09-28-2006, 03:33 PM
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Real Name: Jason & Suman
Hybrids: 2007 Camry Hybrid
Posts: 19
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Re: An Idiot @ WomanMotorist.com
This is why I can't usually stand to read a review unless it's written by people that understand cars (Car & Driver, Consumer Reports, Road & Track, etc). These companies give opinions and observations based on multiple user's test drives, car knowledge, understanding of mechanics (most are engineers of some type), and many other criteria. They still aren't perfect, but they do a good job.
People who write articles like this one show they can't get passed an initial opinion (The writer brought up 3 references to ridiculous concepts like getting to Jupiter on a drop of gas) there's not that much energy in gas in the first place! This goes to show they were more concerned about discrediting than writing an impartial article.
They have to get paid, and the lazy person spews a bunch of BS to make their article sound good. Kind of reminds me of writing essays and book reports back in elementary school, (any similarities?).
The person didn't even mention the tax credit till the end, and didn't say how much ("You also might qualify for a tax rebate after you buy it."). The 2600 (which most people will qualify for if bought before 9/30) would still save you $600 compared to the writer's idea of buying 2k in gas.
Oh and where is everyone supposed to store their 800 gallons of gas at $2.50 per gal, because it's not going to remain at the same price for a whole year.
I don't think people would have such a problem with rubbish like this, if there weren't such a potential of others believing it at first glance.
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