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JFK · 01-24-2010, 03:48 PM

Has anyone seen Ford's new hybrid commercial where the guy is talking about the green graphics on his dash? To paraphrase:

"Rather than show the green plants, it should show green money, because I'm saving so much money on fuel."

I'm impressed that people can continuously suggest with a straight face that hybrids save you money.

- Hybrids cost $5000+ more than non-hybrids of the same vehicle
- Hybrids have a more complex powertrain, which creates more opportunity for problems. This means more time in the shop, and larger repair bills
- Some hybrids parts are more expensive, and not as readily available
- Not every repair shop has a mechanic who is certified to work on a hybrid

The money saved on fuel is not enough to offset the greater cost of purchase and repairs.

Hybrids don't save money.

01-24-2010, 03:48 PM	#1
JFK Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Oct 2009 Exp:	Hybrid Misconception Has anyone seen Ford's new hybrid commercial where the guy is talking about the green graphics on his dash? To paraphrase: "Rather than show the green plants, it should show green money, because I'm saving so much money on fuel." I'm impressed that people can continuously suggest with a straight face that hybrids save you money. - Hybrids cost $5000+ more than non-hybrids of the same vehicle - Hybrids have a more complex powertrain, which creates more opportunity for problems. This means more time in the shop, and larger repair bills - Some hybrids parts are more expensive, and not as readily available - Not every repair shop has a mechanic who is certified to work on a hybrid The money saved on fuel is not enough to offset the greater cost of purchase and repairs. Hybrids don't save money.