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JT Moderator	Message Posted: May 27, 2012 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse What is the primary reason not to buy a hybrid/electric vehicle? Costs Range Reliability Performance Other None Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What is the primary reason not to buy a hybrid/electric vehicle?
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Sneakers55 Champion Author Houston Posts:51,849 Points:2,168,625 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 3:41:46 PM Ignore Sneakers55 Report Abuse I can only say that there are a lot of misconceptions about hybrids.
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2013 3:01:16 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse A hybrid has the same, or better, range as a gas vehicle. Mainly because it runs on gas, but usually gets better mileage.
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,539 Points:2,674,030 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 11:37:32 AM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse Range
iwannavet Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:10,405 Points:1,853,970 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jan 7, 2013 10:36:35 AM Ignore iwannavet Report Abuse Cost and reliability
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2013 1:32:38 AM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse Other Because they insist on keeping as much as possible of the past in their design.
dockersbin Veteran Author Virginia Beach Posts:407 Points:279,135 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 1:10:35 PM Ignore dockersbin Report Abuse Cost
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 10:54:55 PM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Costs
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 8:43:46 PM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Costs
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 8:43:46 PM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Costs
US_ICEMAN All-Star Author Toronto Posts:522 Points:416,760 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2012 1:11:19 AM Ignore US_ICEMAN Report Abuse Cost
CoolbreezeFL Rookie Author Miami Posts:25 Points:17,975 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Sep 27, 2012 12:16:03 AM Ignore CoolbreezeFL Report Abuse Cost and parts used. The battery system on the Toyotas are very bad for the environment. The lithium ion batteries are better and easier to recycle.
ZEROMETER Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,609 Points:323,350 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 2:28:34 PM Ignore ZEROMETER Report Abuse i like real cars
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,392 Points:1,387,440 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 12:40:49 PM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse I still enjoy driving, when I need an appliance I will consider an EV.
RonElp All-Star Author El Paso Posts:763 Points:109,620 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Sep 11, 2012 12:15:47 PM Ignore RonElp Report Abuse When electric vehicles get around $20,000 - $22,000 I'll buy one. I would think there are bigger profit margin in the electric vehicle. I know the batteries are expensive, but I would think that the electric motor would be cheaper than the gas combustion engine. No spark plugs, pistons, cam shaft, etc.
gizmojoe Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:215 Points:277,505 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Sep 4, 2012 6:15:19 AM Ignore gizmojoe Report Abuse COST AND RELIABILITY
fhnorth Sophomore Author Nevada Posts:129 Points:26,590 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2012 3:16:40 AM Ignore fhnorth Report Abuse Costs
gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,792 Points:415,820 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 6:21:03 AM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse For electric cars, we need lots of charging stations. (How long to get a charge?) For charging stations we need lots of electric cars. Chicken or egg? How do we deal with battery disposal? Another mercury light bulb problem?
Gidzmo Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:489 Points:46,405 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 15, 2012 4:00:20 PM Ignore Gidzmo Report Abuse Quite agree, Geo. PLUS the administration would rather regulate coal (needed for electricity) than get coal. The green-energy companies should be run by the private sector, not the government. Also, the cars themselves are expensive. [Edited by: Gidzmo at 8/15/2012 4:05:35 PM EST]
Geo1002 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:99 Points:2,448,200 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 14, 2012 6:30:45 PM Ignore Geo1002 Report Abuse Not enough charging stations.
ggg452 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:1,705 Points:358,550 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 1:31:15 PM Ignore ggg452 Report Abuse There is nothing about a hybrid that makes sense to me as of this point in time; not reliable in cold weather, too costly to purchase, batteries are NOT environmental... better to have a hybrid lawn mower... mowing a lawn with a gas lawn mower contributes more to pollution than a modern auto.
tfsmith1 Rookie Author Washington Posts:13 Points:29,795 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 20, 2012 1:29:02 PM Ignore tfsmith1 Report Abuse First is to help less carbon, help the gas cost less and keep the muslin from control more from us.
TLB2000 Rookie Author Toronto Posts:10 Points:320 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2012 10:14:16 AM Ignore TLB2000 Report Abuse None
gaspumpin Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,792 Points:415,820 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2012 1:11:26 AM Ignore gaspumpin Report Abuse Cost more; poor range; batteries wear out; disposal problem; take too much time to charge.
skinsfan125 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,604 Points:304,050 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 1:09:54 AM Ignore skinsfan125 Report Abuse batteries by nature take longer to charge and takes less charge over time. They wont work as well in cold weather. I wont trust them to run a car
jonabang Rookie Author California Posts:47 Points:22,900 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 5:02:28 PM Ignore jonabang Report Abuse 1. Common sense.Combustible gas over batteries any day. 2. Cost 3. Unbelievable environmental concerns.
cmdist89 Rookie Author West Virginia Posts:1 Points:6,945 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 4:40:25 PM Ignore cmdist89 Report Abuse Hybids as they are now are a joke. The one that will win out will be Hydrogen, great range as safe or safer than gasoline, and water doesn't pollute. Several have been in use for years, with great results...Hyundai has even tested one with no problems cross country.....A company I worked for 28 years ago used hydrgen, and we made our own w/hydrogen Generator with unit the size of a bowling bag and distilled water tanks.....Oil companies just don't want this knowledge our there! [Edited by: cmdist89 at 6/19/2012 4:44:42 PM EST]
vikings80 All-Star Author South Dakota Posts:781 Points:110,065 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 19, 2012 1:11:48 PM Ignore vikings80 Report Abuse cost
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,605 Points:2,256,100 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2012 6:55:12 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse How is range an issue with a hybrid?
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,539 Points:2,674,030 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2012 2:23:18 PM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse Range
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,695 Points:775,745 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2012 10:55:43 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse The cost does not add up for the savings I would get, so no point.
gasscout_1 Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:334 Points:111,440 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2012 8:52:25 PM Ignore gasscout_1 Report Abuse To get More Milage and to help the environment.
BK5th Rookie Author Lancaster Posts:12 Points:430,755 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2012 2:56:05 PM Ignore BK5th Report Abuse I just heard a news report yesterday that it can take up to eleven years to break even because of the high initial cost and the cost of electricity to charge the vehicle.
RAFEN Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:2 Points:140 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 9:46:26 PM Ignore RAFEN Report Abuse Not cost effective yet. It takes too long to make up for the high initial costs.
goldsheet Rookie Author San Diego Posts:2 Points:4,240 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 7:13:42 PM Ignore goldsheet Report Abuse Not green Toxic battery material and disposal (like a CFL bulb with mercury in it !)
H255216 Rookie Author Hamilton Posts:3 Points:260 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2012 1:53:08 PM Ignore H255216 Report Abuse there no good
rshoultz Rookie Author Georgia Posts:63 Points:77,795 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 6:50:56 PM Ignore rshoultz Report Abuse I said Cost. But now I'm having second thoughts. If the T Hybrid wins 24 Hour Le Mans, I may have to change my thought process.
papou Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,012 Points:1,932,610 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 4:16:32 PM Ignore papou Report Abuse cost and to new
oc Rookie Author Fresno Posts:5 Points:325 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 7, 2012 9:26:17 AM Ignore oc Report Abuse mainly the cost, just bought a 2012 malibu 35 per gallon
calwdstk All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:781 Points:294,650 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2012 2:08:37 PM Ignore calwdstk Report Abuse In doing some research, the only one I'd consider to maybe think about is the Lincoln MKZ, since they charge same price if Hybrid or not. That may make it more accessible, other wise they aree out of my range. Any of them, and all electric is not and option for me. Don't like the idea of charging them all the time. Just to save gas, when I end up paying more for the electricity to charge it, then eventually it dies anyway. I checked as my sister in Michigan has a Prius, and being laid up for a year the battery is dead, they want 3700.00 just for the battery, no discussion on labor or any other costs, like towing it in, when you can't start it.
JDStraw Rookie Author Jacksonville Posts:7 Points:2,540 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2012 1:18:09 PM Ignore JDStraw Report Abuse Right now, being laid off, I couldn't even afford to try to buy any kind or ordinary used car even if the cost of the vehicle would be under 2 or 3,000.00 dollars, so I wouldn't even venture to try to own such a car. Now, even If I could afford it, I still wouldn't purchase such an expensive car just to save a few pennies that could only be realized after the unattractive length of the time of the long term ownership of the car that would be necessary before any promised savings are realized. Then there is the limitation on how far it can go on a charge. Where are the recharge stations located? Would I be able to travel to a distant destination in safety and with peace of mind or would I become stranded somewhere in the middle of my trip with no way of recharging the battery? If I sound confused, then you've read me right! Have a great day everyone. [Edited by: JDStraw at 6/6/2012 1:25:43 PM EST]
mugzee Rookie Author Colorado Posts:3 Points:1,060 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 6, 2012 10:58:19 AM Ignore mugzee Report Abuse There is not enough stations around places where we might park while we shop!
rawbdog Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:2 Points:440 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2012 4:35:02 PM Ignore rawbdog Report Abuse Other. Hybrids are so far from being green its ridiculous. How green is it to have a massive battery in your car and then 12 years down the line when it stops charging it goes into the ground at the dump? Yeah thats a pretty "green" thing to do right there. Get a vw diesel. Better reliablity, MILEAGE, and will last forever because its a diesel. And as of right now diesel is 3.99 by my work which is 20 cents cheaper than regular unleaded.
twopairAL All-Star Author Huntsville Posts:584 Points:127,675 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2012 4:11:04 PM Ignore twopairAL Report Abuse You have to drive like 10 years to start the offset of the premium they added to the base price. Why buy when you can get a VW diesel that is just as fuel efficient.
SKKY808 Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:9 Points:620 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 5, 2012 11:40:17 AM Ignore SKKY808 Report Abuse COST AND RELIABILITY
charladan All-Star Author Virginia Posts:564 Points:466,440 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jun 4, 2012 1:09:18 PM Ignore charladan Report Abuse costs and the hope for a Fuel Cell vehicle in the near future
renee6 Rookie Author Kansas Posts:59 Points:70,815 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 4, 2012 11:25:48 AM Ignore renee6 Report Abuse Cost
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:16,028 Points:2,487,985 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 2:46:57 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə price is the chief reason, though most of the other factors play a rôle. ə
ColleenK Rookie Author Virginia Posts:3 Points:1,085 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 11:24:20 AM Ignore ColleenK Report Abuse Cost, and reliability, and then we don't need a car yet..
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,166 Points:1,781,530 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 2:25:37 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse bulbous that's strange, I've driven a few TDIs and never had cold starting problems even during cold snowy Ontario monrings. Plus, unless the fuel is 30% higher than petrol it's still a better deal than the equivalent gasser model. Sure the Prius is more efficient, but the VW TDI remains a good alternate choice for highway drivers. In my area gas is about $3.299 and for diesel to lose 100% of its savings it'd have to cost me $4.809. Which it doesn't, even at the most expensive Shells in town. It's more like $3.699. But like an earlier poster, the missing option for me is 'because it doesn't meet my needs'. I need to travel and that negates electric. And hybrids don't do any better than my TDI on the highway and have less passing power for the most part. If people really want CHEAP motoring they wouldn't buy NEW ANYTHING and instead go for a late model blandmobile like a Corolla or Civic… minimal maintenance costs will more than offset the slightly more consumptive fuel costs. In the end either would beat out a new Prius or TDI or Leaf or whatever.
bulbous Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,922 Points:122,015 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 3, 2012 2:09:59 AM Ignore bulbous Report Abuse RX7racer, i don't know what canadien diesel costs,but the price in the us is sometimes $.40 to $1.00/gallon higher than gas.also a vw tdi costs more than a prius according to consumer reports gets fewer mpg.my vw diesel was always unreliable in cold weather,i don't know about the tdi cold weather starting.i owned 3vws and after i had the diesel i promised i would never buy another. my first vw was a bettle with no air conditioning and a warm air heater that blew snow out the defrosters in cold weather.i will say it never failed to start until it dropped a valve through the top of a piston at 90000 miles and i junked it.all my vws were junked,since then i have driven buicks,hondas,&toyotos and always had something to sell to cover part of my next car. [Edited by: bulbous at 6/3/2012 2:10:56 AM EST]