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[edvard978]

Terpsichore350: *yawn

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[almost_elysian]

If you think about it, Hybrids aren't that much more expensive than regular cars because you don't have to pay for gas, so over time it would pretty much even out.

[edvard978]

There's been lots of statistical calculations on this, it would take something like 8 years to even out.

[almost_elysian]

Even with the ever-rising price of gas? And I bet they don't factor in that eco-cool feeling you get from not rapidly consuming our limited fossil fuel resources...

[southernsweeti9]

plus there's like a $2,000 yearly tax refund for Hybrids.. so they really do pay for themselves muchquicker than that.

[edvard978]

your mom pays for herself quicker than that

[edvard978]

the rising price of gas would just make it longer for the price to even out.

[almost_elysian]

How so? I don't understand your logic.

[edvard978]

high gas price + price of car= more time.

The price of the car is constant, but you're still filling it up with gas just as much as you would if gas was cheaper. Higher gas prices mean that you're paying more for gas, so the benefits you could potentially earn by paying for less gas and a more expensive car are negated.