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Old 06-18-2009, 06:54 AM   #12 (permalink)
ivan1
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Originally Posted by ItsThaMonsta View Post
I think the prius just shows exactly how much people dont think. Whats the reason for this car again? You wont make up the 10k+ price difference in gas over 15-17k car over the life of the prius. Its also extremely ugly, non exciting, and a bunch of other useless stuff. Id rather get a base lancer or something else for a lot less that still gets 30+ mpg. It must be that Toyota thing. Its not for me though.
I think there are other factors that go into peoples decisions, such as "making a statement", and wanting to cut fuel consumption for reasons other than saving $ (environmental causes, decrease dependence on mideast oil imports)...but I agree - attractive and fun they are not....
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