Comments on: Hybrids aren’t economically feasible…yet http://www.danielhoang.com/2008/04/27/hybrids-arent-economically-feasibleyet/ Making the impossible possible, one step at a time... Sun, 23 May 2010 04:24:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Bev M. http://www.danielhoang.com/2008/04/27/hybrids-arent-economically-feasibleyet/comment-page-1/#comment-642 Bev M. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:09:01 +0000 http://www.danielhoang.com/?p=87#comment-642 Just adding my two cents, here. The Prius doesn't work for your family, but I've figured out the the Prius is, in fact, economically feasible for mine. Right now, I drive a pricier vehicle/gas guzzler, which I just bought. When I realized that gas prices had doubled since I bought it, and I was only getting 16.5 mpg, I realized that something has to change. I can make an even swap with my van and another car I have for a Prius, no money actually out of my pocket, and I'm getting rid of a car I don't use. I drive about 7,800 miles a year, and if I get the lower mpg I've seen reported (around 40), I'll be spending $780 versus $1,890 for gas every year. I know that my circumstances aren't anywhere near normal, but we're talking an extra $100 a month in gas alone, not to mention another $125 in insurance from switching from insuring two cars to just one. People need to consider their individual situation very carefully (as you have done), because this car can be a winner sometimes. Just adding my two cents, here. The Prius doesn’t work for your family, but I’ve figured out the the Prius is, in fact, economically feasible for mine. Right now, I drive a pricier vehicle/gas guzzler, which I just bought. When I realized that gas prices had doubled since I bought it, and I was only getting 16.5 mpg, I realized that something has to change. I can make an even swap with my van and another car I have for a Prius, no money actually out of my pocket, and I’m getting rid of a car I don’t use. I drive about 7,800 miles a year, and if I get the lower mpg I’ve seen reported (around 40), I’ll be spending $780 versus $1,890 for gas every year. I know that my circumstances aren’t anywhere near normal, but we’re talking an extra $100 a month in gas alone, not to mention another $125 in insurance from switching from insuring two cars to just one. People need to consider their individual situation very carefully (as you have done), because this car can be a winner sometimes.

]]> By: Daniel Hoang http://www.danielhoang.com/2008/04/27/hybrids-arent-economically-feasibleyet/comment-page-1/#comment-637 Daniel Hoang Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:18:51 +0000 http://www.danielhoang.com/?p=87#comment-637 @torbjornrive I agree. I totally support buying one to make a statement saying I'm conserving fuel for the future and being an overall good citizen. I don't support saying I'm buying a Prius to save on gas (well, you are but you'll never save enough to make up the cost difference. I also read somewhere that Honda will be developing more hybrids that will have ~$2,000 premium... at that level and these gas prices, it might actually make economic sense to do so. @torbjornrive I agree. I totally support buying one to make a statement saying I’m conserving fuel for the future and being an overall good citizen. I don’t support saying I’m buying a Prius to save on gas (well, you are but you’ll never save enough to make up the cost difference.

I also read somewhere that Honda will be developing more hybrids that will have ~$2,000 premium… at that level and these gas prices, it might actually make economic sense to do so.

]]> By: torbjornrive http://www.danielhoang.com/2008/04/27/hybrids-arent-economically-feasibleyet/comment-page-1/#comment-636 torbjornrive Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:40:06 +0000 http://www.danielhoang.com/?p=87#comment-636 True. If not for the massive savings, doing it to make a point <i>is</i> worth it. Future generations, less emissions, role model!...etc. And the technology in the Prius is just so neat (and bound to get better). True. If not for the massive savings, doing it to make a point is worth it. Future generations, less emissions, role model!…etc.

And the technology in the Prius is just so neat (and bound to get better).

]]> By: Daniel Hoang http://www.danielhoang.com/2008/04/27/hybrids-arent-economically-feasibleyet/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Daniel Hoang Sat, 17 May 2008 04:28:08 +0000 http://www.danielhoang.com/?p=87#comment-629 Paid $4.10 for gas today. Paid $4.10 for gas today.

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