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#1 reason you bought your prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by theBroken, Jul 27, 2009.

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#1 reason you bought you prius

  1. MPG savings

    61 vote(s)
    57.5%

  2. Trying to save the earth

    11 vote(s)
    10.4%

  3. I like the style

    3 vote(s)
    2.8%

  4. I'm an elitist

    1 vote(s)
    0.9%

  5. It was a mistake I want a new car.

    3 vote(s)
    2.8%

  6. Other

    17 vote(s)
    16.0%

  7. All of the above

    10 vote(s)
    9.4%
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  1. theBroken

    theBroken New Member

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    If other please list.
     
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  2. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Common sense technology.

    The technology that enabled engine shut down, fuel efficient, smooth acceleration, quiet EV mode, lower emission etc...
     
    #2 usbseawolf2000, Jul 27, 2009
  3. tredstone

    tredstone New Member

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    While the Prius technology-wise was clearly ahead of its time, I think it's exterior stylings were also. When the gen II came out around '04 I didn't think it really looked that great. But as car designs from other companies have started to emphasize aerodynamics, the gen II is aging much better, imo. :)
     
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  4. DetPrius

    DetPrius Active Member

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    High MPGs because it's a "hobby" and I believe our oil consumption from other lands is a national security concern.
     
    #4 DetPrius, Jul 27, 2009
  5. ostrich

    ostrich New Member

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    Low emissions... and tech, I really like the integration of technology. High MPG is probably running around third.
     
    #5 ostrich, Jul 27, 2009
  6. fred garvin

    fred garvin New Member

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    HOV access
     
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  7. Salsawonder

    Salsawonder New Member

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    All the above doesn't count in the poll cause it is contradictory!
    Style, tech, MPG vs FPG (fun per gallon), versatility!
     
    #7 Salsawonder, Jul 27, 2009
  8. ETP

    ETP 2021 Prime(Limit),24 Venza Limit,B52-D,G,F,H

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    My wife told me too. I wanted the Camry hybrid or a Corolla. Glad I listened to my wife eh!
     
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  9. wfolta

    wfolta Active Member

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    I voted for MPG savings, but also the car is very high tech, which is attractive to me. A non-standard-cycle gasoline engine, two electric motor-generators, a huge battery, no belt, regenerative braking, an electric, computer-controlled, continuously-variable "transmission", and a button to start it. Uh huh.

    EDIT: Also, my wife prefers smaller cars (Echo/Yaris) and I prefer larger cars, and the Prius was an attractive compromise for us.
     
    #9 wfolta, Jul 27, 2009
  10. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Aside from fuel economy, it's a cool car because it has a lot of gadgets. Our '05 is still ahead of its time with the Smart Key, 7" touchscreen and if you get the nav pack, navigation and bluetooth (which was a rare option before 2006).


    Now, the 2010's gone further with radar cruise, pre-collision, lane keep assist, solar panel moonroof and so on. Even the Smart Key got an upgrade with a touch sensitive lock feature.
     
    #10 Tideland Prius, Jul 27, 2009
  11. San_Carlos_Jeff

    San_Carlos_Jeff Active Member

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    #11 San_Carlos_Jeff, Jul 27, 2009
  12. KK6PD

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    8 gal = 400 miles!
     
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  13. Genoz World

    Genoz World ZEN-style living

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    i went from a 2006 cadillac sts V8 to my prius.

    if i went "green" i wanted the "greenest" car i could find.....................therefore the prius..............

    cheers
     
    #13 Genoz World, Jul 27, 2009
  14. kingkong5

    kingkong5 Junior Member

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    +1 Just started a job with a long commute, and have a gas guzzler luxury car, so having the MPG's plus HOV access was the motivator for a Prius.
     
    #14 kingkong5, Jul 27, 2009
  15. jay_man2

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    I voted MPG savings, but it's more than that. I traded in an '08 Highlander Hybrid Limited, and the Prius IV has the amenities I wanted and the hatchback gives me 90% of the functionality of the Highlander, at double plus the gas mileage. And I still have HOV lane access.
     
    #15 jay_man2, Jul 27, 2009
  16. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #1 my wife said to.
    #2 all my gear fits.
    #3 I wanted the smallest, most fuel efficient car that held everything.
     
    #16 JimboPalmer, Jul 27, 2009
  17. oxnardprof

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    I clicked option 2 because in addition to the fuel efficiency, I liked the low emissions. I test drove a VW diesel car, but the emissions were higher. Model year 2004.
     
    #17 oxnardprof, Jul 27, 2009
  18. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    Saving the world, naturally. I've even said so, on camera!

     
    #18 Rae Vynn, Jul 27, 2009
  19. hill

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    A teeny tiny "stick it to al Qaeda" gesture (but don't throw me into FHOP) ... plus mpg & tons of buttons.

    I like buttons
    lots of buttons :D
     
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  20. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    Oooooooooo, shiny!
     
    #20 Rae Vynn, Jul 28, 2009
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