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Originally Posted by Bitter Bus
I am 95% positive I'm going to buy a Prius in the next few months.
I currently have a 2000 Camry, and don't really feel that the new Camry Hybrid is all that much better than the Prius. Plus, the increased tax credit for the Prius makes it a nice bonus too.
I've read in a few other posts that the Costco program has been able to get people good deals on their Prius, but I was wondering if anyone has experience in San Diego (or Southern California in general). I keep hearing that since demand is "so high" for the Prius, that many dealerships feel it's a take it or leave it situtation for buyers. Others have said that eBay is a pretty good option too. Any thoughts?
I used to drive 100 miles a day in my Camry at 24 MPG, but now, my commute to work is all of 3 miles (almost all on city roads). So I'm really looking forward to the new drive (hopefully almost all on electric) to work.
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BB... don't get your heart set on an "all-electric" 3-mile drive, even if your commute is flat earth and lots of stoplights. but don't expect much less than 40 or 50 mpg, depending on how you drive the Prius, either!
even with an EV switch, the Prius isn't designed for electric-only. basically, it's a computer on wheels, and the job of the computer is just one: to operate the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) at its most efficient operating point, under all driving conditions. (really!)
i love mine, and i hope you love yours. the handling is great, the acceleration is just fine, the capacity for people, luggage and cargo is wonderful, the techy stuff (if you get a high-end optioned model) is far out, and it can pull a trailer if you need to! see my site for info on that!
enjoy!