Interesting. Still doesn't feel ideal to drive.
What's the best courier vehicle that's not a prius for no more than 20k?
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Yes.
I deal with air freight, amongst other things.
"Dimensional weight" is an issue.
Edmunds is recommended as a resource.
Consider all factors.
YMMV.
LOL.
I saw an F150 yesterday.
On the rear bumper it said
"I identify as a Prius."
I saw an F150 yesterday.
On the rear bumper it said
"I identify as a Prius."
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Maybe a used Lexus CT200H which is basically a Prius but much better looking. I had one and really liked it.
I am familiar with the Crosstrek driver. There are perceived issues with maintenance costs on a Subaru, involving frequent fluid changes which must be performed by factory mechanics to ensure proper fluid levels.
I know of a medical courier Lexus CT 200h owner in Texas with several hundred thousand miles accrued.
Several new/future vehicles excite me.
Mazda CX-30.
Toyota Corolla Crosstrek Hybrid.
2022+ Honda HRV w/1.5T. Word of mouth re this engine is better than advertised.
I know of a medical courier Lexus CT 200h owner in Texas with several hundred thousand miles accrued.
Several new/future vehicles excite me.
Mazda CX-30.
Toyota Corolla Crosstrek Hybrid.
2022+ Honda HRV w/1.5T. Word of mouth re this engine is better than advertised.
Don't think it was a CVT. But. Over a million miles gas savings may pay for a trans overhaul (or three). TCO is where it's at. Cannot fixate on just one cost, have to see the whole picture.
Put another way, people who want the lowest motoring cost don't buy new cars every 5 years. Ins, reg and depreciation would outweigh any fuel savings. Fleet owners do because downtime is more costly than a payment they can budget for. But for the average driver, I don't think it comes close. Now someone who drives megamiles in a courier service, I suspect they exist between those two examples.
Meh, if your the brodozer type that is too squeamish in a car these are about $23k brand new 2019
http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56589/
http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56589/
I hear the ecodiesel is very unreliable due to egr and the exhaust system.
I heard it breaks cranks due to “lugging” but there are some with big miles on newer examples .
If EGR is an issue living in a non-emission zone does wonders for the issue
End of the day $20k + new car warranty = drive then dump
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I need to go work for grub hub! How many hrs a week do you put in?
We can't get delivery to my house. We always get a call and have to go meet the driver somewhere. If I wanted to go get my food I would not have bothered with ordering it to be delivered
We can't get delivery to my house. We always get a call and have to go meet the driver somewhere. If I wanted to go get my food I would not have bothered with ordering it to be delivered
40 on the low end if I'm luckier to 60 on th high end. Average 45 to 55.
I drove my neighbors Prius two days ago , About 4 miles in the city and 12 miles on the freeway . It was fine. You want the most reliable, lowest cost per mile / hour vehicle you can buy. No different than a semi truck or an airliner. As a business person,, being a self employed person makes you that,, has to be your decision.
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True. I'd rather get something with a lot lower mileage on it and start from there. Drive to 200k or 250k. Then see what I want to do with it.
Do you have a place to plug in at home? An EV would be perfect. Like the Bolt. Minimal maintenance. Long factory warranty.
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