If the new s650 has a v8 hybrid, does that mean it will be more expensive to maintain?

[Zent]

In general people say that hybrids are nice when they are new but over time when the electrical components need servicing it can get pretty pricey. Even with something as simple as a prius. So would it be better to buy now since you can get a simple 5.0 v8 without any faff?

How much faster do you think the s650 GT will be? If this dogshit market is the new normal and I have to pay the price of a new stang i figure it may be better to wait 2 years (1 for the s650 + 1 to avoid first year bugs) though on the other hand if I can snag a second hand 5.0 for a reasonable price i may do that instead

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[Bikeman315]

In general people say that hybrids are nice when they are new but over time when the electrical components need servicing it can get pretty pricey. Even with something as simple as a prius. So would it be better to buy now since you can get a simple 5.0 v8 without any faff?

How much faster do you think the s650 GT will be? If this dogshit market is the new normal and I have to pay the price of a new stang i figure it may be better to wait 2 years (1 for the s650 + 1 to avoid first year bugs) though on the other hand if I can snag a second hand 5.0 for a reasonable price i may do that instead

Your asking questions that no one really has solid answers for now. We do know the there will be a V8 in the S650. We do not know if a hybrid of some kind will be available. We certainly do not have any performance information yet.

Yes, adding parts and complexity will add to servicing costs doen the road. Doesn’t matter if it is Prius or a Ferrari.

You have discussed purchasing options in a number of you other posts. You need to decide what you are looking for and go from there. Buy now, or wait 2 years is solely up to you. Your magic ball is as good as any of ours.

 

[DutchPony]

Yes, honestly cars get more complex every generation. It's not just mechanics anymore, there's a lot of programming/computers involved.

Will it be faster? Probably, they'll probably squeeze out a few more horses. But it might be more expensive too, cars are getting more costly to purchase and to own and the Mustang is no exception.

If you want a Mustang, I'd just get one now. The search for the right price might take a while, but it's IMO better than waiting for something unknown.

 

[young at heart]

What’s faff?

 

[Bikeman315]

What’s faff?

It’s a magical and mystical word that means BS.

faff (plural faffs) (Britain, slang) An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.

 

[IPOGT]

Your asking questions that no one really has solid answers for now. We do know the there will be a V8 in the S650. We do not know if a hybrid of some kind will be available. We certainly do not have any performance information yet.

Yes, adding parts and complexity will add to servicing costs doen the road. Doesn’t matter if it is Prius or a Ferrari.

You have discussed purchasing options in a number of you other posts. You need to decide what you are looking for and go from there. Buy now, or wait 2 years is solely up to you. Your magic ball is as good as any of ours.

I believe the increases in the cost of the parts to repair are going to be offset somewhat by the lack of skill needed to "repair" which is likely going to become a matter of swapping parts in the growing majority of cases rather than mechanical or troubleshooting skill. Just a guess...

 

[shogun32]

Even if it's 6 bolts and swap the shop rate will climb to compensate. It's a delusion to think any contact will be cheaper. Only if it's no touch will any savings materialize

 

[IPOGT]

The shops will love it at first. They’ll plan to divest some high skilled help until they realize that in order to repair/read/connect they need to purchase some proprietary contraption the manufacturer will require the dealer to have which will likely cost a small fortune.

 

[Biggus Dickus]

Given the choice between hybrid w/ an auto trans and a straight EV, I'll take the EV. If the hybrid has manual option, then I would consider it. That said, what is the likelihood Ford would offer a hybrid car w/ a stick?

 

[theruleslawyer]

Given the choice between hybrid w/ an auto trans and a straight EV, I'll take the EV. If the hybrid has manual option, then I would consider it. That said, what is the likelihood Ford would offer a hybrid car w/ a stick?

Apparently they already do in Europe.
https://www.ford.co.uk/cars/fiesta?vehicleNavCategory=all cars

 

[Biggus Dickus]

Apparently they already do in Europe.
https://www.ford.co.uk/cars/fiesta?vehicleNavCategory=all cars

Glad to see they do that with a 1.0 l 3 pot - If they did it in a mustang I'd consider it.

That said, I'm still jealous the Fiesta ST is no longer available in America.

 

[IPOGT]

Glad to see they do that with a 1.0 l 3 pot - If they did it in a mustang I'd consider it.

That said, I'm still jealous the Fiesta ST is no longer available in America.

I think the Fiesta is on Siesta.

 

[Biggus Dickus]

I think the Fiesta is on Siesta.

At least in the US and that's Too sad - Ford hot hatches are great.

 

[Firsttexan]

Of course it will. And much harder and more expensive to hotrod. How many out there modding hybrids?

 

[Mazman]

Apparently they already do in Europe.
https://www.ford.co.uk/cars/fiesta?vehicleNavCategory=all cars

that is a mild-hybrid "only", but still

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