Doctor Drivel wrote:
"T i m" wrote in message
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Out of interest, why did they give
you £1500+ off when there is a
waiting list?


Government grant of £1,000, because of its low emissions. It is a fund and
when low you may not get the grant. If these other cars you are on about
are as low as the Prius they would get the grant, but surprise, surprise,
they do not, because they are not as low as the Prius.

Sounds like Nu Labur, tax working people and give it to the unworthy
layabouts to waste on a stupid idea. The Prius is now being discounted
in the US. It's also being investigated for stalling on the highway ( a
non recall ie discreet request to reprogramme the engine management
computer is under way). If you have the electronic start sensing system,
then the batteries apparently only last a week and you can't start your
car! The customers have to disconnect the battery to go on holiday for a
fortnight. The new CVT transmission is obviously an admission that the
previous version gearbox didn't work! Some battery failures have
occurred in the US, but have been replaced under warranty. Toyota are
still losing money on every one they produce, it's only in the market
as a sop to the pc brigade. Predictions are that with a £2K battery
replacement cost, there will be a very poor aftermarket as it approaches
8yrs. Bigger batteries equal an even higher maintenance cost! That's why
the rental companies are facing such high depreciation figures. GM are
backing hydrogen technology AIUI.

Regards
Capitol