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Originally Posted by oldtamiyaphile
When people buy one of the above, cost of ownership isn't on the radar...
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So why do you think cost of ownership is on the radar for those of us who bought the Gen1 Insight, or the early Prius &c? Not to brag or anything, but if it weren't for my ingrained frugality (and lack of any desire to look like a complete prat), I could likely buy any of those luxury SUVs, and keep them fueled. I didn't buy the Insight to save money, much though I appreciate what it has saved me (frugality again :-)): I did it to cut my use of gasoline, for political & environmental reasons.
Another reason is that by being an early adopter of new technology, I can help bring the cost down and allow its widespread adoption. Same reason I had (and still have) some of the first CFLs (before they all became the modern curly style), and why I'm gradually replacing those with LEDs.
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There are plenty of countries where cars are far more expensive than they are here:
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Sure, and in every one of them the price includes a hefty chunk of taxes & import duties.