So no we are on to hybrid - Article found from Edmunds which is of intrest!
To break even Gas per gallon For a driver to
would have exceed annual
to cost... mileage of...
Ford Escage HB $5.60 37,000
vs Escape XLT AWD
Honda accord HB $9.20 60,000
vs Accord EX V-6
Honda Civic HB $9.60 63,000
vs Civic Lx
Toyota Prius $10.10 66,500
vs Corolla
Toyota Prius $2.28* 15,000
vs Camry
* average US gas price at the time of this study
If Your reason for buying a HB car to help your wallet more than the enviroment check out this analysis released by automotive consumer Web site Edmunds.com Because of the hight sales price, INSURANCE COST and other expenses of most HB. Edminds says that during the first five years of ownership a HB can cost as much as $5,283 more than its non-HB counterpart. See break even point. Only the Prius HB with the company Camery sedan did the Prius owner come out ahead by just $81.00.
Also remember that a lot of towing companies will touch a HB after accident beacuse of the voltage and possible of electrial shock.
MY choice 86-92 190E 4cyl. SAFE!
Ron - Minnesota
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