Why would u buy a hybrid car?

Question

dont tell me because it will save u money and gas mileage and it helps the earth i kn that

Answer 1

Sorry, I don`t text.

But, you get on the ride, or wait in line.

Answer 2

Right now I would probably not, as I am basically satisfied with the car I now have, which is old, so inexpensive to license, and I, being on a fixed income from the government, do not have the extra money to buy a new car, nor to pay the yearly taxes and fees and insurance on such an expensive new vehicle.

And I am quite sure none of the Global Warming Consensus or Environmentalists would buy a vehicle for me; as that would cut into their incomes too much.

And I have yet to be convinced that the batteries do anything to help the overall fuel economy; I suspect that it just moves the greenhouse gas generation from the individual car to a big power plant somewhere to help charge the batteries.

And the hefty load of batteries, besides using poisonous and dangerous components, which may be released into the environment in a wreck, has to be accelerated and decelerated at every stop and go...and that eats into the efficiency in transporting one person.

Much of my travel is longer distances, and often over mountains, so a small, uncomfortable car with a load of heavy batteries might not be a good solution. Lotta energy required to take all those batteries up over a mountain.

I am not at all convinced that the hybrids are THE answer for all driving situations. They may have uses in some situations, like in an urban environment where bad crashes are not the rule, and distances are short and speeds are low and performance and comfort are not a big requirements.

Of course, in such urban environments, a properly done Public Transportation network works better at less cost and pollution yet. And eliminates the need for parking pancakes and wide and numerous roadways taking up valuable business space!

I think it will be a long time before I find I need a hybrid car, unless we get a government that removes my freedom to choose my transportation.

I would not mind a gas turbine car, tho, for the efficiency of the turbine engine. But cannot afford to buy such an efficient and clean machine.

Answer 3

I don't think there's really much reason to buy a hybrid unless you just want to feel better about yourself and you have the money to do it. They don't save you enough on gas to make up for the extra cost. Most of them get much worse gas mileage than they claim, you have to drive them like a grandma to get that mileage that's on the sticker. Take the hybrid civic, which I considered buying when I got a new car recently, it is supposed to get 40mpg under ideal conditions, compare that to the 28-32 that the regular civic gets...not really much of a difference there. I think it's better to just buy a small car. People seem to forget that there are choices besides Hummers and Hybrids.

I got a Jeep Compass and I couldn't be happier with it. Chrysler engineering is top notch, there are lots of extras like a premium sound system and 18 inch wheels. It's got AWD so you can take it to the beach...I have loads of fun on the weekends camping out in northern cali. Plus it has excellent safety ratings and it handles lots better than the civic I test drove. If you're in the market you might check out the Compass and it's Dodge twin, the Caliber.

Answer 4

I've owned a hybrid for a long time. Before they became a fad. I got a great price on mine, possibly because demand was light then. (Honda and Toyota were taking a bath on these cars, heavily subsidizing production to keep prices realistic.)

I love my hybrid. I can get around 50mpg with very little effort - around 60 if I really squeeze all I can get out of it. But the car is not for everybody. Some kind of driving is just not as economical with a hybrid as with efficient diesels or gasoline cars.

I love the range. I can go over 600 miles between fill-ups. This is a major convenience because I have to drive at all times of the day or night, and I never have to worry about .

I love NOT idling. I love the quiet. You can actually hear the radio. I love not adding to the city ozone - my daughter has asthma, I know how easily it can cause irritation.

You can convert a Prius to allow it to be charged at home (or anywhere you can plug in) Depending on your type of driving, you could drive it for days, weeks, or even months without having to rely on your gas engine.

Answer 5

I'd buy a hybrid car strictly because I'd want the money I use to purchase my car to be invested in technology that would make the next generation of cars even better in mileage and earth-friendliness.

Even better, though, is to take public transportation or bike/walk when possible.

I've added some source links below related to the Hummer vs. Hybrid answers above for anyone who is interested. The study exists and is valid, but it is based on today's prices. The author predicts that over time, with better R&D, economies of scale, and improved disposal technology, the Prius will become cheaper per-mile than the Hummer. Infact, it was 11% cheaper in 2006 compared to 2005.

Answer 6

The test cited is flawed. It assumes that a Hummer will last 350k miles and a Prius will last 108k miles. This is bogus. I have a Prius with 118k miles (still getting 40-48 mpg), and I know of at least one of the first generation cars with 300k miles on it. There is not enough data to determine how long a Prius, or any other hybrid, will last.

I wonder what you want for this question. The things you don't want to hear are the reasons why I bought one. And, it would replace my old car that got slightly lower gas mileage. Of course, the statement that it helps the Earth is an oversimplification. If I use the same amount of gas to go more distance, then I use more engine oil and tires and washer fluids and all sorts of things that may cancel out the benefit of have a more fuel efficient vehicle.

Answer 7

The Prius does more damage to the environment than a Hummer for a few reasons:

1) The lifespan of a Prius is much shorter meaning that more have to be made, common sense will tell you that manufacturing a car is much worse for the environment than driving one.

2) The battery in the Prius contains nickel which has an extremely high environmental cost.

Read the article:
http://clubs.ccsu.edu/Recorder/editorial/print_item.asp?NewsID=188

Answer 8

those are the only two reasons out there to buy a hybrid car-people do not pay thousands more on a hybrid then they would a regular model just so they can say they have one

Answer 9

How can you ask why I would buy a hybrid car and then tell me not to tell you my reasons why?

I bought a Prius because it's the most fuel efficient car on the road with the least emissions so I'm minimizing my contribution to global warming. I don't know what else you're looking for, but those were my reasons.

Answer 10

most people buy them because they say it is better for the envirnment, since they dont run on gas.

but that is not true.
since they dont run on gas,
they have to run on something elese.
right?
well,
they run on batteries.
but wat if the battaries run out of juice?
they just throw it away and use another one.
this will produce as many c02 as a car using gas.

so the hybrid cars arent all that special.
plus,
they kinda look fulgy
so theres reallyy no poouint of buying a hybrid car

Answer 11

OF COURSE!! But, I'm not 18 yet, but when I do become 18 I plan to get a hybrid car, and register to vote.