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by: mgw300e Active Indicator LED Icon 11 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Mar 10, '14 11:13pm  
What made you want to buy one?  I'm legitimately curious.  Was it for the environment or for the gas savings?  No fair answering "both."  One of those reasons was more important to you. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 10, '14 11:41pm  
I don't have one, but I really want one. My reason is predominately environmental, but the gas mileage definitely is a huge plus! Not gonna lie, I can be a bit of a tree hugger at times lol. Plus I like the idea of not being as dependent on oil and gas. 4951
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mgw300e Active Indicator LED Icon 11 OP 
~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 12:37am  
I don't have one, but I really want one. My reason is predominately environmental, but the gas mileage definitely is a huge plus! Not gonna lie, I can be a bit of a tree hugger at times lol. Plus I like the idea of not being as dependent on oil and gas.
 
@bp2018: from what I've read, the environmental impact is debatable - hybrid batteries and whatnot.  Who knows, I'm just curious.  I tend to see Prius drivers in the left lane and it makes me wonder what kind of mileage they're really getting.  VW diesels get 42 on the highway and they're probably way more fun to drive.
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 1:02am  
From materials to construction to on the road, a Prius has more negative impact on the environment.The good news is that battery life has proven to be good.  Even with the extra car cost, a Prius saves you money over the time of ownership. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 6:21am  
From materials to construction to on the road, a Prius has more negative impact on the environment.The good news is that battery life has proven to be good.  Even with the extra car cost, a Prius saves you money over the time of ownership.
 
@fcabanski: Not really, because it costs SEVERAL THOUSAND dollars to replace those batteries. So the money they are saving on gas, will eventually all go to replace the battery. And the people I know that have a hybrid haven't had any better luck with their batteries than a conventional car.
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:18am  

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>> From materials to construction to on the road, a Prius has more negative impact on the environment.The good news is that battery life has proven to be good.  Even with the extra car cost, a Prius saves you money over the time of ownership.
 
@fcabanski: Not really, because it costs SEVERAL THOUSAND dollars to replace those batteries. So the money they are saving on gas, will eventually all go to replace the battery. And the people I know that have a hybrid haven't had any better luck with their batteries than a conventional car.
  
Batteries last much longer than a conventional starter car battery.  I think lifespan around 7 years.
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doddlebug Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:24am  
Prius Battery = Coal Powered. There goes the Green energy ! 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:30am  
Prius Battery = Coal Powered. There goes the Green energy !
 
@doddlebug:  Prius battery is a self charging system, you dont plug it in.  The car is a hybrid concept and not just the prius but the camry and others.
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:30am  

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@fcabanski: Not really, because it costs SEVERAL THOUSAND dollars to replace those batteries. So the money they are saving on gas, will eventually all go to replace the battery. And the people I know that have a hybrid haven't had any better luck with their batteries than a conventional car.
 
  
Batteries last much longer than a conventional starter car battery.  I think lifespan around 7 years.
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@kingwooddiscgolf: That's really not much better than a regular one. I typically get 5 years out of mine @ $100+/-.
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:37am  
Most folks dont keep a car for 7 years so the second hand owner gets hammered eventually.  I think the batteries are warranted for 7 and could well last longer depending on use. 4951
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KimmyBee Active Indicator LED Icon  New Member
~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:39am  
What about The Volt? 4951
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kingwooddiscgolf Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:47am  
What about The Volt?
 
@KimmyBee:  Beautiful KB.....the Volt is an all plug in electric system I think.  Like the plug in station at Cracker Barrel.
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:47am  
Speaking of hybrids and electric cars. I really wish I would have invested in Tesla a year ago. 52 weeks ago, the stock price was $34 a share. Now, it's around $250. That over a 600% return on your money in one year!! Now granted, that's an inflated price because the company isn't really making that much money. It helps when the government gives your company hundreds of millions to help the company out! But still, 600% return in one year....Damn! 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 8:51am  
Funny thing about electric engines is folks dont think they have power...wrong.  Instant on and torque to the wheels.  All electric doesnt fix many problems but hybrid engines are pretty cool. 4951
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~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 9:25am  
It certainly isn't the styling. 
 
I hate getting behind Prius drivers.  They tend to drive slow in the left lane. 4951
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kingwooddiscgolf Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 10 years ago   Mar 11, '14 9:34am  
It certainly isn't the styling. 
 
I hate getting behind Prius drivers.  They tend to drive slow in the left lane.
  
How about Tesla drivers...are they flashing you over so they can pass?
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