willman Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I've hated the need some people have to buy a hybrid car as though its all green and environmentally friendly. Its like people who eat kale just because they think its cool to do so. But as a company car driver i'm considering the procurement of one (2020) even if its just to a) stop people bleating on about diesels at me and b) save some of this money we're meant to benefit from on tax breaks etc. So will you consider a hybrid car? (my daughter drives a PHEV outlander and it is crap as a hybrid vehicle and going back after 1 year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penistone999 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I wouldnt ever buy one. Diesel only for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Depends on my situation. Currently it's still long distances in a big van in the main so still diesel. Looking at a small petrol estate at the minute where the distances aren't as big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Some look very nice, but I think there is a way to go before being accepted by the masses. Like the OP, by late 2020 I will be looking for a new car- given the government plans to make diesel public enemy, I may be looking at an hybrid option. I still prefer diesel and it delivers on so many accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jomie Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Quote Willman: I've hated the need some people have to buy a hybrid car as though its all green and environmentally friendly. Why have you hated this? It seems a laudable reason. We have had hybrid cars for a few years for one reason only - fuel economy. They have delivered on that. Maybe that’s why others buy them too. Don’t know of any car that is environmentally friendly, hybrid or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I have solar panels on my roof, but they do not generate enough to power my car, I see that as the only reason for buying an electric car. Clean diesels will be around for a long time yet, yet are good on fuel economy, and you can put vegetable oil in them if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 18 minutes ago, Jomie said: Why have you hated this? It seems a laudable reason. We have had hybrid cars for a few years for one reason only - fuel economy. They have delivered on that. Maybe that’s why others buy them too. Don’t know of any car that is environmentally friendly, hybrid or not. There's more to being environmentally friendly than not using fossil fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotequila Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, willman said: (my daughter drives a PHEV outlander and it is crap as a hybrid vehicle and going back after 1 year) Why did she pick the worst version of a hybrid? I honestly don't get the point of a plug-in hybrid, instead of a self charging one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, Pyrotequila said: Why did she pick the worst version of a hybrid? I honestly don't get the point of a plug-in hybrid, instead of a self charging one. I think it ticked more boxes than any of the others of that size at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotequila Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 33 minutes ago, willman said: I think it ticked more boxes than any of the others of that size at that time. What is she swapping it for? Another type of hybrid, or a regular car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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