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Finally Traded in My Civic

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by car78412, Mar 2, 2011.

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  1. stevemcelroy

    stevemcelroy Active Member

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    I would imagine that the bigger insurance savings is from younger drivers not buying Prii - you have the double disincentive for most - not at all sporty and also the hybrid premium.

    As for the question about cars that appeal to older drivers - I think it is funny that so many of the cars that were designed to be attractive to younger drivers are being bought by boomers - Scions, Matrix, Element are just a couple that come to mind.

     
    #21 stevemcelroy, Mar 9, 2011
  2. happyiswowo

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    Most younger drivers I know of who see the scions, matrix and elements to be unattractive when it is compared to a mazda 3, miata, tsx, mini cooper, vw jetta/golf, mustang, altima for the price and driving fun experience.
     
    #22 happyiswowo, Mar 9, 2011
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Indeed. And it works well for all the younger Prius owners/drivers here because insurance would be lower than a new Civic, Mazda3 or tC.
     
    #23 Tideland Prius, Mar 9, 2011
  4. tanginapare

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    traded in my 2006 G35 sedan for a 2011 Prius...insurance went down $100 per year...nice!
     
    #24 tanginapare, Mar 9, 2011
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