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Is A Hybrid Car Right For You?





No cost analysis can justify the premium you need to pay for a hybrid like Prius. I am a trend-follower: I'd rather pay extra to drive a BMW instead of the Camry Hybrid Toyota is going to release next year.

From Bankrate:

A hybrid, such as the Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Honda Civic, costs anywhere from $3,500 to $6,000 more than a comparable conventional car. Despite ultra-impressive gas mileage, you'll have a tough time making up the price difference at the pump.

And that doesn't include any additional maintenance costs or the possibility that you may have trouble reselling the vehicle.

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