Craziest thing you have heard?

[some_other_dave]

Originally Posted by dcb

... a car that already seems to have predominantly safe drivers...

That's a pretty crazy one: That any particular type of car has predominantly safe drivers. Most Prii that I see are in the left lane doing 80 MPH when traffic allows. And often, when it doesn't.

Of course, that makes Prii more or less identical to all the other cars on my local roads.

-soD

[Fat Charlie]

Originally Posted by some_other_dave

That's a pretty crazy one: That any particular type of car has predominantly safe drivers. Most Prii that I see are in the left lane doing 80 MPH when traffic allows. And often, when it doesn't.

Of course, that makes Prii more or less identical to all the other cars on my local roads.

-soD

Prius drivers have gone nuts around here. Since about a month ago, they've been passing me in my turbo like I'm standing still!

[Angmaar]

~The A/C doesn't really use that much gas at city speeds. It's just a myth.
~A bike is less efficient than a car.
~I'm going to remove my catalytic converter to get more MPGs.
~A K&N filter improves gas mileage
~Why would I want to plug in my car?

[ericthemidget]

*"you can't improve the fuel economy of today's cars because car manufacturers are already optimizing fuel economy in newer cars"

*"the only thing you can do to improve the fuel economy of your car ['97 civic hx] is get a chip for it"

[larrybuck]

Buy our wonderful NEW car that saves you money as it gets 35mpg! (lol!)

As per the SILENT car/pedestrian issue: a simple solution..... Have a factory or after market PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON that is as easy to find and use as 3 way flashers.
A small speaker is mounted under the hood. When the helpful noise is needed, a per government level decibal level sound emits for 10seconds.

The sound?? I'm thinking of Steve McQueen's Mustang in BULLIT where he blips the gas a few times waiting for the taxi to clear the intersection, before he lays it on starting to chase the Charger! Nothing unreasonable, but enough anyone could pick up on.... How about any V8 with a loping cam sound?? The early part of drag racers raising their RPM'S just prior to launch???

Here around Portland, many want to ride the Prius green wagon in a snobby way, w/o ever one moment's notice to driving green in a literal way. I'm tailgated by Prius's and Metro's just as often as any thing else!!!

[JasonG]

Originally Posted by Fat Charlie

Prius drivers have gone nuts around here. Since about a month ago, they've been passing me in my turbo like I'm standing still!

But, the Prius gets such good MPG, you can drive however you want right ?

[tjts1]

Originally Posted by larrybuck

Here around Portland, many want to ride the Prius green wagon in a snobby way, w/o ever one moment's notice to driving green in a literal way. I'm tailgated by Prius's and Metro's just as often as any thing else!!!

That because the traffic and speed limits in Portland are idiotic. That ain't not myth.

[vinny1989]

"No matter what car, engine or fuel, 55mph is the most economical.."

[Fat Charlie]

Originally Posted by vinny1989

"No matter what car, engine or fuel, 55mph is the most economical.."

With 1973 vintage rolling stock. I'm willing to bet that the engineers have been active since then, though!

[Frank Lee]

Originally Posted by Fat Charlie

Prius drivers have gone nuts around here. Since about a month ago, they've been passing me in my turbo like I'm standing still!

HA! Vindicated! Ever since Prii came out I've had the observation that a lot of them are driven like they're stolen. Oh well, those leadfoots probably traded in Subdivisions and Exploders to be early adopters and wear the "green label" proudly, and mashing it in a Prius does a lot less damage.