Message #511076

[PANatsFan]

they take a while to pay for themselves (8 to 301 years depending on price of gas and mileage)

http://hybridreview.blogspot.com/2008/03/how-long-does-it-take-to-make-up.html

terrible site (I read about the study when it came out and am too lazy to find something better)

I don't care if they pay for themselves. I care that you can get a car with reasonable hauling capacity and room for kids, and it won't use enough power to light a small city.