New Prius Owner
I secured my Prius just this morning. After hemming and hawing for 6 months between a FEH and the Prius, I have finally signed the papers that retire my subaru wagon and put me into a 2005 Prius as a daily driver. Incidentally, that makes me and my wife a 2 hybrid family (the Prius joins a 2003 HCH which we both love). I decided, after thinking long and hard, that I didn't care about trying to secure the January 1, 2006 delivery date for the "new" tax credits.
I am happy to put my money where my politic's are, and I'm happy to do that even knowing the cost.
I would like to thank GreenHybrid for existing, and for all the regulars and "no-so" regulars to have added their expertise, information and opinion.
I'll add a small "Boo-Hiss" to Toyota however for announcing that the 2006 models will include an optional mp3 imput! I drove away this afternoon thinking, "Now, how will I connect my iPOD to this funky stereo!"
Of course, for me this decision is not about finding the perfect car or the perfect price. I had no reason to get rid of my subaru as it wasn't that old. Quite simply both my wife and I believe that we should tread as lightly on the road and on the environment as we can. I want to say "screw" the naysayers who focus on EPA mileage estimate shortfalls and ignore the significant lack of byproducts coming out of the tailpipe.
Driving is a necessary evil for me, and I hope today I made it a bit less evil!
Thanks to all, and I can't wait to start my entry to the mileage database!
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