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Use Prius or rent a car?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by GreenOrange, Apr 13, 2009.

  1. GreenOrange

    GreenOrange New Member

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    So I'm planning on doing a big roadtrip all over the US & Canada (Basically a loop from Vancouver down to San Diego across to Miami, up to New York, and back across the US/Canada). I'm also planning on buying a Prius when the 2010 is released here in Canada.

    So the question on my mind: Is it actually a good idea to use my lovely new Prius for this trip? Keeping in mind that I should be able to rent a car with unlimited mileage for ~$19/day.

    How much is the wear I'm going to put on my Prius going to cost me and which is actually cheaper?
     
    #1 GreenOrange, Apr 13, 2009
  2. spwolf

    spwolf Senior Member

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    if you are asking what is going to be cheaper - renting obviously. I would drive my own car, its the reason i spent money on it...
     
    #2 spwolf, Apr 13, 2009
  3. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    For goodness sake, use your Prius. You've already paid for it, gas will be cheaper. It's what you bought it for I presume.
     
    #3 efusco, Apr 13, 2009
  4. inventor00

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    Unless you can rent a Prius for $19 a day... grin...
    Best roadtrip we took was 2300 miles in our Prius (Grand Canyon, Utah parks, etc) for $157 in gas ....
     
    #4 inventor00, Apr 13, 2009
  5. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I don't even understand the question. Only time I don't drive my Prius on long journeys is if I fly.
     
    #5 patsparks, Apr 13, 2009
  6. ljbad4life

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    If you are going to buy the Prius regardless of the trip; I say go for it! take the prius out for that long road trip. Your wallet will be thanking you! One thing I would be careful of is the break in period.
     
    #6 ljbad4life, Apr 13, 2009
  7. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Hey our local Toyota dealer rents Prius for $19 a day. not sure about the mileage though.
     
    #7 paprius4030, Apr 13, 2009
  8. PriusCrazy

    PriusCrazy Blizzard Pearl for Me

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    One thing you might want to keep in mind... I read a Toyota posting (wish I could find it) that you should avoid sudden stops for the first 200 miles and high speeds or sustained high rpms (I took that to mean continuous highway driving) for the first 600 miles. Maybe you will have your new Prius past these break-in miles before your big trip. Have fun!
     
    #8 PriusCrazy, Apr 14, 2009
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