It's the mileage that counts

L.A. Times Archives

Aug. 4, 2005 12 AM PT

Obviously Howard Leff does not live in Southern California (“Vehicles That Fail the Crush Test,” July 21). He should look around. Gee, I think you see a lot of Priuses on the road.

It was never meant to be a chick magnet. I will make sure to let all of my customers know how Leff feels. I am sure they will all get a big kick out of it, considering customers are now buying them for their children since they average around 58 to 62 miles per gallon!

So what does Leff drive? I fill up my Prius every three or four months. What about him?

GLORIA A. RINCON

Long Beach

Rincon is the Internet/fleet manager for Carson Toyota.

Editor’s note: Leff drives a Ford Mustang. It’s red.