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DavidAragon
11-09-2005, 01:47 PM
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3749377.stm
DavidAragon
11-09-2005, 01:47 PM
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3749377.stm
ROX
11-09-2005, 01:53 PM
That's IT! I'm buying a Prius, and I'm putting it on my roof rack. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif
KenP
11-09-2005, 02:06 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> From the article:
The group also claimed responsibility for spray painting slogans such as "Fat, Lazy Americans" on sports utility vehicles at other dealerships in the state. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>We're can't be fat and lazy. Hell, we have to climb in and out of the damn thing.
ckhagman
11-09-2005, 02:30 PM
"For Russell Long that's not the issue. "If petrol was 10 cents a gallon I would still buy a Hybrid. Guys who drive Hummers need to understand those vehicles are symbolic of what is wrong with this country.""

Um no. That is exactly what is right about this country. Choice
HummBebe
11-09-2005, 02:39 PM
OPINIONS:

OPINIONS are like A$$HOLES.....
everybody has one !

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Hart1
11-09-2005, 02:49 PM
At work, our "car pool" has a couple of these cars we can check out. At Highway speeds, it does no better MPH than other vehicles in the same size class which run on gas...rip off.
HummerNewbie
11-09-2005, 02:53 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
OPINIONS:

OPINIONS are like A$$HOLES.....
everybody has one !

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And some people have bigger opinions which in turn makes them bigger a$$holes.
Dan
11-09-2005, 03:05 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
That's IT! I'm buying a Prius, and I'm putting it on my roof rack. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/041122/041122_smart_car_hmed_9a.hmedium.jpg
Orbital H2
11-09-2005, 03:49 PM
Ok I have an AA$$Hole, I mean an opinion, here is a quick trade if you were driving 50 Miles/Day, 5 days a week your annual cost at 12 MPG and your savings are shown here, and the number of years you would be stuck driving that POS to break even on hte fuel savings. You decide if its worth reducing your enjoyment to save that sort of money.
timgco
11-09-2005, 04:46 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Orbital H2:
Ok I have an AA$$Hole, I mean an opinion, here is a quick trade if you were driving 50 Miles/Day, 5 days a week your annual cost at 12 MPG and your savings are shown here, and the number of years you would be stuck driving that POS to break even on hte fuel savings. You decide if its worth reducing your enjoyment to save that sort of money. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

HAHA, SPREADSHEET!
KenP
11-09-2005, 05:03 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Orbital H2:
Ok I have an AA$$Hole, I mean an opinion, here is a quick trade if you were driving 50 Miles/Day, 5 days a week your annual cost at 12 MPG and your savings are shown here, and the number of years you would be stuck driving that POS to break even on hte fuel savings. You decide if its worth reducing your enjoyment to save that sort of money. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

HAHA, SPREADSHEET! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I have a spreadsheet, too. Now stop modding, Tim. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
ckhagman
11-09-2005, 05:17 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
OPINIONS:

OPINIONS are like A$$HOLES.....
everybody has one !

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And they all stink http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
HummBebe
11-09-2005, 06:34 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Orbital H2:
Ok I have an AA$$Hole, I mean an opinion, here is a quick trade if you were driving 50 Miles/Day, 5 days a week your annual cost at 12 MPG and your savings are shown here, and the number of years you would be stuck driving that POS to break even on the fuel savings. You decide if its worth reducing your enjoyment to save that sort of money. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/ga/ul/1151045541/inlineimg/Y/MPG_Savings.jpg

Thats not an opinion........

Those are the facts!!!!

And besides, does anyone drive a car expecting to break even???

I'm sorry what was this converation about????

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Efrain
11-10-2005, 12:28 AM
Everybody has an a$$hole, I mean, an opinion, but does everybody have a spreadcheek, I mean, a spreadsheet? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif
ROX
11-10-2005, 01:35 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Orbital H2:
Ok I have an AA$$Hole, I mean an opinion, here is a quick trade if you were driving 50 Miles/Day, 5 days a week your annual cost at 12 MPG and your savings are shown here, and the number of years you would be stuck driving that POS to break even on hte fuel savings. You decide if its worth reducing your enjoyment to save that sort of money. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Would you plug in 80 miles a day/5 days a week. I have a friend that is going to sell her mini-van and get a Prius because she says she'll save money on gas. Her mini-van gets 20 mpg.
ROX
11-10-2005, 01:36 AM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dan:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
That's IT! I'm buying a Prius, and I'm putting it on my roof rack. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_mad.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/041122/041122_smart_car_hmed_9a.hmedium.jpg </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Dang! Someone beat me too it! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
HummBebe
11-10-2005, 01:38 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Efrain:
Everybody has an a$$hole, I mean, an opinion, but does everybody have a spreadcheek, I mean, a spreadsheet? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


LOL!!! I like that. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Orbital H2
11-10-2005, 03:30 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
Would you plug in 80 miles a day/5 days a week. I have a friend that is going to sell her mini-van and get a Prius because she says she'll save money on gas. Her mini-van gets 20 mpg. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sure here you go. Of course teh break even is assuming that you are selling a perfectly good vehicle in hope of saving money on gas, if you are buying a new vehicle anyway, you would have to compare the differences in vehicle cost and the mileage to determine break even point. most people just do an emotional buy regardless of the numbers
HummBebe
11-10-2005, 03:38 PM
Orbital H2!!!!

You are the spreadcheek MASTER!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif



Signed - grasshopper
Orbital H2
11-10-2005, 04:01 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummBebe:
Orbital H2!!!!

You are the spreadcheek MASTER!!! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif



Signed - grasshopper </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Trade studies are my life, and Spreadsheets are very instrumental in getting there
ROX
11-10-2005, 04:10 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
Would you plug in 80 miles a day/5 days a week. I have a friend that is going to sell her mini-van and get a Prius because she says she'll save money on gas. Her mini-van gets 20 mpg.


Sure here you go. Of course teh break even is assuming that you are selling a perfectly good vehicle in hope of saving money on gas, if you are buying a new vehicle anyway, you would have to compare the differences in vehicle cost and the mileage to determine break even point. most people just do an emotional buy regardless of the numbers </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Thanks! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
CslRkH2
11-11-2005, 03:08 AM
Not worth it yet.