I've been considering picking up a hybrid vehicle, but know very little about the long term cost of ownership. In particular I am wondering about the battery packs; failure rates and cost to replace are the big concerns. Any thoughts on buying used?
I am assuming that these cars handle "ok" in snow with decent tires, but is it possible to chain them up? I am currently getting ~25 mpg and would like to get that above the mid 40's. Gas is cheap at the moment, but that probably won't last.