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#21 of 1765 Chicago dealer by carguy62 Apr 25, 2002 (7:10 am)
is advertising the Civic Hybrid for $18XXX (either 590 or 950, sorry my dyslexia is showing).
#22 of 1765 Purchased a Civic Hybrid 5-spd by traveliter Apr 26, 2002 (11:37 pm)
Hi folks. Just wanted to join in the discussion, as we purchased a Civic Hybrid 5-speed (the opal blue) this past Sunday. I've driven it everyday to commute to work (50 miles/day) and like it a lot.   It was Really Tough finding a dealer that had one, though. We live in NorCal, and we missed the initial shipment up here that happened on April 1 (we were not able to get to the dealers that day). Most dealers were sold out of their single vehicles within days if not hours. We finally expanded our search to the Los Angeles area (in total I must have contacted somewhere near 40 California dealers), and were fortunate enough to find a dealer with one in stock. They were asking a ridiculous price ($5000 over MSRP) but were able to negotiate it down to not too much over MSRP (we suspect their initial high price may have scared most potential buyers away, which worked out for us). Next shipment in NorCal is supposed to happen within a week, but nobody around here will budge to sell one for under $2000 over MSRP. Youch!
#23 of 1765 TDI OR CIVIC HYBRID? by mpgman Apr 28, 2002 (10:36 am)
Setting the "green" aside, what do you think it a better value, the Golf or Jetta TDI or the Civic hybrid? MPGs should be somewhat similar, especially for the manuals. The GLS versions of the TDI have more amenities and all VWs have head curtain airbags in addition to the front and side.
#24 of 1765 Hybrid orCivic HX? by jeff186 Apr 29, 2002 (3:15 am)
Seems that the HX comes close on mileage and can readily be obtained below MSRP. Of course, the HX doesn't have the cachet of being a hybrid.
#25 of 1765 And the HX bears the stigma..................... by daysailer Apr 30, 2002 (6:35 am)
of low cost.
#26 of 1765 by traveliter Apr 30, 2002 (7:31 pm)
jeff186 -- I saw the HX but it apparently only comes in coupe. We specifically wanted a four-door sedan. Plus I believe the mpg for city on the HX is only 33.
#27 of 1765 real world mpg. by marcb May 01, 2002 (3:43 am)
can any of the owners share their real world mpg? thnx.
#28 of 1765 by dindak May 01, 2002 (4:06 am)
I was reading in the paper that it would take 20-30 years of gas saving to make up the extra cost of a Honda Hybrid over the regular Civic? Anyone know if this is true.   I think these cars are good for people who like to have the latest thing, but for most I think a regular small car would be a better choice. I'm sure this will change over time though.
#29 of 1765 The cost saving is easily calculated............ by daysailer May 01, 2002 (5:51 am)
but you must assume interest and inflation rates as well as fuel price. But present hybrids at current prices will not pay back their difference in purchase price over the life of the vehicle. When you consider also that the performance of the hybrids does not equal the conventional alternative, you must place a high value on appearing "green" to justify the purchase (or you just like to be the "first kid on the block" with something new).
#30 of 1765 by dindak May 01, 2002 (6:31 am)
The hybrid idea is VERY cool and I really hope Detriot and Europe also pick up on this idea. I think it can work, even with SUVs eventually. Unfortunately for most, it's an expensive option.

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