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Kamog said:
Although hybrid cars use a lot less fuel and are environmentally friendly, I heard that they may not save you money because the cost of the car is higher. I suppose that after many years of driving, the fuel savings will offset the initial price of the car and you'll start saving money, but it's probably going to take a long time to get to that point.
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Well, based on the info I had, it should pay off. The Cavalier we had got about 20mpg. The Honda is getting 39 now and still improving as it breaks in. At 2$ gal, it would be about a 5K fuel savings at 100K miles. Take the difference in price of the hybrid Civic and conventional Civic and it leaves about 1500 bucks.
The one thing I can’t get used to is the engine shutting off at stop lights. Even though I know what is happening, I still have a moment of panic every time it shuts off.