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To: Tommaso who wrote (27278)	11/20/2003 4:28:13 PM
From: Jane4IceCream	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 206096

Be sure to test the doors<g>!! Jane

To: Tommaso who wrote (27278)	11/20/2003 6:31:24 PM
From: Webster Groves	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 206096

Before being turned off by the higher cost of a hybrid car, check whether your state offers a tax rebate on its purchase. In Colorado, I believe, the cost difference between the hybrid and a regular car of equivalent size can be taken as a full credit on your state tax. That mean a Honda Civic Hybrid (which I like better than the original Prius) costs no more than a regular Honda Civic LX. The Civic hybrid gets 50+ mpg and is bigger than the original Prius (I haven't seen the 2004 Prius but I am told it's improved over the 2003 in spaciousness). -wg

To: Tommaso who wrote (27278)	11/21/2003 2:30:05 AM
From: energyplay	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 206096

Prius - I did a quick test drive in a 2nd generation Prius last week, and I was impressed - well engineered. However, to really benefit from the better mileage, I would need to drive it A LOT. Which means I would want comfortable leather seats, instead of the "just-okay" cloth seats - they did a good job, but a heavier leather seat would be better. I expect this will happen by the next generation. As for health effects, they wil show up more in places with high population density like Los Angeles, than in places like Montana and Nevada.