Comments on: Fully Loaded 2010 Prius Will Cost $32,500

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:00:58 +0000

I like the look of the Volt better than the Prius. However, Toyota has a track record with the Prius and I trust it will hold up better than a Chevy. If GM had not abandoned the EV1, I would probably have a different opinion.

Also, the Prius is available with Dynamic Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist which would be extremely useful features. If GM includes these features as options then decision will be harder.

By: Herm

Herm — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:06:32 +0000

I meant to say WARRANTY:

“The Hymotion A123 pack does not void the installation on the Prius”

By: charlie h

charlie h — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:58:00 +0000

Jim I,

And since January, I’ve invested and gotten some decent gains.

The opportunity cost of the money is important in a financial analysis. Someone with credit card debt to erase could put $10K towards that and get a ve-ry impressive return on investment with no risk. Avoiding $10K on an 8% loan is something to work out in your financial analysis.

Savings accounts are 3% or so and there’s a reasonable number of stocks that should still be good for 5% or so in dividends plus capital appreciation, if you’re lucky.

By: Jim I

Jim I — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:31:37 +0000

charlie h # 145:

Good Idea – If you had invested that $10K last July into mutual funds, just think what you would have now!

Answer – about $6K

By: Herm

Herm — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:06:00 +0000

The Hymotion A123 pack does not void the installation on the Prius.. in any case, Toyota should offer this option.. they are already offering $10k worth of crap options