay** 2019-02-16, 21:00

I.B. Fine wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

When gas prices start drifting up again, you’ll be laughing at those making fun of you. Enjoy the new wheels.
Steve knows we're kidding, but you, on the other hand, would have to figure out how to get a man card first, before you'd have one to trade in

by **I.B. Fine** 2019-02-16, 23:03

tGreenWay wrote:
I.B. Fine wrote:
Steve knows we're kidding, but you, on the other hand, would have to figure out how to get a man card first, before you'd have one to trade in

Me thinks he doth protest too much....
though a couple of those are quite good

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2019-02-16, 23:46

I heard AOC drives a Prius.

by **I.B. Fine** 2019-02-16, 23:52

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I heard AOC drives a Prius.

Shit, now tGreenWay will be buying one tomorrow

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2019-02-17, 00:00

Congrats Steve. Glad to hear you are secure enough where part of your identity isn’t tied to a vehicle.

by **steveschneider** 2019-02-17, 07:30

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:Congrats Steve. Glad to hear you are secure enough where part of your identity isn’t tied to a vehicle.

Yep, I’ve never been a road bully and I’m more than happy to share the road with all vehicles. I drive about 5 over the posted speed limit, I don’t tail gate and I do my best to have a safe experience. Some times on road trips I’ll allow for extra travel time so that I can take local roads so that I can get a better sense of the towns and the scenery in an area. I stop at local diners and mingle or I’ll stop and read the plaque in front of a historical land mark. I can’t wait to get my Prius out there for an all American road trip.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2019-02-17, 10:12

Cars are stupid.

Cars are the best.

Japan.

Merica.

by **steveschneider** 2019-02-17, 10:16

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Cars are stupid.

Cars are the best.

Japan.

Merica.

About how I see it. I was being dead serious that I hope this my last purchase. I welcome the auto car future and will be one of the first subscribers.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-02-17, 18:08

I.B. Fine wrote:
WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I heard AOC drives a Prius.
Shit, now tGreenWay will be buying one tomorrow

AOC went with the Prius after seeing you driving around in your Miata.

by TheReal_LWS 2019-02-17, 21:54

AOC. Worst acronym ever.

by **tGreenWay** 2019-02-17, 22:10

TheReal_LWS wrote:AOC. Worst acronym ever.

What you’re calling an acronym is, in fact, her initials, and not an acronym whatsoever.

by **I.B. Fine** 2019-02-18, 07:46

tGreenWay wrote:
TheReal_LWS wrote:AOC. Worst acronym ever.

What you’re calling an acronym is, in fact, her initials, and not an acronym whatsoever.

Just like you

Absolutely
Outta
Clues

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2019-02-18, 08:36

Sign me up for hating new ideas

by **Watch Out Pylon!** 2019-02-18, 08:40

As long as you're not driving around an Avon Lady Volkswagon Beetle I'm not going to knock your ride. I'll never see myself in a Prius, but you you you cowboy.

by **steveschneider** 2019-05-29, 12:17

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/28/sports/metta-world-peace.html

In this profile on Ron Artest they mention this -

"World Peace drives a Toyota Prius and a Hyundai with 130,000 miles on it. "

I remember reading the book on Pat Tillman and his teammates used to make fun of him for driving an old Subaru. You always hear about the athletes that blow their fortunes would be nice to hear about the ones that also embrace life styles.

by JumpinJehoshaphat 2019-05-29, 13:22

I drive one. Great car.

by **steveschneider** 2019-05-29, 14:22

JumpinJehoshaphat wrote:I drive one. Great car.

It's the best care I've ever owned. Drove to Philadelphia this weekend and averaged about 57mpg. For one leg of the trip I drove 85 miles and had it up 59mpg.

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