hello and a quick ?

Dreamspawn · 03-05-2008, 11:09 PM

I'm seriously considering at the end of this week purchasing a 08 prius package 4 i currently driving 20miles to work with one decent up and downhill section would the prius be a good car for my driving conditions that is one way so round bout 40 miles total trip each day so would it be a good car for me?

paprius4030 · 03-06-2008, 07:05 AM

It would be a great car for you. We have lots of hills here in Pocono's, plues we took a trip out west, Prius goes up and down mountains no problem

JimboK · 03-06-2008, 07:11 AM

The Prius should suit you fine. I'm assuming your trip is on the highway which, if it's in KY, I would guess has a few hills. Search around here and you'll find tips to help you drive those hills in the most fuel-efficient manner possible. If you can find an alternate route off the highway, fuel economy could be even better.

morpheusx · 03-06-2008, 08:33 AM

Even with lots of hills, you should still meet the new "EPA" numbers. As far as MPG depending on what you currently drive its probably going to be alot better.

HardCase · 03-06-2008, 09:43 AM

I agree, that for someone who has a routine 20 mile commute, it's not just a good car, it's the PERFECT car.

sugar land dave · 03-06-2008, 09:49 AM

It will be a great car for you! Go claim yours now before someone else gets it!

patrickindallas · 03-06-2008, 11:31 AM

The Prius is an excellent car for everyone.

Except for maybe mechanics.

My mechanic can't remember my face anymore.

Dreamspawn · 03-06-2008, 07:40 PM

i've already got a hold payment on it just waiting loan approval stuff as for better mpg then what i drive now oooo yeah bout 16-24mph twin turbo dodge stealth..

richard schumacher · 03-07-2008, 10:58 AM

The less you finance the happier you will be a few years from now. Think very seriously about driving the one you have for a few more years while you save up the purchase price for a new one.

Dreamspawn · 03-07-2008, 06:32 PM

out of curiosity how much due you all pay on your car and insurance ... so far my quotes are 575 a month with 6% interest and 202.27 a month on insurance but i've yet to get the quote from the Toyota dealer.

03-05-2008, 11:09 PM	#1
Dreamspawn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine,KY Posts: 5 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	hello and a quick ? I'm seriously considering at the end of this week purchasing a 08 prius package 4 i currently driving 20miles to work with one decent up and downhill section would the prius be a good car for my driving conditions that is one way so round bout 40 miles total trip each day so would it be a good car for me?

03-06-2008, 07:05 AM	#2
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 955 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: hello and a quick ? It would be a great car for you. We have lots of hills here in Pocono's, plues we took a trip out west, Prius goes up and down mountains no problem

03-06-2008, 07:11 AM	#3
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,902 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: hello and a quick ? The Prius should suit you fine. I'm assuming your trip is on the highway which, if it's in KY, I would guess has a few hills. Search around here and you'll find tips to help you drive those hills in the most fuel-efficient manner possible. If you can find an alternate route off the highway, fuel economy could be even better.

03-06-2008, 08:33 AM	#4
morpheusx Professor Chaos Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 1,107 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: hello and a quick ? Even with lots of hills, you should still meet the new "EPA" numbers. As far as MPG depending on what you currently drive its probably going to be alot better.

03-06-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
HardCase SilverPineMica, the green one Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kalispell, Montana Posts: 346 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: hello and a quick ? I agree, that for someone who has a routine 20 mile commute, it's not just a good car, it's the PERFECT car.

03-06-2008, 09:49 AM	#6
sugar land dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: houston Posts: 115 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: hello and a quick ? It will be a great car for you! Go claim yours now before someone else gets it!

03-06-2008, 11:31 AM	#7
patrickindallas Shire rat Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 662 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	Re: hello and a quick ? The Prius is an excellent car for everyone. Except for maybe mechanics. My mechanic can't remember my face anymore.

03-06-2008, 07:40 PM	#8
Dreamspawn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine,KY Posts: 5 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: hello and a quick ? i've already got a hold payment on it just waiting loan approval stuff as for better mpg then what i drive now oooo yeah bout 16-24mph twin turbo dodge stealth..

03-07-2008, 10:58 AM	#9
richard schumacher ichorous liquor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,892 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: hello and a quick ? The less you finance the happier you will be a few years from now. Think very seriously about driving the one you have for a few more years while you save up the purchase price for a new one.

03-07-2008, 06:32 PM	#10
Dreamspawn Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine,KY Posts: 5 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: hello and a quick ? out of curiosity how much due you all pay on your car and insurance ... so far my quotes are 575 a month with 6% interest and 202.27 a month on insurance but i've yet to get the quote from the Toyota dealer.