Yes, hybrids can mean savings

The true test of the cost of driving home a hybrid is when one compares the
conventionally powered twin to the hybrid. I E Highlander, Lexus, Civic
and Escape, etc. The higher initial cost is apparent and loss of retail
value, when the time comes to replace the battery pack, is enviable.
Personally I hope many buyers buy the hybrids so they can save fuel for
those of us that want to drive high powered cars. LOL


mike hunt


"Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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>I thought the CR comparison of the Accord hybrid price to the 4 cylinder
>price was ridiculous.
>
>
> "harry" <harry_liuNOSPAM@lcc.com> wrote in message
> news:f17Qf.2642$3k1.766@dukeread03...[color=green]
>> Interesting I just read the CR today.
>> One thing I must point out is CR compares Accord hybrid to an Accord 4
>> cylinder model which is not orange to orange case.
>>
>> The Accord hybrid should be compared against Accord EX-V6 which is $2000
>> more(hence the initial investment on HAH is $2000 less) and saved even
>> more gas...
>>
>> Comapring Prius to Corolla is also not quite fair since Prius has more
>> options installed and drives smoother IMO.
>>
>> HCH vs. Civic EX is more reasonable and it turned out really saving $.
>> I have been comapring the cost myself among those models and still decide
>> to go with gas engine because of unknown battery cost and CVT repair
>> cost...
>>[/color]
>
>[/color]

"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
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> The true test of the cost of driving home a hybrid is when one compares[/color]
the[color=blue]
> conventionally powered twin to the hybrid. I E Highlander, Lexus, Civic
> and Escape, etc. The higher initial cost is apparent and loss of retail
> value, when the time comes to replace the battery pack, is enviable.
> Personally I hope many buyers buy the hybrids so they can save fuel for
> those of us that want to drive high powered cars. LOL
>
> mike hunt[/color]

I'm sure you meant to say, "save fuel for those of us who have to compensate
for personal shortcomings by driving high-powered cars on public roads where
high-powered cars are pretty much pointlesss."

You're welcome.

Those of us driving smaller cars, using public transport, walking, biking
and car-pooling would rather be saving fuel to drive the price of oil down,
to reduce transfer payments to terrorists, to avoid propping up corrupt
regimes, to improve the US balance of trade, to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and to reduce pollution... but as long as we're doing good for
somebody, then we're happy.
[color=blue]
> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:5m7Qf.2171$k75.841@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...[color=green]
> >I thought the CR comparison of the Accord hybrid price to the 4 cylinder
> >price was ridiculous.
> >
> >
> > "harry" <harry_liuNOSPAM@lcc.com> wrote in message
> > news:f17Qf.2642$3k1.766@dukeread03...[color=darkred]
> >> Interesting I just read the CR today.
> >> One thing I must point out is CR compares Accord hybrid to an Accord 4
> >> cylinder model which is not orange to orange case.
> >>
> >> The Accord hybrid should be compared against Accord EX-V6 which is[/color][/color][/color]
$2000[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> more(hence the initial investment on HAH is $2000 less) and saved even
> >> more gas...
> >>
> >> Comapring Prius to Corolla is also not quite fair since Prius has more
> >> options installed and drives smoother IMO.
> >>
> >> HCH vs. Civic EX is more reasonable and it turned out really saving $.
> >> I have been comapring the cost myself among those models and still[/color][/color][/color]
decide[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
> >> to go with gas engine because of unknown battery cost and CVT repair
> >> cost...
> >>[/color]
> >
> >[/color]
>
>[/color]


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Those of us that prefer high powered and sporty type cars, salute those of
you that are willing to settle for something less and can afford to the
extra cost of owning a hybrid, to save the planet. Thank you. ;)


mike hunt


"DH" <dh@stargate.com> wrote in message
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> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:Xf2dnd3BfcLgTYnZUSdV9g@ptd.net...[color=green]
>> The true test of the cost of driving home a hybrid is when one compares[/color]
> the[color=green]
>> conventionally powered twin to the hybrid. I E Highlander, Lexus, Civic
>> and Escape, etc. The higher initial cost is apparent and loss of retail
>> value, when the time comes to replace the battery pack, is enviable.
>> Personally I hope many buyers buy the hybrids so they can save fuel for
>> those of us that want to drive high powered cars. LOL
>>
>> mike hunt[/color]
>
> I'm sure you meant to say, "save fuel for those of us who have to
> compensate
> for personal shortcomings by driving high-powered cars on public roads
> where
> high-powered cars are pretty much pointlesss."
>
> You're welcome.
>
> Those of us driving smaller cars, using public transport, walking, biking
> and car-pooling would rather be saving fuel to drive the price of oil
> down,
> to reduce transfer payments to terrorists, to avoid propping up corrupt
> regimes, to improve the US balance of trade, to reduce greenhouse gas
> emissions and to reduce pollution... but as long as we're doing good for
> somebody, then we're happy.
>[color=green]
>> "Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
>> news:5m7Qf.2171$k75.841@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net...[color=darkred]
>> >I thought the CR comparison of the Accord hybrid price to the 4 cylinder
>> >price was ridiculous.
>> >
>> >
>> > "harry" <harry_liuNOSPAM@lcc.com> wrote in message
>> > news:f17Qf.2642$3k1.766@dukeread03...
>> >> Interesting I just read the CR today.
>> >> One thing I must point out is CR compares Accord hybrid to an Accord 4
>> >> cylinder model which is not orange to orange case.
>> >>
>> >> The Accord hybrid should be compared against Accord EX-V6 which is[/color][/color]
> $2000[color=green][color=darkred]
>> >> more(hence the initial investment on HAH is $2000 less) and saved
>> >> even
>> >> more gas...
>> >>
>> >> Comapring Prius to Corolla is also not quite fair since Prius has more
>> >> options installed and drives smoother IMO.
>> >>
>> >> HCH vs. Civic EX is more reasonable and it turned out really saving $.
>> >> I have been comapring the cost myself among those models and still[/color][/color]
> decide[color=green][color=darkred]
>> >> to go with gas engine because of unknown battery cost and CVT repair
>> >> cost...
>> >>
>> >
>> >[/color]
>>
>>[/color]
>
>
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"Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
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> Those of us that prefer high powered and sporty type cars, salute those of
> you that are willing to settle for something less and can afford to the
> extra cost of owning a hybrid, to save the planet. Thank you. ;)
>
>
> mike hunt
>[/color]

I bet I pay less than you for car insurance and I have better coverage.

You do not want to take that bet.. ;)


mike hunt


"mark_digital©" <976XXX@nospam.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Mike Hunter" <mikehunt2@mailcity.com> wrote in message
> news:c_ScnSTwAKsvTYjZUSdV9g@ptd.net...[color=green]
>> Those of us that prefer high powered and sporty type cars, salute those
>> of you that are willing to settle for something less and can afford to
>> the extra cost of owning a hybrid, to save the planet. Thank you. ;)
>>
>>
>> mike hunt
>>[/color]
>
> I bet I pay less than you for car insurance and I have better coverage.[/color]