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I've been driving a Camry Hybrid for 7 years, almost 100K on the clock. ZERO issues. I get 36 MPG in Los Angeles. My only beef with a total electric is that I can't justify a car that I can't drive without a recharge overnight to say SF or LV. A Tesla, while nice, is out of my price range, with or without the tax rebate.
There are a couple of Teslas in my neighborhood. I've wondered about their range in Houston, where Air Conditioning is essential.

With the price of god lithium batteries so low, I've considered buying a 914 shell and converting it to electric. Maybe next year...
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