EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2008 Toyota Prius

**UPDATED 04.26.2011**
At Earthy Cars, we have 8 FIVE Toyota Prius’s on the lot. If you didn’t already know, the Prius is a hybrid vehicle (half electric, half gasoline run). The Prius is the most fuel efficient mid-size vehicle sold in the United States; it is also the cleanest vehicle in the U.S., based on smog formation and toxic emissions. If you are looking to save money and/or environmentally conscience, the Prius is perfect for you. With gasoline prices rising day by day, you will save a lot of money if you're driving a Prius.

All the Prius’s on our lot are 2rd generation Prius’s. (MORE THAN)half of the Prius’s on our lot are 2008 models. There is little difference between the model years of the 2nd generation Prius. All models have a 48/45 city/highway MPG rating. All models have a navigation system inside (see photos below).

LIST OF OUR PRIUS'S:
2008 Toyota Prius, Blue, 68044 mi, $16,900 http://ht.ly/3pI3u SOLD

2008 Toyota Prius, Green, 80770 mi, $15,900 http://ht.ly/3s9zX

2008 Toyota Prius, Green, 72050 mi, $15,900 http://bit.ly/htYgh3

2008 Toyota Prius Touring, Blue, 68716 mi, $14,900 http://bit.ly/hi7DJE

2009 Toyota Prius, Red, 31905 mi, $19,900 http://ht.ly/3pI0J

2007 Toyota Prius, White, , 80641 mi, $13,900, http://ht.ly/3Z1PP SOLD

2007 Toyota Prius, Black, Hatchback, 80337 mi, $13,900, http://bit.ly/e6Sm6O SOLD

2005 Toyota Prius, Grey, Hatchback, 96248 mi, $11,900 http://ht.ly/3Z1tB

OVERVIEW:
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Prius-2008-Standard__5dr_Sedan/overview/

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2008&make=Toyota&model=Prius&trimid=-1

Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2008/toyota/prius

Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/2008_toyota_prius_4_door_liftback/

SPECS & EQUIPMENT:
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Prius-2008-Standard__5dr_Sedan/equipment/
http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Prius-2008-Standard__5dr_Sedan/specs/

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2008&make=Toyota&model=Prius&trimid=105986#trimsel

Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2008/toyota/prius/5dr-hb/standard-equipment
http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2008/toyota/prius/5dr-hb/vehicle-specifications

Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/toyota/prius/2008/4-door-liftback/specifications.html

REVIEWS:
EXPERT REVIEWS - http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Prius-2008-Standard__5dr_Sedan/expert-review/

USER REVIEWS - http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=12772

VIDEOS:
REVIEW

TEST DRIVE

Click to view: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/centers/media/video/reviews/index2008.aspx?cp-videoid=f753f583-c320-4ee2-a47e-3ef66064ec53

EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT 01.13.2011

Earthy Cars is ready for spring to arrive next week, what about you?

-Isa R.B., social media manager of Earthy Cars

NEW ARRIVALS:
2007 Honda Fit, Black, Hatchback, 104455 mi, $9,900 http://bit.ly/hwOHa5 5-spd manual, MPG = 28/34

2008 Honda Fit Sport, Black, Hatchback, 68987 mi, $11,900 http://bit.ly/h1uXwh 5-spd automatic, MPG = 27/33

2007 Honda Fit Sport, Grey, Hatchback, 97217 mi, http://bit.ly/hmJfiM 5-spd automatic, MPG = 27/34

2004 Toyota Corolla CE, Silver, Sedan, 116655 mi, $6,900 http://bit.ly/htyBKU 5-spd manual, MPG = 28/36
2006 Pontiac Vibe, White, Hatchback, 90172 mi, http://bit.ly/eRhhGK

2003 Saab 9-5 Linear, Silver, Sedan, 85728 mi, http://bit.ly/fBaSRo

2008 Toyota Prius Standard, Green, Hatchback, 72050 mi, $15,900 http://bit.ly/htYgh3 MPG = 48/45

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI, Blue, Sedan, 105599 mi, $13,900 http://bit.ly/eEwia3 5-spd manual, MPG = 32/42

HIGH HIGHWAY MPG VEHICLES:
About 3/4th of the vehicles on the Earthy Cars lot right now have a highway MPG rating of 30 or more. That means that per every gallon that is filled in these vehicles, you can drive 30 miles or more on the highway. This is great for those who commute long miles to work or other places, and really for everyone, since gasoline prices will take a hike. For more information about MPG rating, see here: www.fueleconomy.gov

2007 Honda Civic LX, Blue, Sedan, 66787 mi, $12,900, http://ht.ly/3Z2hp 5-spd automatic, MPG = 25/36

2004 Honda Civic VP, Red, Coupe, 113823 mi, $6,900, http://ht.ly/3Z2aS 5-spd manual, MPG = 27/34

2007 Honda Fit, Black, Hatchback, 104455 mi, $9,900 http://bit.ly/hwOHa5 5-spd manual, MPG = 28/34

2008 Honda Fit Sport, Black, Hatchback, 68987 mi, $11,900 http://bit.ly/h1uXwh 5-spd automatic, MPG = 27/33
2007 Honda Fit Sport, Grey, Hatchback, 97217 mi, http://bit.ly/hmJfiM 5-spd automatic, MPG = 27/34

2007 Mini Cooper, Red, Hatchback, 67393 mi, $13,900 http://bit.ly/dU7aDj MPG = 27/36

2006 Scion xA, Blue, Hatchback, 104250 mi, $8,500, http://ht.ly/3Z1Zr 4-spd automatic, MPG = 27/35

2005 Scion xB Grey, Minivan, 61616 mi, $8,900 http://ht.ly/38WLY 4-spd automatic, MPG = 27/32

2009 smart fortwo Passion, White, Hatchback, 7857 mi, $13,500 http://ht.ly/3Sn0N 5-spd automatic, MPG = 33/41

2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8 ULEV, Silver, Sedan, 69603 mi, $7,900 http://ht.ly/3Z26H 5-spd manual, MPG = 24/32

2001 Toyota Celica GT, Black, Hatchback, 127778 mi, http://bit.ly/eCkKtq 4-spd automatic, MPG = 25/32

2004 Toyota Corolla CE, Silver, Sedan, 116655 mi, $6,900 http://bit.ly/htyBKU 5-spd manual, MPG = 28/36

2009 Toyota Prius, Red, Hatchback, 31905 mi, $17,900 http://ht.ly/3pI0J MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius, Blue, Hatchback, 68044 mi, $16,900 http://ht.ly/3pI3u MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius, Green, Hatchback, 80770 mi, $14,900 MPG = 48/45 http://ht.ly/3s9zX MPG = 48/45

2007 Toyota Prius, White, Hatchback, 80641 mi, $13,900, MPG = 48/45 http://ht.ly/3Z1PP
2005 Toyota Prius, Grey, Hatchback, 96248 mi, $11,900, MPG = 48/45 http://ht.ly/3Z1tB

2008 Toyota Prius Standard, Green, Hatchback, 72050 mi, $15,900 http://bit.ly/htYgh3 MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius Touring, Hatchback, Blue, 68716 mi, $14,900 http://bit.ly/hi7DJE MPG = 48/45

2009 Toyota Yaris Red, Hatchback, 29027 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G0ZL 4-spd automatic, MPG = 29/35

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI, Blue, Sedan, 105599 mi, $13,900 http://bit.ly/eEwia3 5-spd manual, MPG = 32/42

VOLKSWAGEN’S, VOLKSWAGEN’S, VOLKSWAGEN’S
We have 5 VWs on the lot currently - 2 Jetta’s, 2 Rabbit’s, and a Beetle. They are always strongly built on the outside.
One of the Jetta’s is a diesel! All the VWs, except the diesel, were not in the 30 or over highway MPG list, however they came pretty close (a 28 or 29 highway MPH).

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5, Silver, Sedan, 30315 mi, $12,500 http://bit.ly/eizefD 5-spd manual, MPG = 19/28

2004 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI, Blue, Sedan, 105599 mi, $13,900 http://bit.ly/eEwia3 5-spd manual, MPG = 32/42 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 w/PZEV, Black, Hatchback, 53311 mi, $10,900 http://ht.ly/3Z1hD 6-spd automatic, MPG = 20/29

2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 4-Door, Grey, Hatchback, 72326 mi, $10,900 http://bit.ly/etsOjB 5-spd manual, MPG = 19/28

2008 Volkswagen Rabbit S, Hatchback, Blue, 45299 mi, $11,900 http://bit.ly/i343KM 5-spd manual, MPG = 22/29

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2006 Scion xA - Blue

2006 Scion xA, Blue, Hatchback, 104250 mi, $8,900, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 27/35 http://ht.ly/3Z1Zr

I would describe the Scion xA as light and funky. Its aesthetically appealing to the younger crowd, & without much weight or space. The Scion brand is designed by Toyota - its quality is the same. Like any sub-compact vehicle, the Scion xA is fuel efficient.

The Scion xA has a premium audio system - several speakers and an MP3 compatible stereo. It also has power windows and an ABS system.

It is priced at only $8,500 - one of the lowest priced vehicles on our lot currently. It is an ideal vehicle for those looking for fuel efficient vehicles, or young couples, young singles, or students looking for something affordable but good quality (its style and nice stereo don't hurt either).

--Isa R Bufano, social media manager of Earthy Cars

OVERVIEW:
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Scion-xA-2006/overview/

Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2006/scion/xa/highlights

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/overview.aspx?year=2006&make=Scion&model=xA

Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/2006_scion_xa_5_door_hatch_back/



FEATURES & SPECS:
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Scion-xA-2006/specs/

Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2006/scion/xa/4dr-hb-auto/vehicle-specifications
http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2006/scion/xa/4dr-hb-auto/standard-equipment

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?
year=2006&make=Scion&model=xA&trimid=101344

Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/scion/xa/2006/5-door-hatch-back/features.html




REVIEWS:
Expert reviews -
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Scion-xA-2006/expert-review/

Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2006/scion/xa/expert-reviews/consumer-guide

User reviews -
MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=11755

Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/2006_scion_xa_5_door_hatch_back-reviews_user/

EARTHY CARS SPOTLIGHT 03.01.2011

Sorry that I was ‘missing in action’ (MIA) last week, I have been having too much fun in Singapore! I will be back in the U.S. in a few weeks, and before then I will try to have my blogs in each week.

We have lots of new arrivals on our lot, plus a bunch more that will arrive shortly. The prices of almost half the vehicles on our lot have been discounted, up to $2000!

--Isa R Bufano, social media manager of Earthy Cars

NEW ARRIVALS:
2007 Honda Civic LX, Blue, Sedan, 66787 mi, $11,900, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 25/36 http://ht.ly/3Z2hp

2004 Honda Civic VP, Red, Coupe, 113823 mi, $6,900, 5-spd manual, MPG = 27/34 http://ht.ly/3Z2aS

2004 Nissan Sentra 1.8 ULEV, Silver, Sedan, 69603 mi, $7,900, 5-spd manual, MPG = 24/32 http://ht.ly/3Z26H

2006 Scion xA, Blue, Hatchback, 104250 mi, $8,500, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 27/35 http://ht.ly/3Z1Zr


2007 Toyota Prius, White, Hatchback, 80641 mi, $11,900, MPG = 48/45 http://ht.ly/3Z1PP

2005 Toyota Prius, Grey, Hatchback, 96248 mi, $10,900, MPG = 48/45 http://ht.ly/3Z1tB

2006 Volkswagen New Beetle 2.5 w/PZEV, Black, Hatchback, 53311 mi, $10,900, 6-spd automatic, MPG = 20/29 http://ht.ly/3Z1hD

PROMOTIONS:
2004 BMW 325xi, Blue, Sedan, 130620 mi, AWD, $10,900 $9,900 http://bit.ly/hy8Anx 5-spd manual, MPG = 17/25

2004 BWW 330xi, Sedan, Silver, 88566 mi, AWD, $13,900 $12,900
http://bit.ly/gAemiK MPG = 18/27

2008 BMW X3 3.0 si AWD Black, Crossover SUV, 75595 mi, AWD, $22,900 $21,900 http://ping.fm/FIMux 6-spd manual, MPG = 16/23

2007 Honda Accord 2.4 LX, Grey, Sedan, 17510 mi, $13,900 $11,900 http://ht.ly/3Z2u4 5-spd manual, MPG = 23/31

2008 Honda CR-V EX 4WD Black, Crossover SUV, 55490 mi, 4WD, $17,900 $17,500 http://ht.ly/30ZTh 5-spd automatic, MPG = 20/26

2008 Honda CR-V LX 4WD Blue, Crossover SUV, 74258 mi, 4WD, $14,900 $14,500 http://ht.ly/34FBJ 5-spd automatic, MPG = 20/26

2005 Scion xB Grey, Minivan, 61616 mi, $8,900 $8,500 http://ht.ly/38WLY 4-spd automatic, MPG = 27/32

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i, Red, Hatchback, 58740 mi, AWD, $13,900 $12,900 http://bit.ly/eXuT15 5-spd automatic, MPG = 20/27

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i, Silver, Sedan, 61521 mi, AWD, $13,500 $12,500 http://bit.ly/fh2lSQ 5-spd automatic, MPG = 20/27

2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition Grey, Sedan, 61024 mi, AWD, $14,500 $13,900 http://ht.ly/310so 5-spd automatic, MPG = 20/27

2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Grey, Station Wagon, 91339 mi, AWD, $11,900 $10,900 http://bit.ly/giWW66 4-spd automatic, MPG = 20/26

2006 Toyota Highlander V6 w/ 3rd Row, Black, SUV, 70022 mi, AWD, $17,900 $16,900
http://bit.ly/fxyjGf 5-spd automatic, MPG = 16/22

2005 Toyota Tacoma White, Truck, 104886 mi, $8,900 $7,900 http://ow.ly/2G0UW 5-spd manual, MPG = 18/25

2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5, Silver, Sedan, 30315 mi, 5-spd manual, $12,900 $12,500 http://bit.ly/eizefD MPG = 19/28

ALL WHEEL DRIVE / 4 WHEEL DRIVE:
Almost all of the all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive vehicles are on promotion. Yes, winter is almost over. But, this is Vermont – you’ll be prepared for the next and every winter that comes our way.

2004 BMW 325xi, Blue, Sedan, 130620 mi, AWD, $10,900 $9,900 http://bit.ly/hy8Anx 5-spd manual, MPG = 17/2

2004 BWW 330xi, Sedan, Silver, 88566 mi, AWD, $13,900 $12,900 http://bit.ly/gAemiK MPG = 18/27

2008 BMW X3 3.0 si AWD Black, Crossover SUV, 75595 mi, AWD, $22,900 $21,900$19,900 http://ping.fm/FIMux 6-spd manual, MPG = 16/23

2008 Honda CR-V EX 4WD Black, Crossover SUV, 55490 mi, 4WD, $17,900 $17,500 http://ht.ly/30ZTh 5-spd automatic, MPG = 20/26

2008 Honda CR-V LX 4WD Blue, Crossover SUV, 74258 mi, 4WD, $14,900 $14,500 http://ht.ly/34FBJ 5-spd automatic, MPG = 20/26

2006 Honda Element EX-P, Blue, Crossover SUV, 87875 mi, AWD, $13,900 http://bit.ly/ejtXZ8 4-spd automatic, MPG = 19/23

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i, Red, Hatchback, 58740 mi, AWD, 5-spd automatic, $13,900 $12,900
http://bit.ly/eXuT15 MPG = 20/27

2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5i, Silver, Sedan, 61521 mi, AWD, 5-spd automatic, $13,500 $12,500 http://bit.ly/fh2lSQ MPG = 20/27

2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Special Edition Grey, Sedan, 61024 mi, AWD, $14,500 $13,900 http://ht.ly/310so 5-spd automatic, MPG = 20/27

2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i, Grey, Station Wagon, 91339 mi, AWD, $11,900 $10,900 http://bit.ly/giWW66 4-spd automatic, MPG = 20/26

2006 Toyota Highlander V6 w/ 3rd Row, Black, SUV, 70022 mi, AWD, $17,900 $16,900 http://bit.ly/fxyjGf 5-spd automatic, MPG = 16/22

MOST FUEL EFFICIENT CARS:
These are the 12 most fuel efficient vehicles on the Earthy Cars lot. Gas prices are about to rise, so you might want to consider purchasing a vehicle with a high MPG rating if you want to save money.

2009 Toyota Prius, Red, Hatchback, 31905 mi, $18,900 http://ht.ly/3pI0J MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius, Blue, Hatchback, 68044 mi, $16,900 http://ht.ly/3pI3u MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius, Green, Hatchback, 80770 mi, $14,900 http://ht.ly/3s9zX MPG = 48/45

2007 Toyota Prius, White, Hatchback, 80641 mi, $13,900 http://ht.ly/3Z1PP MPG = 48/45

2005 Toyota Prius, Grey, Hatchback, 96248 mi, $10,900 http://ht.ly/3Z1tB MPG = 48/45

2008 Toyota Prius Touring, Hatchback, Blue, 68716 mi, $14,900 http://bit.ly/hi7DJE MPG = 48/45

2009 smart fortwo Passion, White, Hatchback, 7857 mi, $13,500 http://ht.ly/3Sn0N 5-spd automatic, MPG = 33/41


2009 Toyota Yaris Red, Hatchback, 29027 mi, $11,900 http://ow.ly/2G0ZL 4-spd automatic, MPG = 29/35

2007 Mini Cooper, Red, Hatchback, 67393 mi, $13,900 http://bit.ly/dU7aDj MPG = 27/36

2006 Scion xA, Blue, Hatchback, 104250 mi, $8,500 http://ht.ly/3Z1Zr 4-spd automatic, MPG = 27/35

2007 Honda Civic LX, Blue, Sedan, 66787 mi, $11,900, 5-spd automatic, MPG = 25/36 http://ht.ly/3Z2hp

2004 Honda Civic VP, Red, Coupe, 113823 mi, $6,900, 5-spd manual, MPG = 27/34 http://ht.ly/3Z2aS