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There are certainly more luxurious vehicles for the price.
There are also cars with more performance, but how often do you need more power than the Prius at full throttle can deliver? Passengers shouldn't be subjected to more acceleration than the Prius can deliver anyhow.
One thing I appreciate about the Gen III Prius is the lack of any belts at all. The accessory belt was eliminated since Toyota changed the water pump to electric. Valve timing is via a chain, so it shouldn't require maintenance.
$2,500 isn't much to work with. Perhaps you could get a Camry for that. That at least is a comfortable ride for passengers, gets decent fuel economy, and is very reliable.
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