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<DIV><FONT size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>I really appreciate your input on this, I've heard from a few
folks off list who have them, not too many on list.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Fenton</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com
href="mailto:mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com">Farrell</A> </DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:02
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Prius for Piano Tech?</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>No, I do not have the Navigation System.
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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!</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>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?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Fenton</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>$3K in your pocket. I got that from several
good sources including my CPA accountant and tax preparer.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Terry Farrell</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Terry or whomever,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>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?</FONT></DIV>
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