Comments on: Car Culture Wars: Glenn Beck Ridicules Hybrids

By: HyBuck

HyBuck — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:21:18 +0000

I bought a Civic hybrid in 2004 when gas was $1.50 & rising. I’ve got over 180k on it now with 50+mpg ave. No probs, routine maint. Considering the Grand Cherokee I was driving, I paid for the hybrid in roughly 2 1/2 yrs. I’ll drive it til I die or it does. . .

By: Brian Fisher

Brian Fisher — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:37:11 +0000

Todd you say: But for no other reason that hybrid batteries don't last forever and when they go, all that gas savings is lost with the replacement costs.

All I can say is that I have a 2001 Prius and the traction battery still works fine. When do you foresee it failing? I have over 125,000 miles on the clock. Up til now only the front discs on the brakes have been replaced and I have installed a new 12 volt battery.

Where are you getting your info? Somehow I don't think it is based on your experience.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:27:12 +0000

CJ says:
"Lets hope the Obamamaniacs don't get in another 4 years!"

And what? Bring someone like Bush Jr for another 8 yrs? [snicker]

Let's not your selfish party agenda ruin it for all the the country, and possibly all of the world.

By: Elliot

Elliot — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:50:07 +0000

I find it pretty humorous that the "conservative" posters on this thread started out mocking Obama and calling those who wish to purchase hybrids and protect the environments idiots and members of the looney left. Next thing you know they are whining about people "blowviating" and insulting them. Oh sweet irony.

Why do people feel the need to mock and get so personal about these things? Perhaps our current President can inspire you in one important area....civility. It makes for a much better conversation.

Excuse me, I have to go clean the rims on my 2008 HH.

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:27:07 +0000

Lets hope the Obamamaniacs don’t get in another 4 years!

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:25:30 +0000

Love it! Too bad they won’t listen! These people doing all the hateful things against conservatives are like blind sheep refusing to see the truth because now they have a war to start with Americans that don’t want to be socialists. I f they don’t want their freedom, I hope they move to a communist country soon! Thank you!

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:18:39 +0000

Thank you! I feel better now too! I feel sorry for all the anger and hostility these Left Fanatics have!
They are like blind sheep!

By: Z-manski

Z-manski — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:03:32 +0000

Not exactly sure what to say to you, Tim Dugin, other than, yes you are crazy…. but not in a good or loveable way – more of an insane, idiot way! Yes, aren’t you glad that in our country, we love our idiots, rather than shoot them!! Bang, bang, your bad vibes are showing!!
Peace, out ….

By: Z-manski

Z-manski — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:01:20 +0000

Not exactly sure what to say to you, Tim Dugan, other than, yes you are crazy…. but not in a good or loveable way – more of an insane, idiot way! Yes, aren’t you glad that in our country, we love our idiots, rather than shoot them!! Bang, bang, your bad vibes are showing!!
Peace, out ….

By: Btclare

Btclare — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:05:52 +0000

He does not make a good point. He’s an idiot. Its semantics…he’s tricking you – he’s getting you to support his whole agenda by having you agree with one small statement (tax breaks for rich). A tax break for these cars would make them affordable to people who don’t make as much. The tax break puts “expensive” hybrids within the reach of normal people. And last time I checked a 22,000 Prius or 19,000 Insight hybrid doesn’t sound all that out of reach for everyone and you’ll save thousands in gas over 10 years. I don’t make anything near 100,000 but I’m smart enough to see a good deal when I see one!