Wait for hybrid cars to diversify or buy a regular car now?

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Anonymous wrote:Your online calculators are using bogus assumptions. It's almost always going to be better to use what you have for longer than to buy an entirely new product.

On the hybrid debate, the hybrid advantage is mostly lost on highways. And if you're driving it very infrequently, the environmental impact of battery production and lithium mining may actually be worse.

But, if you insist on a hybrid regardless of the facts, you might like the Prius V. That should meet your length/size and efficiency requirements.

I would think a plug in hybrid would be the way to go for her because then at least they get some mileage on all electric even on highways.

Sure, but those have pretty robust batteries, with a lot of lithium. What's her real goal here?

Oh I agree, her best bet is to continue to use her current vehicle until it has a major mechanical failure then get a new car. I was just saying if she insists on buying new now then a plug in would be a good choice. Alternatively, a used Prius would be a good option for someone worried about environmental impact.

[Anonymous]

I have and love my Kia Niro hybrid. I'm 5'8" and easily fit a rear facing car seat behind my driver seat. I get 49-51+ mpg during warm weather and low 40s when it's very cold. I paid $24k for a mid-level model, brand new. Kia has recently also released a plug in Niro, but it's hard to come by around here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have and love my Kia Niro hybrid. I'm 5'8" and easily fit a rear facing car seat behind my driver seat. I get 49-51+ mpg during warm weather and low 40s when it's very cold. I paid $24k for a mid-level model, brand new. Kia has recently also released a plug in Niro, but it's hard to come by around here.

<Diversion> Where did you buy it & were you happy with the dealer?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have and love my Kia Niro hybrid. I'm 5'8" and easily fit a rear facing car seat behind my driver seat. I get 49-51+ mpg during warm weather and low 40s when it's very cold. I paid $24k for a mid-level model, brand new. Kia has recently also released a plug in Niro, but it's hard to come by around here.

<Diversion> Where did you buy it & were you happy with the dealer?

<Diversion 2> Is that highway or local driving?