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abowles · #19 (**permalink**) 07-06-2006, 09:42 PM

This is the email I sent to the author in response.

Have you ever driven a hybrid auto?

More specifically have you driven a Prius?

I have a 2005 Toyota Prius. No it's not perfect

and isn't the greatest thing since ice cream.

But I have seen several (6) tanks over 60 mpg

and am averaging 55+ mpg over the life of the

car (24888 miles).

While hybrids are not for everyone, if a driver

is willing to follow the general tips you give for

better mileage 50+ mpg is EASILY attainable

with a Prius.

Also, have you considered the payback on a

Special Edition with all the options in any

model versus the standard model? Or the

payback on any option like a Bose stereo or GPS

navigation? This is why the arguments about

hybrid payback are bogus. There is absolutely

NO payback on a V8 compared to a V6 either.

It's a choice that people make. At least with a

hybrid I am saving money. I never saw a stereo,

GPS system, or V8 do that.