Comments on: Pros and Cons of Owning a Hybrid Car http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car Save Gas, Save Fuel - Reduce your gas consumption when driving Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:46:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: lil bit http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car/comment-page-1#comment-2421 lil bit Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:07:59 +0000 http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car#comment-2421 I heard on the news 2 days ago, that hybrid cars are more expensive then regular cars, they had an article about that. They want people to buy them<br><b>References : </b><br> I heard on the news 2 days ago, that hybrid cars are more expensive then regular cars, they had an article about that.
They want people to buy them
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]]> By: mrvadeboncoeur http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car/comment-page-1#comment-2420 mrvadeboncoeur Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:05:59 +0000 http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car#comment-2420 Insurance is about the same as a regular car. Maintenance is about the same as a regular car - use your favorite mechanic or DIY. Same gasoline as a regular car... Depending on model, many hybrids are holding high resale values (mainly the fuel-economy hybrids as opposed to the power hybrids). Pros: * Depending on where you live, tax incentives (income tax credit for US federal, some states or Canadian provinces offer income tax credits/deductions or sales tax reductions),or single-occupant HOV lane privilages (CA, VA, FL, NY), or reduced tolls (NY) or free parking... * better HP and acceleration than a comparable car * better (lower) emissions than a comparable car * better fuel economy than a comparable car * own a neat techy car * long warranty (depending on model, the hybrid battery or system is warrantied in the US a minimum of 8 years/100,000 miles, up to the AT-PZEV models in CA-emission states out to 10 years/150,000 miles, and it is NOT pro-rated but a full coverage.) * you do not plug it in Cons: * slightly higher initial purchase price * own a neat techy car (should you need unscheduled maintenance, you're mainly stuck paying dealer rates) * many ill-informed people stopping you and asking questions about your car, telling you untruths about your own car, or even telling you how stupid you were for buying it... * you cannot plug it in<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.hybridcars.com/ http://www.greenhybrid.com/ own a 2001 and a 2004 Toyota Prius Insurance is about the same as a regular car.

Maintenance is about the same as a regular car – use your favorite mechanic or DIY.

Same gasoline as a regular car…

Depending on model, many hybrids are holding high resale values (mainly the fuel-economy hybrids as opposed to the power hybrids).

Pros:
* Depending on where you live, tax incentives (income tax credit for US federal, some states or Canadian provinces offer income tax credits/deductions or sales tax reductions),or single-occupant HOV lane privilages (CA, VA, FL, NY), or reduced tolls (NY) or free parking…
* better HP and acceleration than a comparable car
* better (lower) emissions than a comparable car
* better fuel economy than a comparable car
* own a neat techy car
* long warranty (depending on model, the hybrid battery or system is warrantied in the US a minimum of 8 years/100,000 miles, up to the AT-PZEV models in CA-emission states out to 10 years/150,000 miles, and it is NOT pro-rated but a full coverage.)
* you do not plug it in

Cons:
* slightly higher initial purchase price
* own a neat techy car (should you need unscheduled maintenance, you’re mainly stuck paying dealer rates)
* many ill-informed people stopping you and asking questions about your car, telling you untruths about your own car, or even telling you how stupid you were for buying it…
* you cannot plug it in
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http://www.hybridcars.com/
http://www.greenhybrid.com/

own a 2001 and a 2004 Toyota Prius

]]> By: SpicyTunaRoll http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car/comment-page-1#comment-2419 SpicyTunaRoll Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:03:59 +0000 http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car#comment-2419 they are more expensive. i think it would be hard to find the kind of gas you need for it.<br><b>References : </b><br> they are more expensive. i think it would be hard to find the kind of gas you need for it.
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]]> By: Archer Christifori http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car/comment-page-1#comment-2418 Archer Christifori Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:01:59 +0000 http://fuelsaversinc.com/pros-and-cons-of-owning-a-hybrid-car#comment-2418 The upfront cost of a hynbrid is higher. The battery warranty is prorated, so the longer it lasts the more it costs you to replace and I've hear 2yrs -5yrs on the battery. the battery is about $2,000 plus your routine maintenance. Normal cars, you have gas and routine maintenance. I think if you drive nearly always in the city, a hybrid is a reasonable solution, if not then a gas car will save you more. IMO its not time for hybrids yet the technology is still too new and too expensive.<br><b>References : </b><br> The upfront cost of a hynbrid is higher. The battery warranty is prorated, so the longer it lasts the more it costs you to replace and I’ve hear 2yrs -5yrs on the battery.
the battery is about $2,000 plus your routine maintenance.
Normal cars, you have gas and routine maintenance.
I think if you drive nearly always in the city, a hybrid is a reasonable solution, if not then a gas car will save you more. IMO its not time for hybrids yet the technology is still too new and too expensive.
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