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#1 reason people sell their Prius? What do you think?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by fthorn, Jun 4, 2008.

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  1. To get another/new one

    79.4%
  2. Because it had issues

    1.6%
  3. To make money on used market

    4.8%
  4. Disappointed with fuel economy

    1.6%
  5. Had accident, don't want wrecked car

    3.2%
  6. Can't afford it due to financial reasons

    7.9%
  7. Death in family

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Stopped driving (taking bus, etc.)

    1.6%
  1. fthorn

    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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    Why do you think people sell their Priuses?
     
  2. Ichiro

    Ichiro Member

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    For the same reasons as any other car owner, mostly.
     
  3. 4G63

    4G63 I quit boosting

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    i think this is a good question..
     
  4. fthorn

    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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    well, thank you.
    Because short of major mechanical/financial issues, or the appearance of a 90mpg car for same price, I'm not sure I'd sell.
     
  5. cmympg

    cmympg Who knows? Who cares?

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    I know of one couple who bought a 2008; put about 1000 miles on it; parked it in the driveway and traded it in about 6 months later on a Camry. They just couldn't get used to the "technology".


    Personally, I'd sell mine to buy a new one.
     
  6. Optimus

    Optimus Member

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    I didn't vote because the reason I've seen on a few Prius' around here is that people changed jobs, moved, etc... and their commute wasn't as long any more. That, or they needed a *gulp* bigger vehicle due to family size increasing.
     
  7. MagneticGrayIndy

    MagneticGrayIndy 06Prius;94M Miata;65Rambler770

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    I can honestly say that although we love our Prius and are crazy about all the technology and the mileage.. we have condidered selling it for somthing a bit more luxurious. We have an '06 package 6.. and even if we added leather, it would still pretty much feel like the commuter car it is. Now... if we could add MUCH better seats and leather... I do not know..

    Anyway, the reason we haven't.. once you've gone 50+mpg... you never go back!
     
  8. pjm877

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    I would sell my Prius for one of two reasons: getting a 2010 model.. or I died and you have to pry the keys from my cold dead hands.
     
  9. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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    No problem, you can keep the key.
    We're looking for the fob, just your fob.
    ;)

    ZC1
     
  10. misslexi

    misslexi Member

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    When I bought my 20k 06 Prius used a month or so ago, it was from a Volvo dealer. I asked him for the scoop on how they ended up with the Prius. He said the lady came in and traded it for a new, gas-guzzling Volvo SUV. Go figure.

    I'm thinking lottery winner, or maybe unexpected inheritance.

    Heck, even if I won lottery I'd be buying a HyMotion package, not a different ride :D
     
  11. Stev0

    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    People sell their Prii?
     
  12. b11101100

    b11101100 Spectra Blue Mica Driver

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    To purchase a vehicle with a height adjustable seat and a telescoping steering wheel... but for 50 mpg I choose to live with the back pain.
     
  13. fcc

    fcc New Member

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    Based on the shocking amount of people on this forum who crashed their prius I would
    guess that they dumped it to get a car they are happy with again.

    I was shocked how many people ended up damaging their new cars around this place.
    Do liberals really drive that bad? (sorry could not resist ;-) ).

    I am glad i was not the only one who voted for that choice.
     
  14. fthorn

    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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  15. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    I would only sell mine if I lost my job and couldn't make the payments. Otherwise I'm driving it into the ground.
     
  16. inventor00

    inventor00 Active Member

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    A couple have left the country, or gone to Iraq....