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Originally Posted by t walgamuth
now i would think it would.
the prius has a lot of room inside, it reminds me of a littel sdl. and extra weight wont make much difference on the highway.
also i may not have it right but i think it may have two batterys. one for the regenerative braking storage and one to start the gas motor.
i would prob prefer a diesel though, for now.
tom w
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You are right Tom. About the size of a camry on the inside. Yes, two batteries. One regular battery for the initial start of the engine. But the electric motor restarts the engine when you accelerate from a stop if the engine has shut off. The electric motor uses the big battery for this obviously. Yes, I would prefer to buy a diesel TDI but there are no dealers within a reasonable distance. I've owned older model VW diesels in the past that were as simple as my 240D. My first "big" mechanical project in college was to change the starter on my rabbit diesel (incredibly easy by the way, right up front!). I've got a friend who owns a business that requires alot of travel. He bought three jetta tdi wagons because they have to haul some bulky items sometimes. Couldn't be happier. However, let's face it, VW electronics, air bag sensors etc. are almost Lucas like in their reliablity now and not everyone has that kind of luck. Sometimes you just need a vehicle that is simple, dependable, cost effective transportation and yes, plenty of other cars fit the bill besides the prius. The other stuff is for enthusiasts and most of us fall into that category.
Kevin
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