The down side of hybrid vehicles

I would really like to a drive hybrid car, however I have been told there are lots of bad things about hybrid vehicles. Some folks told me that you can’t sell your hybrid car after it has been used for a while, and they reckon the battery becomes useless after just a few years. And [...]

A hybrid vehicle that seats more than 4 people?

I would like to buy a hybrid vehicle, but we are a family of five (no prius for us!) and need a little more room. Are there many hybrids on the market that seat a minimum of 5 (sometimes more) and are safe/dependable? Any suggestions?

When will there be a plug in hybrid vehicle on the market in the US, and why don't we have them already?

You’d think that a 100mpg vehicle would be everywhere by now with all this gas price hysteria. I hear that you can convert a prius to be a plugin hybrid, but apparently its not that affordable right now.

What maintenance is required on a hybrid vehicle?

I am thinking about buying a Toyota Prius but I am concerned about hidden costs and other inconveniences. What is required to keep a Prius vehicle running on a daily basis, and is the maintence schedule more rigorous than it would be for a regular vehicle?