I just bought a used prius for my fiance, '07 for 7k. She is not and likely will never be a hypermiler, so this car allows her to get 50 mpg without the burden of having to try to get great mileage. Compared to other used vehicles it made the most sense for our situation. It has plenty of space, is ridiculously reliable, has good safety and tech features, and they hold their value really well. The gas saving over her old car which got 25-30 mpg will save us almost $100 a month. Sure we could have bought a cheaper gas only vehicle, but she doesnt drive manual so there is no other car which can approach Prius mileage for her that fits our needs.
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