Finally made the switch to a hybrid – was it worth it?

[felicityjolliffe]

So after months of going back and forth, I finally took the plunge and traded in my old V6 for a hybrid sedan. Honestly, the main reason wasn't even the environmental stuff, it was purely the fuel costs. I commute from Sharjah to Dubai every day, and the amount I was spending at the pump was just getting ridiculous. I ended up going with a Toyota Camry Hybrid, and I have to say, I'm pretty impressed so far. The fuel gauge barely seems to move compared to what I'm used to, even with the AC blasting. I was doing some reading online to reassure myself I made the right call and stumbled upon a guide to the best mileage cars available in the UAE, which confirmed I was on the right track. It handles the highway speeds really smoothly, and it’s a lot quieter than I expected. I'm curious though, for anyone else who made a similar switch, did you notice a huge difference in your monthly fuel budget? Also, I want to make sure I keep it running perfectly, so any maintenance tips specific to hybrids in this heat would be greatly appreciated.