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Originally Posted by Douglas
One of the BIG assumptions in the CR study, is that the car buyer is buying a new car for the first time. They do not take into consideration the savings derived from getting rid of a less efficient older car.  |
CR made the assumption that most people want a comparison between hybrid and gas only vehicles as closely equipped as possible. Hybrid vs. existing car makes the BIG assumption that there are ONLY hybrids available.
We can shoot holes in their analysis, but with the acception of the Prius/Corolla match they are the fairest match IMHO. Maybe not the Lexus RH400h/RH330 either, don't know anything about them.