Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Hybrid vs Regular

When shopping for a new car, do a comparison -shopping. Either you are getting a brand new car or a used car for sale, it doesn't matter, there should always be a consideration. Free car advertising have car classifieds, that has car comparisons, enabling car shoppers to compare one car from the other. Factors like fuel efficiency, cost of maintenance, overall cost and in case of special species like hybrid cars—tax breaks.

Doubt set aside, with all the factors above mentioned to be considered, with account on environmental friendliness.... hybrid cars gets the throne over regular cars.

Hybrid vs Regular : Fuel Efficiency

An average between 33 to s60 miles per gallon for most hybrid cars is consumed during city driving while 27 and 60 miles per gallon in a highway driving. Compact cars and sedans get a higher number of MPH compared to their counterpart gas-powered cousins. Hybrid SUV's get the average.
However, the figures are not all the time accurate. Some owners are beaten by it with some factors like driving conditions and habits. Thus the actual fuel efficiency can be compromised.
Obviously, with an average gasoline amounting 3$/gallon, a wise car buyer would go for an auto that maximizes the number of MPH. Aside from showing an edge at the pumps, Hybrid and SUV has shown to be a winner environmentally.

Hybrid vs Regular: Maintenance and Service Cost

Similar with conventional gas-powered vehicles , maintenance is necessary. Maintaining the hybrid can be equal to less than maintaining the regular car.

Comparatively, the maintenance cost for hybrid and regular are nominal. There may be less engine wear for a Hybrid due to its power to shut itself down during idling. This create less wear on the engine, a favorable feature for city drivers. Though, it remains true for drivers in any environment, city, suburb or country. Some other good features a Hybrid has that a regular vehicle does not have is its braking system. A hybrid car when slowing to a halt, the electric motor slows the vehicle taking much of the strain off the braking system.
Summarily, the use of engine and brakes is lesser in hybrid as opposed to a regular car. These factors give much weight in the maintenance list when doing a comparison shopping or when owning the vehicles.
One key point in having a hybrid is the battery life. Since batteries provide life to the electric motor, it stands as a vital piece. It holds one third of its powers sources. It sis constantly drained and recharged.

Hybrid vs Regular: The Price

Regular cars cost less than the Hybrid or SUV's. The latter's cost is between $3000 to $8000. With regard to the assessing the maintenance cost and lower fuel cost, how much is saved is left to the discretion of the consumer. Environment friendly cars are given tax breaks by the government ranging from $2000 to $3000.


Weighing the Benefits over Costs

The savings that one could get from a tax break of $2500 and an additional $1400 on gas, the amount paid for the purchase of a Hybrid is compensated. The Hybrid owner in years has savings that continuous to grow based on its fuel efficiency and maintenance costs.

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