01-13-2016, 04:04 PM
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if i had the time/money, i would like to get an older Prius, install a 2/3 cylinder diesel engine. they are pretty aero and diesel is more efficient. think it could be a winning combo.
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The Prius would be too heavy, it would be annoyingly slow.
An Audi A2 3L for comparison would offer what you look for as standard and have reasonable performance to boot thanks to it ultralight aluminum body.
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01-14-2016, 04:23 PM
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i drive 55-60 on the freeway. I don't care about performance, just economy.
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01-14-2016, 04:29 PM
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Still, you'd do better modding a gen 1 Insight shell if you don't need 4 seats: Lighter and lower CdA.
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01-14-2016, 04:44 PM
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Still, you'd do better modding a gen 1 Insight shell if you don't need 4 seats: Lighter and lower CdA.
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sounds even better.
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01-15-2016, 03:02 AM
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i drive 55-60 on the freeway. I don't care about performance, just economy.
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It is not about top speed, but getting there.
The Audi A2 1.2 TDI 3L takes 15 seconds to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standstill. Imagine what a heavier Prius with a smaller engine would do... it would even struggle to maintain speed at a slight incline.
Before you put a 2 cylinder diesel engine in a Prius, first rent a Nissan Serena diesel to get a feel for what you would be dealing with performance wise.
If that does not cure you, go ahead as planned 
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01-15-2016, 11:29 AM
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Still, you'd do better modding a gen 1 Insight shell if you don't need 4 seats: Lighter and lower CdA.
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I strongly agree with this statement, story is to find one.....
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01-25-2016, 09:53 AM
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yet another deal - $2800 2005
$2800 for a 2005 with 236000 kms (146k miles). Has a cracked windshield though.
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Year 2005
Make Toyota
Model Prius
Kilometers 236000
Recent trade in, overall decent condition and good run & drive condition, newly replaced tires.
Smart Entry, Push start/stop, JBL audio, foglights.
It will need around $600 to get it certified (Windshield has a crack.
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At least I know if I want to get another one, there are better deals cropping up than I got on the Limo.
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01-25-2016, 10:18 AM
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Isn't that how it always goes? When you're looking for a car, there's none to be found. After you get one, suddenly there are deals everywhere.
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01-25-2016, 01:20 PM
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that is less than 2000.00 US! good deal.
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01-25-2016, 06:50 PM
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Isn't that how it always goes? When you're looking for a car, there's none to be found. After you get one, suddenly there are deals everywhere.
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Or when you don't have the cash readily available there are a lot of options, but when you finally get the money you'll gonna struggle to find a good deal. Murphy's law at its finest...
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