10 years later and I think I can squeze more

This is a response to my last post:

So after thinking about this much more carefully, weighing the pros and cons (maybe i should post that too) I decided that I'll just save the money and wait to get my next car. With saving up for a new house, my car coming back to me in good condition, I really have no need for a new ride, it was more of just to want. Sure I like the blue color, the nice leather seats, very awesome touchscreen and gps the prius would give me, but that can wait. I'll just spend a bit on restoring my car and fixing those stupid dents and it'll feel like new again.

Plus, with each new year, we get even better models, car models, not women although that would be awesome too.

2010 Honda Insight, very pretty huh? Honda's new hybrid model that will compete with the popular Prius. Oh yea, I hear the next Prius will have some type of solar sun roof. Thats sick.

So as for now, I'll just save my money, the Banana Mobile is still strong =)

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Pro:

Nice and want to have
Blue color, easier to clean than black.
Fuel Efficient with gas prices going up,
Save money there, plus wont have to fill up often.
1 tank will take me from sf to oc.
4 door and automatic- good for family and lyn to drive.
Back trunk makes it suv like
GPS and touchscreen w/ voice
Leather seats and fog lights
Since its new, its safer to drive and reliable.
Affordable w/ current salary.
With good credit standing, apr should be low.
While Lyn’s dad’s friend works at Toyota, I can get a discount. May not be there in the future.
I avg 27-30 mpg on civic, prius avgs 42

Con:
Hybrid is expensive for full options at 27-29k
Can still use civic for 5+ years if I wanted
Would have to spend money (up to $500/month)
Might affect mortgage payments or savings if Dad doesn’t help.
Selling car at 140k miles – 200k miles makes no price diff
Also won’t be getting much money for civic
No Major maintenance needed, brake pads + rotor recently replaced $240
Est. Insurance will go up from 67- 140 since car is financed instead of bought.
Est: 467.25/ month for financing the car for 60 months at 6% apr