I drive a guzzler
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Re: I drive a guzzler
I'm just doing some reasearch..
I'm looking at the insight mostly.
I need the car for roadtrips. I am planning to drive from atlanta to montreal once a month (3000mile roundtrip).
So I'm looking for a comfy car that gets awesome mileage on the interstate at 70mph.
city driving is not an issue really.
I'm looking at the insight mostly.
I need the car for roadtrips. I am planning to drive from atlanta to montreal once a month (3000mile roundtrip).
So I'm looking for a comfy car that gets awesome mileage on the interstate at 70mph.
city driving is not an issue really.
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Eustis, FL
Re: I drive a guzzler
Though the Insight gets the best mpg's...for the same price, you may want to consider 2 more doors, 2 more seats, and a more comfortable ride for those long road trips...like the HCH.
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Re: I drive a guzzler
I would also look at the HCH and the Prius.
The insight is the king of mileage but the Prius and HCH are quiet capable and comfier. Both are also probably safer (a feature I would consider if you are gonna do a lot of miles).
I think one thing to consider is battery maintainence. The Prius and (I think) the HCH only comes on automatic. The reason it seems is to in someways protect the battery from being drained to far (the prius is maybe overly picky on this). I've seen stories about the stick shift hybrid batteries not lasting as long as the automatic ones due to too much draining/charging (but I have no real proof that it's true). I don't think that is true for highway driving though as you wouldn't be able to use battery only mode that much.
The insight is the king of mileage but the Prius and HCH are quiet capable and comfier. Both are also probably safer (a feature I would consider if you are gonna do a lot of miles).
I think one thing to consider is battery maintainence. The Prius and (I think) the HCH only comes on automatic. The reason it seems is to in someways protect the battery from being drained to far (the prius is maybe overly picky on this). I've seen stories about the stick shift hybrid batteries not lasting as long as the automatic ones due to too much draining/charging (but I have no real proof that it's true). I don't think that is true for highway driving though as you wouldn't be able to use battery only mode that much.
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From: Lewisville (Dallas), Texas
Re: I drive a guzzler
Ummm....having a standard does not mean a hybrid will have shorter battery life.
The likely reason the 2000 Insight has more battery failures is it was the first year Honda introduced hybrids to the U.S. Later modes are better, as Civics and Accords.
The likely reason the 2000 Insight has more battery failures is it was the first year Honda introduced hybrids to the U.S. Later modes are better, as Civics and Accords.
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Re: I drive a guzzler
Originally Posted by jfman
I'm just doing some reasearch..
I'm looking at the insight mostly.
I need the car for roadtrips. I am planning to drive from atlanta to montreal once a month (3000mile roundtrip).
So I'm looking for a comfy car that gets awesome mileage on the interstate at 70mph.
city driving is not an issue really.
I'm looking at the insight mostly.
I need the car for roadtrips. I am planning to drive from atlanta to montreal once a month (3000mile roundtrip).
So I'm looking for a comfy car that gets awesome mileage on the interstate at 70mph.
city driving is not an issue really.
my other car is a FJORD
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: small farm in minnesota
Re: I drive a guzzler
Originally Posted by jfman
I drive a 2002 ford lightning 12/16mpg
My truck will be paid off in 8 months so i'm shopping for a gas saver.
My truck will be paid off in 8 months so i'm shopping for a gas saver.
he now drives my old 93 civic, and gets close to 40 mpg.
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