[Pc_Support] Toyota Prius ...

[Aaron Morrison]

Have you done a cost analysis on the hybrid v. non-hybrid version?
You can buy a _lot_ of gasoline (even at todays prices) for $5K.

That is, of course, if you don't mind being an early adopter.

--am


On 18 Apr 2005 at 22:38, Bryan J. Smith b.j.smith at ieee wrote:

> My wife's car just bought the farm, and it's time she gets a new one.
> We're seriously looking at the Toyota Prius which is more than just a "hybrid done right."
> It's roomy, very functional, etc... for a compact, and formally classifies as a mid-sized at its interior space.
> And it's just damn forward-thinking with countless "usability" considerations.
> The price is just unbeliveable, and within $5K of anything else we are looking at.
> 
> My only concern is that they are extremely popular now that gas prices are up and their resale value will dip as a result.
> And that also means haggling is already out, the sticker is what you pay.
> At the same time, we're really hoping it will be a 8 year, 120,000 mile investment, so maybe that's not too much of an issue.
> Other than electrical (which is "above average" and understandable given the design), the 4-year history of the repairs of the first generation (2004+ are 2nd gen) are outstanding.
> 
> Another negative is that popularity means that color is not much of a choice.
> Unless you want to wait (we might though).
> Anyone considering the Prius?
> 
> 
> 
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