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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2008 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Given that money were no object, which new vehicle would you buy? Alternative Fuel (hybrid, fuel cell, electric etc) Sedan/Coupe Truck (Van, Pickup, etc.) Sports Car Luxury Vehicle SUV/Minivan/Crossover Motorcycle Other, wouldn't buy new or I don't drive Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Given that money were no object, which new vehicle would you buy?
Alternative Fuel (hybrid, fuel cell, electric etc)
Sedan/Coupe
Truck (Van, Pickup, etc.)
Sports Car
Luxury Vehicle
SUV/Minivan/Crossover
Motorcycle
Other, wouldn't buy new or I don't drive

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Zeke33 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,576 Points:1,616,895 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 3:57:54 PM Ignore Zeke33 Report Abuse I would buy a car that would either be hybrid or alternate fuel than dependent on oil. I think that we need to look to the future and conserve. [Edited by: Zeke33 at 12/13/2008 3:59:27 PM EST]
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 3:27:14 PM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse Other, wouldn't buy new car
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 3:16:16 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse I, don't why but, a hybride.
CollegeMan21 All-Star Author Colorado Posts:838 Points:457,160 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 2:32:29 PM Ignore CollegeMan21 Report Abuse I would buy a Toyota Tundra.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,554 Points:2,622,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 2:03:53 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse I'm happy with the car I have.
Gooshy520 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:254 Points:108,020 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 1:01:15 PM Ignore Gooshy520 Report Abuse I would buy a Motorcycle for the summer and PISS on the oil company.
mhb725 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:97 Points:98,850 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 12:07:31 PM Ignore mhb725 Report Abuse I would like to see something done to be able to get higher mileage on the bigger vehicles--some people NEED big vehicles, for their families, jobs, etc. Plus busses which carry lots of people and luggage would benefit from better fuel (whatever source) efficiency on public transportation. We don't all want to travel cross-country packed in a tiny car like sardines. I love having a compact for in-town driving (and I plan to get a hybrid to replace this one), but prefer the minivan for long trips not just because of the space for people, luggage, dogs and dog crates, etc. but because it's also more comfortable to ride in and you can see better sitting up higher, so feel it's also safer than my tiny car. If they make the larger vehicles so they get better mileage, maybe I could eliminate one vehicle altogether, since as an empty nester, I really don't need two any more.
xybiz Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,118 Points:1,785,090 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 12:00:49 PM Ignore xybiz Report Abuse Leave them along
xybiz Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,118 Points:1,785,090 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 12:00:09 PM Ignore xybiz Report Abuse They will get nothing without cutting their expenses
xybiz Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,118 Points:1,785,090 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 11:59:12 AM Ignore xybiz Report Abuse It's not from GM or Ford
xybiz Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,118 Points:1,785,090 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 11:58:37 AM Ignore xybiz Report Abuse That's why wwe need a high efficient car
xybiz Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,118 Points:1,785,090 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 11:57:45 AM Ignore xybiz Report Abuse Most people believe the oil/gas price will going up
PACEMAKER Rookie Author Michigan Posts:2 Points:138,840 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 11:22:28 AM Ignore PACEMAKER Report Abuse It would have to be able to pull a popup camper and pull a small trailer. Have good ground clearance.
jtay Rookie Author Rochester Posts:7 Points:3,565 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 10:51:22 AM Ignore jtay Report Abuse hybrid pick up all the way
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,750 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 9:56:12 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Alternative Fuel (hybrid, fuel cell, electric etc) long range capabilities mid-size SUV. Size for comfort but not huge. Height keep my rear end from dragging on the ground and being able to see over cars esp in our town and on the highway. I'm close to 70, don't worry or care about looking or driving rich. Comfort is what counts now to me.
geelkay Champion Author Baltimore Posts:8,623 Points:1,782,810 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 9:52:54 AM Ignore geelkay Report Abuse I would downsize from a minivan to a 4-door sedan with good gas mileage
WasnMe Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,250 Points:210,125 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 9:19:45 AM Ignore WasnMe Report Abuse I would buy another Chevy Avalanche. This is the best vehicle that I have ever owened and it is so versatile. It is a great vehicle for going camping, for going to a sports game tailgating, or towing a trailer. It is so comfortable inside, my wife calls it the living room on wheels!! It's loaded with every option that you would ever need and some that you don't. The best feature is the killer Bose stereo, it will knock your socks off Lol!! I love this truck so yeah, I guess I would buy another one!!
Blainwin Rookie Author Texas Posts:35 Points:780 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 8:14:46 AM Ignore Blainwin Report Abuse I would keep my Hemi Dodge Ram 1500 or I would get a 4 wheel drive. Can you Hemi now? :)
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,859,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 7:55:45 AM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse Z06!
dyeh Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,201 Points:315,755 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 7:05:57 AM Ignore dyeh Report Abuse randallxski: I own a Prius. What's wrong with a Prius? I'm a scientist. At least that's what that says on my doctorate degree. What's wrong with the hype about global warming? Don't hide your data. Share it. That's what this forum's for.
philmiami All-Star Author Miami Posts:502 Points:179,960 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 4:45:30 AM Ignore philmiami Report Abuse I need a hybrid pickup but the $80,000.00 GM Tahoe is a joke. GM should go bankrupt, be forced to get the big picture, oil is the past, look to the future and make reasonable priced $20-$30K hybrid pickups. Not some flex fuel ethanol either. Ethanol from corn is a JOKE. Look at Brazil, the did it right, from SUGAR. And GM makes billions around the world and has car plants around the world, not just in the USA. When I get ride of my Chevy Colorado, I am going back to Toyota like I had before. Better MPG and better construction/fit of everything.
TigerRose Champion Author Illinois Posts:14,899 Points:2,826,385 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 13, 2008 1:53:59 AM Ignore TigerRose Report Abuse cost efficient alternative fuel truck might be appealing, depending upon a number of factors
Meddmann Rookie Author Austin Posts:4 Points:84,180 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 11:56:46 PM Ignore Meddmann Report Abuse Pickup: I want to be able to tow a trailer in which I can vacation for less than $70 per night
oldfart2008 Champion Author Shreveport Posts:1,045 Points:200,500 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 11:46:37 PM Ignore oldfart2008 Report Abuse best ofboth worlds hybrid p/u
higginslake Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,096 Points:205,000 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 11:03:30 PM Ignore higginslake Report Abuse Hybrid
imcruizn Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,887 Points:2,412,955 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 10:34:12 PM Ignore imcruizn Report Abuse All kinds of kool cars
Ventimiglio Rookie Author Detroit Posts:40 Points:1,350 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 10:25:05 PM Ignore Ventimiglio Report Abuse Well lets not let them Off the Hook!We had a chance to Kill OPEC now we are faced with another Rise toward 2 and 3 dollar a gallon Gas. CONSERVE CONSERVE CONSERVE. We can make these people scamble get our 1/gallon gas and ride this SOB for a while until the alternate fuels Kick in. We need to start now, I recommend a tax Holiday on all Solar and Wind Farm Projects. Rebates up to 50% of the cost of putting these systems into homes or parks. We can do it! We can stick it up there behind and Break it Off. Write your congressmen Demand Action in the new administration. Do something! If we all do we have a shot, if only some of us it will truly fail!Kill OPEC
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,554 Points:2,622,875 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 10:15:44 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse I'm happy with what I have.
aslfgb Rookie Author Nevada Posts:1 Points:2,520 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 10:08:21 PM Ignore aslfgb Report Abuse Do you people realize that Hybrids (gas+electric) do more damage than a normal diesel burning truck? The environmental damage that the battery creates during production and shipment is exponentionaly worse than if you where to just drive a normal car. Its all just a big scam.
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,578 Points:1,670,700 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 8:26:58 PM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse Alternative, electric maybe...
DanOCan Rookie Author Alberta Posts:96 Points:10,920 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 8:24:13 PM Ignore DanOCan Report Abuse My problem is that it seems "Alternate fuel" usually means "electric". Around here almost all of our electricity comes from coal-fired power plants so an electric car isn't going to help me save the planet. I suppose if I lived in an area that relies on hydro-electric power I wouldn't be adding to dirty air but dams do all sorts of other environmental damage. Can't win; don't try. I'm changing my vote -- I like that Prevost option a previous poster mentioned, with some sort of Jeep being towed behind it.
rb1234 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:33 Points:2,585 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 7:33:28 PM Ignore rb1234 Report Abuse Here is a real opportunity to "do the right thing." So you have unlimited money. Let me repeat: "Do the right thing." And that would be to purchase an alternative fuel vehicle. Unlimited money (or comparatively cheap gas as we have today) should certainly not let us forget the lessons of Summer 2008. Crude oil is still a scarce commodity and a dangerous one on which to be dependent. Every citizen, now matter what his means, needs to pitch in and make the country as independent of crude/gas as possible. It is a much better way, than war say, to make this country, safe, secure, and economically viable. Conserve now, buy alternative fuel vehicles. And if you still have a pocketful of cash, save it or spend it sensibly.
loadwinch Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:8 Points:1,125 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 7:28:21 PM Ignore loadwinch Report Abuse why not get a hybrid, at least we would be an little less dependent on the fuel prices
FLURVAL Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,009 Points:206,225 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 5:44:51 PM Ignore FLURVAL Report Abuse Does Rolls Royce have a hybrid? Or maybe all electric. Money no object, yea I'd have a Tesla.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,905 Points:2,367,865 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 3:59:15 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse hybrid only
bobjeep Champion Author Florida Posts:9,709 Points:2,057,710 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 3:53:14 PM Ignore bobjeep Report Abuse sports car
randallxski Veteran Author Rochester Posts:295 Points:489,745 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 2:40:21 PM Ignore randallxski Report Abuse I hear you, KrazyDawg. I'm all for cleaner fuel if it was a realistic option. The technology just doesn't seem to be there right now. The results just seem disingenuous compared to the real question. It's like people are trying to say the right thing rather than what they would really do.
ohtoycar Sophomore Author Akron Posts:151 Points:13,175 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 2:33:41 PM Ignore ohtoycar Report Abuse Electric - charge it at home, so I wouldn't have to stop at another gas station.
KrazyDawg Champion Author California Posts:2,355 Points:394,035 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 2:31:06 PM Ignore KrazyDawg Report Abuse Alternative isn't really winning out. All the other car votes can be lumped up into one category therefore the results are 50%+ vs 32%. Why do people insist on buying a truck for their work when they have alternative fuel versions of it? This is after all a poll where money is no object. It's not just about reducing global warming. It's also about cleaner air and making sure there are enough resources for everyone including future generations. If water was scarce would it be fair to take it all for yourself just because you have the power and money to do so. I can't believe people are still greedy. The holidays bring out the worst in people. Already had two people steal my parking spot entering the wrong way too. [Edited by: KrazyDawg at 12/12/2008 2:33:36 PM EST]
randallxski Veteran Author Rochester Posts:295 Points:489,745 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 2:30:27 PM Ignore randallxski Report Abuse [Cautiously step on soap box] I can't believe the entire 1/3 of pollsters voting for Alternative Fuel are being truthful on what they would buy if money were truly no object. A third of people win a $100 million lottery and they buy a Toyota Pruis? C'mon. Let's be real. It can't be that 1/3 of people have been brainwashed into believing all the fraudulent man-made global-warming hype. I'm glad to see some of you are motivated enough into researching the true facts and found little to no evidence supporting that! [Quickly step off soap box] Various Global Warming News
fun-fords Veteran Author Rochester Posts:414 Points:102,250 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 1:17:01 PM Ignore fun-fords Report Abuse I personally voted for a new truck because I NEED one for the work I do. But since hybrids are winning, my thought is why go with a Prius when you could of had a Tesla. teslamotors.com
FuelBarge Champion Author Long Island Posts:9,205 Points:2,077,265 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 12:28:07 PM Ignore FuelBarge Report Abuse It is nice to see that "Alternative" is winning out. At least we have some forward thinkers voting.
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 11:56:36 AM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse Other, wouldn't buy new car
Ventimiglio Rookie Author Detroit Posts:40 Points:1,350 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 11:50:38 AM Ignore Ventimiglio Report Abuse JD sorry you are right it is the 17th My Mistake. Oil Down again 44.05! I still Say we got a shot at 1/Gallon
randallxski Veteran Author Rochester Posts:295 Points:489,745 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 11:32:09 AM Ignore randallxski Report Abuse Porsche 911 GT2...yellow. :-) http://www.porsche.com/international/thenew911-gt2/
dyeh Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,201 Points:315,755 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 9:19:57 AM Ignore dyeh Report Abuse nedthenanite: I have a Prius and I think it's fun. Definitely cool. Apparently I'm not alone in my position; there are websites dedicated to the Prius, polls that consistently rank Prius as ubercool, etc. I'm sure your tastes vary, and that's ok. We're out there. Just open your eyes.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,750 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 9:10:38 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Alternative Fuel (hybrid, fuel cell, electric etc). Very efficient, long range, midsize SUV.
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,718 Points:2,472,590 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 9:02:20 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Truck!!!
MTPokts Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:2,280 Points:776,290 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 8:45:02 AM Ignore MTPokts Report Abuse Buy an American supercar! FordGT. Then go talk to Gale Banks for some turbos. Learn to commute at 250mph.
ChilePop All-Star Author Georgia Posts:666 Points:943,110 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 8:16:15 AM Ignore ChilePop Report Abuse Money being no object, I would fund a company to develop an alternative to the gasoline engine and put OPEC out of business.
VREP Champion Author Vermont Posts:7,564 Points:1,521,790 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2008 8:12:12 AM Ignore VREP Report Abuse If money were no object I would have lots of motorcycles.