08-23-2015, 10:33 AM
(08-23-2015, 10:15 AM)hendi_alex Wrote: Prius would probably be my first choice for your kind of driving if much mileage is involved. Obviously, less mileage equals a slower payback. Also, some of those standard gasoline engine cars that get around 40 mpg might represent better value, if the most basic kind of car is suitable. The wife and I drove Tercels and Corollas for our many years of commuting 90-100 mile round trip per day. Those usually got 34-38 mpg which was pretty good back in the 80's and 90's. Now that we are retired and put limited miles on the auto, we don't pay as much attention to gas mileage.
Yea the mileage is a concern. Living in Hawaii, I drive 6k-8k miles a year, payback will take a while. I dont really know when I'm transferring or where I'm going for my next job, but that will likely be in 12-18 months. I mainly want to get out of my aging X3 and into something more practical for my commute conditions.