Think Twice Before Buying a Hybrid Car at Auction

A hybrid car was NOT recently crowned as the 2009 Green Car of the year by America’s Green Car Journal! Are hybrid cars just a fad? Is another form of power the “Real Green”..?

Yet these overpriced, misshapen things on wheels are touted as the answer to saving the environment. Maybe they will go the way of the “Pet Rock” for those old enough to remember it.

The car that got more points than the Hybrids, and took the crown, was none other than the Volkswagen Jetta TDI “clean diesel”. No less than 9 experts from environmental and automotive backgrounds were impressed enough with its fuel economy, low emissions and strong performance to give it a big thumbs up.

Surprised.? Well, this TDI “clean diesel” version of the well known Jetta has been selling in North America since August last year.! The research and technology employed in advanced “clean diesel” engines means we can now drive “normal looking” cars and still leave a smaller carbon footprint on the environment.

Repair costs will also probably be a lot lower too. Have you seen all the electronics and extra motors in those hybrids.? Has anyone looked into whether or not the manufacture of Hybrids and their vast number of components, creates more carbon emissions than “normal car manufacturing” ? I’m sure we may be shocked at the answer.

Just a few techie specs on the Jetta then:
2.0 Liter 4 Cylinder TDI motor that produces 140 hp and it still manages to get 50mpg and meet the most stringent emission control standards, California’s Tier II, Bin 5. . and all this with a quiet engine that gives you plenty of grunt when you need it.

Now, I’m not pushing VW’s or saying you should avoid Hybrids. What I am saying is that when you are at the next car auction, maybe keep an eye out for some of the “clean diesel” powered cars as an alternative to the Hybrid.

It maybe another 12 months or more before you see these Jetta’s coming through the lanes to bid on. But don’t overlook it just because it is a diesel. Even at the repossessed and seized car auctions, you never know what will turn up.

Just Think Twice Before Buying a Hybrid Car at Auction…