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Old 07-05-2012, 11:08 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by UltArc View Post
The only negative about the prius is the insides. What one saves financially on fuel is nothing compared to the environmental damage and cost of the components and build process. I've HEARD that from life to death, most Land Rovers are more environmentally friendly. But I don't knw how that was measured, nor do I know how accurate the research is.
Total BS. Its been debunked over and over and over... Jeez, I hate the fallout from ONE horribly written bogus article STILL years later having people convinced.

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