Research the best car to buy for $20k with Gemini Deep Research
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- by Grant Harvey (The Neuron)
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Outcome
The Neuron asked Gemini Deep Research for the best car to buy for $20k; it says Gemini researched 481 websites, covered most of what they suggested and added a lifetime ownership cost comparison of a Tesla Model 3, Toyota Prius and Camry, though the report was so long they asked it which was best.
Poster says:481 websites researched
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Research the best car I could buy for 20k.
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Before you start, ask me 1–3 short questions about the details below and wait for my answers. Once I've answered, confirm the plan in one line and run the whole task start to finish. Goal: Find the best car I can buy for my budget. Quick-check questions: New or used, what will you use it for, and what matters most (reliability, fuel, space)? What I need from you: - Budget - How you'll use it (commute, family, long trips) - Must-haves and deal-breakers Rules: - Compare 3–5 cars on price, reliability, running costs and safety, with sources. - Include a lifetime ownership cost estimate for the top picks. - Finish with one clear recommendation in two sentences before the detail. - Note common problems or recalls for each model year you suggest. Output: A one-line pick, a comparison table and the sources. If my answers leave a gap, make a sensible choice, say what you assumed, and keep going. You'll know it worked when: you have a clear first choice and know why.
Source
https://www.theneurondaily.com/p/gpt-deep-research-tested
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