Re: "And Another Survey Says ..." by GM's Bob Lutz

I checked out GM's FastLane Blog and commented on the entry "And Another Survey Says..", to which I say big deal.

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Nice blog.

I don't really care what these surveys say and only current GM supporters will be influenced by them.

While I might still be a fringe perspective, quality fuel efficiency is my most important criteria when judging a vehicle (I don’t mean an econo-box).

If GM had a vehicle to compete with the Prius you'd have your biggest advocate. And it isn’t just me. Survey after survey has shown that the far majority of Toyota customers are interested in purchasing a hybrid. This is a bigger issue than just the perception of quality and reliability.

Many GM supporters claim buying American cars is economically important for America. I agree, but America's dependency on foreign oil is equally as important - the greatest threat to America's National Security according to growing numbers of CIA and NSA officials and ex-Directors.

An American-made hybrid car to rival the Prius, a freedom fighter, is where I want to invest my money. The H2 will never be a freedom fighter, even if it makes GM a stronger company.

Until then GM is just talking and survey after survey won’t change my opinion about that.