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I am not a "green" person

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by hawkmoon77, Aug 13, 2009.

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What was the main reason for buying a Prius

  1. I am a "green" person and want to curb my carbon footprint and reduce our dependency on foreign oil

    59 vote(s)
    28.9%

  2. I am a sucker for technology and love the latest, greatest gadget

    61 vote(s)
    29.9%

  3. I am a frugal person and did the math. The Prius reduces my maintenance and fuel costs

    84 vote(s)
    41.2%
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  1. eddiehaskell

    eddiehaskell Member

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    I'm don't try to be green at all. The condition of the earth just doesn't interest me all.
     
    #101 eddiehaskell, Aug 23, 2009
  2. BDDave

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    I bet if you lived to be 100+ years old you may take a bigger interest in how we are destroying the earth.
     
    #102 BDDave, Aug 23, 2009
  3. eddiehaskell

    eddiehaskell Member

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    You might be right. :)
     
    #103 eddiehaskell, Aug 23, 2009
  4. jay_man2

    jay_man2 jay_man_also

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    Wally and the Beav need to give you a swift kick! :D
     
    #104 jay_man2, Aug 23, 2009
  5. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    So... which planet do you live on?
     
    #105 darelldd, Aug 26, 2009
  6. Vern2

    Vern2 Junior Member

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    I own a 2008 Prius. But drive a Hummer. Enough said.

    Global Warming is not human caused! My carbon foot print is a -.01, I sell solar power.
     
    #106 Vern2, Sep 26, 2009
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    Well, I should be more "green" conscious than I currently am. I bought a prius not exactly for the "green" reason, but it would be nice to think that I'm helping out in some ways. I've read from several places saying that the prius is not as environmentally friendly as people think throughout its life cycle. Can anyone point me to some reliable factual references disputing or confirming such arguments?
     
    #107 reginaever, Sep 26, 2009
  8. radiocycle

    radiocycle Active Member

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    There's this one:

    http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-hybrid-news/30974-prius-vs-hummer-exploding-myth.html
     
    #108 radiocycle, Sep 26, 2009
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  9. Jim Calvert

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    There are 3 reasons why I purchased a 2010 Prius, and my priorities, starting with the highest, are:

    1. They are less polluting (greener).
    2. They are more fuel efficient.
    3. They are full of interesting electronic devices.

    Jim

     
    #109 Jim Calvert, Sep 26, 2009
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