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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:29 AM Original message |
Top 5 Freeper Lies about Hybrids |
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lenidog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
1. Actually I have never heard anyone of any political persuasion |
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Balbus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 12:31 PM Response to Reply #1 |
24. I'm with you... |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:03 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. That's ALL I've ever heard from any Republican I know when |
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cheezus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
2. if you get in a crash you get electrocuted |
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purr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:38 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Oh thats funny.. |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:44 AM Response to Reply #2 |
10. actually the high voltage components shut off in a crash |
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jswordy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:49 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. The electricity shuts off in modern vehicles upon crashing.. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:04 PM Response to Reply #2 |
27. I've heard that one, and that the battery will crush you from |
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Worst Username Ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:35 AM Response to Original message |
3. SUVs |
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Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:47 AM Response to Reply #3 |
12. One other reason... |
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orwell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
4. Battery Question |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:43 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. From what I understand |
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orwell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 11:10 AM Response to Reply #9 |
19. Thanks n/t |
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Steph13 (104 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 03:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
42. Batteries |
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still_one (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
6. I have two prius cars |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:41 AM Response to Original message |
7. If FReepers were true capatalists/conservatives they'd |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:42 AM Response to Original message |
8. can we have a link and the names of these 5 top repubs? |
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jswordy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
11. Among my many hats, I must closely watch the auto industry. |
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Ernesto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 11:09 AM Response to Reply #11 |
17. Point # 2 & reality |
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Beaverhausen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:26 PM Response to Reply #17 |
31. I also paid no "premium" for mine two weeks ago |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:31 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Neither did my neighbor -- $21k about two months ago n/t |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 11:18 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. Coupla points... |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 11:35 AM Response to Reply #11 |
22. I've read here at DU that hybrid mileage isn't as good as advetised. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:08 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. My neighbor owns a Prius and gets an average of 59 mpg n/t |
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Terran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:14 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. *Really*?? Wow. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:33 PM Response to Reply #30 |
34. I'm buying a Civic Hybrid in Aug or Sept |
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4_Legs_Good (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:45 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. We have a Civic hybrid |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 02:38 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. I'm on of those people who usually drive "careful," |
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Ernesto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 05:23 PM Response to Reply #34 |
46. The civic is only $490 cheaper on MSRP. |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-19-05 02:03 PM Response to Reply #28 |
56. 56 mpg here. |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 12:25 PM Response to Reply #11 |
23. There's the Ford Escape ... of a small SUV-ish style. |
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Kathleen04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 02:26 PM Response to Reply #23 |
37. Also.. |
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Maat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 04:11 PM Response to Reply #37 |
45. I had one of those CRV's - pre-hybrid. |
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eyesroll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
13. Another counter-argument to #1 -- they don't depreciate nearly as fast |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:09 PM Response to Reply #13 |
29. Correct. Check ebay |
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Madrone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 11:05 AM Response to Original message |
15. I really want a Prius. |
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dbonds (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 11:07 AM Response to Original message |
16. My next car will be a hybrid. |
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Semi_subversive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
18. I like the Prius |
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Wapsie B (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
21. I remember distinctly |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-19-05 01:58 PM Response to Reply #21 |
55. The finite supply of petroleum... |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
25. Even my republican in-laws agree .... Hybrids rock! |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
33. Good points, but your #1 is a bit sketchy |
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4_Legs_Good (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 01:35 PM Response to Original message |
35. The batteries are likely an environmental disaster!!!!!!!!!! |
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catzies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
38. Heard on NPR today hybrid Camrys are coming & will be built in Kentucky |
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Kathleen04 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:33 PM Response to Reply #38 |
49. Toyota probably needs |
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catzies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-19-05 12:54 PM Response to Reply #49 |
51. If the Camry hyrbrid is a 6-cyl then it matches up w/the Accord |
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Wilber_Stool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
39. Why does a hybrid have to pay for itself |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 02:39 PM Response to Reply #39 |
41. That's what I always wonder! Can't you just be buying it |
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Beaverhausen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 06:15 PM Response to Reply #41 |
48. and because it puts out nearly zero emissions |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-19-05 01:53 PM Response to Reply #48 |
54. That's why I wanted the Prius. |
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prole_for_peace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 03:13 PM Response to Original message |
43. i work with some people who STILL thought they need plugging |
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Kolesar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
44. I would like to see your data for #1 |
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Kerrytravelers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 06:01 PM Response to Original message |
47. I will be bookmarking this for future reference. Thanks. |
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48pan (957 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed May-18-05 10:36 PM Response to Original message |
50. Sorry but... |
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kick-ass-bob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-19-05 01:08 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. You are comparing a motorcycle to a car??? |
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scarpa43 (157 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-19-05 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
53. The oil change reason is not so strong.... |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-20-05 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
57. I love my Prius! |
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