Comments on: Hybrids will hold less value than gasoline-only models http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-335182 jackjimturkey Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:38:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-335182 Calling you a monkey will accomplish nothing but insulting monkeys. Now, calling an acord a luxury car ... that's a symbol of doltishness Calling you a monkey will accomplish nothing but insulting monkeys.

Now, calling an acord a luxury car … that’s a symbol of doltishness

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-335078 tripleonefive Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:57:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-335078 Its time for a rabies shot stop insulting monkeys lol Calling me a monkey wont make the domestics better guys. Also I think you guys can come up with something more original ...or maybe not. If you like domestics you are more than likely a dolt anyway Its time for a rabies shot stop insulting monkeys lol
Calling me a monkey wont make the domestics better guys. Also I think you guys can come up with something more original …or maybe not.
If you like domestics you are more than likely a dolt anyway

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-335005 1c3d0g Wed, 17 Oct 2007 01:00:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-335005 LMAO...you guys are "unique", to say the least... :lol: LMAO…you guys are “unique”, to say the least… :lol:

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334900 jackjimturkey Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:24:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334900 Stop insulting monkeys! Stop insulting monkeys!

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334867 sharpie Tue, 16 Oct 2007 17:58:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334867 "1115 is an import monkey" and it's time for his rabies shot. “1115 is an import monkey” and it’s time for his rabies shot.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334721 1c3d0g Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:31:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334721 Uhm, duh!?! :roll: Hybrids suck big time. All those stupid batteries have to be replaced down the line anyway and the environmental mess they create is worse than the meager savings they appear to bring. You'd have to be a dork not to understand this. Uhm, duh!?! :roll: Hybrids suck big time. All those stupid batteries have to be replaced down the line anyway and the environmental mess they create is worse than the meager savings they appear to bring. You’d have to be a dork not to understand this.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334710 jackjimturkey Mon, 15 Oct 2007 22:27:33 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334710 Certain hybrids actually do better in Cali. Resale value is theoretical at best Tripleonefluffer: Subject-verb agreement. Impulsive: Stop insulting Monkeys! Certain hybrids actually do better in Cali.
Resale value is theoretical at best
Tripleonefluffer: Subject-verb agreement.

Impulsive: Stop insulting Monkeys!

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334665 The Stig Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:46:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334665 As A4 says, if you want to retain value, [try] get a diesel. As A4 says, if you want to retain value, [try] get a diesel.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334664 RicardoHead Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:44:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334664 Autonut likes brainiac butchies with hairy pits and legs. Go figure ... Autonut likes brainiac butchies with hairy pits and legs.
Go figure …

]]> By: Impulsive http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334663 Impulsive Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:42:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334663 1115 is an import monkey. 1115 is an import monkey.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334661 A4 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:36:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334661 looks like his comment was deleted so FUCK YOU FUCKING MODERATORS looks like his comment was deleted so FUCK YOU FUCKING MODERATORS

]]> By: LP640 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334659 LP640 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:35:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334659 REALLY????? NO SHIT ! REALLY????? NO SHIT !

]]> By: frankhoffy http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334657 frankhoffy Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:30:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334657 This report brought to you by Halliburton This report brought to you by Halliburton

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334652 Commodore Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:19:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334652 1115 - they are fuckin reporting the news!! Go to other websites across the internet and you will see that they are reporting the SAME THING, because its true. Is that what you will do every time something bad comes out against Japan and good for FORD (how is this advertising GM again?)? You will just suggest that there is another conspiracy..its really sad that it has come to that because you can no longer defend your point. 1115 – they are fuckin reporting the news!! Go to other websites across the internet and you will see that they are reporting the SAME THING, because its true.

Is that what you will do every time something bad comes out against Japan and good for FORD (how is this advertising GM again?)? You will just suggest that there is another conspiracy..its really sad that it has come to that because you can no longer defend your point.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334645 autonut Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:01:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334645 Ricardo, most of good looking and intelligent women are environment consciouses. They may be lucking tattoos to your taste, but I doubt that guy driving hybrid will have problem scoring with a chick nowadays. Most of chicks don't give a xxxx about cars and gears. Ergo, if you're looking for sign of intelligence with vagina switch your story; for a collection of tattoos and no panties stay the course. Ricardo, most of good looking and intelligent women are environment consciouses. They may be lucking tattoos to your taste, but I doubt that guy driving hybrid will have problem scoring with a chick nowadays. Most of chicks don’t give a xxxx about cars and gears. Ergo, if you’re looking for sign of intelligence with vagina switch your story; for a collection of tattoos and no panties stay the course.

]]> By: CTS DRIVER http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334644 CTS DRIVER Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:57:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334644 hybrids in general 1115, that also means saturns poor excuses for hybrids too and dont forget the escape neither, both are american. get out of your tiny little world man, nobody above you bashed the japaneese, most people like some japaneese cars, you are one of a kind. seriously you have nothing positive to say, it would be nice if you joined us instead of constantly bashing gm, you are a little to one sided sometimes, get over yourself. hybrids in general 1115, that also means saturns poor excuses for hybrids too and dont forget the escape neither, both are american. get out of your tiny little world man, nobody above you bashed the japaneese, most people like some japaneese cars, you are one of a kind. seriously you have nothing positive to say, it would be nice if you joined us instead of constantly bashing gm, you are a little to one sided sometimes, get over yourself.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334641 A4 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:47:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334641 In fact, ive seen multiple MKIII Jetta TDI's, around 97's or so, 10 years old, going for $8000-9000 dollars, which im guestimating is about 50% of their original sticker. In fact, ive seen multiple MKIII Jetta TDI’s, around 97′s or so, 10 years old, going for $8000-9000 dollars, which im guestimating is about 50% of their original sticker.

]]> By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334640 A4 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:44:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334640 look at how much diesels retain their value, VW TDI's, MB CDIs, and Powerstroke/Duramax/Cummins HD pickups all retain their value to a rediculous degree. look at how much diesels retain their value, VW TDI’s, MB CDIs, and Powerstroke/Duramax/Cummins HD pickups all retain their value to a rediculous degree.

]]> By: nerfer http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334639 nerfer Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:43:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334639 Note that Prius wasn't part of this study, since it doesn't have a sister gas-only model for comparison. It's hard to find a 3-year old Prius for less than 75% of new. RHead, Aston Martin - Thanks for perpetuating baseless myths - hybrid batteries are every bit as recyclable as standard lead-acid (and less toxic), and probably more likely to be recycled rather than sit along the driveway of some hillbilly's yard like so many lead-acids. So much more nickel is used for chrome and stainless steel in the auto industry that nickel use in NiMH batteries is really a non-issue. Note that Prius wasn’t part of this study, since it doesn’t have a sister gas-only model for comparison. It’s hard to find a 3-year old Prius for less than 75% of new.
RHead, Aston Martin – Thanks for perpetuating baseless myths – hybrid batteries are every bit as recyclable as standard lead-acid (and less toxic), and probably more likely to be recycled rather than sit along the driveway of some hillbilly’s yard like so many lead-acids. So much more nickel is used for chrome and stainless steel in the auto industry that nickel use in NiMH batteries is really a non-issue.

]]> By: Blakkarr http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334638 Blakkarr Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:36:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334638 There is also the the fact that the technology is being outdated almost as fast as a desktop computer's. Typical ICEs don't change as fast and so aren't so effected. Come back in three years and someone will make a better hybrid. Just word that the VOLT is coming must have taken a chunk out of the resale value from every Hybrid currently out there. Early adopters must feel burned when they can't get as much, even on trade, for their hybrids. I suspect that VOLT buyers will feel the same way... although the big difference is that the VOLT will not be competing against a normal ICE version of itself. I imagine that the Prius does not have a problem because it is Hybrid Only. But does still come off as hugely "nitch" being much more expensive than a comparable ICE vehicle. TOYOTA has been very wise not to push the Corolla to help avoid this woe. There is also the the fact that the technology is being outdated almost as fast as a desktop computer’s. Typical ICEs don’t change as fast and so aren’t so effected.

Come back in three years and someone will make a better hybrid. Just word that the VOLT is coming must have taken a chunk out of the resale value from every Hybrid currently out there. Early adopters must feel burned when they can’t get as much, even on trade, for their hybrids. I suspect that VOLT buyers will feel the same way… although the big difference is that the VOLT will not be competing against a normal ICE version of itself.

I imagine that the Prius does not have a problem because it is Hybrid Only. But does still come off as hugely “nitch” being much more expensive than a comparable ICE vehicle. TOYOTA has been very wise not to push the Corolla to help avoid this woe.

]]> By: 6ix http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334637 6ix Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:33:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334637 Autonut...actually, 58% is really good residual. Anything above 50% is good. Autonut…actually, 58% is really good residual. Anything above 50% is good.

]]> By: Aston Martin http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334635 Aston Martin Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:24:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334635 Hybrids are also not that economical (45mpg isn't that impressive) and their batteries are very ungreen when it comes to mining, shipping, recycling and producing them. Hybrids are also not that economical (45mpg isn’t that impressive) and their batteries are very ungreen when it comes to mining, shipping, recycling and producing them.

]]> By: tripleonefive http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334634 tripleonefive Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:23:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334634 LOL I’ve turned this site into a Japanese bashing website I love it! They are so desperate to advertise for GM and print negative articles about the Japanese. LLN Its easy to fool these people in here but consumers know the truth. Those check from GM must be sweet! LOL I’ve turned this site into a Japanese bashing website I love it! They are so desperate to advertise for GM and print negative articles about the Japanese.
LLN Its easy to fool these people in here but consumers know the truth. Those check from GM must be sweet!

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334633 RicardoHead Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:23:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334633 They need to back out of the 3 years' minimal gas savings the $500 relative value drop PLUS additional cost of hookers you will need because no desirable woman anywhere is gonna bang a guy driving a hybrid, so if you want your jollies you'll be paying. Mix in all that and hybrids cost you thru the nose, in addition to having those batteries rotting in rivers in Bangladesh killing kids. Good to know, however, that Ford beat out Honda in this article. They need to back out of the 3 years’ minimal gas savings the $500 relative value drop PLUS additional cost of hookers you will need because no desirable woman anywhere is gonna bang a guy driving a hybrid, so if you want your jollies you’ll be paying.

Mix in all that and hybrids cost you thru the nose, in addition to having those batteries rotting in rivers in Bangladesh killing kids. Good to know, however, that Ford beat out Honda in this article.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334631 autonut Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:18:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334631 Those batteries make as much sense in Europe (as well as hybrids themselves) as tits on the bull. In US if you want something fuel efficient this is the only choice. There are no diesel cars sold in US in 2007. Those batteries make as much sense in Europe (as well as hybrids themselves) as tits on the bull. In US if you want something fuel efficient this is the only choice. There are no diesel cars sold in US in 2007.

]]> By: 67_L-88 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334630 67_L-88 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:10:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334630 It could also have something to do with people being afraid of the batteries being shot after 160,000 km or so. It could also have something to do with people being afraid of the batteries being shot after 160,000 km or so.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334628 autonut Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:08:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334628 I got nervous for hybrids for a moment: in Honda's case it is 58% vs. 60% of value. I wonder what retail value other cars in class are holding. If they all hold 59% of value Honda is in real deep xxxx. I got nervous for hybrids for a moment: in Honda’s case it is 58% vs. 60% of value. I wonder what retail value other cars in class are holding. If they all hold 59% of value Honda is in real deep xxxx.

]]> By: maximus http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334626 maximus Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:05:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/hybrids-will-hold-less-value-than-gasoline-only-models.html#comment-334626 BORING!!!! BORING!!!!

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