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How's that Prius look now?
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jim-00-4.6 said:
I don't recall getting a warranty like that but this article has the following statments:
For what's its worth, I average 48 mpg summer and winter and a little over 50 mpg spring and fall. I've had mine 5 years and drive 21K per year and the only maintenance I've had to pay is the 30/60/90K maintenance and tires. I'll probably need brakes at 120K. The plan is use it to commute until it dies.
There is a major value to this car in VA that allows you to drive in the HOV lanes with this Super Ultra Low emissions vehicle.
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I'm still undecided on my next car purchase, but I did test drive a Miata yesterday.
That thing was nice. The guy let me take it to a nice twisty country road outside of the city, and I was pretty much hooked. The new models really have class, both inside and out.
If I had walked in there with the money to buy it yesterday, we would not have got back to the dealer until that needle was on empty. Everything falls right to hand, everything is where it is supposed to be. It has a wonderfully short shift, the clutch is tight, and despite being alarmingly cozy, it is quite comfortable. Even with my dodgy back I can fold out of it with dignity. As for handling, it is telepathic. The steering is lightning quick, but never twitchy. Well before you approach any limit at all, you can feel the tires progressively letting you know precisely what they are up to.
I've driven lots of cars that had more grip than this one, and more power, but none of them were as much fun. This MX5, to me, was like a four wheeled jet ski. It is impossible not to have fun on a jet ski. I could feel that it was never going to bite me, it was never going to jump out of the apex and go "BOO!". The visibility is great as well, and the engine bay is sorted out for easy work.
I don't see it saving any money over a more normal car, though, as even a short trip in this thing is going to turn into a quest for fun roads.
I'm digging the new folding metal roof, as I don't really have much of a desire to have the top down, and a fabric roof is a bad idea in such a crime-prone area. This way, I don't have to find a place to store an optional hardtop if I do ever put the top down.
I still don't know precisely what I am going to end up with, but the smooth ride, fun performance, and general all around lovableness of that darned Miata aren't going to be forgotten any time soon. I may just get one.
On a side note, I did have a look at the new Challenger, which I think looks great. I wasn't there to consider buying one, though, just to look at it. In my opinion, it should have been a bit smaller. The thing looked like a Superbird crammed into that showroom. I was actually a bit disappointed, as though the shape is great, it needs to be smaller to look right. Some shapes can only be so big. Still, the quality is great for Chrysler, it is a well made car.
Cheers,
Kennith
That thing was nice. The guy let me take it to a nice twisty country road outside of the city, and I was pretty much hooked. The new models really have class, both inside and out.
If I had walked in there with the money to buy it yesterday, we would not have got back to the dealer until that needle was on empty. Everything falls right to hand, everything is where it is supposed to be. It has a wonderfully short shift, the clutch is tight, and despite being alarmingly cozy, it is quite comfortable. Even with my dodgy back I can fold out of it with dignity. As for handling, it is telepathic. The steering is lightning quick, but never twitchy. Well before you approach any limit at all, you can feel the tires progressively letting you know precisely what they are up to.
I've driven lots of cars that had more grip than this one, and more power, but none of them were as much fun. This MX5, to me, was like a four wheeled jet ski. It is impossible not to have fun on a jet ski. I could feel that it was never going to bite me, it was never going to jump out of the apex and go "BOO!". The visibility is great as well, and the engine bay is sorted out for easy work.
I don't see it saving any money over a more normal car, though, as even a short trip in this thing is going to turn into a quest for fun roads.
I'm digging the new folding metal roof, as I don't really have much of a desire to have the top down, and a fabric roof is a bad idea in such a crime-prone area. This way, I don't have to find a place to store an optional hardtop if I do ever put the top down.
I still don't know precisely what I am going to end up with, but the smooth ride, fun performance, and general all around lovableness of that darned Miata aren't going to be forgotten any time soon. I may just get one.
On a side note, I did have a look at the new Challenger, which I think looks great. I wasn't there to consider buying one, though, just to look at it. In my opinion, it should have been a bit smaller. The thing looked like a Superbird crammed into that showroom. I was actually a bit disappointed, as though the shape is great, it needs to be smaller to look right. Some shapes can only be so big. Still, the quality is great for Chrysler, it is a well made car.
Cheers,
Kennith
New vehicles really aren't that durable. I saw a Nissan Titan bumper cave in while being lightly kicked. The bumper off my old honda has more metal on it than that stupid truck bumper. That poor honda has hit so much on the road. Knocking the legs off a table that was upside down was probably the worst I've ever done to it.
It let me know it was pissed. Threw 5th gear out the side of the transmission.
As for the debate on MPG:
Mountain biking to work > everything else as long as its not raining
It let me know it was pissed. Threw 5th gear out the side of the transmission.
As for the debate on MPG:
Mountain biking to work > everything else as long as its not raining
I had a response here somewhere, but must have forgotten to submit!
1. I hate the Prius. Every one I see is pea green and the owners are driving 15-20mph under the speed limit.
2. I just saw two more green ones when I went out for lunch!
3. I'd go Toyota Avalon or Camry Hybrid maybe (atleast it's a decent looking/riding car) but I'm not a Honda girl.
4. ROB-buy an old Mercedes 240/300 Diesel for cash and convert it to Biofuel. Then it will be something nice enough (um, unless you find one falling apart) to be presentable, have character and get decent mileage. I wish like hell I still had my old '81 for a daily driver.
1. I hate the Prius. Every one I see is pea green and the owners are driving 15-20mph under the speed limit.
2. I just saw two more green ones when I went out for lunch!
3. I'd go Toyota Avalon or Camry Hybrid maybe (atleast it's a decent looking/riding car) but I'm not a Honda girl.
4. ROB-buy an old Mercedes 240/300 Diesel for cash and convert it to Biofuel. Then it will be something nice enough (um, unless you find one falling apart) to be presentable, have character and get decent mileage. I wish like hell I still had my old '81 for a daily driver.
ptschram
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LR Max said:Mountain biking to work > everything else as long as its not raining
No, walking across the backyard to go to work>any other commute!
ptschram said:
Touche good sir. Back when I drove the city bus I'd ride a skateboard to work since the station was near my apt.
OT PS: That transfer case you sold me years ago still works and is awesome
Blue said:
Here is where you are wrong. You are comparing the base vehicle to the hybrid. I'd never by the cheapest base vehicle. I'd always want the automatic and some of the other upgrades that come on the Hybrid.
My dealer has two civics I would consider they are 2k away from each other in price. not $7500
"Then you have Chevy's new ad for pickups. "Over 490 miles per tank" WTF does that mean? Never any mention of the gas mileage just how far you can go between stops to unload your bank account into the gas pump filling that humongous tank."
I had a 88 GMC pickup would go over 490 on a tank, so what's new about that? Problem with that ad is mine had like a 35 gallon tank. Talk about bullshit advertising. Then throw in 2 blown rear ends and 4 transmissions (ahh that GM quality).
That's why I don't complain about my Disco, compared to that GMC POS it's a reliable car.
I had a 88 GMC pickup would go over 490 on a tank, so what's new about that? Problem with that ad is mine had like a 35 gallon tank. Talk about bullshit advertising. Then throw in 2 blown rear ends and 4 transmissions (ahh that GM quality).
That's why I don't complain about my Disco, compared to that GMC POS it's a reliable car.
nosivad_bor said:
True, I have no idea what might be on the "base" Hybrid that would cost extra on over the most basic non-hybrid model. If they are only $2k apart in price then you're down to about 4 years in make-up time. That's more reasonable but it's still basically a wash. What would be really cool (and a viable selling point) is if you could say, "after 2 years I am actually saving money with my hybrid."
P.S. at least the Civic (standard & Hybrid) is a decent looking car. The Prius is the ugliest thing to hit the road since Rob's beloved Aztec.
