HYBRIDS- what are the pros and cons? And how do they work?

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Can you recommend a good one? I need a mid size vehicle or larger.. i hate tiny cars... Any good sites that explain them?

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the extra cost of a hybrid stacked up against the gas it saves, it will take you driving that hybrid to 182,000 miles before you break even on the extra cost of the hybrid itself. and since these are new, no one has a clue the maintenance cost on them let alone how long will they last?

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I sat down last year and ran the numbers, its not pretty.

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I read in an article that the really small cars with electric coast and take off that these cars get worse gas milage then if they didnt have the electric coast and take off.... Although the new SUV that has the Electric assist on each wheel is actually supposed to save gas and all that good stuff

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You'll find better expalnations on the web than I can give. Just figure they are electric to a point, then use gasoline assist. Worst thing about them is..the AirConditioners pretty much render them useless in town in summer. Kills gas mileage. Absolutely kills it. If you live in a moderate clime. Go for it. Really the more you use a car per year the more it pays off. Espesially if you stay in a car all day for work and are reimbursed for car and fuel.

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Edmunds (www.edmunds.com) has a great "Hybrid Center" webpage which has a listing of all hybrid cars available in the market and also explains how hybrid cars work.

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Hope this helps.

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Hybrids have 2 engines. The best good size one is the Honda Accord. One engine is a regular gas engine, the other is an electric. When you really need the power they both work, when you are coasting or stopping the electic one works or recharges the battery. You never have to plug a hybrid into the wall, they burn regular gas (just less of it)
Pro: better gas milage, less smog
Con: You are carrying a large pack of batteries with you and in a severe crash they still are not positive what would happen if the batteries broke or the cables broke - but I think they are safe. One more con slightly more expensive to buy but you make it up in gas.

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No matter which one you buy, you will spend more in the purchase price than you will save at the pump. But if you must, you probably want a Toyota or Honda. And you are probably best off if you buy a hybrid version of a regular model like a Hybrid Accord, or Hybrid Camry.

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I also saw a Toyota Highlander on the road today with a hybrid badge. That might work for you.
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