I have been driving my Toyota Prius (CA-Plate "low*smog") for 2.5 years now.
-- I estimated it would save me thousands per year in the cost of gas in comparision to a Jeep Grand Cherokee
-- I *does* fit a family of 4 easily. I do this all the time.
-- It has plenty of room. My wife got in the car at the dealer, determined it was "roomy", to her, and converted from a "Are you kidding" to "Let's buy it !" , on the spot.
-- You never "plug it in" to anyting. All you do is fill it with the cheapest un-leaded gas you can find.
-- I have driven it hundreds of miles to LA, Yosimite, the Sierras... it rocks.
-- There is a 2-k Federal Tax break (still effective ?) if you buy this car.
-- Low Smog... High Milage... it's great !
-- Of course, simple physics says smaller cars bring less momentum into any hypothetical collision than larger cars do.
-- So what. This is *not* a small car. It is a mid-sized sedan (grin).
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Indeed, my good man " YrWrstNtmr"
However, since I had been *driving* a Jeep Grand Cherokee, I found the comparison highly relevant in my personal situation.
Perhaps other Slashdotters could (but maybe not) benefit from me sharing my real, personal situation (grin).
I have been driving my Toyota Prius
... it rocks.
... High Milage ... it's great !
:) :)
(CA-Plate "low*smog") for 2.5 years now.
-- I estimated it would save me thousands per year in the cost of gas in comparision to a Jeep Grand Cherokee
-- I *does* fit a family of 4 easily. I do this all the time.
-- It has plenty of room.
My wife got in the car at the dealer, determined it was "roomy", to her, and converted from a "Are you kidding" to "Let's buy it !" , on the spot.
-- You never "plug it in" to anyting.
All you do is fill it with the cheapest un-leaded gas you can find.
-- I have driven it hundreds of miles to LA, Yosimite, the Sierras
-- There is a 2-k Federal Tax break (still effective ?) if you buy this car.
-- Low Smog
-- Of course,
simple physics says smaller cars bring less momentum into any hypothetical collision than larger cars do.
-- So what. This is *not* a small car. It is a mid-sized sedan (grin).
-- Enjoy your new Toyota Prius !