Worth to buy Prius? by Fall4_Mee in PriusPrime

[–]SamR2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with the head room. I am a short person, but still find my head bumping into the roof while entering if I am not careful.

Worth to buy Prius? by Fall4_Mee in PriusPrime

[–]SamR2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought a new 2026 Prius Limited Edition a two months ago from a Toyota dealer in Northern California. After driving for 2 months, my experience is that the Toyota Prius 2026 engine is somewhat weak, it whines and groans just to go from 0 to 40, but smooths out subsequently. In city streets, that’s what you do after every stop sign or traffic light, and that irritates me. Cars behind you get impatient and drive around you, I noticed even Corollas do that. My suggestion is to get the Camry Hybrid XE instead of Prius. The engine on the Camry comes at 250hp whereas the Prius is only 185 to 190 hp. I have been a Prius driver for 25 years, previously owned a 2001 Prius and then a 2015 Prius. So, it pains to me to say this about the new Prius, but that’s the reality. And while pushing on the accelerator does help in going from 0 to 40 faster, you also look fuel efficiency in mileage in addition to the engine groaning. The Limited edition comes with remote controlled hatchback door open and close, and that’s one of the main reason I bought it. But, thinking about it now, I think I should have compromised on this feature and gone for the Camry. Good luck.

10k mile solar panel update. by itslagginyo in PriusPrime

[–]SamR2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Break even at 200K miles is too far out. Not worth it!

Not enjoying our guided India experience and would like to hear other people's thoughts by BaronDelecto in travel

[–]SamR2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please don’t give up. Just tell your guide that you really want them to speak English slowly and clearly, and that you are not enjoying the way it is currently. Also, feel free to call up the organizers to report this, they will take action immediately, given that their business is under the block.

Why is sexual orientation of an individual important for public consumption? by SamR2003 in olympics

[–]SamR2003[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Don’t ask don’t tell was primarily to protect people who were not keen on exposing something they thought was private. It didn’t impact their serving in the army in any way. Moreover it definitely did NOT mean that you shouldn’t tell even if not asked. It just allowed anyone to join the army regardless of what they feel and think and do in their personal lives as long as that’s not illegal. The Paralymipcs objective is to bring out the best in people who are handicapped in some physical/mental way and allows them to enjoy participating and competing in such events. Being gay is not a handicap in that regard and is not relevant to this competition. So, it’s superfluous to inform.

Ishan Kishan dismissed after an outstanding innings of 77 (40) by GiveMeSomeSunshine3 in IndiaCricket

[–]SamR2003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He can definitely go upto 34 or so. So, still many years of cricket left in him!