Do you know anybody who sold their Prius and returned to a non-Hybrid car?

[G3priusV]

Originally Posted by patsparks

Yep, there are crazy people in this world.
If you NEED AWD, how about a Highlander Hybrid? I believe that is AWD. Funny thing is, plenty of our members manage with the Prius in snow conditions. I recall riding with FireEngineer on a snow covered road with no issues. The snow was several inches deep and -20c outside.

If that's true for 2010 V during winter driving, I'll be soo happy since I don't really want to go through snow tire hassles! :-)

[G3priusV]

Originally Posted by patsparks

Sorry I wasn't any help, I was in the USA for 10 days and it is the only time in my life I have seen snow.

Lucky you! :-)

[DaveinOlyWA]

Originally Posted by craigk

Do you know anybody who sold their Prius and returned to a non-Hybrid car?

Do you know why?

yes, two as a matter of fact. one couple had twin girls. since they already had a child they made the decision that they could not afford to continue with their very high car payments. at the time, the Prius was in short supply and hard to get. they sold theirs for just about what they had paid for it. took the money and bought a used mini van.

another person i know had MS and was recently forced to a wheelchair. she is not strong enough to manage the chair and they qualified for home renovation and a huge discount on a van with a lift. they were required to give up their two other cars to do this.

as far as regrets, well... the mini-van that seemed like such a great deal, (their payments went from $500 a month to $120) had electrical problems that eventually cost them several hundred to fix. then brakes went bad prematurely and they did not get them fixed right away which added to the cost, but no issues that i know of over the past 18 months or so. they want to get a Prius, but still dont have the money for it. they are lucky enough to work in the same area (less than 2 blocks apart) so not a big need, but he has been advised that reductions at his location might be in effect which may require a transfer 30 miles away.

they should have the money, they both make decent wage and no longer have any bills although they were complaining that daycare was expensive with 3 kids in either full or part time (2,2 and 6)

[patsparks]

Originally Posted by G3priusV

Lucky you! :-)

For seeing snow or living where I do? There is room further south you know.

[craigk]

Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

That's why I started a thread on an AWD Prius and polled you guys =).

Tideland, can you post the link for this? My search gets "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms."

Thanks.

[Sandy]

I just did bought a rx-8 I went for more power due to me buying a new home I live faruther out and have yahoos in pickup trucks behind me, on 2 lane roads, i needed the power to get out if the way if needed miss the pri and i am sure i will have another, but not know

[qbee42]

Originally Posted by craigk

Tideland, can you post the link for this? My search gets "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms."

Thanks.

There are a lot of threads about AWD and the Prius. Here is a Google search:

Google

Tom

[craigk]

Originally Posted by qbee42

There are a lot of threads about AWD and the Prius. Here is a Google search:

Google

Tom

Hmm...didn't work in PC search! I still haven't found anything on adding motors to the rear wheels for an existing Prius. I was thinking wheel motors like on the electric Mini Cooper made by PML Flightlink.

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by craigk

Tideland, can you post the link for this? My search gets "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms."

Thanks.

Would you want a Prius AWD?

[G3priusV]

Originally Posted by patsparks

For seeing snow or living where I do? There is room further south you know.

Oh, I mean that you are lucky that you don't have to drive on snowy or even icy roads like me who has no choice but to commute to work every day! And I heard Australia is so beautiful. I miss beaches and oceans!