Hi,

There have been two, distinct hybrids:

1) Honda Insight
2) Toyota Prius

One is no longer sold and the other seems to be doing pretty good. The 'wolf in sheeps clothing' hybrids are selling although perhaps not with the numbers of the Prius. It begs the question of whether Toyota sold a gas-only Prius, would Prius hybrid sales fall off?

In our case, we had a choice in 2001 between a Prius and an Echo, the Echo won. In 2005, the choice was between a Scion and used Prius, the used Prius won. Requirements drove both choices and I find it hard to believe we're the only ones who make purchase decisions based upon our requirements.

So if the hybrid skeptics want to claim hybrids are 'style', fine, since when has a verbal bully ever gotten a clue? The right answer is to 'embrace' style with the hard savings and requirements met by our rides. Tell them you like the style of 'cash in my pocket' or 'no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning'. Embrace the style of 'we've got money and keep it and you don't.' Enjoy the style of our 'quiet, smooth cars, a quality ride.'

Bob Wilson

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My other 1500 cc car:

Automatic, stock, backup car.
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