Any help in buying or leasing a Toyota Prius?

Answer 1

You may have seen the Tesla electric sportscar http://www.teslamotors.com
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You may have even seen the T-Zero electric sports car http://www.acpropulsion.com/ACP_FAQs/FAQ_cars.htm
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These two cars show that it is now possible to build electric cars that can out-accelerate a Ferrari, and go 250 - 350 miles on a single charge. But both these cars are very expensive.
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So who else is working on electric cars?
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Would you believe China? They have to work on EVs. There won't be enough oil to support China's future economic growth.
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I drive an old electric vehicle. I also have friends with electric vehicles. Some of them have recently been able to buy some amazing, cutting-edge EV batteries from China - example:
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http://www.everspring.net/product-battery.htm
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These batteries are better, and cheaper than the ones in those $100,000+ sportscars above. If you look at the chart, you'll see they are as cheap as lead-acid batteries, and they hold up for 1100 charges, twice as many charges as the other LI-Ion batteries on the chart.
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Now, look at this car:
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http://www.milesautomotive.com/products_xs200.html
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It's a Chinese electric car, which will be imported into the USA next year. The driving range is almost as good as those sports cars above. But it only costs $28500. And that price could get a lot cheaper.

Answer 2

It is stupid to think that you are helping the environment or saving yourself money by purchasing a Toyota Prius. Yes, you get 50 MPG, but when you add in the payments from the $30,000+ sticker price; you are going to be spending the same amount of money if you had bought a $25,000 truck that gets 17 MPG. Plus, when you add in the factor that you are mixing gas and electricity you could cause a fire and burn up a whole forest or even neighborhood if your car is parked in a garage. The Prius has had fire recalls. If you want to help the environment and save money, go buy a $14,000 Chevrolet Aveo that gets 35 MPG and then proceed in picking up garbage on the side of the road that you drive by every day. Prius people are not helping anything, their cars still have the same thing coming out their tailpipes that a large SUV has. And, when is the last time you seen a person driving a Prius stopped on the side of the road picking up trash; probably never. They just think their cool because Al Gore said to drive a hybrid. I hate to burst your bubble, but Al Gore said on Larry King Live that he drives a Lexus SUV. Help the USA economy and buy American cars.

Answer 3

Buy or lease, if you're a recent graduate, you can get some discounts:
http://www.toyotafinancial.com/finance/college_grads.html
http://www.toyotafinancial.com/lease/college_grads.html

If you purchase new prior to Sept. 30, 2006, and are in the US (and not subject to AMT), you can get a $3150 US Federal income tax credit. After that, the amount is reduced...

If you lease new, it is the leasing company that can take the US federal income tax credit.

Individual states may offer other incentives, from a state tax credit or deduction, or reduced sales tax, or HOV privilages.

Did you have any specific questions about purchasing?

Answer 4

The thing about the Hybrids is that every 10 years, you must replace the battery because of its technology and it will end up costing more at the end. If you want something with good gas mileage, try the new Yaris or switch to a motorcycle.

Answer 5

please dont buy it because it will save u gas but in the end when it comes to maintainence, and tuning repair and replacement. it is expensive enough for one motor but hybrids use two motors so it will be costly in the long run. also the batteries are real expense. i suggest u just buy a corolla or all gas car.

Answer 6

The only thing I can suggest is, do not lease.There is too many disadvantages.Like you are only allowed to drive so many miles per year before they start charging you per mile.