Alan B. Pearce wrote:
>> cost for prius fuel per year = 980L = $1225 (@1.25 $/L)
>> cost for colt   fuel per year = 1080L = $1350 (@1.25 $/L)
>>
>> difference being $125 per year.
>> Payback period = 264 years.
>>     
>
> However in 5 years from now, what will their resale values be ??? That would 
> make a difference to the short term payback. 
>
>   
well i would imagine the prius would depreciate much faster than the colt.
especially as in 5 years it would be up for a battery change.

I am all for electric cars. The prius just isn't one.
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