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I've been internet car shopping for pre-owned cars at local dealerships, and I've found three that I really like. Assuming prices and mileage are similar, which one would you pick?
Nissan Leaf--all electric vehicle, doesn't take gas, amazing.
Toyota Prius--hybrid vehicle that gets about 50 mpg
Nissan Versa--4 cylinder vehicle that gets about 35 mpg
Driving cross country (or any more than 40 miles, which is its real world range)? The Leaf is out. It's a good Dedicated route vehicle if you have a primary already or travel more than 40 miles in a day only on very rare occasions where you can just rent/borrow something.
The Versa is in a lower class of vehicle, it's simply made to a cheaper price point as evident by their brand new price (about $10k cheaper than a Prius). The Prius is simply a nicer car across the board.... but the old adage about something being too good to be true should be held firmly in mind if you've found one that's the same mileage and price as a Versa unless there's a decade of age between the 2.
I, personally, wouldn't buy any of those. Which you should buy is for you to decide.
Brian asked a very valid question.
What for?
All across Prius is known for unbeatable reliability. It's not a street racer but I have heard some interesting news about the updating version of it. Associate owns 1st gen Prius and his father owns Prius V. He told his father can literally run circles around him when driving. Literally. Those were his words. they did something to the engine to make it more responsive.
Otherwise, it is utilitarian workhorse. Roomy. Then it also has that "it's a Prius" fame.
Before looking at Leaf, cute it is, make sure you understand ALL the costs of its ownership. It turns very pricy in about 5 years, while Prius keeps going and going and going.
Brian asked a very valid question.
What for?
All across Prius is known for unbeatable reliability. It's not a street racer but I have heard some interesting news about the updating version of it. Associate owns 1st gen Prius and his father owns Prius V. He told his father can literally run circles around him when driving. Literally. Those were his words. they did something to the engine to make it more responsive.
Otherwise, it is utilitarian workhorse. Roomy. Then it also has that "it's a Prius" fame.
Before looking at Leaf, cute it is, make sure you understand ALL the costs of its ownership. It turns very pricy in about 5 years, while Prius keeps going and going and going.
Versa? Never heard anything good about them. I think it's one of the most drab cars sold.
What's wrong with Civic? Or Corolla?
I got the Prius. I hope I didn't make a mistake. It turns out the mileage was higher than the Versa and Leaf, but I got an extended warranty that even covers routine maintenance. The Leaf had the lowest mileage, though, and I'm still curious about it. Maybe I'll check on it in three years when I have this paid off.
I'd skip the Nissans, so I think you made a good choice among the three with the Prius. The Versa is inexpensive, and feels it, without great performance and average reliability. The Leaf depreciates like a rock and is not as safe as a Prius. The Prius is a very reliable vehicle, and many cabs are Toyota synergy drive hybrids, and cabs have to be reliable.
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Well, I already bought it, so I can't really change my mind, but I hope I didn't make a mistake. The retail price of the car was like $8500, but the car company financed it for me for 12 percent and $500 down, plus the trade-in of my old vehicle. The car is 2010, and it has around 98,000 miles on it. I checked the Kelly Blue Book value, though, and it's worth more than what they say they sold it to me for, but I'm a little concerned about my interest rate and what I can do to pay off the car early and avoid paying more interest than necessary. I also got an extended warranty just in case the major components, like the hybrid battery, fail. After all, I didn't want to be left without a vehicle due to a major repair and still owing on the car.
None of them. I leave those cars to my mother-in-law. My car has a V-8.
...and it probably burns gas like one, too. Sorry, but to someone on a budget, a fuel efficient car is worth a lot.
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I hope I didn't make a mistake. It turns out the mileage was higher than the Versa and Leaf, but I got an extended warranty that even covers routine maintenance. The Leaf had the lowest mileage, though, and I'm still curious about it. Maybe I'll check on it in three years when I have this paid off.
