Prius for Piano Tech?

[Fenton Murray]

Well, I'm comparing it in my mind to my Volvo or the Outback or a small SUV. This may be my mistaken perception of the interior and how it will stand up to tools and actions. Also, the wheels look small for rough roads and the ground clearance is not much, although I got under one today and it's about an inch more than my 96 850 GLT Volvo wagon. That car is too low for me. Great on the road but once in a while I run into a rough driveway or such. I spent much of the day today checking the Outback and Prius. Drove the Prius, watched the MPG computer. $26,321 for a package with premium sound sys, Blue tooth phone capability, ect. $28,221 with the Nav sys. Then 3,250 back. 1,900 for the Nav. I thought it would be nice, pricey though, I'll pray on it for a minute and then buy a car. If I buy it I'm tempted to drive it to Rochester. It DOSE have room. I put my Roland RD 500 in the case and it slid right in, so I can even take it too a gig.
I really appreciate your input on this, I've heard from a few folks off list who have them, not too many on list.
Fenton
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  From: Farrell 
  To: Pianotech List 
  Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:02 PM
  Subject: Re: Prius for Piano Tech?


  No, I do not have the Navigation System. 

  However, I did drive my Prius today 50 miles on the freeway today and got between 50 and 52 mpg at a constant speed (cruise control) of 65 mph. I also did 20 miles along at US Hwy where the speed limit was 55 and got 55 mpg. And for what it's worth, after exiting the freeway, I reset the vehicle computer at the stop light, and for the last 5 miles going home along a 45 mph urban street I averaged 85.9 mpg!

  I'm curious, what do you mean by "fragileness of the Prius"? I have not noticed it to be fragile. It may not be a vehicle to be used in mining operations transport, but as a passenger car it seems to me to be quite robust.

  Terry Farrell
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    Drove one today, I'm torn between the Prius and the Outback. I'm a little worried about the fragileness of the Prius, what to do, what to do? Thanks so much for your input on this, I'm close to placing my order. Do you have the Nav sys?
    Fenton
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      $3K in your pocket. I got that from several good sources including my CPA accountant and tax preparer.

      Terry Farrell
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        Terry or whomever,
        I'm somewhat confused about the tax rebate, deduction, credit. These are different things A tax credit of 3K is 3K in your pocket, a deduction of 3K if your in the 25% tax bracket is $750 in your pocket. Any one know for sure what you get with the Prius?
        Fenton
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