Comments on: Separate Green Car Brands Die in Down Economy

By: dhartman

dhartman — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:00:07 +0000

Unique green model names seem to work for now, but in long run may become confusing with more models having a green option.

The 2010 Insight is somewhat more than junk! And I like my less frequent visits to the gas station. It is a great value -- and all city driving is yielding 43 mpg and it's barely broken in.

By: David

David — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:23:42 +0000

2 1/2 years ago I went from a ’94 Intrepid to an ’02 Camry. I maintained my Dodge religiously and the engine and powertrain rarely gave me trouble, even at the 240K mile mark. However, I gave up the Intrepid because of everything else that was going wrong. Electrical problems, trim falling off, seatcovers disintegrating, etc. Little irritations that got too numerous to mention. But nobody could believe I was on my original transmission and that it was still shifting smoothly. With my Camry, I’m having the same luck – only one thing ever went wrong with it so far. The fit and finish, however, is holding up much better than my Dodge and the Camry is now at almost 140K miles. I’m getting anywhere from 40-60% better fuel economy from a car that still seats 5 pretty comfortably.

I more than a little hopeful to see what Chevy produces in the Volt. How will “the rest of the car” hold up year after year?

By: Two Wrongs Does Not Equal Right

Two Wrongs Does Not Equal Right — Mon, 18 May 2009 07:26:00 +0000

Generally older cars causes disproportion of air pollutants on the road. It is the major reason why some governmenets pay owners to crush old cars.

"The Toyota Prius is made in japan and it cost more than toyota says. Last time I tryed to buy one it was going to cost me thousands and thousands more than it was posted."

Interesting, if you don't like it so much why are you trying to buy one... If people are paying above MSRP due to demand, it's good for dealers that makes the sale, not Toyota.

"sure you make the Japanese happy but start thinking of American people and its not where the car is made its where the engineers are paid.

Oh no... not another buy domestic argument! Like it or not, the economy is a global one. The big 3 would ship everything out of the country to produce a cheaper car if they can get away with it (to certain extent they are doing that). Don't forget Ford also employs many engineers in foreign countries. The only difference I see in "domestic" vs "foreign" companies is that domestics are qualified to receive tax payers' money.

By: cindy hallendale

cindy hallendale — Sun, 17 May 2009 17:20:00 +0000

Prius drivers are following what's in style. I was reading reports that to produce the car was worse on the environment than to keep your old car. I have a old 270k Buick and it gets aprox 30mpg on the highway. But its over 10 years old and it to keep an old car keeps another one from being produced. Who ever says GM is junk might just be stupid. Mine is fine and cost very little to keep running. I like the pillow ride as well keeps me happy on my long drive to work. Dont need a prius hurt my back on airline seats ride.

The Toyota Prius is made in japan and it cost more than toyota says. Last time I tryed to buy one it was going to cost me thousands and thousands more than it was posted.

Also the new ford fusion hybrid looks nicer, safer and larger.

Gets maybe 10 mpg less but in that upper range that's like 100 dollars a year so I get the ford.

I am so tired of people saying Foreign is better crap. Its simply just a way of saying they are better or thinking they are smarter.

The only think smart or green about buying foreign is sending american money to japan.

sure you make the Japanese happy but start thinking of American people and its not where the car is made its where the engineers are paid.

When you purchase a apple computer its made in china but you are supporting an entire complex in CA .. Silicone Valley

By: Max Reid

Max Reid — Sat, 16 May 2009 12:39:00 +0000

Just move the Vue to Chevy and it will start selling well.

But amidst rising gas prices they lost the market share and suffered $7.7 billion loss in the first quarter.

Insight at 20K is just right for many. Lets see how many units Prius can sell.

Also Toyota is pushed to #3 in US sales. They better make affordable hybrids.

By: fred smilek

fred smilek — Fri, 15 May 2009 17:48:04 +0000

I also have a green car or hybrid. However you want to call it. Great car and I am also helping the environment.