when you buy either hybrids, insight or prius, of course fuel economy is the highlight,but you cant really use the fuel savings as a gauge on how much u save on the cost of the car. I have friends who question if buying a hybrid is worth it since they did similar calculations to yours and that the return you get from fuel saving can never justify the price of the car.

My opinion is that these hybrids are considered 'premium' products for now and that explains the 'premium' price u have to pay. which is why i dont quite agree when you compare the 40k difference solely on the fuel savings..

Buy a hybrid if you want to enjoy the quietness and the fact that ure doing the world a favour 'eco' wise, enjoying yourself knowing how much fuel you are saving over a conventional car. plastic rims, glass rims, it doesnt matter does it?and cmon, im sure you're matured enough to leave the name-calling out of your post at least?

This is what happen when owner of certain car felt their car much superior than others and start calling others dumb, stupid and poor.

I say lets go green together but still... the reply is disappointing. The facts is both car is just average Joe's and only transition to better technology.

Calling others stupid, but buying a cheapo hybrid with 15 inch plastic wheel covers @ 140K in Malaysia isnt that bright either. Infact, it has flaw that kills.
In other market, trim-per-trim, price different is only RM9 - 10k.
Thats a trade off for a Japanese car. Either softly sprung and wallowy, or firmer setup for better handling.
U see, japs tune their suspension differently from conti cars. Germans for example, can tune merc Avantgarde suspension to be a good handler and at the same time comfortable enough for normal citizen. Japanese make usually use the cheaper setup, hence, some compromise have to be taken.

Toyota is very good at stripping their suspension to be damn comfortable. Their suspension often flimsy and wallowy, with boatlike handling and excessive body roll in corners. This is the example of so called superior, luxury Toyota hybrid but equipped with fail suspension.
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The Prius suddenly lost control, hit 2 cars in front and slams into the barrier.

Even worst, the so called luxury hybrid even failed to deploys their 7 airbags eventhough the driver was wearing seatbelt. Sadly, the driver die in that accident.

So if u're an aggressive driver, choose other than Toyota coz similar kinda 'lost control' accident prone to happen. Vios, Avanza, used to have this risk.

majority of the trolls here can't afford a Prius or are not even owners themselves, just family has one or friend's father ownes one or dad's car. Yet talk big big like owners.  

I have a present for you. Shot from the best angle, featuring the ever-glimmering plastic covers... 
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hahahahaha....u really wanna talk about being able to afford cars?
the guy who could only buy an Insight...tsk tsk...

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Added on February 18, 2012, 7:47 pm
yup...no Honda Insight has ever crashed before...
only Prius will kill u when you have a heart attack in the middle of Federal Highway...
i would suggest you please drive damn fast on federal highway and then try to crash and see if Honda Insight's safety features will save you on such an impact...
then if you're still alive after that, I'll kowtow to u and say Insight is the best car ever!
waiting for the crash results...

There u go LYN have a lot of f1 driver require very sporty suspension that usually toyota cannot meet their requirement...  Usually this type of driver need lotus tune products...

hahahahaha....u really wanna talk about being able to afford cars?
the guy who could only buy an Insight...tsk tsk...

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Added on February 18, 2012, 7:47 pm
yup...no Honda Insight has ever crashed before...
only Prius will kill u when you have a heart attack in the middle of Federal Highway...
i would suggest you please drive damn fast on federal highway and then try to crash and see if Honda Insight's safety features will save you on such an impact...
then if you're still alive after that, I'll kowtow to u and say Insight is the best car ever!
waiting for the crash results...

when you buy either hybrids, insight or prius, of course fuel economy is the highlight,but you cant really use the fuel savings as a gauge on how much u save on the cost of the car. I have friends who question if buying a hybrid is worth it since they did similar calculations to yours and that the return you get from fuel saving can never justify the price of the car.

My opinion is that these hybrids are considered 'premium' products for now and that explains the 'premium' price u have to pay. which is why i dont quite agree when you compare the 40k difference solely on the fuel savings..

Buy a hybrid if you want to enjoy the quietness and the fact that ure doing the world a favour 'eco' wise, enjoying yourself knowing how much fuel you are saving over a conventional car. plastic rims, glass rims, it doesnt matter does it?and cmon, im sure you're matured enough to leave the name-calling out of your post at least?

yea, prius C is bad. lets buy fiesta and keep rm20k to put petrol win-win.

Yea. People with passion for cars usually dont buy by the badge. Most Honda owners have nothing against Proton or Lotus. Only some, owning Toyota felt so superior they look down to others.
Sure got Insight crashed before but not as nasty. And Insight is not the best car ever.

you guys buy hybrid car to drag race ah? hahaha. i like the prius of course between the 2 as the selection of power, eco and electric mode. Thats the kind of car i like, reason being when you are driving and feel like going a little faster, press power button, Sometimes when you are tired in a traffic jam, press electric. Or else when you like to just cruise around, press eco. or auto. which ever.

Only thing i dont quite fancy prius, the interior, it is dark and gloomy. like in england. anyway, in our beloved malaysia. price of petrol is still cheap. yeah. wait till price per liter becomes, RM 5.00 or RM 8.00 per liter. you will rush out to get a electric or a hybrid as soon as possible. anyway bash me bash me if you like, but prius is still better than honda IMA. thats a fact. Yaya, the insight and CRZ has better power. Better fuel efficiency, As i say, you buy hybrid to drag race? where is the fun in that.

basher detected.. 

yea, prius C is not the best hybrid. lets buy fiesta and keep rm20k to put petrol win-win.

aiyo, fixed already!!   

Like a child's answer, as if you got data on ALL Insight crashes ever...
and also, shameless for trying to use a heart attack incident to bash Prius...the driver is part of our Prius club member...
so please, show some respect to the dead...

this thread seems to be full of hostile against toyota....

End up almost few post sure got someone come out bashed it. Fed up....

Don't really get why you are paying over 100k for the car and advertised for them at the very same time.

Who cares if it's a 600k S class Benz or 400k Sporty E class or million dollar Porshe. I only want Prius C with some comparison to Insight.

9actually prius is fine, esp after UMW priced it at camry level.

so, its rm10k more than altis, and same price with camry.

its a win win to all.

since the interior is similar to altis/camry ( i dunno) . so the small price difference is acceptable.

most of the money we pay for prius is for the advance technology....but altis and camry large amount of our money is suck by the tax system!!