The Right Thing To Do, But No Fun To Drive

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by desertdweller, Sep 25, 2012.

Page 4 of 4
  1. CAlbertson

    CAlbertson Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2012
    99
    24
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    One
    I agree that you pay to much for a plug-in car. Today the Toyota "Synergy" drive is the best way to go. And the new "C" is FINALLY able to actually pay for itself in fuel savings.

    When the Pius first came out it was very expansive and gas was cheap. Now in 2012 with the Prius C the price of the car is lower and the gas is high enough to just ify it. It will be YEARS before this happens with plug-in cars. Bt it will happen. I think my next car will be something like a plug-in crossover SUV But it is not justified today
     
    #61 CAlbertson, Nov 7, 2012
  2. John H

    John H Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2012
    2,208
    558
    0
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Not sure how you do your math but I was paying $13-15/day for gasoline (Toyota SUV) when I decided on getting a plug-in this past summer. The lease was $12/day and I use $0.14/day for electricity (EV subscription). So far I have used less than $1/day average for gasoline (8000 miles, 25 gallons).

    I would say it pays for itself in fuel savings.
     
    #62 John H, Nov 7, 2012
    JimboPalmer likes this.
  3. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2009
    12,470
    6,874
    2
    Location:
    Greenwood MS USA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    Most folks are just very bad at Total Cost of Ownership calculations. (or they drive WAY less than I do)
     
    #63 JimboPalmer, Nov 7, 2012
  4. Howard12

    Howard12 Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2012
    6
    1
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    Doesn't adding 17" wheels/tires adversely affect the gas mileage? I'm tempted to do that but I don't want to defeat the purpose of why I bought this car.
     
    #64 Howard12, Nov 7, 2012
  5. OceanEyes

    OceanEyes Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2012
    527
    424
    0
    Location:
    Southeastern Connecticut
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    I love your signature on "Prius Envy"...:LOL:

    I have some doubters that could not believe the room in my hatchback (comments like "Holy **** there is a lot of room in there..."), the guys at the feed store who said "Can your little car carry all that?" (Yes, multiple times with no real change in MPG) and those brave enough to take a ride that call it "the spaceship" and other affectionate nicknames.... then they start sharing stories with me about this person or that person that they know who has a Prius (or more)... and it starts going viral.

    Who is up for more Kool Aid? I am so addicted to this stuff now....:love:
     
    #65 OceanEyes, Nov 9, 2012
    PriusGuy32 likes this.
  6. Rebound

    Rebound Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    3,970
    2,622
    0
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Tesla S is an awfully cool car.
     
    #66 Rebound, Nov 10, 2012
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 4 of 4