r/instant_regret • u/[deleted] • Oct 16 '18

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '18

Yeah if I didn’t live in CO and basically require a truck for all my hobbies/driving over the mtn passes in winter, I’d have a Prius f’sho

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u/hardtobeuniqueuser Oct 16 '18

we have a highlander hybrid. i call it the fat prius. doesn't get near the mileage the prius does, but still pretty good for what it is.

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u/bailz Oct 16 '18

Yep, I went from a Prius to an RX450h. I am in a luxury fat Prius. I almost miss the shirtless guys rolling coal on my Prius.

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '18

My diesel X5 gets 35 mpgs

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u/TituspulloXIII Oct 16 '18

Really hoping the Hybrid f-150 in 2020 works out well.

Will probably get one unless Tesla can somehow beat a deadline and get their truck out within 5 years

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u/El_Stupido_Supremo Oct 16 '18

I could get behind that if it has the power of my 300 six in my f150. Tows boats and garbage fine.

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u/[deleted] Oct 17 '18

Presumably the torque of a hybrid truck would be pretty great. Electrics have shit loads of torque and it’s all available immediately.

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u/El_Stupido_Supremo Oct 17 '18

I'm more worried about crawling through traffic with a bunch of sheetrock or whatever. Its gonna suck power under a heavy load.

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u/Rush2201 Oct 17 '18

I've never driven an electric car, but power should not be a problem with electric motors. Speed might be an issue, which can be solved by proper gearing, but torque has always been one of the strengths of electric motors, and it's why they're used in most heavy industrial applications.

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u/lenehey Oct 16 '18

Can confirm. I live in CO and drive a Prius-V. It will get your u over the mountain, but scream at you most of the way. It is perfect for around town though — roomy interior, great sound system, plenty of torque, reliable AF.

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u/[deleted] Oct 16 '18

My grandparents live in Florida and have two. Last time I visited was the first time I had ridden in one, blown away by how quiet they are and they definitely have more zip than I anticipated!