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No Plug Needed: Toyota to pitch Prius to mainstream buyers
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Pardon my profanity, but what the fvck does a <$21K Prius have to do with a luxury SUV?
Viper GTS
A Navigator costs $45k+. A Prius about $20K+. That's like saying "well I'd rather have a $150,000 Ford GT instead of a Prius"
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
A Navigator costs $45k+. A Prius about $20K+. That's like saying "well I'd rather have a $150,000 Ford GT instead of a Prius"
neither one will get ameesh laid
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
A Navigator costs $45k+. A Prius about $20K+. That's like saying "well I'd rather have a $150,000 Ford GT instead of a Prius"
you forgot the obligatory profanity
I dont think it looks that ugly.
I'd get one for a daily commuter if I traveled on the road a lot.
I'd get one for a daily commuter if I traveled on the road a lot.
>> That's like saying "well I'd rather have a $150,000 Ford GT instead of a Prius"
you're not serious ...!!! a Ford that cost 150,000 ??? or did you mean the Ford plant ? LOL
you're not serious ...!!! a Ford that cost 150,000 ??? or did you mean the Ford plant ? LOL
Originally posted by: Hammer
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
A Navigator costs $45k+. A Prius about $20K+. That's like saying "well I'd rather have a $150,000 Ford GT instead of a Prius"
neither one will get ameesh laid
Bwuuu hah HAH HAH HAH HAH!
Originally posted by: BatmanNate
Originally posted by: Hammer
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
A Navigator costs $45k+. A Prius about $20K+. That's like saying "well I'd rather have a $150,000 Ford GT instead of a Prius"
neither one will get ameesh laid
Bwuuu hah HAH HAH HAH HAH!
nothing will get ameesh laid,
unless of course if he finds a quadraplegic sheep...
:Q
Oh my... now that I must say is PwnageOriginally posted by: GroundZero
Originally posted by: BatmanNate
Originally posted by: Hammer
Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
A Navigator costs $45k+. A Prius about $20K+. That's like saying "well I'd rather have a $150,000 Ford GT instead of a Prius"
neither one will get ameesh laid
Bwuuu hah HAH HAH HAH HAH!
nothing will get ameesh laid,
unless of course if he finds a quadraplegic sheep...
:Q
Big problem I see with it, I can still get killer milage out of a 2004 Civic for only $13,000.
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BeauJangles
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Yes, it's bigger than a Civic. It's a mid-size car now.
HX CVT
14,710
36 MPG City/44 MPG Highway = 40 MPG average
2004 Prius
19,995 (5285 more than HX)
60 MPG City/51 MPG Highway = 55.5 MPG average
Average driver does about 10k miles per year.
Prius needs 180.18 gallons of gas @ 1.95/gallon = 351.35
HX needs 250 gallons of gas @ 1.95/gallon = 487.50
Diff = 136.15
So actually it looks more like just over 38 years before you break even I don't think the cars are similarly equipped though, so that's not exactly a fair comparison.
The geek factor alone should push you to the Prius. There probably aren't any cars under $26k that have a Bluetooth option. I think voice controlled NAV/climate/radio is somethying usually seen only in higher end cars too. Unfortunately, some of the coolest features are not available in the US. The button to enable electric-only mode in certain conditions isn't available because of some stupid EPA regulation apparently. Then there's the self-parking feature you may have seen demo'd on the news.
I have a 2002 Prius now, and I have a 2004 on order. I can't wait to get it. And if you want one, get in line. You'll be lucky to be able to get one at any dealership before January unless you already pre-ordered. And Toyota has been advertising the sh!t out of this car for the last 6 months. I don't understand why, since obviously the demand is already there and it's the supply that's lacking. Bad for them, great for my 2002 resale value
HX CVT
14,710
36 MPG City/44 MPG Highway = 40 MPG average
2004 Prius
19,995 (5285 more than HX)
60 MPG City/51 MPG Highway = 55.5 MPG average
Average driver does about 10k miles per year.
Prius needs 180.18 gallons of gas @ 1.95/gallon = 351.35
HX needs 250 gallons of gas @ 1.95/gallon = 487.50
Diff = 136.15
So actually it looks more like just over 38 years before you break even
I don't think the cars are similarly equipped though, so that's not exactly a fair comparison. The geek factor alone should push you to the Prius. There probably aren't any cars under $26k that have a Bluetooth option. I think voice controlled NAV/climate/radio is somethying usually seen only in higher end cars too. Unfortunately, some of the coolest features are not available in the US. The button to enable electric-only mode in certain conditions isn't available because of some stupid EPA regulation apparently. Then there's the self-parking feature you may have seen demo'd on the news.
I have a 2002 Prius now, and I have a 2004 on order. I can't wait to get it. And if you want one, get in line. You'll be lucky to be able to get one at any dealership before January unless you already pre-ordered. And Toyota has been advertising the sh!t out of this car for the last 6 months. I don't understand why, since obviously the demand is already there and it's the supply that's lacking. Bad for them, great for my 2002 resale value
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