"Doctor Drivel" wrote in message
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"Andy Champ" wrote in message
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raden wrote:

Can be seen from this table

http://www.rac.co.uk/web/knowhow/own...s/motor_index_
results/results_q1_06/

Pretty crap really ...


To save everyone else unwrapping the URL

http://tinyurl.com/365qmw

I always a look at acceleration when comparing cars, a slower car is
always more economical.

Prius 0-60 in 10 secs.
Focus 1.6 petrol (the next car in the table) 0-60 in 10.8. (If I have the
right engine)

The Prius saves you £150 in fuel, and costs you an extra grand in
depreciation. Not to mention the environmental problems of battery
disposal.

Prius us about a moderately economical car *in a country where you can't
easily get diesel*. Cue USA... Over here a diesel is a better bet.

Until you drive one of those tractors. Drive a Prius and then one of
those tractors. No competition. Also a Lexus hybrid knocks spots off
others in the same class, in speed and fuel economy. All cars are crocks
compared to hybrids.

Also the Prius is one of the most reliable cars in the world. Tops the JD
Power in the US and UK.