A local news anchor by the name of Don Shelby actually got it right (in my opinion) when he said:

Sure, financially - it may not make a lot of sense right now given that your fuel dollar savings probably won't outweigh the additional cost for the hybrid - however - you're making a couple of other statments in the purchase of the hybrid;
1) The public is not only interested in hybrids, but willing to buy them - this is the most important statement to the auto manufacturers.
2) You're willing to make an investment in the future of this planet by purchasing a vehicle that pollutes less.

My wife and I fit that mold to a "T" and are making the investment for both reasons.

Call me a tree hugger - that's fine. I've been called worse....

Regards - Randy




If there's one thing I've learned in online forums its this:
Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!