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Originally Posted by FordFiestaS
So again I ask why do folks buy the Prius if the math doesn't work out?
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The short answer is if you need a new car, then buying a Prius makes (some) sense. It's a really expensive exercise to trade a 'nothing wrong with it late model' for a Prius. Even if you have a pick up you'd have a hard time making the numbers work.
Why buy a Prius? I don't have one, but I do like being able to move the car around on electric power alone, saves cold starts if all you want to do is move it out of the way. The other big thing in hot climates is being able to run the A/C with the engine off.
Most will buy them for more misguided reasons, since in the hands of the average driver, their economy isn't spectacular considering the price hike over a non-hybrid.