Neighbors have priapisms. I rode in one around town. It is not a nice car. Second gen, and lower quality build than first gen (Grandma got one a decade or more ago). They are doing the same cost cutting that MBZ does
clay On Sep 5, 2014, at 4:14 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I have never ridden in a Prius, but when looking at them from the outside > always figured the ride would be harsh due to the small diameter wheels and > short wheelbase. With that little distance between axles the chop from any > road disturbance would have to be nasty. > > Say what you want, I love the W126 and W140 cars for long haul cruising. I > drove the new W140 over 1,000 miles in under 24 hours and felt relaxed and > refreshed. No sore back/butt, etc. Not many cars can do this nowadays. > > Dan > > > On Sep 5, 2014, at 12:02 AM, Archer75--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> Rented a Prius for 24 hours yesterday since I'd never driven one. Handling >> was very good, engine very quiet, 49 mpg for mixed road and city driving. >> Instrumentation and controls were straightforward and visibility was >> remarkable; rear view mirrors were surprisingly effective. Combined with >> its excellent repair record during the first 8 or 10 years, it would be a >> good investment. >> >> That said, I wouldn't buy one for one principal reason: It rides rough and >> there seems to be little cushioning by the seat; you feel every bump. My >> old Beetles rode better. A Mercedes seat would help but that might be >> difficult or impossible to install. >> >> My reasons for buying a new or late model car are exceptional fuel economy >> and reliability on long trips; something the Prius would satisfy; but being >> pounded on rough roads for hours at a time would be unpleasant and tiring. >> >> Gerry......who might just drive his old Mercedes on long trips >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those >> individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has >> no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has > no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
