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Would you buy a Prius again?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by dzitlow, Jul 24, 2005.

  1. dzitlow

    dzitlow New Member

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    Would you buy a Prius again? Why or why not? :idea:
     
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    Yup. In fact, I'll probably be selling my Prius since I'm having trouble selling my Audi. When the Audi finally sells, I'll buy another Prius.

    Why? The Prius is fun to drive, it's economical, and environmentally friendly. It's got more room inside than my A4, my friends can get in and out with relative ease and for me, I've always liked to be towards the front of the pack when it comes to advanced technology.

    I've essentially had a 7,000 mile (almost free if I can sell it right) trial run and like what I see.
     
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    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    For sure. I love my Prius! It's exactly what we wanted from a car, and it's easier on the environment. It's easy and fun to drive, and I can put any large item (aka trail bike) I want in the back. It's comfortable and quiet. And the price was very good for what you get.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dzitlow\";p=\"109822)</div>
    Hell Yea. I love my Prius. The only thing I would do different is to get a package 6.
     
  5. tleonhar

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    By all means! The car is great to drive and did I mention 50+MPG?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(BobR\";p=\"109847)</div>
    The only thing I would do different is to get a package 6.[/b][/quote]I know where theres a Salsa with package 6 available. :wink:
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(popoff\";p=\"109849)</div>
    The only thing I would do different is to get a package 6.[/b][/quote]I know where theres a Salsa with package 6 available. :wink:
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    My wife would kill me.
    It was an arm twist for the package 4.

    I'm making 2X payments and should have mine paid off in a couple of years. I'll be looking for a 2007 or 08 Prius then.

    Bob
     
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    The only vehicle I'd rather have is an EV-1 or RAV-EV. Unfortunately, both GM and Toyota killed their EV programs.
     
  9. dzitlow

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee\";p=\"109844)</div>
    I just wish I could convince my son to give up his monster Toyota 4Runner 4WD V8 for a Prius....but he won't even sit in one!! :argue:
     
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    In a New York minute. :D
     
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    I went from an '02 to an '05. I think that qualifies as a yes.
     
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    I'll buy one again as soon as an updated model is released...

    Absolutely love mine - I can't think of a car that I'd rather have (except maybe the Lexus hybrid). Heck, I even turn my nose up at Ferraris and Lamborghinis now...

    Dave
     
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    Re: Would you buy a Prius again? :lol:

    Love this question.... think you'll be hard pressed to find anyone saying NO... I sure would buy another, without thinking twice.

    Bob Andersen
     
  14. Tideland Prius

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    I already have a backup plan. I was rear ended less than a month after I got mine. It made me think what would I do if it had been totaled. Not only would I buy another one, I'd wait the 8 months it takes to get one. In the meantime, I'd drive my '93 Shadow that's in storage because I can't find anyone to buy it.

    My grand plan is that when we finish paying for this one, hopefully they'll have hybrid vans. We're hoping to need to upgrade to a minivan in 6 years.

    My husband and I can't figure out where Detroit is on this hybrid thing. They're losing their shorts because they're stupid. They like to concentrate on SUV's and Trucks. Great, make them hybrid along with full-size panel vans. Contractors and businesses would buy them by the dozen for their fleet vehicles. Obviously, no one in Detroit can see beyond the end of their noses
     
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    Yes, definitely.
     
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    Absolutely.

    As long as it is still a hatchback.

    Only next time....I'm getting a gray interior.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius\";p=\"109911)</div> If memory serves me correctly, Consumer Reports in their annual auto issue had 94% of Prius owners in the definitely buy again column. I also think they said it was the highest score they ever recorded for a single model production vehicle.
     
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    Well, it's been only 3 weeks since I bought mine, but I'd say YES. I've already dropped hints to my wife that we may want to consider trading it in for a new Prius in about 3 years or so :mrgreen:
     
  20. Tideland Prius

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    and memory serves you well =)