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Old 03-06-2011, 07:21 AM
 
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Always been an SUV owner until about 5 months ago when I treaded my SUV for a Hybrid. At first, I missed my vehicle but now with the gas prices it is a blessing?

Do you think move SUV's will be traded in especially in warmer climates or the gas prices will not affect what people drive?
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:26 AM
 
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I'm sure it will be like a few years ago with the sky high prices. Everyone was trying to sell their SUV's that nearly couldn't be given away while sales for hybrids were off the charts with long waiting lists and many people spending well over sticker price just to get one.
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:27 AM
 
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Gas prices dont affect what people drive, they may affect how much they drive..

I'm not trading in my SUV nor my caddillac in for a temporary price fluctuation on gas..
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:28 AM
 
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I'm sure it will be like a few years ago with the sky high prices. Everyone was trying to sell their SUV's that nearly couldn't be given away while sales for hybrids were off the charts with long waiting lists and many people spending well over sticker price just to get one.
A few years ago, many were being told that high prices were here to stay.. Now everyone is being told its a temporary increase due to world wide events...

If you are paying thousands more for a hybrid, then you clearly didnt do the calculations to show that you'll NEVER get your money back.. you'd be better paying for the gas..
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:30 AM
 
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I drive a F-150 Lariat and squash hybrids like bugs. It gets 20 MPH and is worth
every penny I spend on gas AND it was built in America by American's (Dearborn, MI)
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:31 AM
 
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
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My SUV has one great advantage, it's paid for. In many models a hybrid will cost you at least $10,000 dollars more. How many miles will you have to drive before you break even?
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:38 AM
 
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My SUV has one great advantage, it's paid for. In many models a hybrid will cost you at least $10,000 dollars more. How many miles will you have to drive before you break even?
And there you have the truth!!!
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:38 AM
 
Location: Unperson Everyman Land
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Always been an SUV owner until about 5 months ago when I treaded my SUV for a Hybrid. At first, I missed my vehicle but now with the gas prices it is a blessing?

Do you think move SUV's will be traded in especially in warmer climates or the gas prices will not affect what people drive?

Yeah, I was on such a guilt trip about using my Explorer as my daily driver that I switched to my Seville.

I'll enjoy that until we see $4+/gal this summer. Then I'll have to drive my Corolla, but just until the price comes back down following the next financial meltdown. Shouldn't take long with our debt-driven house of cards economy.
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Old 03-06-2011, 07:38 AM
 
Location: Earth
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I have a small SUV (Mitsubishi RVR) and the only time I drive it is when I'm camping or moving stuff for friends.
The back seat folds into a bed, the seats also fold up for carrying cargo.
All in all it's paid for and the money I save in accommodations makes up for the poor gas mileage.

Normally, I drive my Kia Rio that gives me 35 mpg.

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Old 03-06-2011, 07:39 AM
 
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The newer vehicles are getting much better gas mileage. Funny how auto companies have managed to do that when customers started demanding it.
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