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  1. colinexl

    colinexl New Member

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    Hello guys, as promised, here are the results of the survey! the format of the number goes like
    number of responses/percentage

    1)
    Do you current own or plan to purchase a Toyota Prius? (If you answered No, please do not answer Question 2 of the survey)
    Yes: 62/97%
    No: 2/3%

    2)
    How did each of the following factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius? (Do not answer this question if you answered No to Question 1)
    1. The price of the Prius?
    1 - No Importance: 4/6%
    2 - Minor Importance: 8/11%
    3 - Average Importance: 40/57%
    4 - Major Importance: 14/20%
    5 - Extreme Importance: 4/6%
    N/A: 0/0%


    2. The gas mileage (MPG)?
    0/0%
    0/0%
    0/0%
    22/31%
    48/69%
    0/0%

    3. The exterior design?
    1/1%
    6/9%
    27/39%
    27/39%
    8/11%
    1/1%

    4. d. The interior design?
    1/1%
    7/10%
    28/40%
    28/40%
    6/9%
    0/0%

    5. e. Ergonomics? 3%
    2/10%
    7/36%
    25/39%
    27/12%
    8/0%

    6. The trunk/storage spaces?
    0/0%
    3/4%
    26/37%
    30/43%
    11/16%
    0/0%

    7. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines?
    2/3%
    14/20%
    38/54%
    13/19%
    3/4%
    0/0%

    8. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings?
    2/3%
    7/10%
    3/4%
    16/23%
    42/60%
    0/0%

    9. i. Safety features?
    0/0%
    3/%
    11/16%
    26/37%
    30/43%
    0/0%

    10. Maintenance?
    2/3%
    6/9%
    17/24%
    27/39%
    18/26%
    0/0%

    11. Range?
    4/6%
    7/10%
    20/29%
    22/31%
    12/17%
    5/7%

    12. Technological innovations?
    1/1%
    5/7%
    9/13%
    18/26%
    36/52%
    0/0%

    3)
    What is your age?
    a. younger than 18
    0/0%

    b. 19-22
    5/7%

    c. 23-28
    7/10%

    d. 29-35
    6/8%

    e. 36-45
    16/23%

    f. 46-55
    24/34%

    g. 56-65
    10/14%

    h. Older than 65
    3/4%

    i. Prefer not to say
    0/0%

    4)
    What is your annual income?
    a. less than $10,000
    4/6%

    b. $10,001 - $20,000
    0/0%

    c. $20,001 - $40,000
    5/7%

    d. $40,001 - $60,000
    8/11%

    f. $60,001 - $80,000
    13/19%

    g. $80,001 - $100,000
    10/14%

    h. $100,000+
    23/33%

    i. Prefer not to say
    7/10%

    5)
    What is your marital status?
    a. Single
    22/31%

    b. Married
    46/65%

    c. Divorced
    2/3%

    d. Undecided
    1/1%

    6)
    Do you currently have kids?
    a. No
    37/52%

    b. Yes, how many kids do you have?
    34/48%

    1 1
    2 2
    3 2
    4 2
    5 1
    6 3
    7 2
    8 3
    9 1
    10 1
    11 1
    12 5
    13 1
    14 1
    15 1
    16 1
    17 2
    18 1
    19 1
    20 2
    21 2
    22 1
    23 1
    24 3
    25 3
    26 2
    27 1
    28 2
    29 2
    30 1
    31 2
    32 2
    33 2
    34 3

    7)
    What is your gender?

    a. Male
    53/75%

    b. Female
    18/25%

    c. Prefer not to say
    0/0%

    8)
    What is your resident state?
    1 ny
    2 NJ
    3 Missouri
    4 CA
    5 CA
    6 NH
    7 Georgia
    8 Washington
    9 California
    10 California
    11 Washington
    12 Texas
    13 CA
    14 CA
    15 TX
    16 california
    17 VA
    18 Texas
    19 California
    20 CA
    21 Ohio
    22 Georgia
    23 Virginia
    24 Virginia
    25 VA
    26 UK
    27 NC
    28 MD
    29 MA
    30 California
    31 Washington
    32 NC
    33 New Hampshire
    34 CA
    35 alabama
    36 california
    37 TN
    38 MD
    39 Utah
    40 Maine
    41 California
    42 sc
    43 California
    44 CA
    45 CA
    46 fl
    47 Arkansas
    48 VA
    49 ca
    50 Alabama
    51 nj
    52 WV
    53 Florida
    54 NJ
    55 Florida
    56 nj
    57 Ca
    58 CA
    59 Co
    60 CA
    61 wa
    62 Colorado
    63 NH
    64 ok
    65 Texas
    66 Kentucky
    67 Virginia
    68 Virginia
    69 PA
    70 ME
    71 AZ

    9)
    What was the main reason why you did not purchase the Toyota Prius? (Please disregard if you own a Prius)
    Wasn't planning on purchasing, just looking at hybrids
    1/17%

    Interested in other hybrids from other makes
    0/0%

    Other, Please Specify
    5/83%

    1 haven't gotten around to it yet
    2 Found a 06 Civic-cheaper, good gas mileage, sporty
    3 Still waiting for car to come in
    4 Own Prius and Highlander Hybrid (3rd row seat)
    5 best of breed
     
  2. Jaguar88

    Jaguar88 Member

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    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
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  3. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

    Joined:
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    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    1) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius? 3
    b. The gas mileage (MPG)? 5
    c. The exterior design? 4
    d. The interior design? 3
    e. Ergonomics? 4
    f. The trunk/storage spaces? 4
    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines? 3
    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings? 5
    i. Safety features? 5
    j. Maintenance? 5
    k. Range? 4
    l. Technological innovations? 4

    2) How old are you
    f. 46-55

    3) What's your annual income?
    f. $60,001 - $80,000

    4) Marrital status?
    a. Single

    5) Do you have kids?
    No
    But I have a dog.

    6) Your Gender?
    b. Female

    How come Male always is answer A and Female is answer B? Alphabetically F comes before M.

    7) Your resident state (if inside US)?
    California

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why?
    c. I have a Prius
     
  4. spinjunkie53

    spinjunkie53 New Member

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  5. AlphaTeam

    AlphaTeam Member

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    Location:
    Earth
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    1) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius?

    2

    b. The gas mileage (MPG)?

    3

    c. The exterior design?

    4


    d. The interior design?

    4

    e. Ergonomics?

    2

    f. The trunk/storage spaces?

    1

    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines?

    3

    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings?

    3

    i. Safety features?

    5

    j. Maintenance?

    4

    k. Range?

    l. Technological innovations?

    5

    2) How old are you

    d. 29-35

    3) What's your annual income?

    g. $80,001 - $100,000


    4) Marrital status?

    b. Married


    5) Do you have kids?
    No


    6) Your Gender?
    a. Male


    7) Your resident state (if inside US)?
    State Michigan

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why?

    c. I have a Prius

    Thanks again! =D
     
  6. Kross

    Kross New Member

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  7. aparks1569

    aparks1569 New Member

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    ) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius? 3
    b. The gas mileage (MPG)? 3
    c. The exterior design? 3
    d. The interior design? 4
    e. Ergonomics? 4
    f. The trunk/storage spaces? 2
    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines? 3
    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings? 3
    i. Safety features? 3
    j. Maintenance? 3
    k. Range? 3
    l. Technological innovations? 5
    2) How old are you
    a. younger than 18
    b. 19-22
    c. 23-28
    d. 29-35
    e. 36-45
    f. 46-55
    g. 56-65
    h. Older than 65 ***

    3) What's your annual income?
    a. less than $10,000
    b. $10,001 - $20,000
    c. $20,001 - $40,000
    d. $40,001 - $60,000
    f. $60,001 - $80,000 ***
    g. $80,001 - $100,000
    h. $100,000+

    4) Marrital status?
    a. Single
    b. Married ***
    c. Divorced

    5) Do you have kids?
    Yes/No
    If yes, how many _2?

    6) Your Gender?
    a. Male +++
    b. Female

    7) Your resident state (if inside US)?
    State IN_?

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why?
    a. Interested in other hybrids from other makes
    b. Wasn’t planning on buying a hybrid, just looked at it
    c. I have a Prius ***

    Thanks again! =D
    [/quote]
     
  8. Skwyre7

    Skwyre7 What's the catch?

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    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    1) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius? 3
    b. The gas mileage (MPG)? 5
    c. The exterior design? 3
    d. The interior design? 4
    e. Ergonomics? 4
    f. The trunk/storage spaces? 3
    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines? 1
    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings? 3
    i. Safety features? 5
    j. Maintenance? 4
    k. Range? 3
    l. Technological innovations? 3

    2) How old are you
    c. 23-28

    3) What's your annual income?
    f. $60,001 - $80,000

    4) Marrital status?
    b. Married

    5) Do you have kids?
    No

    6) Your Gender?
    a. Male

    7) Your resident state (if inside US)?
    VA

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why?
    c. I have a Prius
     
  9. bbielek

    bbielek New Member

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  10. tadyergey

    tadyergey Junior Member

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    Location:
    Nokesville, VA
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Model:
    II
    1) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius? 4
    b. The gas mileage (MPG)? 5
    c. The exterior design? 3
    d. The interior design? 3
    e. Ergonomics? 3
    f. The trunk/storage spaces? 4
    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines? 3
    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings? 3
    i. Safety features? 5
    j. Maintenance? 4
    k. Range? 4
    l. Technological innovations? 4

    2) How old are you
    e. 36-45

    3) What's your annual income?
    h. $100,000+

    4) Marrital status?
    b. Married


    5) Do you have kids?
    Yes, 2


    6) Your Gender?
    a. Male


    7) Your resident state (if inside US)?
    VA

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why?
    c. I have a Prius


    Good luck on your project!
    Tad
     
  11. powrfuel

    powrfuel New Member

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  12. tomdeimos

    tomdeimos New Member

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  13. tanteb & rgrpick

    tanteb & rgrpick New Member

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  14. drummoros

    drummoros New Member

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    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    N/A
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  15. GreenGene

    GreenGene New Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Northern Virginia
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    1) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius? 3
    b. The gas mileage (MPG)? 4
    c. The exterior design? 4
    d. The interior design? 5
    e. Ergonomics? 4
    f. The trunk/storage spaces? 5
    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines? 3
    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings? 5
    i. Safety features? 5
    j. Maintenance? 4
    k. Range? 4
    l. Technological innovations? 5

    2) How old are you -- f. 46-55

    3) What's your annual income? -- g. $80,001 - $100,000

    4) Marrital status? -- b. Married

    5) Do you have kids? -- Yes - 2

    6) Your Gender? -- a. Male

    7) Your resident state (if inside US)? -- State VA

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why? -- c. I have a Prius
     
  16. Prizzle

    Prizzle New Member

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  17. dbermanmd

    dbermanmd New Member

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  18. SomervillePrius

    SomervillePrius New Member

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    Location:
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    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    1) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius? 3
    b. The gas mileage (MPG)? 5
    c. The exterior design? 4
    d. The interior design? 2
    e. Ergonomics? 4
    f. The trunk/storage spaces? 4
    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines? 1
    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings? 5
    i. Safety features? 5
    j. Maintenance? 3
    k. Range? 2
    l. Technological innovations? 4

    2) How old are you
    a. younger than 18
    b. 19-22
    c. 23-28
    d. 29-35 x
    e. 36-45
    f. 46-55
    g. 56-65
    h. Older than 65

    3) What's your annual income?
    a. less than $10,000
    b. $10,001 - $20,000
    c. $20,001 - $40,000
    d. $40,001 - $60,000
    f. $60,001 - $80,000
    g. $80,001 - $100,000
    h. $100,000+

    4) Marrital status?
    a. Single
    b. Married
    c. Divorced

    5) Do you have kids?
    NO

    6) Your Gender?
    a. Male
    b. Female

    7) Your resident state (if inside US)?
    MA?

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why?
    a. Interested in other hybrids from other makes
    b. Wasn’t planning on buying a hybrid, just looked at it
    c. I have a Prius

    Thanks again! =D
    [/quote]
     
  19. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    Location:
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    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    1) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius? 1
    b. The gas mileage (MPG)? 5
    c. The exterior design? 1
    d. The interior design? 1
    e. Ergonomics? 3
    f. The trunk/storage spaces? 5
    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines? 3
    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings? 5
    i. Safety features? 5
    j. Maintenance? 1
    k. Range? 3
    l. Technological innovations? 5

    2) How old are you g. 56-65

    3) What's your annual income? h. $100,000+

    4) Marrital status? a. Single

    5) Do you have kids? No

    6) Your Gender? Male

    7) Your resident state (if inside US)? WA (But I lived in ND when I bougt the Prius.)

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why? N/A
     
  20. NoVaSnow

    NoVaSnow Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Centreville, VA
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    1) How did these factors affect your decision in purchasing the Prius?
    (1 - Not important, 2 - a little important, 3 - somewhat important, 4 - Very important, 5 - Extremely important)

    a. The price of the Prius? 3
    b. The gas mileage (MPG)? 5
    c. The exterior design? 4
    d. The interior design? 5
    e. Ergonomics? 5
    f. The trunk/storage spaces? 5
    g. The combined horsepower of the motor and the gas engines? 3
    h. Environmental friendliness, emission ratings? 5
    i. Safety features? 5
    j. Maintenance? 55
    k. Range? 1
    l. Technological innovations?5

    2) How old are you
    a. younger than 18
    b. 19-22
    c. 23-28
    d. 29-35
    e. 36-45
    f. 46-55
    g. 56-65
    h. Older than 65

    3) What's your annual income?
    a. less than $10,000
    b. $10,001 - $20,000
    c. $20,001 - $40,000
    d. $40,001 - $60,000
    f. $60,001 - $80,000
    g. $80,001 - $100,000
    h. $100,000+

    4) Marrital status?
    a. Single
    b. Married
    c. Divorced

    5) Do you have kids?
    Yes/No
    If yes, how many __1____?

    6) Your Gender?
    a. Male
    b. Female

    7) Your resident state (if inside US)?
    State VA?

    8) If you purchased a hybrid that was not the Prius, why?
    a. Interested in other hybrids from other makes
    b. Wasn’t planning on buying a hybrid, just looked at it
    c. I have a Prius