Addiction LXV
04-01-17 | 05:35 PM
#52
So it is
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 22,878
Likes: 6,382
From: Westminster, CO
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
04-01-17 | 05:36 PM
#53
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,203
Likes: 66
From: DFW
Bikes: 2016 Cannondale Synapse 105, 2016 Salsa Pony Rustler X01
Life achievement unlocked: Losing your $300 Garmin 520.
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04-01-17 | 05:49 PM
#54
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,905
Likes: 6,250
From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: Have two wheels
04-01-17 | 05:50 PM
#55
Mostly Harmless
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 58,905
Likes: 6,250
From: Norfolk, VA
Bikes: Have two wheels
04-01-17 | 06:15 PM
#56
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,203
Likes: 66
From: DFW
Bikes: 2016 Cannondale Synapse 105, 2016 Salsa Pony Rustler X01
04-01-17 | 06:23 PM
#57
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,902
Likes: 11,088
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
04-01-17 | 06:26 PM
#58
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,902
Likes: 11,088
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
04-01-17 | 06:27 PM
#59
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,902
Likes: 11,088
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
04-01-17 | 06:30 PM
#60
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,902
Likes: 11,088
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
One Carolina down, one to go...
04-01-17 | 07:10 PM
#62
serious cyclist
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 21,147
Likes: 3,687
From: Austin
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
So, took an audible for today and went down to San Antonio and traded the Prius on a barely-used GX460. It is, ah, slightly different. Trying to fit it in the garage tomorrow will be fun...
04-01-17 | 07:29 PM
#63
Super Modest
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 25,418
Likes: 6,682
From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
Remember when SUVs were evil? I bought a Grand Cherokee in 2000 and a couple friends threatened to never ride with me. Bought my wife an Acura RDX last year and none of my riding buddies said a word.
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04-01-17 | 07:37 PM
#64
So it is
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 22,878
Likes: 6,382
From: Westminster, CO
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
04-01-17 | 07:44 PM
#65
serious cyclist
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 21,147
Likes: 3,687
From: Austin
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
I actually do feel a bit guilty about the fuel economy, but dangit, I drove that Prius for quite a while, and I don't drive much.
As for the driving experience, yeah, it's different. It's oddly quite competent (not like the Prius handles well, though its turning circle is smaller) because of the KDSS, and when you put your foot down it MOVES. And is wonderfully quiet.
It's also the first time I've bought the car that I wanted instead of going for one that's cheaper and leaves me feeling unsatisfied for years. My hope is to keep it long-term, since it should be able to handle anything I could possibly need. The drive to Boulder will certainly be nicer than the Prius would have been.
As for the driving experience, yeah, it's different. It's oddly quite competent (not like the Prius handles well, though its turning circle is smaller) because of the KDSS, and when you put your foot down it MOVES. And is wonderfully quiet.
It's also the first time I've bought the car that I wanted instead of going for one that's cheaper and leaves me feeling unsatisfied for years. My hope is to keep it long-term, since it should be able to handle anything I could possibly need. The drive to Boulder will certainly be nicer than the Prius would have been.
04-01-17 | 07:45 PM
#66
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 2,637
Likes: 52
Bikes: Super Cheap gc3 approved Bike
04-01-17 | 07:48 PM
#67
serious cyclist
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 21,147
Likes: 3,687
From: Austin
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
And AG's comment (I do love that girl) was "go buy the one you really want, no regrets".
04-01-17 | 07:49 PM
#68
serious cyclist
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 21,147
Likes: 3,687
From: Austin
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
04-01-17 | 07:50 PM
#69
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,146
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-01-17 | 07:51 PM
#70
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,146
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-01-17 | 07:54 PM
#71
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 5,203
Likes: 66
From: DFW
Bikes: 2016 Cannondale Synapse 105, 2016 Salsa Pony Rustler X01
Like I had it on my dresser since I last used it. Someone, ahem, got pissed I leave stuff on my dresser and cleaned everything off. That was the last I seent it.
04-01-17 | 07:58 PM
#72
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,146
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-01-17 | 08:07 PM
#73
Thread Starter
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,368
Likes: 8,507
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Thought you were getting a 4Runner.
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04-01-17 | 08:12 PM
#74
Thread Starter
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,368
Likes: 8,507
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
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04-01-17 | 08:14 PM
#75
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 28,682
Likes: 63
From: Houston, TX
Bikes: 1990 Romic Reynolds 531 custom build, Merlin Works CR Ti custom build, super light Workswell 066 custom build