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Originally Posted by PJ
Hybrids are good for the environment, but not as great as most people think for your wallet... Higher up front cost, higher cost for maintenance, and then there's the whole battery replacement that costs a few grand every x number of years.
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I disagree with a few of your points, as your info seems to come from sources that haven't actually owned a hybrid. The cost is a bit higher upfront, but higher maintenance cost? No way. I'm just about to being year 9 on my Prius, and I've only had to do the scheduled maintenance: fluids, oil changes, filters, etc... Also, compared to traditional vehicles, there's less wear on various parts, like brakes and the engine. I'm at 230k, and I'm still on my original drums. Front brakes were changed at 150k. Brake dust is non-existent. Batteries hold up well. First gen Priuses are 10+ years old, now, and there haven't been many battery pack replacements. Mine is still going strong. I wouldn't say a Prius is good for the environment, but it's not as bad as other vehicles out there.