Comments on: The Return of the Prius Waiting List http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/ Auto alternatives for the 21st century Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: ancutza http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10405 ancutza Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:06:58 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10405 nice

]]> By: radiocycle http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10404 radiocycle Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:24:00 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10404 I’m not on a waiting list for the current Prius but I have a $500 deposit down at the local Toy dealership for the first PHEV to hit the showroom floor. I know it won’t be anytime soon but I just don’t want to miss the opportunity to plug in!

]]> By: stixoffire http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10403 stixoffire Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:15:52 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10403 It is amazing how many people drive according to displays – do you take their word on it too.. I have driven gasoline vehicles and the display claimed this or that..

Here si the easy :
Fill it up.. Set your TRIP ODOMETER to 000 miles…
DRIVE…
When you areready to fill it up again… NOTE how much fuel you put in, Note the mileage on the trip odometer.

Divide

TRIP ODOMETER / Gallons of Fuel – to 2 decimal places should be fine.

Now you have YOUR ACTUAL MILEAGE..

]]> By: stixoffire http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10402 stixoffire Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:10:08 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10402 You ever ride in a mini cooper….

The average American could not fit into one…perhaps this energy crisis will get people to do something novel ..WALK.. don’t cruise the parking lot and sit for 5 minutes waiting for that space at the front of the lot to open up.. PARK IT and WALK … it is healthy..

]]> By: stixoffire http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10401 stixoffire Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:06:25 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10401 Only 48 MPG ? What a waste… I had a 1985 Plymouth 2.2L with 5 speed (.8 top end) that I routinely got over 50 MPG on the highway, averaged 34 in the city – had 350,000 Miles on the car when I sold it – (I had 4 cars – it was the oldest – and I do miss it!).. now for the price tag you paid –
The cost difference between my mileage and yours @ 5.00 a Gallon for 100,000 miles is about $4100 … I think I can beat you economically , not too mention – a gas powered vehicle is cheaper to maintain …
What you should be looking for is a true solution that is economical and green- of course this innovation is 150 years old and in 2010-2011 coming to the masses …innovation

Fuel Cell vehicles are not only much more efficient, but are also more practical as well.

Hybrids are a horrible excuse to say you are being green…

]]> By: Jon Flemming http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10400 Jon Flemming Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:23:04 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10400 Let not forget that the Mini Cooper has a car in Europe – diesel that gets 72.5 mile per gallon. I wounder what would happen if that hit our car lots?? And I don’t see any press talking about that.

]]> By: LocknLoad http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10399 LocknLoad Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:47:43 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10399 The folks with the calculators are missing the mark. First if you are only looking for transportation, then you can compare a Yaris with a Prius/Civic Hybrid. If you’re comparing features and comfort, there is no comparison. Lets compare a motorcycle to a Prius next if we’re only talking purchase price and MPG.

Factor in the employers that pay buyers to purchase a hybrid ($3,000 from my employer), the tax incentive from the government, the gas savings, the insurance savings, and swing your best deal ($1,000 under sticker for me) and it’s a no-brainer.

I’ve saved $1,000 in gas for the first 10,000 miles compared to my combined 22 MPG other car.

I rented a Prius (drove 2,000 miles) liked it, but purchased a Honda Civic Hybrid. I’d do the same today if I had to do it over.

I’m consistently surprised at the misconceptions that are still out there with hybrids. The failing batteries, two friends of mine that know a bit about cars asked where you plug them in. Hey look, I don’t sell them, if you want one get one, if not, don’t. But everyone has a unique situation, and what doesn’t make sense to you, doesn’t mean it was wrong or a bad decision.

]]> By: Gil's Mom http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10398 Gil's Mom Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:40:16 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10398 I can afford one as well. But I bought it because it is as green as a car currently can get, for the mileage and because I don’t like to pay $4 per gallon in a 10 mpg SUV. It makes sense on a lot of levels.

Plus it is damn sexy!

]]> By: Lori http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10397 Lori Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:14:37 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10397 I waited 9 weeks for my Prius and I’ve had it for about 6 weeks now and I love it. My mileage has been getting better because the display shows you how to drive the car. Last tank was 55 mpg

]]> By: Sacha Weis http://www.hybridcars.com/return-prius-waiting-list/#comment-10396 Sacha Weis Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:26:43 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=3096#comment-10396 Yeah, I just put my order in for a Prius. They told me it should be ready in about 6 months. BLAH. But, on the upside, it will be the new 2009.

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