Comments on: Profile of Hybrid Drivers http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/ Auto alternatives for the 21st century Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Gary http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-633 Gary Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:40:57 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-633 Bought the Prius because it does everything that we need a car to do and does it well. Efficient, comfortable, roomy, and simple to maintain (oil changes are extremely easy). Fuel economy is as good as our VW diesels (50 mpg) without the constant repairs. Toyota quality control is legendary. We’re extremely satisfied with the car, but don’t expect to buy one for much under list or without a lot of dealer options (to pad profits) — despite Toyota’s increased production, they are still in short supply here in San Antonio. Our next car (to replace one of the VWs, around 2012) will probably be another Toyota Prius … or perhaps a Loremo, Aptera, or Chevy Volt, depending on availability and price. It would be nice if Toyota approved use of E85.

]]> By: Dan Peed http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-632 Dan Peed Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:33:01 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-632 Enough of this demographics stuff. People who buy the Prius or other hybrids are just plain people who use their heads. Hey everybody, as soon as you get into your new Prius or Civic hybrid, you’ll be saving $$$ and gas, because you’ll be getting 45-50 mpg. I sure love my 2002 Prius. It always gets about 45 mpg, and no mechanical problems, ever.

]]> By: Rolf http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-631 Rolf Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:30:29 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-631 In a country like South Africa,
a hybrid is still a very rare sight. Replacing my 10 year old Camry, which still runs without any problems, I decided to be one of the first over here to take the step into the Hybrid technology. I enjoy driving the Prius and the fuel economy is absolutely fantastic. Which other technology offers a fully automatic transmission vehicle
with better than half the fuel consumption of a similar sized stick shift car? Driving the Prius puts a smile on my face, even in rush hour stop and go traffic…

]]> By: B the Bobcat http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-630 B the Bobcat Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:25:34 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-630 I live in San Antonio, TX and bought an ’05 HCH. I was 22 at the time of purchase, and I love it. I see a significant number of fellow Bobcat at Texas State Univ.–San Marcos also with hybrids. I’m curious about the dispersal of hybrid purchases across demographics and locations. It would be nice to see more data regarding the purchasing of the vehicles. I bought mine because I love the tech and knew I’d save money on gas. I’m looking forward to buying a flex-fuel plug-in Volt for my next car.

]]> By: Caitlin http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-629 Caitlin Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:14:32 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-629 I was 19 when I bought my 2004 Prius. I love my car. I had two other friends in college, both 18 who each owned a 2004 Prius. I’m not sure how the 2% came about, but there must be more younger people out there with hybrids. There were three in rural VA/WV. The data is probably a little off because most people under 24 with a hybrid probably have a parent as a co-owner because they are a little expensive.

]]> By: Jesse Rudavsky http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-628 Jesse Rudavsky Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:25:39 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-628 Hi There, Jesse here from Hingham MA. I was just 18 and 1/2 back on 11/14/02 when I bought my 2000 insight. Now I have a 2002 prius with 324K miles on the original battery pack. Still going strong.

]]> By: pendoctrjd http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-627 pendoctrjd Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:31:50 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-627 I want to open a webstore to sell accessories for hybrids competitively priced; “green” when available. I’ve been told that hybrid owners don’t “dress up” their vehicles like the owner of a Mustang or Camaro, as an example.

What do you think? Would you buy accessories from an online store for your hybrid?

Please let me know at HappyHybrids@aol.com.

]]> By: Ellen Paul http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-626 Ellen Paul Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:56:52 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-626 We brought our 2007 Prius just 6 months ago and are very happy with it. I’m getting 55 mph on virtually every tank–saving gas $$ and doing my part for increasing energy conservation and lowering air pollution.

]]> By: Glenn http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-625 Glenn Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:36:24 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-625 I bought my 2005 Prius two years ago for many reasons; to save money (my savings started right away, as my “original” choice was a similarly priced Hyundai XG350 which got 20 mpg, wheras my Prius gets 45 to 57 mpg). I wanted to reduce pollution; reduce oil imports (and stop sending money to people who wanted to kill me and my civilization); and because the car was so cool. My wife concurred with the purchase after we rented a Prius 2 1/2 years ago over a weekend; she kept saying “it’s so quiet! It’s so smooth!” She was sold.

]]> By: Savage http://www.hybridcars.com/profile-of-hybrid-drivers/#comment-624 Savage Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:15:06 +0000 http://127.0.0.1/wordpress12/?p=216#comment-624 I don’t own one yet, but I’m curious, did you buy to help the environment or to avoid the high cost of gas? Or is this considered the new status symbol?

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