neilb Posted May 27, 2007 Posted May 27, 2007 Got the latest evo mag yesterday and they have done a real world test of the Toyota (eco friendly) Prius against the Panda 100HP, it seems to be a fair test involving driving in London, up the M1 some A and B roads and the bottom line is that the Prius is only 8% better than the Panda, cnsidering that the Panda is the "sporty" model it goes to show that the Prius is not planet saving car that it's marketed to be, they managed about 47mpg on the test against the 65 claimed and considering it's 1300kg, so more likely to use tyres and brakes, and has a load of batteries in the boot that will need disposing of it does no look that green. Oh and it sounds like a cow and costs over £20k Quote
Major Stare Posted May 27, 2007 Posted May 27, 2007 I'd have the Panda, looks great, handles great and has raving reviews. Isnt pay back on the "Priarse" about 20yrs ? Quote
neilb Posted May 27, 2007 Author Posted May 27, 2007 Can't see you ever getting a payback especially if you buy a diesel Quote
vagmag Posted May 27, 2007 Posted May 27, 2007 I own a Prius too It is not only the fuel consumtion .... it is the minimul gas emitions. Personally I wouldnt do 45000 mile (70000km) per year with a Panda... Driving a Panda is enjoy driving but... not for trips... Prius is just the most easy and relax car to drive!!! Ofcourse there is no sport driving with prius, even if i tried it in a track day... with surprisly good results in lap time!!! But the gap that leaves prius from my every day driving I replace it with the Westfield I expect!!!! Quote
neilb Posted May 27, 2007 Author Posted May 27, 2007 QUOTE It is not only the fuel consumtion .... it is the minimul gas emitions. hows that work then is it doing something else with the fuel Quote
BLOGGY S7 Posted May 27, 2007 Posted May 27, 2007 The Toyota Prius is totally crap, drives like a dustbin. Everytime I am forced to drive one at work I just can't help driving like a total idiot; so that I get to my destination as quick as possible, just so I can get the hell out of it. The worst car Toyota have ever made to date!! Quote
vagmag Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 The Toyota Prius is totally crap, drives like a dustbin. Everytime I am forced to drive one at work I just can't help driving like a total idiot; so that I get to my destination as quick as possible, just so I can get the hell out of it. The worst car Toyota have ever made to date!! Quote
Man On The Clapham Omnibus Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 I thought it was spelled 'Pious' Quote
lukeyboy Posted May 28, 2007 Posted May 28, 2007 As Mr Clarkson always says..... "if you want to save the planet buy a golf diesel, not a Prius" I can't do with people who waffle on about saving the planet and then usually then have a couple of long haul foreign holidays each year, a stable full of other gas guzzling motors and a huge house to heat. At least I'm honest and don't give a toss........ If the government wants me to save the planet then it's going to involve a bit of give and take i.e start looking after the hard working average joe and not all the theiving scrotes. Come on lottery win I need something with a 7 litre engine....... maybe a tank! Quote
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