Posted by Elmo P. Shagnasty on June 19, 2008, 10:21 am
> Plus, I don't know where you read the Touring model isn't desirable,
> Consumer Reports gives it an 80 rating (out of 100) and the base model a 68.
> I'll take the Touring.
Um......what does it use to get those numbers?
It's not a quality issue or whatever. The Touring doesn't add anything
to the standard car, really, other than some bling.
If CR simply used what other people said, then who cares what other
people say? Use the facts. It's like gasoline--if you listen to other
people, you'll hear a lot of "I just bought a new Prius, and I want to
give it the best of everything, so I'm putting premium gas into it."
That's a moronic stand to take. Are you saying you can't make up your
own mind, but instead follow the morons?
"You've probably noticed that opinion pollsters go out of their way to
include as many morons as possible in surveys ... I think it's dangerous
to inform morons about what their fellow morons are thinking. It only
reinforces their opinions. And the one thing worse than a moron with an
opinion is lots of them." -- Scott Adams
In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large
groups.
Posted by News on June 19, 2008, 10:30 am
Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large
> groups.
Which pretty much defines large swaths of usenet.
Posted by Michelle Steiner on June 19, 2008, 2:54 pm
> If CR simply used what other people said, then who cares what other
> people say?
CR uses its own test drives and mechanics' inspections.
It rates the touring model higher in accident avoidance, primarily
because it has a shorter braking distance; that seems to be the major
difference between the two in its reports.
--
Support the troops: Bring them home ASAP.
Posted by Tomes on June 19, 2008, 11:13 am
"Michael Reinders" ...
> Plus, I don't know where you read the Touring model isn't desirable,
> Consumer Reports gives it an 80 rating (out of 100) and the base model a
> 68. I'll take the Touring.
Like Elmo said, I want to know what the 20 or 32 missing points were all
about. Can you fill us in Michael?
Thanks,
Tomes
Posted by feetsdontfailme on June 19, 2008, 8:15 pm
> Well, I secured one from, none other than, Toyota of Hollywood, right on
> Hollywood Blvd!! Whoo-hoo!
> 1st Toyota dealership in the country, opened in 1957.
> Anyhoo, Touring Package #6, Silver Pine, can't wait. Should have it in
> about 2 weeks. Being transported by national company.
> Plus, I don't know where you read the Touring model isn't desirable,
> Consumer Reports gives it an 80 rating (out of 100) and the base model a 68.
> I'll take the Touring.
> And yes, I live in Elm Grove, WI. :)
> --
> Michael Reinders
> >> I'm on a long waiting list here in Milwaukee, WI for an '08 Touring
> >> Prius,
> >> but if anyone has the name and phone # of a dealer, anywhere in the US
> >> where
> >> there is a shorter wait time, please let me know. I'd be willing to order
> >> one and have it shipped here.
> >> Thank you for any info you can provide!
> >> --
> >> Michael Reinders
> > Wait times are a interesting topic
> > - Some dealers scare you with 4 weeks to up to 6 months for your
> > color, in order to get more $$$ and sell you colors & option packages
> > they can move.
> > - other dealers will work to get you in "Your" car within 1-4 weeks by
> > trading between themselfs. (few will mention this)
> > Best bet
> > ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS
> > Be prepared to travel 1-2 hours to another dealer. Put your name on
> > more then 1 list.
> > DO NOT PAY ANY PREMIUM, MARKET ADJUSTMENT, etc. This is ludricus and
> > hurts everyone and does not get you in a car any quicker.
> > (From what I read the touring model is not worth the money. Be sure
> > that is what you want!)
> > Bill- Hide quoted text -
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Michael,
sorry I was in rush earlier.
What I read was the touring model is better suspension package and
wheels.
I no doubt it is a superb car!
My thought was is that worth the extra $$ plus aditional wait?
Just food for thought.
Bill
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> Consumer Reports gives it an 80 rating (out of 100) and the base model a 68.
> I'll take the Touring.