General thoughts on Hybrids
SLIGHTLY off topic as I'm asking more about T(oad)Vs rather than T(ow)Vs.
BUT, this is the motorhead sub-forum - engines and drive trains and MPGs and all that fun stuff.
What do "we" think about hybrids these days?
The reason I ask is the DW was car shopping and was told that "hybrids only cost $800 more than equivalents with engines".
And hinted that this was the future for smaller cars and that this would have service and resale benefits.
The gas mileage is certainly tempting- and MAYBE electric motors and generators can be more reliable that gears and drive trains.
But, I was thinking after 4 years, you better be ready for a SERIOUS battery replacement bill?
Always look forward to discussions. (that's the objective)
BUT, this is the motorhead sub-forum - engines and drive trains and MPGs and all that fun stuff.
What do "we" think about hybrids these days?
The reason I ask is the DW was car shopping and was told that "hybrids only cost $800 more than equivalents with engines".
And hinted that this was the future for smaller cars and that this would have service and resale benefits.
The gas mileage is certainly tempting- and MAYBE electric motors and generators can be more reliable that gears and drive trains.
But, I was thinking after 4 years, you better be ready for a SERIOUS battery replacement bill?
Always look forward to discussions. (that's the objective)
