Why would you buy a C?

I believe the Prius C will make a great commuter car.With same drivetrain as regular Prius but less weight it should be getting better MPG.Plus a smaller car for the city driving...easier to park..I'm sold on one...

 

It makes sense as a commuter.

However for a cheap small commuter I'd be even happy if Mazda brings SkyActive Demio/Mazda2

 

1. It should be more nimble and feel sportier than the Genii
2. It should get 55mpg or better on the highway (Genii was rated at 45mpg)
3. The interior would be an upgrade for me

I figure if I can pull off 55mpg-60mpg in my Genii then 70mpg may not be too difficult to attain in the c. Assuming it gets an EPA rating of 60mpg.

 

All of the above for me...

PLUS...if I lived in an enviroment that allowed me a garage? I think I'd be signed up to get a plug in Prius.

But for me? The Prius c, will probably allow me the greatest efficiency possible, without having to plug in...

However, I want to see the product, and get some tangible info...before I make a final judgement.

 

If I did buy a Prius c it would be because of significantly improved gas mileage over my 2004 Prius, and because I don't need a car as big as the 2004. It would also have to be comfortable for a 7-hour drive and would have to handle well on the highway, since for me it would be a road-trip car, not a commuter car.

 

If I bought it would be not because of the mileage (it would save very little per month over a G3) but because of the lower cost.

 

From high school through my second child, this car would have been awesome. Even with two small children, it would likely work well (we'd have to take another car if we took the dog).

Even with 2 older kids and a dog, it would be good for the instances where there are only 2 maybe 3 going somewhere (need to see the rear legroom). A lot better than my wife schlepping the kids in the minivan.

 

Since the vast majority of our non-commute miles in the Prius regular are 1 or 2 people a subcompact could be our primary car.

If:
- Acceptable to my wife as her commuter (if lighter weight => more responsive, different shape => better rear and side visibility).
- Good price for A/C+C/C
- We hand down our Civic if my wife's son's car gives up or is expensive to get through inspection.
- We don't get our garage doors sorted or we don't test drive a LEAF or a test drive of a LEAF doesn't make my wife fall in love with it.

 

Perfect to buy for a student.

 

Why I would buy it:
-I don't need a big car to commute.
-After so many years in a Prius II (nearly 5 and not done with it yet) I would have a hard time accepting a less FE car.

Why I might not:
-Worried about ergonomics for a 6'2" driver. After so many years in a Prius II...however modified...I have earned some stick time in a more comfortable car! The reach to wheel and pedals will have to be right or I won't bite.

 

I need a Car by Jan. Would renting a car at $450 a month till it comes out be beneficial to me or should i get the plug-in? The V is just to big and 2011 prius doesnt have entune. What should i DO??!?!?!?

 

12Prius is out in Jan. with Entune option.

 

Is possible 60+ mpg worth waiting?
or even a plug in

 

I drive around in a 20 mile radius as a Chase Banker i constantly drive to near by business in orange county and need the most mpg possible in the long run would a C be worth waiting for? at $450 a month from Feb 1 to when the prius C releases?

 

You could buy a used car, say a late model Civic or Corolla. It would not depreciate a lot if you drove it for half a year. Then trade it in for the Prius c. Would probably cost a lot less than renting a car for half a year.

Also, you would then not be desperate to get the new car immediately. A dealer can take advantage of you if you are desperate for a car. But if you're driving a used car you can walk away from the dealer until he's ready to offer you a reasonable price for the Prius c.

When the 2nd gen Prius came out, there were uncertain waiting times for it. People who could not wait had to pay big premiums. People who could wait their turn in line paid MSRP.

 

Maybe even a used Prius. They hold value pretty well and with the loss of HOV lanes there must be a lot around.

 

Where did you get the idea that the Prius c will be released (for sale) in February? The car has not even debuted at the auto show nor has it been on display at any major events like the Prius v and Plug-In Prius has. In fact, no information has been officially released by Toyota North America. You could waste a lot of money renting a car while waiting for the Prius c to become available.