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re: how long will it take prius owners to recoup their costs with $1.50 gas?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:58 pm to JamalSanders
Posted on 2/12/16 at 2:58 pm to JamalSanders
I don't give a shite about the difference it makes for the environment. 
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Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:10 pm to ell_13
quote:Correct
It's $2,280 for 38k miles at 50 mpg.
quote:
Very reasonable for that year. 20 mpg difference is just over $1,500 savings per year. Just over 3 years to "recoup". Right, not 2. But the point stands. Is that not viable? Reasonable?
Well. It's MILDLY reasonable IF you compare it to the worst mileage cars in the prius category.
Of course, if mileage is important to you, then that would be an odd comparison. One would assume you should compare it to the BEST mileage cars in the prius category. There are multiple cars that do better than 30mpg.
And, several of them are SUBSTANTIALLY more than $5K cheaper.
But year. Using the most advantageous comparison for the Prius possible, it manages to recoup in over 3 years.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:18 pm to ShortyRob
quote:It's a 2010 car bought in 2012. 2010 Vehicles in it's range maxed out at 32-35 mpg. I thought 30 was reasonable.
Well. It's MILDLY reasonable IF you compare it to the worst mileage cars in the prius category.
Of course, if mileage is important to you, then that would be an odd comparison. One would assume you should compare it to the BEST mileage cars in the prius category. There are multiple cars that do better than 30mpg.
quote:Not true. I looked. Used 2 years. Under 40k miles. We're talking just $10k here. While my prius doesn't have very bell and whistle, it does have some "perks" that are above standard.
And, several of them are SUBSTANTIALLY more than $5K cheaper.
ETA: Just did a Kelly Blue Book on a used 2014 (2 years old)Honda Civic. HX. 38k miles. Good condition. $12k PP value; $15k from dealer.
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:25 pm to CAD703X
I thought only Uber drivers drove Prii?
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:31 pm to ell_13
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I'm at almost 38k per year.
you made that up right? that's 104 miles a day 7 days a week 365 days a year and you post way too much on here to be driving that much
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:33 pm to CAD703X
I'm in IT,CAD. I'm always on a PC. And yes. That number is correct. I help my father in law work on cars and I got from him to keep a log of my fill-ups/oil changes/tire changes/etc. Because we do it all ourselves.
I'm always on a PC. And yes. That number is correct. I help my father in law work on cars and I got from him to keep a log of my fill-ups/oil changes/tire changes/etc. Because we do it all ourselves. Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:35 pm to ell_13
your mileage also = the number of posts you've made in the last 3 years.
This post was edited on 2/12/16 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:37 pm to geauxcats10
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I feel that Prius owners look at me with absolute disdain when they pull up next to my F250 at red lights. Something about that makes me smile
Umm, why should I care what you drive? I really don't. Many people have that "I'm the center of attention" mentality these days. Must be all the social media they take part in. Maybe you can snapchat the peoples' reactions and blog about it.
Posted on 2/12/16 at 3:38 pm to CAD703X
I post an insane amount during baseball season. And a little less insane the rest of the year.
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