Are hybrid cars worth it?

Question

Like, price wise?

Answer 1

How many will be in the car?

What kind of driving is done primarily (City/Hwy)?

How many miles per day do you drive?

Or just read the source info below:

Keep in mind Gas prices have changed a LOT since 2005.

Answer 2

If you compare the TCO (True Cost of Ownership Estimates) from Edmunds, 5-year total cost of ownership for a base-model Prius is 36,550. For a Corolla, it's 34,021. Yaris 32,204.

Scooter... 5,000. :-) LoL

So if you are just talking price wise, no. Unless you got a amazing deal or bought used for a great price. Give it a few years...hybrid technology is already being phased out and the efficiencies of hybrids are not really that impressive.

Answer 3

I am thinking about buying a Toyota Yaris to drive to work etc. They offer great gas mileage and cost around $12,000.00.

A Prius is around $20,000.00 I just can't see the extra money is worth it for what I want it for.

So to me no they are not worth it.

Answer 4

a 20K prius is...a 50K acura no

Answer 5

i guess so..

but so expensive.

and you have to buy a new battery every few years, so thats even more money..

on a good note though, soon (probably a few years) there will be hybrid cars that just need a charger, not even any gas.

Answer 6

i guess they can be worth it.

Answer 7

No. Absolutely not worth the money.

Answer 8

That really depends. That depends on how expensive gas is in your area. How much do you drive? How much city driving do you do? How much highway? How much more does the hybrid cost? What kind of battery does it have?

The more expensive gas is, the more you can spend extra for a hybrid. If you do a lot of city driving, a hybrid may be more worth it. You will need to do the math with your average mileage per year, gas prices and the fuel economy and consumption of the cars you are looking at. That should be able to tell yo if a hybrid will actually save you money. Also, try to avoid nickle batteries.

You must keep in mind that some full electric cars and more advanced hybrids are coming out in 2010 too.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

The one question I have is how long do the battery packs last and what is the cost of replacing them.Also is there any danger of electrocution from an accident because mechanics wear big heavy rubber gloves when working on them.

Answer 11

Sort of a toss up...but if no one buys them ...when we have more practical cars on the road.   If you really need to replace your present car and you do lots of city driving then it might be a good idea....

Answer 12

For some people yes, for others no.  Most of the time the answer is no. If gass crosses $5 it will be yes.

Most hybreds cost 3K-6K more (interest will offset tax brakes). The brake even point for that @$4 gas will be 90,000 - 180,000 miles.  If you trade before then you will loose money.  I have not seen a study on a maintenence, depreciation, etc.  comparison, (this is really needed the major cost for a vehicle is not gas $4/20=$.20 per mile in fuel the IRS rate per mile is $.58 do to depretiation interest and upkeep) Until the battery life is found with more certanty, we will not know which is the better deal.

Answer 13

WELL YEAH LESS POLLUTION AND LONGER LIVING FOR MANKIND YA CANT PUT A PRICE ON THAT

Answer 14

It depends on how much driving you do.  For the average 12 to 15 thousand miles a year, not really.

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