why did you get a prius?

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  1. camry25

    camry25 Junior Member

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    why did you get prius vs say a camry hybrid?
     
    #1 camry25, Jan 3, 2010
  2. DetPrius

    DetPrius Active Member

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    Simply put, the Prius had the highest MPG.
     
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  3. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Better MPG and more usable space for my needs. :D
     
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  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Better mileage and the hatchback.

    Tom
     
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    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    Camry Hybrid didn't exist when I got my Prius.
     
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  6. Salsawonder

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    Space and versatility
     
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    Best mileage plus the hatchback.
     
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    ppowell1983 New Member

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    Best Gas mileage and still roomy
     
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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    No, you first. Why'd you get a Camry?
     
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    just to say I have one.
     
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    The camry is too big.
     
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    Mileage, styling, quality reputation, technology.
     
    #12 bighouse, Jan 3, 2010
  13. chuckknight

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    Great mileage, great quality, Toyota reputation, high-tech toy, and one other special reason.

    I own a micro-business that does on site tech-support. The Prius is a great advertisement...it's so recognizable as high-tech that I'm immediately recognizable as I pull up in front of your office, or even as I drive past WalMart.

    '08 SuperWhite Prius

    Chuck
     
    #13 chuckknight, Jan 3, 2010
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    So I could smugly brag to everyone about how I am saving the environment.
     
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    It's cute.
     
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    The Tramp Italian Prius Expert

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    No Camry in Italy.

    But I would still get the Prius.
     
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    the real question should be: why should we buy anything else?
     
    #17 White Lightning, Jan 3, 2010
  18. PriusLewis

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    Started a new job 50 miles away - commuting 100 miles/day (I certainly didn't buy my Prius for winter driving performance :D ).
     
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    I average 90 to 100 miles a day and I don't need to drive my big truck every day to/from work. I do need my truck on the weekends when I tow my Teryx to the trails, though.
     
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    I bought for reasons in this order:

    1) Fuel Efficiency
    2) Technologically Advanced/Features
    3) Cargo Space for hauling those things that just don't fit in a trunk.

    :)
     
    #20 Bobsprius, Jan 3, 2010
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