Ford Prefect wrote:
Logan Shaw wrote:

Ford Prefect wrote:

Ted B. wrote:


There are a number of other options including gas/electric hybrids
and even natural gas production vehicles. They all have major
disadvantages over gas (only) designs, though. Hybrids are VERY
complex, using extra parts that have limited lifespans and are VERY
expensive to replace. (read: batteries)


The batteries have warranties for 100,000 miles


True, and like someone noted, many people sell their car before it
reaches 100,000 miles. But, what is the battery issue going to do
to the resale value? Let's say you're at 90,000 miles and you're
ready to sell the car. A smart buyer is going to look at it and go,
"Hmm, how long 'til these batteries are going to need to be replaced?
If the warranty lasts 100,000 miles and we're nearly there, I'm going
to guess pretty soon." And the buyer is going to adjust the price
he's willing to pay based on that. Even if you sell it at 75,000
miles, the same issue remains. Nobody wants to buy a car where they
can expect big, expensive maintenance coming up relatively soon.

What that means is that the battery issue, even though the original
owner is protected from it by a warranty, is still going to have a
negative impact on the initial owner because it affects the resale
value. - Logan

Why would anyone buy a car with 90,000 miles on it anyway? At that
mileage even conventional cars are often in need of costly repairs.
such as drive train and engine.

Another pig ignorant lie.

Even when I was first driving and needed a really cheap clunker I don't think
I ever bought anything with more than 65,000 miles on it or kept it more than
two years.

Your terminal stupiditys have always been your problem, child.

Even today I can pick up a good midsized car with less than 60,000 miles on it
for less than $3000.00 in Canadian funds.

So a Prius with 60K on it will be worth a lot less, ****wit.