[basian99]

Originally Posted by TXJBL

Well the Long run in the end is all that matters, we're all working for retirement, not fun. Point in case, if you know you need to travel 25k a year, and DON'T NEED a truck, then DON'T buy one and complain about the mileage. If you need a truck, then get a truck. The Tundra is over 6k lbs, if you're driving it for work, claim mileage on your income taxes.

What people shouldn't do is trade in an 04/05 they're still making payments on, for a prius with the same payment (for more years than what was left on your original loan) just for mileage. You're taking a double hit on depreciation right as you drive it off the lot, once for the Tundra, and again for the Prius. Add to that, the fuel savings of a hybrid are offset by the higher initial cost, plus the great unknown of maintenance after the warranty runs out You might feel better weekly when filling up your tank, but long term total cost of ownership, it doesn't make sense.

Me, I love my cars, both suck gas, but I knew that going in. If gas hits $5 a gallon, I'll buy a motorcycle.

Not to mention that fact that a Prius will set you back more financially than the Tundra will in the long term. Hybrids only save you money when you are sitting in traffic. While driving, the electric engine isn't on so you might as well be driving a gas-powered Corolla. Add the fact that the batteries in these cars cost upwards of $5,000 to replace and the math doesnt add up. Hybrids are nothing more than a 'feel-good' purchase.