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Automotive News & Views Toyota in decline in 2009?
3508 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 3:20 PM
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Dec 27, 2008 8:01 pm) I'm from upstate NY originally so I understand about winter conditions and yes in slick, windy, bitter weather no vehicle will do well. But that has nothing to do with the vehicle. These conditions are covered by YMMV. 
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My used 08 Corolla averaged about 36 MPG (80% highway driving) earlier this summer and fall. Due to winter driving, it is around 34.5 MPG with the same local-highway driving mix. I paid about $ 9,000 less for the Corolla than I would have if I had bought a comparable used Prius. A Prius would make financial sense if gas stays at over $ 4 a gallon for a prolonged period, especially if the owner does a lot of in-town driving or was switching from a large SUV.
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Replying to: 04350 (Dec 28, 2008 11:31 am)
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Replying to: hans7 (Dec 26, 2008 7:28 am) A better place to ask is in the Toyota Prius Forum. Try one of these: New Prius Owners: Give Us Your Report Toyota Prius MPG-Real World Numbers
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Replying to: berri (Dec 28, 2008 12:31 pm) The other benefit is that it is not a sedan. It's a hatchback with all the flexibility and conveniences of a hatch but with far better fuel economy than a sedan. It's hard to argue with the flexibility, comfort, safety, reliability and fuel economy. To top it off the resale values are ridiculously high and the vehicle requires less maintenance than a traditional vehicle.
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If Toyota is "losing money on the Prius" (hint: They're NOT) then they are gonna keep on losing money with the Lexus Prius I guess: Lexus Prius spied
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Replying to: larsb (Dec 29, 2008 10:24 am)  Oh well, it'll have more of a point than the current Lexus hybrids.
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Replying to: fintail (Dec 29, 2008 10:31 am) My own personal theory is that within the next few years they will replace all the lowest engines for each Lexus model with an HSD powertrain instead, so that the volume models will all make at least 30 mpg combined and some will contribute to meeting the magical 35 mpg standard..... I think they should also plan a performance hybrid trim for the IS line - something that goes for about the price of a base GS or a little less but which is faster than a base GS, using a 28 mpg hybrid/V-6 powertrain instead of a 20 mpg V-8.
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Replying to: nippononly (Dec 29, 2008 12:43 pm) Their hybrid strategy right now is strange and pointless...I'd expect a revamp too.
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