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Originally Posted by JFK
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.
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Not to nitpick...but your quote says "I'm saving so much money on fuel".
That quote is not suggesting that Hybrids save you money on repairs or cost of cars...just money on fuel consumption.
But I do get your point.