26.Is the Hybrid Car for You? – Buy A Hybrid Car

Again, buying a car has a complex set of very personally motivated aspects and selection criteria that varies for different people and groups.

In general terms, Hybrids are…
 All-round better for the environment
 provides you with all the essentials of a gasoline-engine car
 saves you money on fuel costs.
 Hybrids tend to be between $1,500 and $2,000 more expensive upfront
 tax refunds and rebates are available for the purchase of hybrid for that money
 A viable, affordable alternative
If you are looking to buy a new car, consider a hybrid vehicle that will help BOTH the environment and your wallet, The most popular being the Prius and Insight as well as the new Civic Hybrid. Good luck with your hybrid purchase.

What To Avoid When Buying A Hybrid
 $$ MATTER AND ARE STILL MORE EXPENSIVE.
 Limited variety and choice for consumers, but the base is growing with more and more models making their way onto the market and even more in development.
 Concept cars, Hybrids, diesel-electric, fuel-cell, and bio-fuel/alternative renewable fuel-sources, cleaner with less emissions are also on offer.
 Hybrid and or HEVs are no silver bullet and ONE-answer solution, or only alternative
 Maintenance, running and repair costs might still be slightly higher.
 Understanding the hybrid technology and having realistic expectations of it will also serve you well. Do as much upfront research as you possibly can
 Be objective in your decision-making and compare/contrast the current hybrid offerings on the market and pick the one most suited to your needs and requirements as well as custom selection criteria which you prioritized earlier.
 Ask yourself about your driving and commuting, distance, location and whether it is an economical decision to invest in a hybrid or not.
 You always have the option to wait for some more models to make their way onto the market as well.
 Take advantage of any monetary, tax incentives or rebates on offer.
 The true ‘hybrid’ nature and environmental performance of specific models can vary greatly. Pick the one that resonates best with your personal motivations, goals and rewards.