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Jul 21, 2024 15:08:33 GMT -5 alanashia said:

Mar 30, 2024 1:39:32 GMT -5 alsr said:

We are now down to two cars at home, his Tesla and my little BMW but I would like to sell the BMW and get a Honda Integra. Now that I don't have much to do, I can go to the dealership to look at cars.

Sorry to resurrect an older topic, but earlier today I was just thinking about my next vehicle. I still have a few years left before I'm financially ready, but I love the idea of driving a PHEV sedan. I'm really interested in the Toyota Prius Prime. I completed the "build and price" your Toyota on their website, but I don't know anyone to ask if they are as good as they seem. I rarely drive more than 100 or so mile a week, so I would almost never spend money on gas if I got one, but I sometimes have to drive long distances and if I'm being honest, I'm a little scared to go full EV until I try a PHEV.

I used to drive a Toyota Prius, although it was obviously an older model than you are contemplating. I have to say that I travelled nearly 200,000 miles in it over the time I had it and the hybrid battery was still Ok (although it did need a couple of ordinary batteries over that time). Fuel consumption was excellent although I did use it for work, often travelling over a hundred miles a day. I found it very reliable.

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Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 22, 2024 4:03:26 GMT -5 via mobile kjay, alsr, and 2 more like this

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Post by cassie on Jul 22, 2024 4:03:26 GMT -5

If I could make a suggestion is it possible that you hire such a car for a week to see if you really like it.
I've driven quite a few hire cars and based on just a few miles driving I know whether I would be happy actually owning one, it saves making costly mistakes.

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Jul 21, 2024 18:14:08 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said:

Jul 21, 2024 15:08:33 GMT -5 alanashia said:

I rarely drive more than 100 or so mile a week, so I would almost never spend money on gas if I got one, but I sometimes have to drive long distances and if I'm being honest, I'm a little scared to go full EV until I try a PHEV.

We travel long distances at times, and that's why I haven't gone full electric. Like kjay, I have a couple of straight hybrid Toyotas (not plug-ins). I absolutely love them! One averages 34-36 mpg over the years, and the other (newer) one averages 39.9-42. I drive mostly highways and city streets, but I also take them up into the mountains. Sure, I still have to buy gas, but not that often.

I have an Audi A3 petrol, not an EV. I get 50+mpg on average, and about 70mpg on a long run.

Why would I want an EV if that's what you guys are getting?

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Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 22, 2024 17:26:05 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this

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Post by kjay on Jul 22, 2024 17:26:05 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2024 12:24:21 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jul 21, 2024 18:14:08 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said:

We travel long distances at times, and that's why I haven't gone full electric. Like kjay, I have a couple of straight hybrid Toyotas (not plug-ins). I absolutely love them! One averages 34-36 mpg over the years, and the other (newer) one averages 39.9-42. I drive mostly highways and city streets, but I also take them up into the mountains. Sure, I still have to buy gas, but not that often.

I have an Audi A3 petrol, not an EV. I get 50+mpg on average, and about 70mpg on a long run.

Why would I want an EV if that's what you guys are getting?

Wow! I checked what is listed here in the states and it is listed much lower than that. You definitely have a good one.

fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/Audi2022.shtml

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Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 22, 2024 17:37:06 GMT -5 kjay and jen like this

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Post by a_muppet on Jul 22, 2024 17:37:06 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2024 17:26:05 GMT -5 kjay said:

Jul 22, 2024 12:24:21 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

I have an Audi A3 petrol, not an EV. I get 50+mpg on average, and about 70mpg on a long run.

Why would I want an EV if that's what you guys are getting?

Wow! I checked what is listed here in the states and it is listed much lower than that. You definitely have a good one.

fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/Audi2022.shtml

Mine is smaller. It's a 3 cylinder 1 litre TFSI.

I found this info on google

How many miles per gallon does the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI get?

Combined fuel economy of 62.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 104g/km is also impressive for a petrol car.

www.businesscar.co.uk/test-drives/audi-a3-sportback-10-tfsi-sport-review/?cf-view

It's a really nice little car. I have discovered I like all the electronic gadgetry. Particularly the overtaking mirrors, the parking sensors and especially the Adaptive Cruise Control.

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Post by kjay on Jul 22, 2024 17:39:54 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2024 17:37:06 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jul 22, 2024 17:26:05 GMT -5 kjay said:

Wow! I checked what is listed here in the states and it is listed much lower than that. You definitely have a good one.

fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/Audi2022.shtml

Mine is smaller. It's a 3 cylinder 1 litre TFSI.

I found this info on google

How many miles per gallon does the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI get?

Combined fuel economy of 62.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 104g/km is also impressive for a petrol car.

www.businesscar.co.uk/test-drives/audi-a3-sportback-10-tfsi-sport-review/?cf-view

It looks like that one cylinder makes a world of difference.

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Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 22, 2024 17:44:01 GMT -5 kjay, jen, and 1 more like this

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Post by a_muppet on Jul 22, 2024 17:44:01 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2024 17:39:54 GMT -5 kjay said:

Jul 22, 2024 17:37:06 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Mine is smaller. It's a 3 cylinder 1 litre TFSI.

I found this info on google
www.businesscar.co.uk/test-drives/audi-a3-sportback-10-tfsi-sport-review/?cf-view

It looks like that one cylinder makes a world of difference.

They will still do over 100mph, apparently. I can cruise around 80mph on the clock. It doesn't feel strained.

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Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 22, 2024 18:31:07 GMT -5 a_muppet and alanashia like this

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Post by kjay on Jul 22, 2024 18:31:07 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2024 17:44:01 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jul 22, 2024 17:39:54 GMT -5 kjay said:

It looks like that one cylinder makes a world of difference.

They will still do over 100mph, apparently. I can cruise around 80mph on the clock. It doesn't feel strained.

I was going to ask about the power but apparently it has plenty.

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Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 24, 2024 10:57:34 GMT -5 a_muppet, kjay, and 1 more like this

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Post by alanashia on Jul 24, 2024 10:57:34 GMT -5

Jul 22, 2024 12:24:21 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jul 21, 2024 18:14:08 GMT -5 TestDummyCO said:

We travel long distances at times, and that's why I haven't gone full electric. Like kjay, I have a couple of straight hybrid Toyotas (not plug-ins). I absolutely love them! One averages 34-36 mpg over the years, and the other (newer) one averages 39.9-42. I drive mostly highways and city streets, but I also take them up into the mountains. Sure, I still have to buy gas, but not that often.

I have an Audi A3 petrol, not an EV. I get 50+mpg on average, and about 70mpg on a long run.

Why would I want an EV if that's what you guys are getting?

I don't know about anyone else, but with the short distances I drive, I might only end up using the gasoline portion of the engine 1-2 times a month. If that's the case, I might only be filling up a handful of times a year. I'm also pricing (though it might also take some time) solar panels for my garage. If I go with that, it would likely pay for and go beyond my needs for vehicle use. So aside from up front costs, I could have a very very small gas bill. That's my hope anyway.

Jul 22, 2024 2:07:41 GMT -5 jen said:

Jul 21, 2024 15:08:33 GMT -5 alanashia said:

Sorry to resurrect an older topic, but earlier today I was just thinking about my next vehicle. I still have a few years left before I'm financially ready, but I love the idea of driving a PHEV sedan. I'm really interested in the Toyota Prius Prime. I completed the "build and price" your Toyota on their website, but I don't know anyone to ask if they are as good as they seem. I rarely drive more than 100 or so mile a week, so I would almost never spend money on gas if I got one, but I sometimes have to drive long distances and if I'm being honest, I'm a little scared to go full EV until I try a PHEV.

I used to drive a Toyota Prius, although it was obviously an older model than you are contemplating. I have to say that I travelled nearly 200,000 miles in it over the time I had it and the hybrid battery was still Ok (although it did need a couple of ordinary batteries over that time). Fuel consumption was excellent although I did use it for work, often travelling over a hundred miles a day. I found it very reliable.

This is VERY helpful. Thank you! I know that cars vary in reliability, but I would really like to keep my next vehicle for the long haul, if possible.

alsr Elite Member III Posts: 7,901	Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 26, 2024 22:55:35 GMT -5 a_muppet, kjay, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alsr on Jul 26, 2024 22:55:35 GMT -5 Is it just me? I think the French's Olympic opening is bizarre and low budget.

Rebecca Jo Preferred Member Posts: 2,793	Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 26, 2024 23:28:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rebecca Jo on Jul 26, 2024 23:28:37 GMT -5 It was a mess most of the time. Loved it anytime there was fire, though. LOL And hooray for Celine at the end!

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Jul 26, 2024 22:55:35 GMT -5 alsr said:

Is it just me? I think the French's Olympic opening is bizarre and low budget.

Dull, and uninspiring.

I came into the room when the SO was looking at it, and said "Is It's a Knockout back on again?" Honestly!!

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Post by alsr on Jul 27, 2024 19:37:40 GMT -5

Jul 27, 2024 2:56:49 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jul 26, 2024 22:55:35 GMT -5 alsr said:

Is it just me? I think the French's Olympic opening is bizarre and low budget.

Dull, and uninspiring.

I came into the room when the SO was looking at it, and said "Is It's a Knockout back on again?" Honestly!!

They said they spent $130m on it, I could not tell where the money went.

alsr Elite Member III Posts: 7,901	Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 27, 2024 19:41:26 GMT -5 a_muppet and TestDummyCO like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alsr on Jul 27, 2024 19:41:26 GMT -5 BTW, Here we go: www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-tells-christians-they-wont-have-vote-after-this-election-2024-07-27/ He wants to rule for life.

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Post by a_muppet on Jul 29, 2024 4:38:09 GMT -5

Jul 27, 2024 19:37:40 GMT -5 alsr said:

Jul 27, 2024 2:56:49 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Dull, and uninspiring.

I came into the room when the SO was looking at it, and said "Is It's a Knockout back on again?" Honestly!!

They said they spent $130m on it, I could not tell where the money went.

You maybe misread it Annie. It was more like $130

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Post by a_muppet on Jul 29, 2024 4:40:01 GMT -5

Jul 27, 2024 19:41:26 GMT -5 alsr said:

BTW, Here we go:

www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-tells-christians-they-wont-have-vote-after-this-election-2024-07-27/

He wants to rule for life.

A threat to democracy is the least of our problems if he gets in.... We have to cope with the fact that millions of people have asked that he be in charge...

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Post by alsr on Jul 29, 2024 5:09:07 GMT -5

Jul 29, 2024 4:40:01 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jul 27, 2024 19:41:26 GMT -5 alsr said:

BTW, Here we go:

www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-tells-christians-they-wont-have-vote-after-this-election-2024-07-27/

He wants to rule for life.

A threat to democracy is the least of our problems if he gets in.... We have to cope with the fact that millions of people have asked that he be in charge...

The threat to democracy is one of the top problems if not the top one because it will create so many other problems to everyone even to the idiots who wordship him. There will always be millions of people who want him to be in charge, but if he will not be, they will learn to live with it.

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Post by alsr on Jul 29, 2024 5:11:04 GMT -5

Jul 29, 2024 4:38:09 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jul 27, 2024 19:37:40 GMT -5 alsr said:

They said they spent $130m on it, I could not tell where the money went.

You maybe misread it Annie. It was more like $130

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a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 35,015	Random Thoughts & Chitchat (G) Jul 31, 2024 4:40:49 GMT -5 kjay and jen like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jul 31, 2024 4:40:49 GMT -5 Spot the loonie
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Post by Rebecca Jo on Aug 7, 2024 21:23:35 GMT -5

Aug 1, 2024 5:27:02 GMT -5 kjay said:

Rebecca, why is it called that?

The original loonie had a loon on one side, Queen Elizabeth on the other. Voila, a loonie!

Then the two-dollar coin got the name toonie/twonie because loonie was already in use...

No five-dollar coin yet. Would it be a foonie?

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Post by kjay on Aug 8, 2024 5:06:55 GMT -5

Aug 7, 2024 21:23:35 GMT -5 Rebecca Jo said:

Aug 1, 2024 5:27:02 GMT -5 kjay said:

Rebecca, why is it called that?

The original loonie had a loon on one side, Queen Elizabeth on the other. Voila, a loonie!

Then the two-dollar coin got the name toonie/twonie because loonie was already in use...

No five-dollar coin yet. Would it be a foonie?

Interesting, thank you for the info.

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