Are hybrid cars worth it? Like, price wise?
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Let%26#039;s investigate by continuing our example of looking to replace a paid-off 1999 Honda Accord with something more economical. We%26#039;ve already looked at the possibility of buying a 2006 Toyota Prius and found that it could save $70.7 per month in gas but would add $387 a month for the car payment. Now, let%26#039;s throw in the value-driven 2006 Corolla with a combined mileage of 36 mpg22 and a sticker price of $14,005.23 Applying the same equations with the same assumptions yields gas savings of $34.7 per month and a loan amount of $12,000, with a corresponding monthly payment of $228. Comparing the monthly expenses of each choice, the Prius would result in a net expense of $316 and the Corolla a net expense of $193. Thus, although neither option is economically advisable based purely on gas savings, the 2006 Prius would be $123 more expensive per month than a 2006 Corolla.%26quot;

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.

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%26#039;t see the extra money is worth it for what I want it for.

So to me no they are not worth it.

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.

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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....

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

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No. Absolutely not worth the money.

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

i guess they can be worth it.