I recently heard a story on NPR that a very small percentage (I don't remember the exact number) of hybrid car owners would buy a hybrid again, saying the fuel savings were far outweighed by the increased purchase price. They just didn't get any savings.


>So far it's done well at adding Prius batteries to landfills prematurely.
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>I'm absolutely convinced that Toyota has gone way out on the edge getting mileage and reliability in the Prius - that is why it is so far ahead of the competition (and has been for a decade).
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>If someone actually comes up with a worthwhile modification for the Prius I'll be amazed. I'll probably buy it too.