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Originally Posted by Civic Duty
I've been pleasantly surprised by the responses on this thread. I previously held the misconception that the majority of hybrid enthusiasts were likely to be politically liberal, environmentally conscious folks. It's so great to see that the real appeal of hybrid cars, at least to those on this site, is grounded in real-life practical issues like conservationism and cutting-edge technology. I'm proud of the camaraderie amongst people of such varying political ideologies; I always thought that the hybrid vehicle itself was a politically polarizing topic. Now I see that isn't so. Even though I, personally, am slightly left-of-center, it's great to see that others here aren't.
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I'm not surprised at all! I too am conservative, and purchased my Prius a year ago this past April. I got it for two reasons:
1) I needed a bigger car (bigger than my Z-3 was), so I can lug all my friends and their junk around.
2) I wanted to burn less fuel.
I can afford gasoline. Even if it were to double or triple in price (which, I believe, it will eventually do; 'cause mother Earth ain't making anymore oil...but that's a whole 'nuther topic). Yeah, I can afford it all right. But I've decided that I want to burn less of it.
It's nice to know that even in bumper-to-bumper stop/go traffic, I can still make Atlanta on just about 3/4's of tank of gas. Especially handy when a hurricane is bearing down on my beeehind.
And I've sworn off GM, Chrysler, and Ford cars. They're too much like wasabi...you know, that "love-hate" relationship, except with those manufacturers, there's no love left at all!
Not at all healthy, that stubborn, misplaced sense of loyalty I had. Thank you, Chevvy dealer and Oldsmobile dealer, for nearly killing me with your awful service!
Anyhow, I love my Prius, even more than my other cars. My second car, should I decide to buy one, will be an Insight. Red, please! With a sunroof!
And I look forward to seeing real hybrid sportscars in the future. What ever happened to the Volta?
Anyhow, hello folks! Have a super Independence Day holiday! Be safe; don't mix drinking and driving, or I'll personally come take your car keys away and post your car on Ebay!
