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What car does your Prius replace?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by TimBikes, Feb 2, 2006.

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  1. Large SUV or Truck (Excursion, Suburban, Hummer, etc.)

    11.5%
  2. Mid-size SUV or Truck (Explorer, Honda Pilot, etc.)

    14.9%
  3. Small-SUV or Truck (Honda CR-V, RAV4, etc.)

    7.3%
  4. Minivan

    6.5%
  5. Large Sedan / Coupe

    6.4%
  6. Medium Sedan / Coupe

    18.5%
  7. Small Sedan / Coupe

    13.4%
  8. Sports Car

    7.9%
  9. Wagon

    5.9%
  10. Other

    3.1%
  11. Not replacing anything - Prius is my first car or additional car

    4.6%
  1. ltu1542hvy

    ltu1542hvy New Member

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    Putting a slightly different spin on this topic, here are the two vehicles that replaced my 2005 Prius:
    a 1993 Toyota SR5 King Cab 4x4 pickup with oversized wheels ...
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    ...and a brand new Chinese-made imitation of a 1970s Suzuki 100cc two-stroke motorcycle, made by some outfit called Haojue.

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    Unfortunately the Prius was just not suitable for driving conditions in Benin, and I miss my Prius DEARLY every time I need to go anywhere.
     

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  2. cireecnop1

    cireecnop1 New Member

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    Other Hybrid
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    My Prius replace a 2007 Nissan Versa SL and a 2001 Chevy S10. I miss neither
     
  3. TorontoSusan

    TorontoSusan New Member

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    A 1993 Honda Del Sol with only 97k on it. Replaced a small, fuel efficient sporty with a small, fuel efficient sporty! The only thing I miss is the removable hard top, which stowed in the trunk. Oh, yes, and the stick shift.
     
  4. livewire

    livewire New Member

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    Location:
    Central NH
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    I haven't replaced any vehicles. The Prius is being used mostly for commuting. I also own a BMW and a Pontiac GTO.
     
  5. LazyBear

    LazyBear New Member

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    Other Non-Hybrid
    Infiniti back in 2004.

    However, I am now selling my 2005 #7 Prius and going back to a regular car. I am not an SUV person, but Prius style driving and obsession with mileage is just not my thing. Besides, I am kind of tired of Corolla seats and cheap beige cloth and I don't like to be stuck when snow falls. As for emissions, I'll buy my carbon offsets. Maybe I am going to miss the Prius. I don't know yet.
     
  6. ewhanley

    ewhanley New Member

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    Anchorage, AK
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    1996 Chevrolet Suburban, which, coincidentally, was also approximately seaside pearl.
     
  7. razzledazzlebee

    razzledazzlebee New Member

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    Location:
    Seattle area
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    My new Prius replaced my 2005 Corolla CE.
    I had gotten tired of driving stick shift since I drive in stop & go a lot, and had been thinking about getting an auto Corolla. I also wanted more safety (since I drive so much) so I wanted ABS, Side air bags & VSC. My car had been having a couple of weird problems, so I kept taking it to the shop. It was still under warranty, but coming up soon. If I kept it I would have to get an extended warranty and I didn't want to spend $$ on something I may or ma not stick with...
    While my Corolla was in the shop (again), I test drove the Prius and made it make sense to me and my husband ;) (Basically, I fell in love;) ). I also couldn't stand the idea of getting lower gas mileage (which would be true for anything non-hybrid, as I was averaging 37MPG). Gas mileage has always been one of my main concerns when picking a car.
     
  8. carhappykid

    carhappykid Junior Member

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    2001 VW New Beetle TDI w/167,000 miles
     
  9. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    I voted "other." My previous car was a '91 Acura Integra 3-door (hatchback)...so not a sedan or a coupe, I think...?

    And my son killed the Acura in October...Not that I was missing driving it, mind, but I sure as hell miss having it around...
     
  10. ilusnforc

    ilusnforc Member

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    San Antonio, TX
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
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    N/A
  11. greenwheels

    greenwheels New Member

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    2001 Honda Accord VP with 51,000 miles.
    I have more that doubled my gas mileage and I am loving the new tech - smart key, steering wheel controls, back up camera etc....and the versatility of a hatch. Now when I'm stopped at a light, I'm not spewing fumes! That makes me happy.
     
  12. razzledazzlebee

    razzledazzlebee New Member

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    Seattle area
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ilusnforc @ Feb 25 2007, 01:58 PM) [snapback]396282[/snapback]</div>
    LOL, Hmmm... Needed a little more space? (The Prius looks like 2times LARGER.) How has your gas mileage compared?
     
  13. ilusnforc

    ilusnforc Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(razzledazzlebee @ Feb 25 2007, 02:46 PM) [snapback]396320[/snapback]</div>
    Yes the Prius is MUCH bigger, although you probably wouldn't believe the things I put in it's hatch. The last few tanks I had in the Insight just before I sold it in Utah ranged from about 60.8 to 66 mpg racking up as much as 632 miles on a tank capacity of 10.6 gallons. The Prius gets about 48 to 52 mpg at around 500 miles or less at 11.9 capacity, but it's small sacrifice for a LOT more comfort and convenience (and the Prius cost 4X as much!)

    You think the Prius looks big? Try comparing it with the Cadillac Escalade EXT in the background, the top of the bed is about at the roof line of the Prius:
    http://hometown.aol.com/ilusnforc/images/17May2006_02.JPG
    The Cadillac gets about 8 mpg towing this trailer empty and about 6 mpg with a car in it (26ft enclosed):
    http://hometown.aol.com/ilusnforc/images/17May2006_06.JPG
     
  14. ari14850

    ari14850 Junior Member

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    Location:
    Ithaca, NY
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Prius replaced a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder with 97,000 miles. I had just added 4 new tires and a new battery (first battery replacement in the life of the car) when I found out the Prius I wanted had gone from $2,000 over sticker and a wait list to $2,000 under and available to buy the day I visited the dealership.

    Now if I could only figure out a way to use the Prius to tow my 20 foot, 3,500 pound sailboat...
     
  15. eponsworley

    eponsworley New Member

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    Aromas, CA
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    2007 Prius
    1995 Ford Aerostar minivan with 107,000 miles. (Now I have to find some sucker to buy the minivan...)
     
  16. gamiller

    gamiller New Member

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    My prius replaces a 2005 honda civic that suffered a collision , I was at stoplight and the person behind wasn't paying attention and smashed into rear of the civic had it repaired then got rid of it
     
  17. meshell

    meshell New Member

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    got rid of a volkswagen touareg 2006 v6...16 mpg...lol...not one regret.
     
  18. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DocVijay @ Feb 3 2006, 05:49 AM) [snapback]203099[/snapback]</div>
    Hey DocVijay! I remember you from the Explorer board. Good to see you. :)

    I voted small pickup because I am going to sell the 93 Toyota truck that I was using as a commute vehicle.

    I also have a 97 Ford Explorer which I am planning on keeping for two reasons:

    1. I need it to pull my camping trailer. I also actually take it off road from time to time.

    2. Resale value is very low; its worth more to me to keep than I could get if I sell it.

    I am planning to use the Prius for commuting and weekend driving and the Explorer only when I have to. It gets about 15 mpg city, 18 hwy and about 10 towing my camping trailer.

    I got about 30 mpg on the 4 mile drive from the dealership to my house. :)
     
  19. razzledazzlebee

    razzledazzlebee New Member

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    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ltu1542hvy @ Feb 5 2007, 06:36 PM) [snapback]385760[/snapback]</div>
    Why does your profile say you have a 2007 Package 9 if you got rid of your Prius?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ilusnforc @ Feb 25 2007, 04:12 PM) [snapback]396343[/snapback]</div>
    LOL, yes the Prius is not a large car, it's just large compared to the Insight. ;)
     
  20. Skynight

    Skynight New Member

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    2007 Prius
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TimBikes @ Feb 2 2006, 11:45 PM) [snapback]202988[/snapback]</div>

    We purchased a new Linc. Navigator in '04, list for 64k, got a deal through friends/family z plan...saved tons. 8-12 mpg around town...wife had problems parking it. Actually went to purchase the yaris for around town, and a smaller (than the navigator) luxury sedan later. The salesman said just drive it for the fun of it......we bought it. We now want to trade it in on a new 07, touring, pkg 5, if we can find a deal.