I don't think all of the numbers add up completely correctly there. From a quick look at the cars.com page it looks like you were comparing Base cost of the non hybrid's to the hybrid pakages. Cars.com places the additional cost around $3500 average (http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/Story.jsp?section=Hybrid&story=HybridPrice&subject=stories&referer=&year=New), which is close to the difference I saw between my hybrid and the comparable gas only.
As to battery replacement costs. I think you have a valid point, and are completely correct that long term data just doesn't exist yet, but I see the cost comming down and that's being driven by factors beyond just the cars. Also I think when they'll need to be replaced will depend on the type of batery system used, and in come cases they may even be able to swap them out for upgraded battery systems in the future.
As for keeping the car tuned up... I've had mine long enough now that I'm comming up on my second 3000 mile tune up. The first only took an hour and cost $30. This included the oil change...
Cars.com has a special Hybrid section. (http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/Story.jsp?section=Hybrid&story=HybridTechnology&subject=stories&referer=&year=New)
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Date: 2005-07-20 05:14 am (UTC)As to battery replacement costs. I think you have a valid point, and are completely correct that long term data just doesn't exist yet, but I see the cost comming down and that's being driven by factors beyond just the cars. Also I think when they'll need to be replaced will depend on the type of batery system used, and in come cases they may even be able to swap them out for upgraded battery systems in the future.
As for keeping the car tuned up... I've had mine long enough now that I'm comming up on my second 3000 mile tune up. The first only took an hour and cost $30. This included the oil change...
Cars.com has a special Hybrid section. (http://www.cars.com/go/crp/buyingGuides/Story.jsp?section=Hybrid&story=HybridTechnology&subject=stories&referer=&year=New)