Any good Toyota Dealer in Fresno, CA

Did you ever find a dealership? We’ve been looking at the Hybrid Toyota’s but they are just a bit too pricey; and now that oil is coming back down the economics (which were marginal at best) are weaking.

-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark

My Uncle ended up going to Valley Toyota. They did treat him really well and he didn’t get any funny business.
Have you looked at the Yaris too? Its’ a little smaller, a lot cheaper and it gets good gas mileage. The Yaris is around $11,000 and the Prius is more than $20,000. The Hybrids are still selling at a premium (meaning most dealerships will sell it for MSRP only.) But as the economy worsens, I’m sure they will sell for cheaper. Most dealership sales are down 25 to 30% last month.

I am actually looking for something to replace the mini-van, a family hauler as with two growing kids we need capacity and Jenn and I want to do it as green and economically as is practical. I really want an all electric vehicle, but they seem to be a few years off. That is okay as our current van has several years left, I was just hoping to shrink my eco-footprint somewhat, as well as the dollar footprint. I have owned Toyotas in the past and have been super impressed with the dealerships up here and of course with the quality of the vehicles.

-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark

The Prius doesn’t have much room in the back, my parents drive one. Once your kids get older, they will feel cramped back there. If you’re willing to wait, there’s the Chevy Volt. That is supposed to come out next year.
The green thing to do is to make your current car last as long as possible.
One thing to consider with all electric or hybrid cars is the batteries, they are very toxic for the environment. They contain lead and lithium, especially the high performing hybrid batteries. I know most manufacturers are working on more environmentally friendly batteries but they aren’t here yet. I know Toyota takes back batteries so they don’t end up in landfills and pullute the environment.