Ok, after a couple of weeks of research, I went for a test drive yesterday and today I closed the deal! I just purchased a 2002 Prius, fully loaded, with Nav system, CD, etc...
I recently changed jobs and drive about 40x2 miles to/from work - my 2000 Dodge Intrepid is nice, but it doesn't get more than 17 PMG...
Here are some of the reasons I couldn't resist:
1) Help for the environment (we all know it needs help badly).
2) 45-52 MPG (it might be less but it will easily beat the Intrepid)
3) 0% APR (Toyotathon 2003)
4) $2000 federal tax deduction
5) Got $2000 off the sticker price
6) The onboard computer is awesome - digital is the way to go. I can see so many possibilities for MP3 players, hacks...
6) Less money for Saudi-Arabia and Iraq (and therefore less money for Al-Qaeda and other Islamic terrorists - see http://www.boycott-middle-east-oil.com)
7) Cool silent/stealth/golf car mode. 8)
Why would anyone buy any other car?
I'm getting the car tomorrow and I'll be posting a full article on the Prius at my site http://www.FactsOfIsrael.com. I get about 1,000 unique visitors per day and I hope a few will consider a Prius.
Thanks to the Webmaster for this great forum and to all those that have given so much good information through their posts!
I recently changed jobs and drive about 40x2 miles to/from work - my 2000 Dodge Intrepid is nice, but it doesn't get more than 17 PMG...
Here are some of the reasons I couldn't resist:
1) Help for the environment (we all know it needs help badly).
2) 45-52 MPG (it might be less but it will easily beat the Intrepid)
3) 0% APR (Toyotathon 2003)
4) $2000 federal tax deduction
5) Got $2000 off the sticker price
6) The onboard computer is awesome - digital is the way to go. I can see so many possibilities for MP3 players, hacks...
6) Less money for Saudi-Arabia and Iraq (and therefore less money for Al-Qaeda and other Islamic terrorists - see http://www.boycott-middle-east-oil.com)
7) Cool silent/stealth/golf car mode. 8)
Why would anyone buy any other car?
I'm getting the car tomorrow and I'll be posting a full article on the Prius at my site http://www.FactsOfIsrael.com. I get about 1,000 unique visitors per day and I hope a few will consider a Prius.
Thanks to the Webmaster for this great forum and to all those that have given so much good information through their posts!