These cars cost a lot of money, right? How do I recover the initial investment? How do you transport heavy objects? Tow a trailer if you want?
2007-08-16 00:35:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
It's harder to find gas for them. My sister bought one, and has a heck of a time getting gas outside of her area.
2007-08-16 00:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Complex battery's electronic nightmare high initial cost. And trailer towing is out of the question because many hybrids use regenerative braking and weight pushing the car might be dangerious. Toyota's Hybrid is the best so far. MY opinion is Hybrids are just a way for the manufactures to make money while developing Fuel cell technologys. Lexus RX430h Is really nice but $50,000?
The safety gear the mechanic needs while working on a Hybrid leather over rubber gloves. Special care to while doing oil changes car motor can start any time to recharge the battery. Also the 36 Nickel Metal Hydrate batterys make 255 volts of three phase alternating current after converted from direct current. Deadly voltages can kill!
2007-08-16 00:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am certified to repair these hybrid cars - and I know first hand that the hourly rate is nearly double of any other car - even Jaguar.
I charge 78.00 per labor hour.
The charging system is very complex, there are several areas on the car where you can be severely electrocuted.
As far as recovering investment - that is not going to happen.
Transporting heavy items - not in the hybrid.
Towing is out of the question.
Your better off getting a small size SUV by the sounds of it.
2007-08-16 00:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I would do is look at how many miles a year you drive and determine what gas costs you. Pick a number like 3$ a gallon unless it is more where you are. Once you have that number, determine how much it will save if you get a hybrid to see what the savings in gas would be.
Then look at the additional cost of a hybrid and how long it will take you to even back out as well as how long you expect to own the vehicle.
Dont forget that batteries will need to be replaced and I thought I heard that would run you 2000 - 3000 dollars.
2007-08-16 01:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by indyskinsfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at the new Polo BlueMotion its rated above the Prius & is much more like a conventional car.
VW are going to offer a similar version of the Passat which may suit your needs better.
2007-08-16 01:08:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you don't these cars are all feel good crap
2007-08-16 00:40:26 · answer #6 · answered by bungee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋