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I'm torn to whether or not to use my dividend this year.... This will be my last use of their "services." I will, however be keeping whatever brand-named items that I currently have for the time being until I find better replacements if necessary.
My girlfriend was driving a Prius as a temporary vehicle for the past few months and I was going to make a sticker for her: "I love my Prius" -No One Ever. She hated driving that car, although the mpg was decent on our wallets. It's such a bore and extremely lackluster to throw around town and the interior is even worse. I hate that car with a passion. Even the drivers I've encountered on the road; they are either extremely slow-inconsiderate drivers, or stupid fast-crazy drivers. /rant
My girlfriend was driving a Prius as a temporary vehicle for the past few months and I was going to make a sticker for her: "I love my Prius" -No One Ever. She hated driving that car, although the mpg was decent on our wallets. It's such a bore and extremely lackluster to throw around town and the interior is even worse. I hate that car with a passion. Even the drivers I've encountered on the road; they are either extremely slow-inconsiderate drivers, or stupid fast-crazy drivers. /rant
Bob, you and the others have shown me the light.
So when are you taking me to lunch? I'm the Prius owner with the NRA and AAV sticker.
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My feelings aren't hurt here, but yeah... I'm not getting all the vitriol expressed towards the Prius... like its the only Hybrid manufactured and sold in North America. Every manufacturer sells them; the commercial vehicle industry makes them to move people and goods. But the Prius is the "lightning rod." It's a flippin' car and it gets really great mileage for the price; and since it's a Toyota, has required very little of my personal treasure to maintain. It's a first generation (2003) with close to 200K.
If you don't like the operators that you perceive represent a cause that you don't agree with, that's another thing, but why not articulate that? Steve Simpson has a Prius too, incidentally, and in the Washington, DC Metro area it's a necessary survival tool for the unpredictably lengthy commute times.
My Prius is my carbon offset to my Tacoma... if that makes anyone feel better.
If you don't like the operators that you perceive represent a cause that you don't agree with, that's another thing, but why not articulate that? Steve Simpson has a Prius too, incidentally, and in the Washington, DC Metro area it's a necessary survival tool for the unpredictably lengthy commute times.
My Prius is my carbon offset to my Tacoma... if that makes anyone feel better.
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Not to continue on any negative rant but the thing that killed my interest in REI the 1st time was when one day I decided to look at the clearance rack and on said rack was a nice OD Green Arcteryx light jacket made in Bangledesch on sale for $499.00 down from $700. Annoyed was I. After hearing about their support against our hobby, sealed the coffin for me and my REI shopping dollars.
When they come out with a flying tank Prius, I might want one...otherwise they make poor ramps...
When they come out with a flying tank Prius, I might want one...otherwise they make poor ramps...
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Toyota will be remembered for making the first hybrid car that drove and functioned just like . . . a car. Except for the 50 miles per gallon. Roseann rented one in San Diego a couple years ago with the agreement to return it with a full tank. She put 40 miles on it and the gauge still read full.
Ha, my commuter is a '92 Mazda Miata, 30 MPG, fun to drive, can park it at the bicycle rack, paid for, stupid proof. I sure caught some grief from some of my buddies. I'm old, my doc says I'm fat, and I don't give a rat's nether regions what people think anymore! If it meet's my needs, that's all I need!
Back to hating on REI!
Back to hating on REI!
It is a great car. It is after all, a Toyota. And you're right, Toyota gets that credit. I'd drive one.
As for REI... Obviously I sure don't like their politics BUT I'm not going to let that prevent me from getting something there if it benefits me. This is America after all and both REI and myself are free to spend our money however we want.
Awesome photo Bob! Looking like a champ The Miata is a great little car!
The Miata is a great little car!
I've only seen a handful of those Element campers ever. Pretty cool box cars.
