Love this thread. I have owned a 2011 Prius for 2.5 years. I was getting 52 mpg average prior to putting cheap tires on it that have awful rolling resistance and now i am getting less than 46 mpg.
I am over the cheap tin sound when closing the doors. I am over everyone I encounter making fun of "you drive a prius" no balls, give me a break - really?, why in the hell are you driving that car?, what happened to your other car comments. I am over being ran over in traffic, tail gated, cut off. I am now second guessing whether the 46 mpg really makes a difference. Does it really help me financially to pay $996 per year for gas for the prius, or will the $2700 per year for gas for the 1LE be worth the $1700 additional dollars ?
I have scoured every picture, every post, called so many dealers, asked owners, and watched every you tube video and review and driven 3 different 1LE's. I want to make the right decision. I am 46 years old and I do not want to waste time driving a prius, when i could have been getting smiles per gallon in the 1LE.
It is hard to let go of the 4 doors and the hatchback convenience and the ease of the automatic transmission. The prius is paid for, so i have no car payment. They are giving me $15500 in trade so I feel i am getting my moneys worth out of the gas sipper.
Should I let go of the prius and tske on the 1LE?
Is it really worth the loss of the frugal gas mileage savings?
Am I going to cry in agony like Paul 3 months from now and say, " what did i do?" I let go of a paid off car that got great gas mileage and was easy to drive (automatic, four doors, hatchback, etc) and now I am sifting gears, and dumping gas into it?
The OP said should he sell?
I say should I trade?
What a true dichotomy?
Dave
