"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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There's plenty of crude in the Earth to power our vehicles for the rest
of
our lives.


It's easy to dismiss the current Hybrids, Max, just like almost all
forms of recycling (except for cans) is not really helping. But the
only way these technologies eventually become benificial is when we
invest in them.

Hybrids rely on petroleum for all their energy. Are you saying we shouldn't
bother with alternative fuels?

My comment about a comfortable car refers to the suggestion of a
Corolla, a car I can't even drive as I'm too tall. Most of those midget
econoboxes won't work for someone over 6'1 tall.

Ergo my suggestion of a Lincoln Navigator for you. 12mpg, Bubbles.

Your comment about the Camry hybrid is dead wrong. Read the specs and
European tests that were done.

It's not wrong. The Camry hybrid's goal was to allow a more powerful engine
with no more fuel expenditure than a smaller V6. If the project had been
intended as an ultra fuel-efficient. green car, they would have used the
same engine/motor combination as the Prius.

Oil may get my money, but they'll get less of it.

Right, but Toyota will get a lot more of it--more than it needs to. Buy a
Yaris and the bottom line will be less money out of your pocket over the
long run than with a Prius or especially with the Camry or a Honda Accord
hybrid.

Oh, and the Lincoln Navigator is not even in the same high-class of
comfort as my Tribeca. I strongly suggest you drive the awful
Navigator. It's a clear lesson as to why US car companies can't compete
at all.

I wouldn't drive either, thanks.

Max