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Originally Posted by BenderX
Zoiks. The WSJ just had an article about how higher gas prices are shortening the time to cover the "hybrid premium" on many cars. At $4/gallon, the HCH covers the premium over a regular Civic in ~6 years. The Highlander hybrid, due to a huge premium over the regular engine, takes ~17 years. Guess that buyer will have to keep his a little longer still.
The Boise Honda dealer wants $2550 over MSRP to order a HCH -- that'd buy a lotta gas.
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Ouch...
That "6 year" statement is also flawed in that it's based on average milage. The more you drive, the quicker you achieve ROI. Those of us who commute 100 miles/day or so will see return on the premium price in less than 3 years...