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I think the one good thing you guys forget to mention is the Tax credits originally available, that can lead a good chunk of change every year. The Prius was good for $3150 in 2005. That’s pretty a pretty good amount. Take that into account, the gas saving, and the resale after 2 years, and it was a pretty decent buy for certain people.
On the flip side, I read that the batteries need to get up to temperature in order to assist the gasoline engine, and in the winter on the short trips that doesn’t happen. However I don’t know anyone with a hybrid that has actually confirmed this.
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IIRC the tax credit has decreased a ton. I think it’s only up to $1000 now. I used to work at a yota dealer. Still it’s better than nothing.
Another shitty thing about a prius is… if you get stuck in snow…there is NO way to turn on traction control. Which means, as soon as the wheels slip it cuts power.
VERY dumb idea