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Hi Everyone ! Potential Prius Owner Here .

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Levi Whennen, Mar 25, 2013.

  1. Levi Whennen

    Levi Whennen Junior Member

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    Okay so I want to buy a new car I live in California and am in the military. I want to find the best model and year Prius for me and was hoping that other in a similar position to mine might help me make the decision. So my question to you all is which model Prius should I buy ?
     
    #1 Levi Whennen, Mar 25, 2013
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Prius c City car best if no kids, better mileage in town, worse on highway. Cheapest upfront cost

    Prius Better on highways less in town, bigger. 4 person car easy.

    Prius PHV best mileage, way expensive, best short range Prius

    Prius v Station wagon real 5 passenger car, large cargo, 8 MPG worse than Prius. mildly costlier.

    You are unlikely to find any of these used except the Prius

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    2010 to 2013 is Gen 3 50 MPG 1.8 liter 134 HP
    2004 to 2009 is Gen 2 48 MPG 1.5 liter 110 HP
    2001 to 2003 is Gen 1 42 MPG 1.5 liter 98 HP
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Mar 25, 2013
  3. Levi Whennen

    Levi Whennen Junior Member

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    I've been seriously considering the standard Prius. Any recommendations as to specific models or features that are a "must" ?
     
    #3 Levi Whennen, Mar 25, 2013
  4. HprDad

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    The standard hatchback is certainly the sweet spot between price/space/economy. The biggest bang for the buck is the base "Two" model, all the models up from there simply have more doo-dads. The sweet spot for me was the "Four" model, primarily due to the power adjustable seats, but it is a big jump in price. Many here find the base seats in the Two and Three models to be uncomfortable, but only you can decide what fits you.
     
    #4 HprDad, Mar 27, 2013
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