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If you're looking to buy a new one, I'd wait it out a little bit longer and go for the 2010 Honda Insight over the Toyota Prius. It's basically designed to do everything the Prius does, but cost less.
However the downside is that you're buying a Honda instead of a Toyota - not that Honda vehicles aren't well made. They're very reliable, but not quite as reliable as a Toyota, IMO.
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The subcompacts are way cheaper than the prius (either used or new) and their mileage is decent enough. I think based on that single reason alone, I would opt for the sub-compacts over the prius. It costs less to purchase and would still cost you less at the pump than regular sedans.
Hybrid vehicles will improve more in the future and I would hold out on buying the hybrids until later.
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January 23, 2009 06:59 PM
Is the Toyota Prius a cost effective choice, compared to Honda Fit, Nissan Versa or Toyota Yaris
Fuel economy is good, but in how many years, one will recover the extra cost of buying?
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| January 23, 2009 08:19 PM |
However the downside is that you're buying a Honda instead of a Toyota - not that Honda vehicles aren't well made. They're very reliable, but not quite as reliable as a Toyota, IMO.
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January 23, 2009 07:04 PM
Here's a good side-by-side comparison.... http://www.cars.com/go/compare/modelCompare.jsp?myids=10191,10442,9741,9933
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January 25, 2009 03:40 AM
Depends on what kind of driving you typically do. The prius and the sub-compacts are great for purely city-driving. Their light weight and small size make them perfect for busy city streets.The subcompacts are way cheaper than the prius (either used or new) and their mileage is decent enough. I think based on that single reason alone, I would opt for the sub-compacts over the prius. It costs less to purchase and would still cost you less at the pump than regular sedans.
Hybrid vehicles will improve more in the future and I would hold out on buying the hybrids until later.
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