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Originally Posted by Bryan
There was a piece on Global National a couple nights ago where they calculated how long it would take the average person to start actually saving money factoring how much more the hybrids cost compared to their all gas counterparts. Depending on the model, it was between 6 and 12 years before you actually started saving money. 
Here's another take from Wired: Hybrid Cars' Fantasy Mileage Ratings Drive Into the Sunset
Besides that, the good gas mileage for hybrids only kicks in if you drive really slow all the time. When I drove my son to lacrosse and back today, I got him to watch the speedometer, and stopwatch how long I was ever in the range where the electric motor would even be operating. Out of a 45 minute total trip, less than 4 minutes.
The more I read about Hybrids, the more I'm sure the hype doesn't deliver. |
Ok, if you're buying a Lexus, Toyota, etc hybrid, you're just trying to 'scene' with the greenies and your rich friends. It's idiotic. The Chevy Tahoe Hybrid? 19c/22h. If I ever meet someone who bought one, I wouldn't be able to hold back laughter. They serve zero purpose.
If you want a hybrid, you need to go full out Prius. No one else is even close at this point. My grandparents have one and they rarely dip into the 40 mpg. The whole mostly motor, but part hybrid for a few seconds is simply a waste.