No need to apologize, we love talking about our babies. For me saving gas is a big one with pollution second. The technology is really cool so the car is a bit of a toy you play the mileage game with. Depending on your point of view, hybrids are cool! The HCH goes as fast as it needs too. My family had a VW diesel years ago that got great mileage but it was underpowered to the point of being dangerous for sure. Not so with the hybrids, depending on just how much power you need. Except for the Accord they are not peppy. They are bad slow compaired to a Vette but so is most every other car on the road. I'm very happy with mine so far.