HYBRID CARS WHY BOTHER?

WHY TO INVEST IN A HYBRID VEHICLE AND HOW TO GET THE BEST DEAL!

To Buy A Hybrid, Or Not To Buy A Hybrid… That Is The Question!
It is true that a very diverse set of drivers, owners and enthusiasts, (even most people), consider hybrid cars for a variety of different reasons (your own musings and reasons will probably just add to the list here) …

 As a concept and environmentally sound alternative it shows good global citizenship
 It is a trend that they want to be part of and be associated with
 Conservation and sustainability of our world, the legacy we leave for our children
 Leading by example and being a pioneer
 Weird-looking and a cool idea to have one, gadget, newest ‘toy’ to add to the list
 Fuel-economy and saving money, gas
 Less emissions and pollutants into the atmosphere
 Less gasoline/fossil fuel reliant
 Potential investment
 Keeping up with the Joneses!

Whatever YOUR particular incentive, motivation or rationale for getting one, hybrid car sales are soaring. According to recent news-reports in the USA over the last 12 months an increase of 139% was cited. It is a definite trend and here to stay. The wave of the future…undeniably here!

The Questions And Rationale Behind Hybrid Vehicles

The best way to start off writing this book, I thought, was to ask several people (proud new owners, prospective buyers and just the general public at large, across gender, age group and preferences, randomly selected) the same two questions: (i) What are the TOP FIVE reasons to buy/invest in a hybrid as well as (ii) the TOP THREE reasons they would not consider buying a hybrid. (TIP # 1:You can ask and answer these yourself to, it helps to provide some perspective)

Most frequent responses regarding reasons to buy:

 Easy to drive, handling and ease of parking
 Fuel efficiency
 Doing my part/good for protecting the environment
 Reduction in fuel emissions
 Reduced engine maintenance costs
 Value, Economical, Purchase price
 Costs to operate
 Cutting edge technology
 Proclaimed longevity

Most frequent responses regarding reasons NOT to buy:

 Added cost to purchase a hybrid vehicle
 Do not like the selection of hybrid vehicles currently available
 A follower, not a leader when it comes to new trends
 Preferences for larger automobiles (for safety reasons)
 Larger vehicles are not yet available in hybrid versions
 Insufficient track record
 Driver and passenger safety concerns
 Lack of storage

The range, scope and depth of the answers received surprised me in some cases, not in others. What are your reasons?

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