Nice Prius review - Page 2

Corey · 06-08-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

The Saturn Ion started it, IIRC

I think the Toyota Echo had it before the Ion.

Particle Man · 06-08-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

who the hell thought the gauges going in the CENTER of the console was a good idea? that alone is automatic dealbreaker for me.

yeah, I have never understood that

LeeNetworX · 06-09-2009, 05:02 PM

The only person I ever knew who liked the Prius was a gay Canadian guy that we worked with. Enough said.

Rider · 06-09-2009, 05:06 PM

There is a reason it is a "chick car".

pauldun170 · 06-09-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

yeah, I have never understood that

I think one of the benefits is lowered cost producing it for different markets (left hand drive vs right hand drive)

Particle Man · 06-09-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I think one of the benefits is lowered cost producing it for different markets (left hand drive vs right hand drive)

And increased demand caused by people having to look further away from the road to see how fast they're going - good plan

Krabill · 06-12-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

I think the Toyota Echo had it before the Ion.

Wow you guys need to get out more. There were many vehicles with center instruments way before that . . .

Homeslice · 06-12-2009, 05:44 PM

Such as?

squidward · 06-13-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Such as?

Just a couple that come to mind.

The original Mini

Land Rover Series II

CJ-5/CJ-7 Jeep

Morgan 4:4 Series II(the speedo is all the way on the right)

goof2 · 06-16-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by squidward

Just a couple that come to mind.

The original Mini

That is the one I was thinking of. That was introduced in 1959, although later models went to a more traditional instrument layout.

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06-09-2009, 05:02 PM	#13
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	The only person I ever knew who liked the Prius was a gay Canadian guy that we worked with. Enough said.

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Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	There is a reason it is a "chick car".

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Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Such as?