Originally posted by SnafuFlux:
also I think my next car is going to be a smart car, or some sort of hybrid. I'm sick of this, I'm paying so much for a luxury.



I'll never buy a Hybrid, I would lease one, but never buy.
The repair cost would be astronomical when the warranty runs out!
As for a lease, unless I can right it off, I'll never get one.

I would be scared s***less taking a smart car on the highway.

If I can buy a used car for $10,000 and a hybrid is $20,000-$30,000.
It would take me 7 years to buy $10,000 worth of fuel.
Gas savings????? and the car has depriciated by 30-50% as soon as I drive it off the lot.

How long it will take to buy $10,000 of fuel.
.70lt = 7.1 years
.80lt = 6.2 years
.90lt = 5.5 years
.95lt = 5.2 years
(based on a fill up of 42 Liters and 1 fill up/week)

I don't fill up every week, so that's why it would take me 7 years @.95/Lt.

If you drive tons then it makes sense, but if your like me I see no point yet.

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