As far as the cost of barrery replacement, take a look at
http://hybridcars.about.com/od/hybridcarfaq/f/batterycost.htm
which shows the batteries may cost $3000 and up to replace.
As far as mpg's are concerned, I've heard and read the same as Kaleb is
saying - hybrids excel at stop & go city driving. Steady highway driving is
better in a diesel but it doesn't get much press because of the wide-spread
prejudice against diesels. As most on this list know, diesels get 25 to 30%
better mileage than equivilent vehicles. If everyone converted to diesels
we'd cut our need for oil by that same 25 - 30%. Of course, that's
unlikely but it will help as more car companies bring diesels into the US.
I believe Honda and Toyota are preparing to start selling them.
BTW, did you know diesel is the primary product in refining oil? Back in
the late 1800's gasoline was a by-product that had few uses until internal
combustion engines were perfected.
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Off Topic Hybrids
Hybrids are a joke. They are sold as the solution to the problem. They
only get that good mileage in stop and go traffic. Highway they get
worse. Factor in the higher cost, and when the batteries wear out, you
are way behind on what you would save in fuel. When the batteries do
need to be replaced, might as well throw away the car
Donald Snook wrote:
My wife told me she really likes the Ford Escape Hybrid and may want to
sell/trade her Explorer to get one. I am a little leary of hybrid
technology while it is still so new. Does anyone know anything about
the reliability? Or the cost to replace the batteries when they will
inevitably need to be replaced. I read an article that talked about
the fact that with the cost of the batteries all the fuel savings is
gone. Any information would be great.
Donald H. Snook
1990 300SEL 137K (For Sale)
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221355344
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