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JT Moderator	Message Posted: May 8, 2004 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse With record level gas prices forecast this summer, would you consider purchasing a hybrid (gas/electric) vehicle? I already own one I am considering it Not interested in any current models Technology not mature yet I have not considered it Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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With record level gas prices forecast this summer, would you consider purchasing a hybrid (gas/electric) vehicle?
I already own one
I am considering it
Not interested in any current models
Technology not mature yet
I have not considered it

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,570 Points:2,916,565 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2006 10:12:27 AM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse No.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2006 3:44:40 PM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Not considering
CCrow Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,449 Points:2,661,360 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2006 6:03:05 AM Ignore CCrow Report Abuse I have not considered this option, because there needs to be more advancements in technology to make it worth while to the consumer.
Jus2Bmee Champion Author South Carolina Posts:4,197 Points:493,720 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2006 4:37:13 PM Ignore Jus2Bmee Report Abuse I have not considered it
twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,570 Points:2,916,565 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 9, 2006 10:17:53 AM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse No, the hybrids cost too much; and the battery would probably die on me right after the warranty ran out.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2006 6:35:58 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Not considering it at this time
DenverDonJuan Champion Author Denver Posts:33,488 Points:2,685,035 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2006 12:49:56 AM Ignore DenverDonJuan Report Abuse Not yet. There needs to be more kinks fixed. For instance, the Toyota Preis doesn't do well starting out in snow. Probably needs an override shift to force ability of starting out with engine power instead of electric power. Several owners complain of getting stuck or high centered too easily with electric power.
gundam Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,132 Points:653,790 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2006 5:09:45 AM Ignore gundam Report Abuse Technology not mature yet, I am expecting more improvement before I'll consider to buy one
Cat 140H Champion Author Saskatchewan Posts:13,920 Points:3,444,770 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jan 13, 2006 4:50:41 AM Ignore Cat 140H Report Abuse I am considering it
electricwheels Sophomore Author Oregon Posts:122 Points:9,535 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 10:30:10 AM Ignore electricwheels Report Abuse I am buying electric! They have new technology coming out all of the time. Now is the time to buy, then just upgrade when better comes out. You don't have to buy a whole new car, just the new technology to go faster and get more miles. You can buy electric too! Electric is coming fast and I believe is the only way our environment will survive! Different states do have different laws though, so if you do go electric as I am, check your local, state and federal laws. Oregon is prime time for electric right now, that's why I am buying electric. Especially since most of my all of my driving is in town anyway!
Subygrl86 Rookie Author Connecticut Posts:68 Points:11,620 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 9:25:37 AM Ignore Subygrl86 Report Abuse the second i can afford a hybrid i will buy one
Regina68 Rookie Author Richmond Posts:51 Points:800 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 7:06:47 AM Ignore Regina68 Report Abuse Not Interested
lemmings88 Champion Author Scranton Posts:18,255 Points:2,446,280 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 6:34:34 AM Ignore lemmings88 Report Abuse no money for car putting it in tank
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 6:22:07 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Haven't considered it
dogzen All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:730 Points:214,060 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2005 12:04:19 PM Ignore dogzen Report Abuse I am considering it.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2005 5:52:10 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse I have not seriously considered it, but I suppose some day I will have to.
Bloodhound Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:13,056 Points:2,457,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2005 7:03:14 AM Ignore Bloodhound Report Abuse I am considering it.
VIPER1987 Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:15 Points:660 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 6, 2005 5:15:56 AM Ignore VIPER1987 Report Abuse Have not even considered it.
wedigtrees Rookie Author Illinois Posts:36 Points:500 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2005 8:18:22 AM Ignore wedigtrees Report Abuse Yes
CaptnGas Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,732 Points:671,920 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2005 6:48:40 AM Ignore CaptnGas Report Abuse somethings gotta change - that might be the option
GreenLuminaAPV Champion Author Akron Posts:3,812 Points:743,165 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2005 6:22:30 AM Ignore GreenLuminaAPV Report Abuse considering it
25and32 Rookie Author California Posts:44 Points:3,710 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2005 6:15:25 AM Ignore 25and32 Report Abuse They could do alot better. BUT will they. Profit is the main focus.
_TheDude Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,553 Points:487,515 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2005 5:45:19 AM Ignore _TheDude Report Abuse I am considering it
KrazzyKevin Champion Author Louisiana Posts:8,751 Points:1,453,455 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2005 11:58:17 PM Ignore KrazzyKevin Report Abuse possibly
jsornellas Champion Author California Posts:1,676 Points:237,935 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 19, 2005 12:22:50 AM Ignore jsornellas Report Abuse I have not considered it
Indyracefan Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:16,534 Points:3,171,145 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2005 6:57:40 AM Ignore Indyracefan Report Abuse If the price was reasonable, not much more than a gasoline model. Other than for emissions reasons, why spend extra thousands to save hundreds at the pump? It has to make economic sense.
TonyMontana Rookie Author Oakland Posts:84 Points:39,855 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2005 12:13:09 AM Ignore TonyMontana Report Abuse I'm definately interested, but not in gas/electric. Diesel/electric is the way to go.
OSPREY Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,842 Points:2,290,905 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2005 2:35:49 PM Ignore OSPREY Report Abuse Not interested
2muchagal Champion Author Tulsa Posts:23,988 Points:3,450,080 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2005 2:33:12 PM Ignore 2muchagal Report Abuse I have not considered it
dsgrey Veteran Author Dallas Posts:316 Points:501,625 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2005 2:27:35 PM Ignore dsgrey Report Abuse Technology needs to improve. I've owned two Ford Escapes and while the hybrid may be great in-town, I drive highway and it doesn't get any better mileage than my current Escape at an $8k premium in price. Also, we run the A/C 9 months out of the year which causes the gas engine to run constantly on the hybrid.
Niagas Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,455 Points:2,111,760 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2005 2:18:44 PM Ignore Niagas Report Abuse A friend of mine recently bought one of those 2005 Ford Escape hybrids, loves it and the mileage. I am seriously considering one myself.
Tiny Spirit All-Star Author Columbus Posts:617 Points:22,035 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2005 7:45:27 PM Ignore Tiny Spirit Report Abuse I have not considered it
4x4fan Champion Author Little Rock Posts:4,933 Points:479,840 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2005 4:40:37 PM Ignore 4x4fan Report Abuse I have not considered it
Chazzer Champion Author Nevada Posts:16,392 Points:3,361,180 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2005 4:08:24 PM Ignore Chazzer Report Abuse Looked into it last summer and nothing was available in amid size car or larger. The Prius and the Honda are too small for us!
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:9,794 Points:3,069,150 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2005 4:04:04 PM Ignore scrounger Report Abuse HAve been looking into it
2muchagal Champion Author Tulsa Posts:23,988 Points:3,450,080 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2005 10:40:36 PM Ignore 2muchagal Report Abuse I have not considered it
Jersey Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:101 Points:5,385 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2005 3:20:33 PM Ignore Jersey Report Abuse Technology not mature yet If you just wait, something better always comes out. First, they invent something... Then, they improve it!
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:9,794 Points:3,069,150 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2005 8:07:03 PM Ignore scrounger Report Abuse Thinking about it, but want to see some larger versions!
gsps1999 Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,453 Points:2,048,520 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2005 3:47:56 PM Ignore gsps1999 Report Abuse Not till they (the mfgrs) come out with a serious truck version.
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:9,794 Points:3,069,150 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2005 3:01:30 PM Ignore scrounger Report Abuse Yes
TOPRINGOLD Champion Author Tacoma Posts:16,913 Points:3,161,770 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2004 9:13:41 AM Ignore TOPRINGOLD Report Abuse Technology not mature yet. Not interested in any current models.
cincindie Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:9,784 Points:1,936,545 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2004 7:54:16 AM Ignore cincindie Report Abuse Unless something drastic happens to my current vehicle, probably not.
Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,369 Points:3,264,750 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2004 7:23:50 AM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse I have not considered it. If the manufacturers can built the hybrid cars where it doesn't cost so much, then I would consider buying one.
1smudge Champion Author Columbus Posts:23,830 Points:3,272,970 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2004 6:26:14 AM Ignore 1smudge Report Abuse I have not considered it
Efiler Champion Author Atlanta Posts:16,413 Points:3,239,290 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2004 6:25:13 AM Ignore Efiler Report Abuse Not with current technology. Best mileage savings for hybrids is in city driving. Most of my mileage is rural or interstate.
c2100 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:6,528 Points:1,000,365 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2004 4:43:19 AM Ignore c2100 Report Abuse There is not a cost effective way to get into this market yet. Diesels will knock hybrid vehicles sales once the cleaner fuel and better engines hit the market within the year
trevor3000 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:58,306 Points:3,259,740 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2004 10:40:29 PM Ignore trevor3000 Report Abuse I have not considered it yet.
Axelicious Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,879 Points:139,465 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2004 10:28:57 PM Ignore Axelicious Report Abuse Considering, but wont be in the market for one for a few years
priney Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:20 Points:325 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2004 9:48:28 PM Ignore priney Report Abuse Technology not mature yet
f201 Rookie Author Texas Posts:27 Points:78,280 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2004 8:30:09 PM Ignore f201 Report Abuse Technology not mature yet, as well as lack of interest in current models.
cheapmonkee Champion Author Portland Posts:30,493 Points:3,199,335 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2004 8:28:06 PM Ignore cheapmonkee Report Abuse I'll give it a few more years to see what the true cost per mile (fuel/maintenance/depreciation) is of this alternative and yes let the R/D take care of all the little kinks :)
1smudge Champion Author Columbus Posts:23,830 Points:3,272,970 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2004 6:36:43 AM Ignore 1smudge Report Abuse good morning jt I have not considered it