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#7368 of 7475 SUV to Prius? by backy Jan 22, 2009 (6:21 pm)
Simple question, especially for Toyota salespeople like kdhspyder: has anyone ever experienced or even heard of someone trading in an SUV on a Prius (or getting rid of the SUV some other way in favor of a Prius)? Or in other words, can an SUVer find happiness with the Prius? Replies to this message: grandtotal (Jan 22, 2009 7:11 pm) backy (Jan 22, 2009 7:23 pm) kdhspyder (Jan 22, 2009 9:47 pm) wvgasguy (Apr 27, 2009 4:11 pm)
#7369 of 7475 Re: SUV to Prius? [backy] by grandtotal Jan 22, 2009 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jan 22, 2009 6:21 pm) I don't see why not. We traded a minivan for one. Replies to this message: backy (Jan 22, 2009 7:23 pm)
#7370 of 7475 Re: SUV to Prius? [grandtotal] by backy Jan 22, 2009 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: grandtotal (Jan 22, 2009 7:11 pm) Thanks, but I was specifically wondering about an SUV-for-Prius swap.   Back in 2004 I was all set to move from a minivan to a Prius, but a delay in getting the Prius nixed that. But I could be making that jump in a few years when we say good-bye to our last-ever (?) minivan.
#7371 of 7475 Re: Diff btwn Toyota 'full' hybrid and New Insight 'mild' hybrid? [johnxyz] by kdhspyder Jan 22, 2009 (9:40 pm)
Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 22, 2009 12:39 pm) No in Honda's IMA hybrid system the e-motor is just an assist for the ICE. It doesn't drive the vehicle by itself. Replies to this message: johnxyz (Jan 23, 2009 6:24 am) kdhspyder (Jan 23, 2009 12:59 pm)
#7372 of 7475 Re: SUV to Prius? [backy] by kdhspyder Jan 22, 2009 (9:47 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jan 22, 2009 6:21 pm) I've had multiple instances even last year alone.   Two Navy officers.. One traded her 07 Acadia loaded ==> Prius Pckg #6. Then a week later the other officer bought a loaded TCH so that he could park his 2500 Cummins.   A retired couple who purchased one of the first RX 300's back in 98 traded it for a loaded Pckg #6.   There are others I'm sure but these two leap to mind.
#7373 of 7475 Re: Diff btwn Toyota 'full' hybrid and New Insight 'mild' hybrid? [kdhspyder] by johnxyz Jan 23, 2009 (6:24 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Jan 22, 2009 9:40 pm) Thanks again - that's exactly the confirmation I was after. In general is that a dealbreaker that the Honda IMA system cannot propel itself under electric only?   This is a subtle but important difference in functionality that probably goes unnoticed by hybrid car buyers....   Is it worth spending more for the higher level of technology in the Toyota hybrid system? I do prefer Honda's over Toyotas in general but this might sway me to cough up more for the 2010 Prius over the 2009 New Insight.... Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Jan 23, 2009 12:59 pm)
#7374 of 7475 Re: Diff btwn Toyota 'full' hybrid and New Insight 'mild' hybrid? [johnxyz] by kdhspyder Jan 23, 2009 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 23, 2009 6:24 am) You'll really have to drive both vehicles when they are out in early summer because there is likely to be a HUGE difference in price between the Insight and the 2010 Prius. Toyota is talking about holding the current 2009 Prius in production for some period and stripping it down somewhat so that it's in competition with the new Insight.   In early reports the Insight will be smaller and not as refined as the Gen 2 Prius. Thus it will not be as quick, powerful, fuel efficient and roomy as the Gen 3 Prius. So there's going to be a significant price difference. However if the 2009's continue in production and can be had at $20K or less then they are a direct competitor in that buying demographic.

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