Toyota Prius is a gas guzzler when compared to BMW 520d
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Toyota Prius proves a gas guzzler in a race with the BMW 520d
The Toyota hybrid is hailed as an eco-paragon, so how does it fare against a big BMW?
To find out our correspondents go on a run to Geneva
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/u...icle3552994.ece
The Toyota hybrid is hailed as an eco-paragon, so how does it fare against a big BMW?
To find out our correspondents go on a run to Geneva
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/u...icle3552994.ece
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Originally Posted by SpokenHands' post='955360' date='Jul 27 2009, 11:41 AM
Toyota Prius proves a gas guzzler in a race with the BMW 520d
The Toyota hybrid is hailed as an eco-paragon, so how does it fare against a big BMW?
To find out our correspondents go on a run to Geneva
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/u...icle3552994.ece
The Toyota hybrid is hailed as an eco-paragon, so how does it fare against a big BMW?
To find out our correspondents go on a run to Geneva
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/u...icle3552994.ece
BUT....
The 5 Series looks far better, its built better and is worth the extra cost.
BMW WINS!!! lol.
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Technically the story is about a BMW, and the Prius is not exactly the competition.
But in case the story doesnt belong here, I am sorry.
But in case the story doesnt belong here, I am sorry.
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The Prius is not aerodynamic and an all around poor quality vehicle. I've ridden in and driven one with extreme displeasure, besides having trouble fitting in it as I am tall. On the other hand, a friend of mine purchased a Smart Car and it is much better quality along with being cheaper and much safer.
It is not surprising that a BMW would beat a bottom-line low-quality car from a low-end car company.
It is not surprising that a BMW would beat a bottom-line low-quality car from a low-end car company.
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This is pointless. Prius is not built to be a race/fast car, so if you floored it and drove it hard like that, it's gonna burn gas. Just like any other cars.
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='955372' date='Jul 27 2009, 07:29 AM
WATCH THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydvAQ6Y49vc
You will be blown away. PRIUS VS M3!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydvAQ6Y49vc
You will be blown away. PRIUS VS M3!
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Originally Posted by SpokenHands' post='955360' date='Jul 27 2009, 06:41 AM
Toyota Prius proves a gas guzzler in a race with the BMW 520d
The Toyota hybrid is hailed as an eco-paragon, so how does it fare against a big BMW?
To find out our correspondents go on a run to Geneva
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/u...icle3552994.ece
The Toyota hybrid is hailed as an eco-paragon, so how does it fare against a big BMW?
To find out our correspondents go on a run to Geneva
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/driving/u...icle3552994.ece
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