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Truck to Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by CJG, Aug 13, 2014.

  1. MSA14

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    OP, I purchased a used 2003 BMW wagon before I got my prius, but the reason for purchasing the wagon was I wanted to stop putting so many miles on my truck that I was driving daily - a duramax Sierra.

    With the wagon trade in, I'm paying less in fuel and monthly payment on my prius than I would be if I drove my diesel truck daily. My monthly fuel was between $350-400 in the truck.

    I still have the truck, but it's rarely driven these days without something in the bed or something in tow.

    I believe I've got it good having both. Both are excellent at doing what they are designed to do.
    If I delivered that load, the overall weight would be the same at destination........but a lot less cheesecakes.
     
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I do not like cheesecake but the smell was very distracting.
     
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  3. CJG

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    Update: for anyone who cares.

    I just paid off my truck. I figured this would give me a week or two to seriously consider this while I wait for my truck title.

    So far, I am 90% sure I will be trading my truck in.

    I have another consideration to run by my new friends!


    I am considering going with a 2014 Corolla. (Don't have time to look at prices right now) but I think I can get one new for 16-17. I think these look better than the Prius.

    I also did some calculations, and I would save about 2.5k in gas over 5 years with the Prius. But obviously 4-5k with the initial purchase price of a corolla.

    I know this is not a "truck to prius " topic but figured I would fill y'all in with where I'm at.

    Corolla - looks better and good mpg and maybe more options for less $.

    Prius - would love the challenge of getting 60+mpg, hatchback good for my dogs, and mpg is great.


    Any more opinions? After I typed that, I'm now leaning more to the Prius.

    Hopefully next week I will have title in hand and be able to trade in my truck on either of these cars assuming they give me what I want for my truck.

    CJ
     
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    Corolla or Prius, good choices both. Consider the Prius c also.

    I figure 7 cents a mile for Prius fuel and 10 cents a mile for Corolla fuel, so the Prius saves 3 cents a mile. If the car price difference is $4000, the Prius saves money after 4000/0.03 = 133,000 miles. Sooner if fuel prices rise.
     
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    Consider the room. Prius is more roomy than corolla. The honda dealer tried to sell me their civic citing that it's essentially same class as Prius. But Toyota says differently. It's basically a mid sized so compare that with a Camry. You will find that it's almost same size but Camry comes loaded with accessories if you compare prices.
     
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    I have land cruiser. The money I'm saving to pay for gas pays for the Prius monthly note. Decided I'll keep the truck and use it for family travel. I just came back from a 4000 miles. Paid close to 900 whereas the Prius would have been low 300's. I just say it's my first class vehicle and the safety of this truck cannot be beat by Prius. Just a thought.
     
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    Also consider the type of driving you will be doing daily. Is your daily commute usually interstate/highway speeds of 65+ mph? Is it city driving? Any traffic to factor in?

    The Prius will do very well (50+ mpg) in city driving and some light, constant moving traffic (under 45mph) while the Corolla will struggle to achieve 40mpg. On the highway, the mpg difference is close to make the Corolla a better purchase of you can do without the extra space of the Prius.
     
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    hello everyone,

    just wanted to update ya'll.

    I went ahead and traded my truck in. I decided to go with a 2015 corolla.

    The deciding factor was amenities. I got a fully loaded corolla for a little less than a Prius two.

    I am really happy with my decision! The car looks and drives great. I do 90% hwy driving and hoping that helps close the gap a little from the Prius.

    Anyway, Thanks a lot for all the info and insight! Very happy with my purchase!
     
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    ^^ congrats. I hope you check back and let us know how the car is doing.
    You should be able to manage fuel economy in the low 40s if you keep your speed below 70 mph
     
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    Both good vehicles, enjoy your new car ))))))))))))))))
     
  11. dbcassidy

    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    Keep the truck with the addition to the Prius. Thats' what I did6 years ago. As mentioned above each vehicle has its' use. My 2000 F250 Superduty diesel is a great camper and m/c trailer hauler. The Prius is a great DD to work and to camp on the weekends. When I retire, I plan to trailer the Prius to / from Fla for the winter. Come spring, head back to the NE area till the fall season.

    The truck also doubles as a heavy, bulky cargo hauler: plywood, gravel, loam, masonry, plumbing, electrical, and wood chips

    The Prius can carry 2 x 4 x 8' studs, carpeting, groceries as well as give me great fuel ecomony.

    I enjoy the BEST of both worlds.

    DBCassidy
     
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    agreed. I have a 2004 F150 with 200k miles V8 5.4L. The ford does the heavy lifting and towing. I put my 500lb street bike in the back of the bed or the dirt bikes. Prius is the DD and the ford is the driveway queen @ 13mpg. Yep the gas mileage stinks, but it fills in the voids and i can put 20 sheets of sheetrock 10 feet long. as the saying goes don't let a boy do a mans job. That said the Ford sits in the driveway 24/7.
    agree