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Do you do a lot of city driving and want to stretch out your gas mileage numbers in between spotlights? Maybe you’re looking for a more environmentally friendly set of wheels? Or perhaps you’re the not-so-proud owner of a lemon, and simply need a new automobile. Whatever your reason for looking—here are five reasons you might want to consider purchasing a hybrid vehicle, including:

1. Yes, hybrid cars are generally priced higher than regular cars. But, many automakers are pushing to produce more affordable hybrids for drivers looking to take the plunge. For example, the Toyota Prius is the least expensive hybrid available, priced at $21,500, for the basic model. The newest version, the 2010 Toyota Prius is only slightly more expensive, at $22,000.

2. Improved technology. It’s true that in their early days, a cloud of confusion swirled around the debate as to whether or not a hybrid car was a reliable choice for a driver. But most of those myths have been debunked or clarified, and today, practically every hybrid-producing car company guarantees its hybrid batteries for the life of the car—and will replace the battery pack free of charge if there are any problems.

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