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Old 03-17-2007, 11:43 AM
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Default Re: L.A Times Article "Prius Keeps Car Dealers -- but Not Repairmen -- Busy"

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Originally Posted by SoopahMan View Post
Very true, ag4ever.


I also wonder if part of the reason the Prius is rated so highly is its users. It's a little snobbish to say but let's face it, no one's buying a Prius to see if they can do 150mph to the desert over the weekend (and, they can't). The conscientious buyer is likely to also be at least reasonable with their car rather than abusing it.
No, a Prius owner would try to get 150 MPG in the desert.

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