Paying for the privilege of a Prius

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Looking to save the environment one car at a time? Get in line. People are so desperate to buy the short-stocked Toyota Prius gas/electric hybrid that some have taken to paying $1,000 over sticker price for a used one. Their actions are commendable. However, AdFreak is somewhat reluctant to fork over 22,000 clams to tool around in a sedan that looks like an orthopedic shoe. But we digress. It’s not just Priuses (Prii?) that have drawn this kind of competitive bidding, according to Consumer Guide Automotive.

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