Exploding the myths about hybrid cars

**Tideland Prius** · 01-31-2007, 11:41 PM

Insuring your hybrid
Insuring a hybrid vehicle is no different than insuring a conventional car. There are no special steps or considerations and it doesn't cost extra. The premiums you pay will reflect the class of car, your driving record, how much you use your car, where you live, and how much coverage you want.
Today’s hybrid cars combine an electric motor with an internal gasoline combustion engine to produce a vehicle that gets awesome mileage.
But the misconceptions about hybrids are preventing some buyers from even considering a test drive. Here are five of the most common myths about these vehicles:

Myth #1: There isn’t much to choose from

Myth #2: You’ll save a bundle

Myth #3: They’re expensive to maintain

Myth #4: Hybrids are good for fair-weather driving only

Myth #5: Hybrids aren’t as safe as conventional cars

Full Article Here

*NOTE

This article seems to be a few years old. I'll peg it at early 2005 since it says the Prius is midsize and the RX400h isn't out yet.

DelerPrius · 02-01-2007, 04:04 PM

Let's hope the people in the article photo (who apparently don't believe in child safety seats) are not supposed to be indicative of hybrid vehicle drivers...

**Tideland Prius** · 02-01-2007, 08:56 PM

good catch lol.

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01-31-2007, 11:41 PM	#1
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 26,989 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 1,043 Thanked 1,180 Times in 853 Posts Friends: 32	Insuring your hybrid Insuring a hybrid vehicle is no different than insuring a conventional car. There are no special steps or considerations and it doesn't cost extra. The premiums you pay will reflect the class of car, your driving record, how much you use your car, where you live, and how much coverage you want. Today’s hybrid cars combine an electric motor with an internal gasoline combustion engine to produce a vehicle that gets awesome mileage. But the misconceptions about hybrids are preventing some buyers from even considering a test drive. Here are five of the most common myths about these vehicles: Myth #1: There isn’t much to choose from Myth #2: You’ll save a bundle Myth #3: They’re expensive to maintain Myth #4: Hybrids are good for fair-weather driving only Myth #5: Hybrids aren’t as safe as conventional cars Full Article Here NOTE This article seems to be a few years old. I'll peg it at early 2005 since it says the Prius is midsize and the RX400h isn't out yet. __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package* 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit, LED lights 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 OEM All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lights, 5000K HID, OEM Fogs, Euro Mudguards, OEM Cargo Mat, Heatshield "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

02-01-2007, 04:04 PM	#2
DelerPrius Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 60 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Let's hope the people in the article photo (who apparently don't believe in child safety seats) are not supposed to be indicative of hybrid vehicle drivers...

02-01-2007, 08:56 PM	#3
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 26,989 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 1,043 Thanked 1,180 Times in 853 Posts Friends: 32	good catch lol.