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Originally Posted by jamesqf
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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If that were true of the majority of G1 buyers then they would have sold well here too.
My motivation is actually similar to yours. I don't really look at ROI personally, but from what I've learned on here 99% of members are here to save money first and foremost. If the ROI investment isn't reasonable the technology will remain in the niche market.
I already have LEDs everywhere, I never really jumped on the CFL bandwagon since they're full of mercury and technically require a Hazmat suit to dispose of a broken one.