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Old Aug 4, 2024 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
It's funny I saw the same car the other day and thought the same. It doesn't look as bad as it's been discussed heavily here. But buying it? Not a chance for me Maybe I'm different but I don't think latest IS is great looking either.
The mid generation refresh on the IS is a bit awkward looking. I would say they should have just done a new generation, but they will probably kill the IS altogether and debut yet another mini SUV in its place.
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Moaning and groaning to triple digits in the 3rd gen Prius on back leg of roadtrip. The return home sometimes makes you want to get there just a little faster. It’s a 4 car train of us running a spirited pace.
Old Aug 4, 2024 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1
Saw this awesome M2 this morning. I know the looks are polarizing, especially that color but I love it.

I think the prior gen m2 looks better, but I'd still be happy to own the current gen as well.
Old Aug 4, 2024 | 03:34 PM
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^^^^Although not all automakers have adopted them, those light grey and bluish-gray "Cement" shades are the latest fad in vehicle-color.
Old Aug 4, 2024 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
^^^^Although not all automakers have adopted them, those light grey and bluish-gray "Cement" shades are the latest fad in vehicle-color.
I if see one more Nardo Grey A5 "S-line" I'm going to roll down my window and loudly clap my hands shouting "yOu ArE SO uNiquE"
Old Aug 4, 2024 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex


Moaning and groaning to triple digits in the 3rd gen Prius on back leg of roadtrip. The return home sometimes makes you want to get there just a little faster. It’s a 4 car train of us running a spirited pace.
Nicely done. Prius is very quiet at that speed which is good
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
Nicely done. Prius is very quiet at that speed which is good
No Prius is quiet over 80 yet alone 100 lol!
Old Aug 4, 2024 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by link13
The mid generation refresh on the IS is a bit awkward looking. I would say they should have just done a new generation, but they will probably kill the IS altogether and debut yet another mini SUV in its place.
The mid gen refresh in 2013. Is that what you
are referring to?



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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
I towed the same load on same route with the non hybrid Tundra V6 TT and with the 5.7 V8 and the V6 TT pulled the hills better than the V8. MPGs were similar. Both single digits. It felt like I could tow faster with the V6. That said I don’t see myself trading out my V8 for the V6 TT in the near future.
Define better?
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
Define better?
You don't need to have as many revs
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
Nicely done. Prius is very quiet at that speed which is good
Originally Posted by Striker223
No Prius is quiet over 80 yet alone 100 lol!
🤣

see attachment and tell me what you think
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
Define better?
Originally Posted by Striker223
You don't need to have as many revs
What striker said. I could tow just as fast towing around 8k as I was traveling in the Prius
Old Aug 4, 2024 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
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see attachment and tell me what you think
I hear lots of wind noise and engine noise and a struggling car
Old Aug 4, 2024 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
🤣

see attachment and tell me what you think
I was just interested in your take. The Prius had a pretty low drag. So that would help very comparable cars like a Corolla.

Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
I could tow just as fast towing around 8k as I was traveling in the Prius
what about compared to the LX570?
Old Aug 4, 2024 | 07:46 PM
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