Most consumer report features consider hybrid cars to require an investment of at least five years
Most consumer report features consider hybrid cars to require an investment of at least five years in order to break even as far as initial costs go, and do not take into account the possibilities of damage that requires fixing to the power train of the vehicles. The book also considers factors such as conditions of the usedcars, mileage and other options. If you see standing water, or signs of rust in and around the spare tire area it is probably a flood damaged vehicle and should be avoided.