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Old 29-05-2009, 04:53 PM   #31
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if we are supposed to do the right thing and drive hybrids etc in the future then what about launching boats etc. its a big part of many aussies lives. what happens if the back wheels get wet while lauching? does it short circuit the car? stuff like that needs to be sorted before i part with my cash for the green cause.
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Old 29-05-2009, 07:05 PM   #32
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if we are supposed to do the right thing and drive hybrids etc in the future then what about launching boats etc. its a big part of many aussies lives. what happens if the back wheels get wet while lauching? does it short circuit the car? stuff like that needs to be sorted before i part with my cash for the green cause.
I think I'm going to sit down at the West Beach boat ramp and watch to see what happens when the knob with his Lexus RX350h launches his boat.
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Old 29-05-2009, 08:16 PM   #33
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They drowned a few Prius taxis around here in the last big downpour
They dont DO water very well

Parking spaces and congestion charge exemptions for Hybrids are common in the UK.

One episode of Top Gear had Clarkson driving a tiny car inside the BBC buildings but it had to pay the charge while the 3 ton Lexus Hybrid camera car was free
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