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To: SeekAndFind

We recently rented a Toyota Sienna hybrid for a vacation. It got 36MPG.

Unfortunately, hybrids do not last as long as ICE cars and cost more to maintain, so the logical tack is to lease.


7 posted on 12/07/2023 8:04:40 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (THE ISSUE IS NEVER THE ISSUE. THE REVOLUTION IS THE ISSUE.)
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To: Jeff Chandler
Unfortunately, hybrids do not last as long as ICE cars and cost more to maintain...

Jeff, I was the 3rd owner of a 2007 (2nd gen) Prius which had one rebuilt battery pack ($1,400) during its life. I sold it at 237,000 miles and it still performed flawlessly.

It got 55 miles per gallon in town and 50 on the highway. Everything worked on this car. Excellent A/C as well.

Many 2nd gen Prius owners easily get 300k to 400k before retiring them. Private taxi service folks love the Prius.

Best car I ever owned!

45 posted on 12/07/2023 11:19:35 AM PST by Buffalo Bob
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To: Jeff Chandler
Unfortunately, hybrids do not last as long as ICE cars and cost more to maintain

Hybrids are basically the same to maintain as a gas car -- no better, no worse. Still have filters to change and oil to change. Tires still wear out. Brakes typically last much longer.

47 posted on 12/07/2023 11:37:27 AM PST by Campion (Everything is a grace, everything is the direct effect of our Father's love - Little Flower)
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