Toyota Prius
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BIL is thinking about one, budget up to £5000 with average miles relevant for year. Has anyone any real time experience with one, for / against ?
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Had a Prius as previous car, great until about 80,000 miles when it started burning more oil than petrol. Apparently common problem which I believe has resulted in class action in America.
Don't believe the MPG, I managed about 50 on mixed town / motorway driving; replaced with a diesel Gold which regularly does better mpg on same journey0 -
battery replacement costs??......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......
I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple0 -
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Had a Prius as previous car, great until about 80,000 miles when it started burning more oil than petrol. Apparently common problem which I believe has resulted in class action in America.
Don't believe the MPG, I managed about 50 on mixed town / motorway driving; replaced with a diesel Gold which regularly does better mpg on same journey0 -
Although I've never owned a Prius, I've always been disappointed when speaking to friends who own them. I routinely achieved 65-70mpg out of a 17 year old Lupo, yet it seems to achieve 60mpg in a Prius requires you to drive in small towns only.
Quite good for a medium/large car.
I am lucky if I get 38mpg0 -
ssparks2003 wrote: »Prius - £1,003.80 plus VAT and fitting charges
Prius Plug In - £4,355.23 ex VAT
Prius Plus - £3,102.58 ex VAT
the upper of those prices will probably keep me in cars for the rest of my life, probably the Mrs too......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......
I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple0 -
I have recently bought an Auris Hybrid and am very pleased with it. Went to Norflok last month and returned 70mpg. Too and from work through Sheffield I return about 52mpg. You need to check whether or not it has had the hybrid battery checks at service and if it hasn't then it may be worthwhile asking the seller to have one done before buying as it will give you some idea of the state of the battery.
Owning a hybrid isn't all about mpg though it's about causing less pollution.
Remember if you buy a diesel and only do low mileage you're likely to clog your DPF filter (if fitted) and need to do longer runs to clear it for regeneration. (http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=5725400)
I have had 3 Toyotas now and find them to be the most reliable cars I've ever had.0 -
Last post doesn't make sense
MPG determines the pollution figure !! the higher the figure the less you fuel you are using to cover the required distance, less fuel = less emissions.
What does help in a hybrid is low road tax but my Golf is only £20 per year so hardly a deal breaker
Best MPG in Golf was 91 travelling from Warrington to Oldham and back, admittedly at a quiet time of day on a smart motorway restricted to 50 mph0 -
MPG determines the pollution figure !! the higher the figure the less you fuel you are using to cover the required distance, less fuel = less emissions.0
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