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Hybrid/Electric Vehicles: Should I Buy?

Posted by michael on from the green-machine dept.

nissin writes "I'm ready to buy my first vehicle, and would like to hear your experiences with either hybrid or electric vehicles. Are they a good alternative to conventional vehicles, or just a geek toy? Do they perform well in the city? How about on long road trips? I am also interested in hearing about other alternative, yet practical, forms of transportation that I may have missed."

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  1. I flip over my Explorer! by randomencounter · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Being more maneuverable and closer to the ground, compact cars are generally safer for people inside _and_ outside the car.
    People who believe that SPUTES are safer really need to get a grip on reality.

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  2. Re:Getting a lot better by amanpatelhotmail.com · · Score: 5, Insightful
    So from the point of view of money, hybrids do not worth it

    I would disagree. A hybrid car can save money in some other ways too:

    • Oil Change period. 10,000 miles compared to 3,000 miles of a regular car.
    • Tax Benefits ($2,000 deduction) if eligible.