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Study: Hybrid cars will pay for themselves over time

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mssmith95, Aug 22, 2006.

  1. mssmith95

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    So, they are finally starting to come around!

    "DETROIT (Reuters) -- Some hybrid cars will make up for their premium cost because of higher gas prices and tax credits from the U.S. government on the more fuel efficient vehicles, a study released Tuesday shows." from CNN (Reuters)

    CNN article from Reuters

    Be sure to also click on the link at the bottom of the article "Hybrids: Seven worries, seven answers".
     
    #1 mssmith95, Aug 22, 2006
  2. brandon

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    Fairly well-written. I especially like their take on the "hybrids don't get EPA's promised MPG" issue.

    And I recall a quote from an earlier "research study:"

    LOL - Hey, Art... Shove it.

    *EDIT* Genalex noted an interesting thing about how the Edmunds.com study is being interpreted differently on another thread:
    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=23669
     
    #2 brandon, Aug 22, 2006
  3. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Well it's about freakin' time!
    All those articles written back in '04 were based on estimated gas prices peaking at or near $2.00 per gallon. I have an article in which Bob Putz of GM says that hybrids simply don't make sense because gas is still cheap at $1.50/gal.

    Got news for ya, Buddy-boy. Some of us thought ahead.

    [Edit]
    I added the article mentioned above. Different computers. B)
     
    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Aug 23, 2006
  4. Godiva

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mssmith95 @ Aug 22 2006, 10:32 PM) [snapback]308035[/snapback]</div>
    They'll need to revise #4. It contradicts the other article. (Fast depreciation? Does this guy live in a cave?)

    #6. Ha ha ha ha HA HA HA HA!


    March, 2006? This guy should have done his homework and known better. Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy.

    At least he got most of it right.
     
    #4 Godiva, Aug 23, 2006
  5. Rancid13

    Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Aug 23 2006, 01:34 AM) [snapback]308111[/snapback]</div>
    I just noticed that one and was about to comment on it too. :)

    Overall, a pretty good article.

    This quote from the Seven Questions... article cracked me up:

    LOL!! It just so happens that used Priuses DO sell for near-new prices, if not in other areas of the nation then most certainly here in Southern California where hybrids in general are in pretty high demand still.
     
    #5 Rancid13, Aug 23, 2006
  6. mcbrunnhilde

    mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rancid13 @ Aug 23 2006, 09:44 AM) [snapback]308276[/snapback]</div>
    I think the author's intent was to caution owners of OTHER hybrids that they wouldn't see the same high prices for used cars that Priuses go for.
     
    #6 mcbrunnhilde, Aug 23, 2006
  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    pretty good article I think
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Aug 23, 2006
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