Top 10 Green Cars KBB

Kbb.com has just released their Top 10 Green Cars for 2009.  The list below shows a selection of fuel efficient cars.

Kbb.com’s 2009 Top 10 Green Cars below:
                    (In order of combined EPA-estimated fuel economy)

    Vehicle                              City MPG  Highway MPG  Combined MPG
    2010 Toyota Prius                           51           48            50
    2010 Honda Insight                          40           43            41
    2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid                     41           36            39
    2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI        30           41            34
    2009 MINI Cooper                            28           37            32
    2009 Ford Escape Hybrid                     34           31            32
    2009 Honda Fit                              28           34            31
    2009 BMW 335d                               23           36            27
    2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid               27           25            26
    2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid             21           22            21

I used to sell new cars for Toyota and you will pay a premium upfront to own a hybrid car.

One time we were playing around with a calculator and estimated you needed to keep the car until 180,000 miles before you pay for the premium upfront and in fuel savings.

Here’s the big secret they don’t tell you.

What are you going to do when your warranty runs out at 100,000 miles?

You have to go to certified hybrid mechanics and can not go to the local garage to get oil changes because below the car it says danger warning can cause electrical shock, etc.

So if your the kind of person who likes to change the oil then you better think twice.

The certified Hybrid Toyota mechanic told me that if they make one mistake with the motor and transmission will blow a hole right thru them killing them instantly from the electrical current.

It’s very expensive for parts and labor so be prepared for the maintenance costs which are hidden until the future.

You need to way out the risk when buying a hybrid car and how long you plan on keeping the car weighs into the big picture.

Robert Reuter “Black Belt Bob”
www.AskCarExpert.com

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