Not Time To Buy A New Car?

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Buddy of mine had a 2000 Honda Insight and the big battery died. He still drove it around just fine on the little IC engine but I'm not sure if the Prius has that type of technology.

I believe it does, but try selling it in that condition. The car can be driveable and almost worthless.

[mattdavis11]

Originally Posted by thor66

my Critique is:
1. you live in Portland so are required to ride a bicycle and not drive (don't argue, I read all about it in PARF)

2. you have enough $$ to not care

3. you are deferring gratification, something that should be done by teens but isn't and shouldn't be done by older people but is

- how's that?

Shouldn't do the bicycle thing, more like armored vehicle. Ideology along your lines says we should all pony up and put him in a free new ride. You start with your contribution to the JYL vehicle fund.

I'd hold onto the prius for now.