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Old 07-27-2008, 10:35 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by HL2k View Post
either way if I have to pay out $5000-9000 every 250k on average (you have to take into consideration manufacturing defects. I think thats a decent investment considering the cost savings on fuel. In 2006 I paid $2700 in gas, if I can pay $900 with a prius and recoup that $1800*3 years, it works out to $5400, which isn't close to a new battery, but its probably less gas than $900/yr for a prius
don't forget the $13,000 premium you're paying to get the Prius over a 36+mpg Yaris. It'l take many more than 3 years to recoup..... just sayin'
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