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Does the current situation affect hybrid sales more?
by pf_flyer HOST
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Nov 26, 2008 (4:19 pm)
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Does the turmoil in the Detroit and with the economy hurt the sales of hybrids more than non-hybrid economy cars?
The $4 gas prices this past summer certainly drove people away from trucks and SUV's. Faced with uncertainty in the financial markets, people are quite naturally "pulling in their horns" and not spending as much. Do you think this will translate into a bump in the road for sales of hybrids?
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Re: Does the current situation affect hybrid sales more? [pf_flyer]
by boaz47
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Nov 26, 2008 (4:40 pm)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 26, 2008 4:19 pm)
It will only effect Hybrids in that they cost more than their non hybrid counterparts and they don't have an entry level hybrid. The economy will more than likely help lower cost new cars more than anything else. But hybrids more than likely will not be disproportionately effected. They were in the pipeline before the economy hit the wall.
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Re: Does the current situation affect hybrid sales more? [boaz47]
by fezo
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Nov 26, 2008 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: boaz47 (Nov 26, 2008 4:40 pm)
I almost hope it means a bump in the road for them but only because I hate cars selling for more than list. I realize that's how the market works - doesn't mean I have to like it.
On the other hand I won't be in the market for at least a year ir two so I'll see what things look like then.
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I'm lost
by pf_flyer HOST
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Nov 26, 2008 (4:50 pm)
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In a bid to move iron, Ford has combined employee pricing and 0% financing on 9 models, but doesn't include the Mariner and Escape hybrids in that group?
How long is it recommended that a car sit in one spot without being bought? 
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Re: I'm lost [pf_flyer]
by fezo
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Nov 26, 2008 (4:54 pm)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 26, 2008 4:50 pm)
Wow. That is odd. I actually would mind one of those.
I'm still waiting for them to just start giving cars away. They're getting there.
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Re: I'm lost [pf_flyer]
by gagrice
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Nov 26, 2008 (5:17 pm)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 26, 2008 4:50 pm)
but doesn't include the Mariner and Escape hybrids in that group?
My brother in law just bought a new Escape with V6. He was thinking about the Hybrid Escape. Said it was almost $10k more than he paid. Did not think he would ever use that much more gas. I told him he made a wise choice.
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Re: I'm lost [gagrice]
by fezo
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Nov 26, 2008 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Nov 26, 2008 5:17 pm)
Indeed he did. That is just plain nuts. I'd like a hybrid next time around but not at that expense.
The VW Jettta TDI wagon looks better every day.
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Re: I'm lost [gagrice] I'm wiser than Ever!
by railroadjames
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Nov 26, 2008 (8:16 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Nov 26, 2008 5:17 pm)
What amazes me is that folks seem to forget that the price of gas has dropped quite suddenly and will most certanly climb again in the future. Anyone out there doubt it? While I did not like the near 5 buck a gallon gas price this summer I certanly was happy for the fact it only cost me a fraction of what SUVers were paying. I have never found a car that gave me the satisfaction that my Prius has and will continue to do. I'm at 95K miles and Lord knows the buckets of $$$$ I've saved. I too could consider another vehicle besides a hybrid. I like other cars but just don't tell my Prius. She might object. She's earned the right to object. Back to gas prices. Next summer I predict gas at 3-4 bucks again and then we'll be right back where we started. Hardly the wiser. Oh! Why am I the wiser you ask? I was bold enough to take the plunge when lesser folks shyed away.
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Re: I'm lost [gagrice] I'm wiser than Ever! [railroadjames]
by gagrice
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Nov 26, 2008 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Nov 26, 2008 8:16 pm)
I went to lunch with a friend last week. He had just bought a brand new 2009 Prius and wanted to take me for a ride. The last Prius I was in was when they first came here in 2000. Quite frankly I was not impressed. The road noise was more than I expected. The engine kicking in was noisier than my GMC Hybrid PU. I was sitting in back it had plenty of leg room. It just was not a smooth comfortable ride. I rarely ride in small cars and they will have to be much nicer riding and quieter to get me to buy one. I don't care if it gets 100 MPG. Sorry James I am not that desperate to save gas. Maybe for short trips to the store. I would never head out on a road trip in one.
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Re: I'm lost [pf_flyer]
by explorerx4
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Nov 27, 2008 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 26, 2008 4:50 pm)
the escape and mariner hybrid are not produced in great quantites, which has a lot lot to do with exempting them from employee pricing.
you basically can't find one here in new england.
some dealers in california have a good supply.
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