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Old May 20, 2009 | 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ffpowerLN
Hmm... No.

But enough to add it as my DD so I can drive my IS less, the mileage is racking up...

Also I like it enough to recommend it to my family and friends.
there ya go use the Prius as a DD and leave the IS for weekend/fun duty....you'll enjoy it more...this is what I do with the C6.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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In black running on electricity, it would be stealth-like.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ffpowerLN


I am liking the new Prius more and more every single day.
I like it as well. I was not so much of a fan of the last model, but I think this looks really good. My wife is seriously considering getting this. She was going to get the HS, but almost threw up. We will see next month when they arrive at dealerships.
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Old May 20, 2009 | 09:00 AM
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i have yet to see a matte-black prius lol

now that would for sure get my blood flowing
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Old May 20, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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What about the Sunrise Prius? No Love?



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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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The new Prius looks great with some minor mods . Too bad you can't say the same about the Insight .
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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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It still looks like a clam shell to me. A modified clam shell, but a clam shell nonetheless. If you add wheels and a kit, can you still drive 50 mph in the carpool lane?
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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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the 9 spoke wheels look nice enough.

but i noticed it has a french mustache grille

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Old May 20, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dunnojack

but i noticed it has a french mustache grille

Hahaha

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Old May 20, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by link13
It still looks like a clam shell to me. A modified clam shell, but a clam shell nonetheless. If you add wheels and a kit, can you still drive 50 mph in the carpool lane?
not only that, it ripped off the new Z claw headlights
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Old May 20, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
not only that, it ripped off the new Z claw headlights
No, just because the Z came into dealerships first doesn't mean anything. I'm sure the Prius was already designed with these lights before the Z...
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Old May 20, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Tommy Chong's Prius


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Old May 20, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Dude, if youa re going to put some NWS images at least let us know...
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Old May 20, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ffpowerLN
Dude, if youa re going to put some NWS images at least let us know...
That's NSFW?
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Old May 20, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MR_F1
That's NSFW?
In some workplaces, yes .
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