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   PID: Synchronet 3.18a-Win32  May 30 2020 MSC 1925   
   TID: SBBSecho 3.11-Win32 r3.173 May 30 2020 MSC 1925   
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   I've got a 2014 Prius plug-in with 146K miles; it's been a great car.   
   The multimedia/bluetooth/MP3/apps have been great, my office had   
   free charging and I've got an 80-mile round-trip commute.   
      
   From 2014-2019 I was able to use the California carpool lanes, which   
   was a huge time saver.   
      
   Now, I'm working from home, the new office space we've moved into   
   doesn't offer charging, and I'm worried about brakes and hybrid   
   batteries needing replacement soon.   
      
   I bought my wife a 2011 Mazda CX-9 with low miles, and we love it -   
   great handling, and loads of room.   
      
   We need to sell a car to repay our savings account after buying the   
   Mazda, and I'm thinking about selling the Prius and taking her 2014   
   Subaru Crosstrek. It's a step back, convenience-wise as it's got the   
   base stereo with no display. It'll play MP3s but you have to sort   
   through the folders one by one using arrow keys.   
      
   Her car only had 116K miles, and just got brakes and tires.   
      
   I suppose I'll trade 50+ MPG for 30 and not worry about $1500-$3000 in   
   replacement batteries and another $500+ in brakes.   
      
   Subarus have almost as rabid a fan base as Priuses, I think I'll fit   
   right at home.   
      
      
      
      
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