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    Why do Germans go for domestic polluting cars instead of a Prius sold for the same price?

    Again, I believe labeling Germans as "going for polluting cars" (since not all are opting for a Prius) is a fairly simplistic and inaccurate...
    Post by: ottocilindri, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Why do Germans go for domestic polluting cars instead of a Prius sold for the same price?

    Point #2 Numerous lifecycle/efficiency studies... I think you'll agree that there are plenty of Diesel pundits who use data to paint a completely...
    Post by: ottocilindri, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Why do Germans go for domestic polluting cars instead of a Prius sold for the same price?

    (Additional) Response to Trip Point #1 "Putting a I6 in it instead of an I4 was a mistake." Agreed. It is not an "apples to apples" comparison...
    Post by: ottocilindri, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Why do Germans go for domestic polluting cars instead of a Prius sold for the same price?

    Response to Trip. I am an automotive engineer and agree with the majority of you post... It was perhaps written in haste and without enough...
    Post by: ottocilindri, Mar 7, 2008 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Why do Germans go for domestic polluting cars instead of a Prius sold for the same price?

    I don't have anything against diesel hybrids. Europe is clearly in the lead as far as the development curve. As production increases costs will...
    Post by: ottocilindri, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Why do Germans go for domestic polluting cars instead of a Prius sold for the same price?

    Nothing against the Prius, but are you aware that Honda (the greenest motorcar company on the planet) dropped the Hybrid Accord in favor of...
    Post by: ottocilindri, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Why do Germans go for domestic polluting cars instead of a Prius sold for the same price?

    Nothing against the Prius, but are you aware that Honda (the greenest motorcar company on the planet) dropped the Hybrid Accord in favor of...
    Post by: ottocilindri, Mar 6, 2008 in forum: Environmental Discussion