Hi zimbop;

I received this "PM" from bluesesshomaru17 when he had just made the deal and I don't think he would mind me sharing this information with you.

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hi Terry;

just to give you a heads up on what happened with me and buying a Hybrid. I visited my local Toyota dealership and they had a used 05 HCH with 8830 miles. I ended up buying that one for 20k which was the trade in value for it, and have not only remainder of factory warranty, but also a Toyota (nationwide supported) bumper to bumper 5 yr 100k warranty and gap coverage, and I do believe they said I will be able to get back the state taxes I paid (FL). They had just got it in on a trade (they had a Prius on order and it finally came in) and had enough time to detail it and gave it an oil change (0w-20). Very clean, very smooth, and I have already been in the mid 40's in city traffic. I have read it will get better as time goes by, very happy with it at this level. I am trying to decide how I will drive it (above normal FE vs. extemist hypermiling). I think it will all depend on the day, time, traffic, etc. I find everything so SMOOTH. I can't imagine how much better the 06's are, but I think I like saving around 5k or so and will wait for the next gen of IMA and buy/trade up then (2011?). Maybe a new Insight that gets over 100 lmpg will be possible by then!!! I am very pleased, and happy to finally be a true a member and not just an observer. I am really excited and if I wasn't so tired, I would be practicing my heart out. Now I need to figure out putting myself into the database, I have half a tank of gas and will fill it up tomorrow, don't know if I should wait until then to enter myself. Ok, take care and Happy New Year!!! "End Of PM"

HTH

Terry