Hybrid Cars - Should You Buy One?

With the price of gas at the pump stretching up into the stratosphere, not to mention the rising cost of home heating oils, diesel fuel and airline jet fuel, lots of folks are thinking about trading in the old gas guzzling car for a new, more fuel efficient model. And those folks are likely wondering whether one of those hybrid cars that everybody is talking about would be a good investment.

I just was reading a new article about hybrid cars and I learned some fascinating facts. The most startling is that a hybrid car probably won't save you money, except maybe in the very long run. The second is the wide range of styles of hybrid vehicles now available.

I think most folks are aware of the third advantage, that they're better for the environment, as they have just about zero harmful emissions.

But what I didn't know is that there is a generous tax credit of up to $3,000 available for hybrid car buyers. That made me sit up and take notice.

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