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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by g4_power, Aug 2, 2013.

  1. g4_power

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    I drive about 20K miles per year. Choosing a gas-electric hybrid like the Prius over a gas-only car was almost a no-brainer. However, deciding whether to pay the premium to go from a Prius to PiP is a little bit more tricky. If you don't mind paying the higher premium, you should just buy one because it is a better car than a Prius. If you're just looking to save money by using electricity, you should then crunch some numbers before buying one. For me, I only could charge the battery once a day, the saving would be very little even after the tax credit.

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    #1 g4_power, Aug 2, 2013
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    well said. and also, pip will import less foreign oil and reduce emissions.
     
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    I think importing oil is less of a concern in the future since the U.S. is producing more and more fossil fuel domestically. Reducing emissions is definitely a plus.
     
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    i hope you're right, i'd love to see people stop dying over oil!;)
     
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    Better in most respects but maybe not so much if you have a flat tire somewhere remote while on a road trip.
     
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    yep, i bought a spare, along with many others, and it takes up space in the hatch.
     
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