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Sure, hybrid cars are a popular choice right now -- but we've got a list of a few good reasons to not buy one.
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Yeah, you read that title right: 5 reasons to not buy a hybrid car -- so, are we crazy? Maybe a little bit, but did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz both have hybrids? Isn't that a good enough reason to buy one? Well, as it turns out, hybrid vehicles aren't exactly for everyone. Not yet, anyway.
Even though hybrid cars have been on the market since the late 1990s, and you can't swing a hemp satchel without striking a Toyota Prius these days, there are still a few quirks to consider when putting a hybrid vehicle on your shopping list. The reasons for wanting a hybrid are many -- saving the environment, making fewer stops at the gas station, feeling good about your green self -- but not every reason will pan out in the long run.
Take a look at these five reasons to not buy a hybrid vehicle and see if any of them put the brakes on your low-emissions lust.
