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Replying to: blane (Sep 05, 2007 2:14 pm) PS The Accord has very little appeal until they show up with the diesel engine. Who knows I may be in the market. More than likely the Pilot diesel. |
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I'm in S California and want to buy a hch (my first hybrid)off craigslist. So far it seems like a car in the $15k range and around 50k mileage mark and around 04-05 is what I'm looking at. Any questions you would suggest I must ask the seller? What should I be looking for when I test drive the car? Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Replying to: georgyboy (Oct 13, 2007 7:37 am) I would take it to a Honda dealer and have them go through it for you. Get a battery printout as to its condition. I would think with a bit of haggling you could get a new 2007 for about $21k at the end of the month. If you are paying cash and only have $15k your payment will be very small on the remainder. Interest on a used car will be much higher than new. In San Diego those years with that mileage dealers are asking $12k -$13k on Craigslist. For $15k it should be certified to 100k miles. |
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Is the cooling performance adequate for summer in Vegas or Phoenix?
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Oct 29, 2007 8:38 pm) Just don't expect great gas mileage on those days though, think I was lucky to bust 33 mpg combined because the ima system does quite a bit to protect the battery pack from overheating meaning little assist or charge when its hot. |
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I just bought a new HCH last Wednesday - Magnetic Pearl - and I am very pleased with it. So far, in spite of colder weather and my HCH being new, my mpg average is 47.5 so far. It's big enough for me (I'm alone), and I like the styling and color scheme. Two questions. The first is about the tires - Dunlop SP31 a/s, I believe. There are only a few reviews on the Tire Rack web site, and they indicate that the tires are mediocre in rain or snow. What has your experience been? I know there are good LRR tires out there that are also good in rain and snow, such as the Nokian WR. I'd rather not buy a new set of tires, but I will if safety is an issue. Secondly, the audio system. It's decent, but the sound is not as "full" as it was in my last car (an Accord). I see that Honda offers a "Bass Speaker System" for the Civic Hybrid. Does anyone have experience with that? Is it worth the price? Thanks for your help!
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Replying to: jhyler (Aug 11, 2002 3:50 pm) |
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Replying to: downeaster1959 (Nov 11, 2007 6:44 am) When I test drove it, there was a slight lag when stopping at a stop sign and then taking my foot off the brake before hitting the gas. Is that typical with the Hybrid? |
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..... 2007 silver HCH. Zero problems, and it performs as advertised. After 18,000 miles, I'm averaging 47 mpg. I left one of the trip meters untouched since I bought it, so it displays accumulated mpg. To get that kind of efficiency, I do have to baby the car a little bit, but nothing like the hyper-milers do. I drive normally around town (and coast when I can), and set the highway cruise at 65 mph. Note that I live in North Texas, which doesn't get very cold in winter. Cold weather kills hybrid mpg, so if you live way north, don't expect miracles. I've driven the HCH on several 1,000 mile round trips, and one 2,200 mile round trip. For the long hauls, I cruise at 70 mph, and get 43 mpg. And I've never had a problem climbing hills or passing slower cars. The torque from the electric motor helps greatly. The HCH suffers from mushy handling. Nothing you can do about it. The car weighs 3,000 lbs. and rides on skinny tires. It also has an unusually-long wheel base, which is fine for stability, but makes it tricky to turn into tight parking spaces. On the good side, the seat comfort (often derided by other owners) has been just fine for me, and I'm 6' 2". Also, the upgraded stereo system is much better than the horrible standard one offered on the LX. The steering wheel controls are very convenient, too. Maintenance and service procedures are normal, but the recommended 0W-20 oil can be hard to find. Honda dealers sell it, but it's expensive. Wal Mart sells Mobil 1 synthetic for less, but it's often out of stock. So owners may want to buy 4 quarts ahead of time. The HCH goes 8,000 - 10,000 miles between oil changes, which is nice. The car's computer uses an algorithm to tell the owner when an oil change is due, which is also nice. Overall, the HCH was a good deal for me, but that's based on several factors: First, I drive about 2,000 miles per month, so I really benefit from higher mpg. Second, I got the full $2,100 income tax credit (which I'm about to receive from the IRS). That's just like taking $2,100 off the price of the car. However, that credit is now only $1,050 and will continue to go down. So that's a factor in the purchase decision. Also, I got 2.9% financing from Honda, but they don't offer that rate anymore. I think it's 5% - 6% these days. That's another factor. Without the tax credit and cheap financing, hybrids are a tough sell. Either their price has to come down, or the price of gas has to go up to make them worth buying. The HCH, with the incentives and financing, was the right choice for me. But I think that a lot of people who buy hybrids would do just as well with a standard car, getting less mpg, but with a much smaller payment. Do the math for yourself before you buy one. .
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