Posted on 12/04/2005 4:18:42 PM PST by wjersey
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
LOL! Payback for a prius begins at like 130,000 miles or so, so I hope they really love them.
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
Toyota Prius,
$24K,
1.5 liter four-banger
drum brakes on the rear
front wheel drive
yeah, I really want one
Isn't their life expectancy only supposed to be about 100,000 miles or so?
No...he doesn't know that; he thinks that.
How do you weigh the reduction of some pollutants (not necessarily CO2, though, as a similar vehicle without the battery pack may well get better real-world fuel economy), and possibly better fuel economy (see last parenthetic comment) against the additional manufacturing, and eventual disposal, impacts? No one knows the answer to that.
---same type of geniuses that run a separate truck around to pick up "recycle" at a net greater energy expenditure than the savings--
How can he be so sure?
"It was not our mandate to save money," he said. "They're expecting us to pay more for a cleaner tailpipe."
yah, right....................
6,000-vehicle fleet
One city car for each 245 residents ?
Does that include police/fire cars and trucks?
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
Vehicles using ethanol are actually causing much more damage to the environment than gas powered vehicles.
Thousands of acres of forest land are being destroyed in order to plant corn for the ethanol.
Just great!
AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHH!
It cost's more money, because it is ecologically unsound.
It creates pollution.
(Nevermind, I have screamed myself hoarse - envirowhacko's don't care to hear their dopey cult religion challanged, no matter how stupid the scientific premises.)
You're quite correct. This stuff is really about the eco-religion practiced by the envirokooks, and forced on everyone else by government fiat.
Only government, which has a bottom-less pit of money upon which to draw, could affort a fleet of hybrids. If I can spend your money, I'll buy hybrids; with my money, I'll buy a conventional car.
I like to watch.
(The last scene in "Being There" is really quite telling, isn't it?)
Pardon me while I go blubber in the corner.
I agree that "payback" would take a while for a Prius. I got one a year ago because I thought they are cool technologically. I haven't been disappointed from that perspective. My favorite feature of the car is the smart key system, which really has nothing to do with hybrid technology, but is very cool. I never have to take the key from my pocket to either unlock the doors or to start he car. The car knows when the key is nearby. I like the touchscreen controls for the stereo and climate control also. I do like getting 49 mpg vs. the 24 in my Passat. It is roomier than other high mpg cars-- as big inside as he Passat. I was surprised at the pep it has. Not like my turbo Passat, but enough for this 48 year old guy. It isn't for everyone, but I do really like it, despite the ridicule from my conservative colleagues-- I am a conservative too. I just like gadgets.
Take the financial mistakes out of the parasites' paychecks - maybe then they'll do a better cost-benefit analysis next time.
Call me a tree hugger, but I just decided to get a new Ford Escape and I'm getting 35.43 mpg on my first tankful. My previous 2003 model Escape got about 21 mpg. I'm not a fan of the Prius because I think it is butt ugly. But I knew exactly what I was getting with the Escape and I didn't give my any drivability so I view it as a win-win situation. And it seems to have even more power than my old Escape. What I especially like is not having to dread the cost of gas going up as it did recently. Now I go into a gas station and may squeeze in 4 or 5 gallons. And the cost doesn't require a second mortgage.
Like it or not, the hybrid concept actually does work and work well. All manufacturers will have to have them or they will be out of the auto business. See the latest issue of Car and Driver for a very good discussion of this subject. Diesels won't work because they won't pass the new EPA standards.
And those new solar panels they are coming out for homes are also something to consider. If one lives in a sunny area your meter will run backwards!! Looked both attractive and practical. Take a vacation and earn money!
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