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Old 07-16-2012, 09:40 PM   #15 (permalink)
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What kind of expense do you have in 4-6 years when the Toyota's batteries decide to take a dump? Shouldn't you figure that into the running cost? Pretty hard to quibble over 5 mpg when you have an expensive battery pack hanging over your head like the sword of Damocles. IMO there is a moral problem with recycling these corrosive materials.

I like the styling of the Prius but I can't see one in my future as I keep cars a long time.
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