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Originally Posted by faithfulfrank
Yes, there are many hybrid vehicles that are from Detroit. They do not compare in quality or efficiency to the Prius, because the Prius has been around much longer and Toyota was perfecting that technology while Detroit was making Hummers......
I am not trying to debate here.....I've owned both American and foreign cars for years, and I currently own a Ford, a Jeep and a Chevy. How does one know what is "Made in America" anymore...?? Nissans, Toyota's and Hondas are now made in the U.S.A. Most of the "American" cars are full of parts made in Mexico.
I think that the most patriotic thing for me to do is to buy the best quality car I can. If everyone bought quality then those companies that make cars that are not quality will either go out of business or start making quality. If everyone settled for sub-quality then that is all we will ever be able to find after awhile, be it in cars, homes, etc.
All one has to do is to go to the Edmunds site and see what the 5 year true cost to own ANY vehicle is. The answers are sadly surprising. The cars you can now buy cheap end up costing you much more after 5 years then a more expensive, quality car that holds it's value.
Anyway, the Prius is a unique car....just looking for those who have experience with it to share their thoughts. Thank you.
Frank D.
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I agree with you,,, this is not a debate. If you want a prius by all means get one. we own a 2008 Camry. Love It. I did see the commercial for the new VW's. They are nice and get great fuel milage also. Might be something to check. A guy a work bought a new Jetta. He was talking 40 mpg.
Not sure of the price difference between the VW and Prius. I know we love our Camry. Maybe wish we had gotten the Hybrid one, but price was higher to go that way. Good Luck
Besdies my Camry was made in Kentucky, last time I checked that was in the US. Heck got family members that work there....
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