[RWebb]

once you settle on some choices, take the delta in price and your annual mileage to compare with what fuel price will make it a break even

also realize that gas hogs will lose value rapidly as fuel prices escalate, so there are resale/trade-in issues also


generally, a hybrid makes more sense in town or on hilly secondary roads, in the mtns. etc

diesels make more sense on straight fwy. shots, esp. long-distances and if built right, for longevity

if you do choose a compression ignition motor, why not just buy a used Benz?