jbiz

These comparisons are a joke. Hybrids are better cars, period, and not just because of the savings in gas mileage. The hybrids use an internal combustion engine less, have fewer moving parts, and have better performance and are often (from my observation) quieter. There is no comparison. They are complete joy to drive and own. So let's just admit hybrids offer more than just MPG savings, they offer a premium experience. This whole thing of MPG Hybrid vs. MPG regular car is totally out of hand and we can all blame the stupid journalists that say something along the lines of: "Don't get the Fusion Hybrid at $30k, get the Ford Focus at $19k because it now offers 41 MPG"... HOW IN THE WORLD IS THAT A COMPARISON??? Again, you want a premium experience and to enjoy a technologically advanced vehicle with better performance and efficiency? Get a hybrid.

Hello all, My wife and I just bought our first Hybrid. It's our second Fusion. It's a 2011 Hybrid in what I think is the pearl white (upgraded paint). We bought it used for $24,900 with only 5,000 miles on it. No leather but everything else. Love the car and have been reading how these hybrids require less maintenance than regular cars. Can anyone attest to that? Are the maintenance costs pretty low or do the dealers try to "get" you at 30k, 60k, etc?