Convince me to buy a Prius C

My car is white!

 

Judging by the tint and tyres, I'd say your car is an Oreo

My son described himself once as a lemon-meringue: white on the outside, asian inside.

 

^^^
The "correct" term for that is egg. Opposite would be banana or Twinkie.

 

So I guess my car to the back of the forum. Lmao

 

I drive around Brooklyn in mine. It's seriously awesome. Lots of parking spaces I couldn't fit into with my Sable and the gas mileage for city driving is insane. I kind of dread driving around Long Island now because I know I won't get the same mileage I do in Brooklyn!

 

Because they have the time and inclination.

In this case someone was considering buying a Prius C and asked for opinions on whether to do it or not. I was considering a Prius C and ended up purchasing a Prius III instead. Reasons were noticeably higher quality of construction, nearly identical rated mpg, small 10% price difference, more room and functionality, more options.

That's not what the sign on the door says.

 

I'm getting outstanding mileage with the C - far more than I ever expected to get. I'm not a hyper-miler (unless that is my natural driving style). The C is rated 53 city and 49 highway but I am finding that I get 62-68 if I stay off the expressway. It may have something to do with my normal commute - we live in the country and I take "back roads" to get to the city or to go shopping. But I have to say the C has far exceeded my expectations!!!!

 

Lucky dog, one 'green signal' after another

 

Sorry we turned your thread into a big debate. I promise most Prius owners are very friendly, and most consider themselves part of the overarching Prius family

(And yeah, any and all are welcome to post wherever they please)

 

I wish! Actually on the shorter drive there are three stop signs and three red lights. I've never thought about whether I beat the lights - odds would be against it? The longer work commute involves three stop signs and nine red lights over 13 miles. I know I don't beat all of them! I really think it is a combination of the car, my driving style and the length of the routes. Will be taking a road trip Thursday and Friday so will see how it does over a longer distance!

 

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Sorry I wasn't a bit less obtuse in my joke Bruce. I was thinking of trees

 

We are all adults here. I got the joke (even without the emoticon).

 

Im not sure where you get that 10% price increase from?

PRIUS C III 21,635 MSRP
PRIUS Liftback III 25,565 MSRP

That looks like $4000 price increase, thats 20% . Now if you got a good deal on yours then you have to consider that not all C owners bought theirs at MSRP. I got my C3 for around 20k so I still saved $4k+ compared to you.

 

Sure you do.

 

It's likely because ProximalSuns is using incorrect and confusing nomenclature. See Convince me to buy a Prius C | Page 3 | PriusChat.

There is NO new 2012 "Prius III". There are 2012 the Prius One, Prius Two, Prius Three, Prius Four and Prius Five (liftbacks aka regular Prius). See The 3rd Generation Toyota Prius Hybrid models and prices. (One isn't there since it's fleet only.)

Proximal's $22,760 is likely a 2012 Prius One liftback or 2012 Prius Two liftback.

 

Sure I don’t.
You are being oblivious to the fact or you are just plain playing dumb.
In the end you got your car GenIII for 24k and I got my CIII for 20k. That right there is $4k or 20% savings for me.
I’m not concerned with Truecars values I paid $4k less than you in the same market.

 

Keep trying. Cars.com will give list of locally available cars at actual dealer price. You were mistakenly using Toyota's static Manufacturers SUGGESTED RETAIL Price.

 

Keep Reading. I used what I paid for mine and what you paid for yours. 20% savings for me.