http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/08/18/mod-mid-priced-sedans/ the gay community's news source Sat, 18 May 2013 18:13:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/08/18/mod-mid-priced-sedans/#comment-28077 David Phillips Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:23:32 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=27515#comment-28077 Two months ago, when my 8yo modest SUV — a renowned Chevy Tracker, not an urban assault vehicle — was totaled following an accident caused by a red light runner, I did what I thought was unthinkable and bought a sedan, instead of another mid-priced SUV. The sticker on my 2011 Chevy Volt was higher than, for instance, a Ford Fusion; however, with 2011 tax credits and near-freedom from gasoline, the 5-year cost of ownership cones out well ahead. I hope that the Washington Blade will feature the Volt and the EVs of other makers in a column soon.

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