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What car does your Prius replace?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by TimBikes, Feb 2, 2006.

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  1. Large SUV or Truck (Excursion, Suburban, Hummer, etc.)

    11.5%
  2. Mid-size SUV or Truck (Explorer, Honda Pilot, etc.)

    14.9%
  3. Small-SUV or Truck (Honda CR-V, RAV4, etc.)

    7.3%
  4. Minivan

    6.5%
  5. Large Sedan / Coupe

    6.4%
  6. Medium Sedan / Coupe

    18.5%
  7. Small Sedan / Coupe

    13.4%
  8. Sports Car

    7.9%
  9. Wagon

    5.9%
  10. Other

    3.1%
  11. Not replacing anything - Prius is my first car or additional car

    4.6%
  1. Highspeed

    Highspeed Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2008
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    Location:
    PNW
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    We replaced the wifes Honda Insight with a Prius so we could fit a baby into the car.
     
  2. brad_rules_man

    brad_rules_man Hybrid electric revolutionizer

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    Location:
    Effingham
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    '00Hyundai Elantra>'03Toyota Prius>'05Toyota prius>'02Mercedes C240>'02Buick Rendezvous>~{And now!!! '06Toyota Prius}~ I am currently at 60k, and would like to see 250k before I even think about getting rid of it!
     
  3. brad_rules_man

    brad_rules_man Hybrid electric revolutionizer

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    Other Hybrid
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    I didn't care much for the 03 prius, because that model had low clearance, and cost me a LOT of money. I loved my 05 prius, it was just right. However, sometimes you have to loose something to realize how much you love it. I went through a couple other cars and settled back onto the prius. Knowing that I was going to have it for the longest of any of my cars I went all out and got all the goodies to go with it. (Except touring.)

    I am extremely happy with it, and glad to explain to the person next to me in the parking lot how great it is when I am loading groceries. (I don't know about you guys, but with $4 per gallon gas, I am getting a lot of questions now days.)
     
  4. BDDave

    BDDave New Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Iowa
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    My 2008, pkg 2 Prius replaced our 1999 Toyota Avalon XL.
     
  5. eko

    eko New Member

    Joined:
    May 26, 2008
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    Location:
    Brandon, FL
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    When it gets here it will be replacing wifes Chevy Trailblazer.
     
  6. taxachusetts

    taxachusetts Junior Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    It will replace my 2005 BMW 325i, which I am giving to my wife, who is giving her 2003 BMW 325i to our daughter, who is going to sell her 1994 BMW 325Is.
     
  7. QuelleFromage

    QuelleFromage New Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    California
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    It replaces my BMW Z4, which replaces my BMW Z3, which replaced the wonderful combo of a 1967 Mustang convertible and an EV1. I have become practical in my not-quite-old-age.
     
  8. Icculus

    Icculus New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2008
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    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    My '08 pkg #6 replaced my '08 Nissan Armada LE.

    If gas were to increase to $8/gal I'd still be paying less to fill the Prius than to fill the Armada now at $4/gal and I'd be getting twice the miles for the same fillup. Was a no brainer, even with the loss in trade-in...

    -Andy
     
  9. soulreaver99

    soulreaver99 New Member

    Joined:
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    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Replacing my 2003 Toyota Corolla, which had 136,000 miles!!!
     
  10. gak27

    gak27 Prius, Take Two

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Akron, OH
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    We are keeping high mpg in the family. Our (soon to be) Mag Gray #2 will be replacing a 1996 VW Passat TDI wagon. 283,000 miles, 40+ miles/gallon 19+ gallon tank. It's getting a little tired but I'm sure I'll find the right caretaker for it. Only 1500 96-97 TDI wagons were made.
     
  11. rescue 225

    rescue 225 New Member

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    Location:
    west palm beach
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    2000 toyota 4runner
     
  12. Hudsonglas

    Hudsonglas Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 15, 2008
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    Location:
    Hopewell Jct, NY
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Not really replacing anything but our minivan will sit in the driveway now and not use any gas. We are saving about $200.00/month or more now that gas here is at $4.27. It pays for half a car payment. But I know that everyone already knows that.
     
  13. BellaInAZ

    BellaInAZ New Member

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    Location:
    Hot Hot HOT, AZ
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    We'll be trading in DH's mint condition 2001 Lexus ES300 for an '08 Onyx Black #6.
    We're currently waiting for our Prius to arrive in the next week or 2. :)
     
  14. sierrasig

    sierrasig New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2008
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    Location:
    Davis, CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    I replaced a 2005 Ford Expedition. The Ford dealer looked very sad when I pulled up with yet another big truck to be added to the lot- I had a three year lease and wanted a Mariner Hybrid, but when I tested it, just didn't do it for me and I wanted a Prius.
     
  15. JRGris

    JRGris New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2008
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    Location:
    Southern California
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    We replaced a 2001 GMC Jimmy that got 12 mpg around town. We are saving nearly enough now to make the Prius payment and having fun doing it.
     
  16. traugu

    traugu Rebel Tree Hugger

    Joined:
    May 25, 2008
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    Location:
    CT
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    I traded in a Subaru Baja. It was definitely a fun and useful auto, and there may be some winter days when I miss the all-wheel drive, but I LOVE my Prius and have no regrets.:roll:
     
  17. lwnboy

    lwnboy New Member

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    Location:
    Shell Beach, CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    2004 Tacoma Extracab 4X4
     
  18. crow

    crow New Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Northern California
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    My very dearly loved 15 yr old Camry with 250,000 miles on it! I'm donating it next week...yes it still runs just fine. Gotta love Toyota.
     
  19. dek1234

    dek1234 New Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    my old hyundai 4l engins with 180k mils on it, i gave it to the wife!! and she always want to drive the Prius Cabby!!
     
  20. dek1234

    dek1234 New Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Rouyn-Noranda, Québec, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    sonata 4 cylinders 2.3 liters engins.