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So...
I took the deal on the 2009 Prius Gen-2 base...will be getting it next Tuesday. Decided I no longer needed the size of the 4runner and the benefits of the Prius far outweigh that of the 4runner. With the Prius, I should be getting close to 3x better mpg and also get a 10% discount on my insurance too (for hybrid vehicles)!
I really had trouble coming to a decision on this one because I love my 4runner but I took the plunge. The girlfriend is not a happy camper at all because of the size of the car (compared to the 4runner) but she drives her own vehicle (Jeep Cherokee) and only rides in mine. Maybe she'll appreciate the extra cash in my pocket after a few months.
Quick analysis of the Prius vs. 4runner:
15,000 miles a year at $2 a gallon
4runner (20 mpg) = $1500
Prius (50 mpg) = $600
$900 savings
15,000 miles a year at $3 a gallon
4runner (20 mpg) = $2250
Prius (50 mpg) = $900
$1350 savings
15,000 miles a year at $4 a gallon
4runner (20 mpg) = $3000
Prius (50 mpg) = $1200
$1800 savings
Not counting the couple hundred bucks saved on insurance and the good deal I got...I had to do it...with or without the girlfriend on board!
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