View Single Post
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 02 Sep 2004, 03:52 pm
Brian Smith
 
Posts: n/a
Default Re: Civic Hybrid or Prius owners...


"Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote in message
news:elmop-A9F331.16430402092004@text.usenetserver.com...
>
> Wait a minute: why will it be a hybrid?
>
> The *only* reason to buy a hybrid today is to make a statement about
> your politics. You do not save money--in fact, you spend much more just
> for the privilege of having a hybrid--and you save very little gas.
>
> So what are you trying to accomplish? Maybe there's a better way to get
> there.


I have to agree. The hybrids are not giving their owners fantastic fuel
mileage. In fact, a diesel powered vehicle gives superior mileage, with less
parts to maintain.

--
Brian

http://www.cakesbydarlene.ca

http://www.accesswave.ca/~orion


Reply With Quote