Thinking of buying
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Re: Thinking of buying
Originally Posted by Grajan
We are just thinking of buying a Prius and this is really going to help us with in-depth info.
http://groups.google.com/group/hsv.tech/browse_frm/thread/79582d3039955434/1071b26cc942e0a5?lnk=st&q=Prius+rent+test+group%Ah sv.*&rnum=1&hl=en#1071b26cc942e0a5
"Last night, I brought our Camary to Bill Penny's Toyota and they were adding a new Prius, the hybrid-electric car, to their rental pool. It had 17 miles on and though a little pricey, $37/day, I really wanted to try an extended test drive and I'm still smiling! . . ."
Feb. 8-10, 2001, in 'hsv.*' news group.
Bob Wilson
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#4
Re: Thinking of buying
I think that a rental is a great idea as far as "Do I like the car" but I do not think that it would be a good representation of the MPG...as anyone can see by lots of posts here most people are disappointed until they learn to drive it in a more efficient way.
#5
Re: Thinking of buying
Originally Posted by clyde2575
I think that a rental is a great idea as far as "Do I like the car" but I do not think that it would be a good representation of the MPG...as anyone can see by lots of posts here most people are disappointed until they learn to drive it in a more efficient way.
Bob Wilson
#6
Re: Thinking of buying
Have you considered the Honda Civic Hybrid? (my car- I love it!) In most ways it's as good as or better than the Prius and it's a lot cheaper, so if you're looking for a hybrid, don't forget that there are other options out there now.
When I say most ways, it depends on what you want- the Civic is a little smaller, for instance. But when I had to decide between the two cars, I went with the Civic for lots of reasons- the difference in real-life fuel efficiency is smaller than you might think (see our database) and the car you get for the price you pay is just a great buy. There's lots of information out there on the pluses and minuses of each, so don't just take my word for it (try Consumer Reports, maybe, which named the Civic the 'Car of the Year') and good luck in making your decision!
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When I say most ways, it depends on what you want- the Civic is a little smaller, for instance. But when I had to decide between the two cars, I went with the Civic for lots of reasons- the difference in real-life fuel efficiency is smaller than you might think (see our database) and the car you get for the price you pay is just a great buy. There's lots of information out there on the pluses and minuses of each, so don't just take my word for it (try Consumer Reports, maybe, which named the Civic the 'Car of the Year') and good luck in making your decision!
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