Who's buying a hybrid?
#1
Who's buying a hybrid?
I really enjoyed reading this in the July Reader's Digest (page 186):
WILL THE REAL HYBRID OWNER PLEASE STAND UP?
Think you've got them pegged? The facts:
* 40% are Republicans, and 36% are Democrats.
* 21% live in the Midwest, and 31% in the Northeast. Just 16% live on the West Coast.
* 57% are over age 45.
* 49% don't have a college degree, and 35% make less than $40,00 a year.
It was fun to see where I fit in these statistics, because I too fit outside of the standard mindset of who own hybrids. Has anyone ever polled the visitors to this forum?
WILL THE REAL HYBRID OWNER PLEASE STAND UP?
Think you've got them pegged? The facts:
* 40% are Republicans, and 36% are Democrats.
* 21% live in the Midwest, and 31% in the Northeast. Just 16% live on the West Coast.
* 57% are over age 45.
* 49% don't have a college degree, and 35% make less than $40,00 a year.
It was fun to see where I fit in these statistics, because I too fit outside of the standard mindset of who own hybrids. Has anyone ever polled the visitors to this forum?
#3
Re: Who's buying a hybrid?
I really enjoyed reading this in the July Reader's Digest (page 186):
WILL THE REAL HYBRID OWNER PLEASE STAND UP?
Think you've got them pegged? The facts:
* 40% are Republicans, and 36% are Democrats.
* 21% live in the Midwest, and 31% in the Northeast. Just 16% live on the West Coast.
* 57% are over age 45.
* 49% don't have a college degree, and 35% make less than $40,00 a year.
It was fun to see where I fit in these statistics, because I too fit outside of the standard mindset of who own hybrids. Has anyone ever polled the visitors to this forum?
WILL THE REAL HYBRID OWNER PLEASE STAND UP?
Think you've got them pegged? The facts:
* 40% are Republicans, and 36% are Democrats.
* 21% live in the Midwest, and 31% in the Northeast. Just 16% live on the West Coast.
* 57% are over age 45.
* 49% don't have a college degree, and 35% make less than $40,00 a year.
It was fun to see where I fit in these statistics, because I too fit outside of the standard mindset of who own hybrids. Has anyone ever polled the visitors to this forum?
e.g., 21% + 31% + 16% = 68%. Where are the remaining drivers? 32% live in the South?
Yes, this kind of poll has been done on this site in the past. But this site wouldn't be most representative of all the hybrid drivers.
Last edited by stevejust; 06-21-2007 at 11:18 PM.
#4
Re: Who's buying a hybrid?
I don't remember the source (other than the fact that the newspaper in question was a Brit-rag that had a vulture for an emblem), but it made a pretty cool observation: gays and lesbians were twice as likely to buy hybrids as straights.
I know that in baltimore, I see a huge percentage of the hybrids also displaying the rainbow stripe on the back (mine included, of course!)
The giant SUVs usually have bumper stickers extoling the virtues of endless war, gun-toting! Hunting, and other macho clap-trap.
I know that in baltimore, I see a huge percentage of the hybrids also displaying the rainbow stripe on the back (mine included, of course!)
The giant SUVs usually have bumper stickers extoling the virtues of endless war, gun-toting! Hunting, and other macho clap-trap.
Last edited by AshenGrey; 06-22-2007 at 03:27 AM. Reason: Clarification
#6
Re: Who's buying a hybrid?
There is a surprising, to me anyway, large number of drivers of Prius', Civic's and Escape's in this triangle from SE Virginia to Raleigh-
Durham to the Outer Banks. None of them has anywhere near the congestion of NY or LA or DC but in a 100 mi trip I bet I pass or see 3-6 hybrids.
Older with more disposable income was a definite demographic profile. Although now with discounts and a greater availability of basic models young marrieds are much much more frequently going toward hybrids. A $22000 family car that has gobs of room for 'family stuff' and only uses $50-$60 a month in fuel is a great decision.
Durham to the Outer Banks. None of them has anywhere near the congestion of NY or LA or DC but in a 100 mi trip I bet I pass or see 3-6 hybrids.
Older with more disposable income was a definite demographic profile. Although now with discounts and a greater availability of basic models young marrieds are much much more frequently going toward hybrids. A $22000 family car that has gobs of room for 'family stuff' and only uses $50-$60 a month in fuel is a great decision.
#7
Re: Who's buying a hybrid?
I grew up in Chesapeake, VA.
#9
Re: Who's buying a hybrid?
Yes, in 1988 or so, in a rented Lincoln Continental (smmooooth ride!). 4 in the car, I was driving at the time. (I had the first leg out of Dallas. Lucky me ) Cruising to Minnesota, on a tight time frame. 17-18 hours straight. Stopped for gas and bathroom breaks only.
I was doing 84 in a 55. Ouch!
We got 18 MPG for the trip, as I recall.
I can't say that I don't speed today, but it's certainly not of that high a caliber! I used to drive quite fast, back in the day (my 20s).
I was doing 84 in a 55. Ouch!
We got 18 MPG for the trip, as I recall.
I can't say that I don't speed today, but it's certainly not of that high a caliber! I used to drive quite fast, back in the day (my 20s).
#10
Re: Who's buying a hybrid?
Intollerance, encouragement of sterotypes and close mindedness are worse evils than being "macho" and as such are not limited to owners of SUV's.