I paid 32 and change in 2006 for mine. No tax credit b/c I was in Alt min tax bracket. And if you are concerned with fuel savings the 4 cyl is the option not the V6... loaded is loaded.

In my world, where I was interested in ecconomy, not trailing or other offroad but wanted a hybrid with cargo room and the ability to go in the carpool lane alone... I paid apx 12k more plus the additional nys tax on the extra 12k...

Seriously though, there are plenty of things people add to an automobile that do not add mpg that cost money. Yet those things are never looked at with the same scrutiney as a fuel savings modification would draw. For example looks (rims), performance (intake, exhaust), comfort (leather), privacy (window tint), prestiege (lift/lowering kit/chrome trim)...

The V6 cost more than the the 4 cyl... because of the greater horse power and some other components. but the HP to cost ratio is rarely considered. But when it comes to adding something to the truck that will acutally save gas, for some reason it is looked down upon and only as a cost vs savings analysis. Why is that? Is the V6 dollar for dollar a better value than the 4 cyl? Is 60 HP (40 by the time it goes through the drive train) worth 5 thousand dollars? It doesn't matter b/c that question is never asked like that.

Now in a sports car, or racing club forum on the internet or in real life... If 40 dollar spark plugs, and the 50 dollar K&N air filter, with the 100 dollar intake manifold, 200 dollar exhaust pipe, and 1000 dollar lighter rims, 1500 dollar lowering springs, with the 1000 dollar summer rubber gives the car an extra 10 hp and better handeling, that's all money well spent in a sporting community.

but here, in a hybrid community, the attempt to save energy, make something more efficient is looked down upon, and price becomes an issue. In my opinion that is not what the spirit of GRENHYBRID should be.



Do you disagree?