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Originally Posted by GMC-70
People with the extra $$$ will still by these regardless---it's people like me who are sort of on the borderline where saving a few bucks is a neccessity where they will loose the sales. Look what I have now--an HHR. Great small SUV--but would I rather be driving a Tahoe---of course!!!
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People with money aren't stupid. That's why they have money.
Look at it this way -- a car is not a water heater, but if I'm a rich guy who actually plans to hold on to his money for more than a couple of years for my upper middle class home, sure I'll buy a big, powerful water heater - but one loaded with energy efficiency options.
It's the cheapskate who goes to Lowe's and buys a big tank with an inefficient single heating element just to get the most for the least --- short term thinking.
Most of the rich people I know got rich being frugal and spending wisely, not making blind purchasing decisions.
It's the "new rich" or "wannabe rich" (and soon likely not to be so rich) who go out and knowingly waste cash on the most wasteful, extravagant vehicle possible. Unless, perhaps we're talking about boats --- but even then I'd bet that the newest fanciest boats tout some kind of energy/fuel efficiency.
Aside from the truly ultra-rich, who are a tiny percentage of GM's buying public, most people want to make informed, smart purchases. If they have no choice but to buy a gas sucking SUV for their "needs", then fine, but otherwise, expect them to actually care!