GM massacre

[novice1027]

I heard a “rumor” that the 2010 Prius would have the capability for an after market electric conversion for about $4k. We’ll see.
But it goes to show that GM’s greed didn’t pay off. I feel bad for the employees, but the rest of the greedy pigs are getting what they deserve!

[DWCAP]

[quote=PadreBrian] ZERO hybrid power plants for normal family cars…they squandered their engineers on hybrids for their HEAVIEST SUVs.

Now THAT’S awful. [/quote]

Actually, from a fuel saving point of view, this is the best thing they could have done. The imporvenment from 10-15 MPG is so much better for us in terms of total oil demand than the increase from 30-35 MPG.

You are right though, in a company survival sense they do need a good car that gets very good MPG. They actually would be better off with 3 good milage cars. Hopefully they will accept the new fuel milage standards and move into the new reality where it doesnt cost $20 to fill your tank.

[DWCAP]

[quote=PadreBrian] ZERO hybrid power plants for normal family cars…they squandered their engineers on hybrids for their HEAVIEST SUVs.

Now THAT’S awful. [/quote]

Actually, from a fuel saving point of view, this is the best thing they could have done. The imporvenment from 10-15 MPG is so much better for us in terms of total oil demand than the increase from 30-35 MPG.

You are right though, in a company survival sense they do need a good car that gets very good MPG. They actually would be better off with 3 good milage cars. Hopefully they will accept the new fuel milage standards and move into the new reality where it doesnt cost $20 to fill your tank.

[DWCAP]

[quote=PadreBrian] ZERO hybrid power plants for normal family cars…they squandered their engineers on hybrids for their HEAVIEST SUVs.

Now THAT’S awful. [/quote]

Actually, from a fuel saving point of view, this is the best thing they could have done. The imporvenment from 10-15 MPG is so much better for us in terms of total oil demand than the increase from 30-35 MPG.

You are right though, in a company survival sense they do need a good car that gets very good MPG. They actually would be better off with 3 good milage cars. Hopefully they will accept the new fuel milage standards and move into the new reality where it doesnt cost $20 to fill your tank.

[DWCAP]

[quote=PadreBrian] ZERO hybrid power plants for normal family cars…they squandered their engineers on hybrids for their HEAVIEST SUVs.

Now THAT’S awful. [/quote]

Actually, from a fuel saving point of view, this is the best thing they could have done. The imporvenment from 10-15 MPG is so much better for us in terms of total oil demand than the increase from 30-35 MPG.

You are right though, in a company survival sense they do need a good car that gets very good MPG. They actually would be better off with 3 good milage cars. Hopefully they will accept the new fuel milage standards and move into the new reality where it doesnt cost $20 to fill your tank.

[DWCAP]

[quote=PadreBrian] ZERO hybrid power plants for normal family cars…they squandered their engineers on hybrids for their HEAVIEST SUVs.

Now THAT’S awful. [/quote]

Actually, from a fuel saving point of view, this is the best thing they could have done. The imporvenment from 10-15 MPG is so much better for us in terms of total oil demand than the increase from 30-35 MPG.

You are right though, in a company survival sense they do need a good car that gets very good MPG. They actually would be better off with 3 good milage cars. Hopefully they will accept the new fuel milage standards and move into the new reality where it doesnt cost $20 to fill your tank.

[Coronita]

[quote]I heard a “rumor” that the 2010 Prius would have the capability for an after market electric conversion for about $4k. We’ll see.
But it goes to show that GM’s greed didn’t pay off. I feel bad for the employees, but the rest of the greedy pigs are getting what they deserve![/quote]

If you’re talking about the li-ion battery on the prius..Good luck.. I read the adoption was delayed(again).

[Coronita]

[quote]I heard a “rumor” that the 2010 Prius would have the capability for an after market electric conversion for about $4k. We’ll see.
But it goes to show that GM’s greed didn’t pay off. I feel bad for the employees, but the rest of the greedy pigs are getting what they deserve![/quote]

If you’re talking about the li-ion battery on the prius..Good luck.. I read the adoption was delayed(again).

[Coronita]

[quote]I heard a “rumor” that the 2010 Prius would have the capability for an after market electric conversion for about $4k. We’ll see.
But it goes to show that GM’s greed didn’t pay off. I feel bad for the employees, but the rest of the greedy pigs are getting what they deserve![/quote]

If you’re talking about the li-ion battery on the prius..Good luck.. I read the adoption was delayed(again).

[Coronita]

[quote]I heard a “rumor” that the 2010 Prius would have the capability for an after market electric conversion for about $4k. We’ll see.
But it goes to show that GM’s greed didn’t pay off. I feel bad for the employees, but the rest of the greedy pigs are getting what they deserve![/quote]

If you’re talking about the li-ion battery on the prius..Good luck.. I read the adoption was delayed(again).

[Coronita]

[quote]I heard a “rumor” that the 2010 Prius would have the capability for an after market electric conversion for about $4k. We’ll see.
But it goes to show that GM’s greed didn’t pay off. I feel bad for the employees, but the rest of the greedy pigs are getting what they deserve![/quote]

If you’re talking about the li-ion battery on the prius..Good luck.. I read the adoption was delayed(again).

[Coronita]

[quote]What will a Toyota Prius after dealer markup run you? 35k?[/quote]

Anyone who would pay $35k for a prius with all due respect is a fool, because even at current prices of $27k and today’s prices, it’s really going to take at least 7-8years before you even break even if you choose a prius over a fuel efficient compact such as a honda civic, assuming an rough annual mileage of 10k.

The other thing is that, it won’t be long before other manufacturers get on the hybrid bandwagon, driving prices down.

[Coronita]

[quote]What will a Toyota Prius after dealer markup run you? 35k?[/quote]

Anyone who would pay $35k for a prius with all due respect is a fool, because even at current prices of $27k and today’s prices, it’s really going to take at least 7-8years before you even break even if you choose a prius over a fuel efficient compact such as a honda civic, assuming an rough annual mileage of 10k.

The other thing is that, it won’t be long before other manufacturers get on the hybrid bandwagon, driving prices down.

[Coronita]

[quote]What will a Toyota Prius after dealer markup run you? 35k?[/quote]

Anyone who would pay $35k for a prius with all due respect is a fool, because even at current prices of $27k and today’s prices, it’s really going to take at least 7-8years before you even break even if you choose a prius over a fuel efficient compact such as a honda civic, assuming an rough annual mileage of 10k.

The other thing is that, it won’t be long before other manufacturers get on the hybrid bandwagon, driving prices down.

[Coronita]

[quote]What will a Toyota Prius after dealer markup run you? 35k?[/quote]

Anyone who would pay $35k for a prius with all due respect is a fool, because even at current prices of $27k and today’s prices, it’s really going to take at least 7-8years before you even break even if you choose a prius over a fuel efficient compact such as a honda civic, assuming an rough annual mileage of 10k.

The other thing is that, it won’t be long before other manufacturers get on the hybrid bandwagon, driving prices down.

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