More expensive, but is it worth it

[erick99]

I am not sure which issue it was but Consumers Reports did a long term comparison and found that there was virtually no difference in total cost of ownership. Now, I am assuming that over the last four years or so that the technology has gotten better. But, so have the combustion engine only cars. You can get Jettas that push 50mpg. In terms of shear dollars and sense I would buy a diesel Jetta or something similar. But if you fold in our environmental views you may choose the hybrid.

[writersblock]

Faith, I agree. i think as they become more popular, they will come down in price.

[LissaValerian]

Originally Posted by Agent Fred

Yeah, here too ... by a couple pennies. Some stations are down to 3.99 or 3.98 a gallon (if you pay cash).

Are you kidding? I just paid $4.25 a gallon. Gads.

[writersblock]

Originally Posted by erick99

I am not sure which issue it was but Consumers Reports did a long term comparison and found that there was virtually no difference in total cost of ownership. Now, I am assuming that over the last four years or so that the technology has gotten better. But, so have the combustion engine only cars. You can get Jettas that push 50mpg. In terms of shear dollars and sense I would buy a diesel Jetta or something similar. But if you fold in our environmental views you may choose the hybrid.

I never thought about checking consumer reports. Thanks for the info.

True, buying a car that gets 50mpg would be smart.


Agent Fred~ I only hope to see $3.99 /gallon again.

[LissaValerian]

Originally Posted by erick99

I am not sure which issue it was but Consumers Reports did a long term comparison and found that there was virtually no difference in total cost of ownership. Now, I am assuming that over the last four years or so that the technology has gotten better. But, so have the combustion engine only cars. You can get Jettas that push 50mpg. In terms of shear dollars and sense I would buy a diesel Jetta or something similar. But if you fold in our environmental views you may choose the hybrid.

You know, despite that, are they taking into account the fact that the hybrids are better on the environment? I mean, sure, we can talk about direct consumer costs out of pocket, but what about other costs impact the environment: greenercars.org | vehicle ratings highlights . Of course, I understand that ultimately the consumer is into the consumable for "whats in it for me" - and hopefully the hybrid industry will see that and continue to make more economical options. Anyways, what am I saying, I think we're agreeing. There are non hybrids that rate up there in the greenercars.org ratings. Anyways, check it out.

~LV

[princee18]

Originally Posted by erick99

I am not sure which issue it was but Consumers Reports did a long term comparison and found that there was virtually no difference in total cost of ownership. Now, I am assuming that over the last four years or so that the technology has gotten better. But, so have the combustion engine only cars. You can get Jettas that push 50mpg. In terms of shear dollars and sense I would buy a diesel Jetta or something similar. But if you fold in our environmental views you may choose the hybrid.

You may be correct but it again depends on the usege of the person. In general, there would be a almost no differnce in total cost of ownership but it has two fold benefits. First it would protect our environment and second, people can get benefited after some years.

[Uguis]

Originally Posted by writersblock

Hybrid cars seem to be a bit more pricey then regular cars.

Do you think that with the rising gas prices, it is all going to even out in the long run~ or do you think gas prices will end up going down and we won't make up the difference?

I don't think the prices of petroleum will ever go down. I the future, I think hybrids will bemore tan a common car like now.