In article <1z7Wj.264367$pM4.120239@pd7urf1no>,
Tony Hwang <dragon40@shaw.ca> wrote:

> > TWO, I am not sure if "apples to apples" is as fair a comparison as you
> > make it sound. Corolla is available in cheaper versions, Prius is not.
> > A manual CE would not only cost less but also have better mpg.
> Hmmm,
> Cost of battery pack when it needs replacing?

Is no different than the cost of the traditional automatic transmission
when it needs replacing.

And after 125K, a traditional auto trans will need replacing. It seems
to be normal nowadays.