Leaning more and more...

Bill Lumbergh · 04-30-2007, 01:54 AM

Buying a Prius was actually one of the easiest car buynig decisions I've ever made. It's truly a car I am comfortable keeping for the next ten years.

I bought my second Porsche back in October and put it up for sale today. Gas prices kill me.

brick · 04-30-2007, 09:25 AM

The decision to buy a Prius took a little time for me. I, too, had a perfectly good car already and a relatively efficient one at that (34mpg average). The **only** thing wrong with my 2002 Accord was that I had stupidly purchased the 2-door version because I hated the looks of that generation's 4-door and figured "ehh, I'll manage." And I did, but not without feeiling stupid every time I had to remove something from its box just to fit it in my car to get it home from the store. If I hadn't bought that one used for a decent price I would still be feeling stupid today while I live vicariously through other Prius owners.

After looking at my options, the Prius was clearly the best. The first thing I did at the dealer was fold down the back seats and grin at all that space for big objects. The next thing I did was take it for a test drive to make sure it could get out of its own way, which it definitely did! I also got a real kick out of gliding down the road with the engine off . Fuel efficiency was (and remains) a huge priority to me.

Having decided that I really wanted the car, I had to run the numbers. What I found out was surprising: over 5 years at an average of 17,000mi/yr with realistic gas prices ($2.85) and resale values, I'll almost break even vs. keeping the Accord. If I keep the Prius for longer than that (the goal is 8-10 years) I'm golden.

So that's how it went for me. A few imperfections have surfaced but nothing horrible or ground breaking. My Wheelskins should arrive today, which will beef-up the steering wheel a little bit. I'm also in the market for something to provide a little more thigh support for my long-ish legs. That's basically it I guess. Otherwise I love it.

SassySRT · 04-30-2007, 11:48 AM

Well I drove the Prius to work this morning, its a 45 mile drive one way. And so far I'm averaging 60.3mpg! I would have been pleased to have seen 50.

priussoris · 04-30-2007, 12:09 PM

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Well Sassy, I guess it's ok to say " Enjoy your NEW PRIUS " when you go pick it out

Charles Suitt · 04-30-2007, 12:16 PM

My original decision (October 2004) was very easy. I was absolutely fascinated by the technology, and combining that with the fuel economy and "greenness" of the Prius, my mind was made up long before I found the one I bought. Trading it for my 2007 was simply verifying my first decision.

After 2½ years and two Prius I'm convinced the decisions were right.

SassySRT · 04-30-2007, 01:55 PM

Doing a lil calculations on my current car and a prius.

With my current car (car payment and gas) it will cost me 795 (roughly) a month.
With a prius it will cost me roughly 615 a month.

The saving are big as day, I'm just not sure why I'm having such a hard time... I guess I get too attached to my cars.

Joe Bernard · 05-01-2007, 01:42 AM

I had a Porsche Boxster S. Crazy fast, handled great. Lousy mpg, expensive repair and maintenance.

Then I got an 06 Honda Civic Coupe. Kinda fast, decent mileage.

Now I have an 07 Prius and it's the best car I've ever owned. Love the technology, love the mpg, my bike fits in the back, and it handles pretty good.

You know how much fun it is to pass people on a twisty road in your SRT? Guess how much more fun it is in a car that isn't "supposed" to be able to do it! I've seen both sides of the coin, and I think being fast in a slower car is more satisfying. And cops? Forget about it. They look right through Prii

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04-30-2007, 01:54 AM	#11
Bill Lumbergh USAF Aircraft Maintainer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marysville, CA Posts: 513 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Buying a Prius was actually one of the easiest car buynig decisions I've ever made. It's truly a car I am comfortable keeping for the next ten years. I bought my second Porsche back in October and put it up for sale today. Gas prices kill me.

04-30-2007, 09:25 AM	#12
brick Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 690 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The decision to buy a Prius took a little time for me. I, too, had a perfectly good car already and a relatively efficient one at that (34mpg average). The only thing wrong with my 2002 Accord was that I had stupidly purchased the 2-door version because I hated the looks of that generation's 4-door and figured "ehh, I'll manage." And I did, but not without feeiling stupid every time I had to remove something from its box just to fit it in my car to get it home from the store. If I hadn't bought that one used for a decent price I would still be feeling stupid today while I live vicariously through other Prius owners. After looking at my options, the Prius was clearly the best. The first thing I did at the dealer was fold down the back seats and grin at all that space for big objects. The next thing I did was take it for a test drive to make sure it could get out of its own way, which it definitely did! I also got a real kick out of gliding down the road with the engine off . Fuel efficiency was (and remains) a huge priority to me. Having decided that I really wanted the car, I had to run the numbers. What I found out was surprising: over 5 years at an average of 17,000mi/yr with realistic gas prices ($2.85) and resale values, I'll almost break even vs. keeping the Accord. If I keep the Prius for longer than that (the goal is 8-10 years) I'm golden. So that's how it went for me. A few imperfections have surfaced but nothing horrible or ground breaking. My Wheelskins should arrive today, which will beef-up the steering wheel a little bit. I'm also in the market for something to provide a little more thigh support for my long-ish legs. That's basically it I guess. Otherwise I love it.

04-30-2007, 11:48 AM	#13
SassySRT Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Well I drove the Prius to work this morning, its a 45 mile drive one way. And so far I'm averaging 60.3mpg! I would have been pleased to have seen 50.

04-30-2007, 12:16 PM	#15
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My original decision (October 2004) was very easy. I was absolutely fascinated by the technology, and combining that with the fuel economy and "greenness" of the Prius, my mind was made up long before I found the one I bought. Trading it for my 2007 was simply verifying my first decision. After 2½ years and two Prius I'm convinced the decisions were right.

04-30-2007, 01:55 PM	#16
SassySRT Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Doing a lil calculations on my current car and a prius. With my current car (car payment and gas) it will cost me 795 (roughly) a month. With a prius it will cost me roughly 615 a month. The saving are big as day, I'm just not sure why I'm having such a hard time... I guess I get too attached to my cars.

05-01-2007, 01:42 AM	#17
Joe Bernard Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 42 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I had a Porsche Boxster S. Crazy fast, handled great. Lousy mpg, expensive repair and maintenance. Then I got an 06 Honda Civic Coupe. Kinda fast, decent mileage. Now I have an 07 Prius and it's the best car I've ever owned. Love the technology, love the mpg, my bike fits in the back, and it handles pretty good. You know how much fun it is to pass people on a twisty road in your SRT? Guess how much more fun it is in a car that isn't "supposed" to be able to do it! I've seen both sides of the coin, and I think being fast in a slower car is more satisfying. And cops? Forget about it. They look right through Prii .