(Hopefully) a soon-to-be owner. . .
I have wanted a Prius since they first came out. .however, at the time I was in high school and definietly could not afford it. . it was simply a far away dream of mine. Now I am older (still in college) but more in the market for a used Prius and I'm so excited! I just test drove one yesterday and fell in love. . .so far no other car has compared in mpg and price.
I do have questions, however, since I have been reading up about them and want to know more before I take the leap to actually buying one.
I've read that their tires need to be replaced. Is this more often than a regular car (right now I drive a Ford Taurus)? Since I am buying used, would this need to be done soon after I buy it?
Also, I was worried about how it drives in winter. I live in mid-Michigan. I have read reviews about it being "life-threatening" because it does not drive well on new snow and may slip and slide more often than regular cars. This worries me since I drive a lot in the snow and very far distances to school and work.
If you could provide answers to these questions or anything else you think I need to consider before finding a Prius to own, it would be much appreciated! Thanks to everyone in advance!
I do have questions, however, since I have been reading up about them and want to know more before I take the leap to actually buying one.
I've read that their tires need to be replaced. Is this more often than a regular car (right now I drive a Ford Taurus)? Since I am buying used, would this need to be done soon after I buy it?
Also, I was worried about how it drives in winter. I live in mid-Michigan. I have read reviews about it being "life-threatening" because it does not drive well on new snow and may slip and slide more often than regular cars. This worries me since I drive a lot in the snow and very far distances to school and work.
If you could provide answers to these questions or anything else you think I need to consider before finding a Prius to own, it would be much appreciated! Thanks to everyone in advance!