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1765 messages, Last post on May 28, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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I had a chance to drive a Honda Civic Hybrid with the CVT automatic lately. I was NOT impressed. The car felt flat-footed going onto the freeway, especially freeway ramps with an incline. Also, because the battery back for the IMA system resides right behind the back seat, it also cuts into trunk space, too. Say what you want about the Toyota Prius, but I found the acceleration of the Prius to be much superior and also because of the placement of the batteries doesn't impinge into trunk space. |
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I've test driven both the Hybrid 5spd & the automatic. I prefer the 5spd. I live in S Fl. where it is very hot for at least 6months out of the year. I'm wondering how much having the ac on all the time will affect the gas mileage. If the air is on, the car won't shut off at red lights. Does anyone out there have any experience with these set of circumstances? Thanks, Kim |
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I would think a 5-speed would be better on any of these cars. Europeans almost all have 5-speeds in their cars as low HP motors run much better that way. That said, given the grid lock that is usual around here on the highways, I won't be giving up an automatic anytime soon. |
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| begs for a manual transmission. The only condition where I find an automatic tolerable is highway cruising where the need to shift is infrequent. | |
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i saw my first civic hybrid last night, in redwood city, california (Menlo Honda). dealer markup was $5,000 over MSRP, but "negotiable". dealer policy on test drive is: no test drive until a price has been agreed upon. are things any better elsewhere in california? |
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My wife wants to replace her '92 civic DX with a Civic Hybrid- she likes the feel of the car, the reliability ( 2 water pumps and the cost of about $13,000 over 10 years = about $100/month!)
We live in New York State and we MAY get a tax credit and a reduction in the sales tax- see: http://home.nycap.rr.com/hondataxinsight/
LOL.
Without an incentive, I am being tempted by the...Passat! Help! I once owned an Audi 100LS- the worst car made outside France.
Please e-Mail Honda and ask them to "encourage" NY state to get helpful to the taxpayers. Thanks! |
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| would someone agree to a price for an unknown product?? | |
| Going to test drive an Accord when they just came out and the dealer did not want to let me test it unless I put down a deposit. Needless to say I bought something else. Some dealers are very arrogant and I'm surprised that is still the case given the competitive nature of the car biz. | |
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I test drove both the Toyota Prius and the Honda Civic Hybrid. I came away more favorably impressed by the Civic Hybrid. Longer wheel base, more leg room, better finish inside, more equipment standard than the Prius, and compatible in terms of ride and handling. In fact, I felt better with the Civic. Both are good cars; but, I'm leaning toward the Civic Hybrid. Anyone else test drive both these cars and have impressions? The Honda dealer in Austin initially tried to charge me $500 to hold a Civic Hybrid so I could test drive it. When I balked at that, surprise, surprise, a week later they had two available to test drive, the CVT and the manual. I test drove the CVT and thought it was fine. In and around Austin traffic is hell. I also confronted the dealer about Honda dealerships asking for more than the MSRP. They said they don't and would not do that. Having said that, they did tell me they are not dealing on the Honda and that I should expect to pay full MSRP. The Toyota folks said the same thing. Rob La Grange, TX |
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I had great experiences here in Maryland (although I have run into some boneheaded salesmen in the past). Both dealerships that I went to have no markups, and they just photocopied my license and threw me the keys. One dealer has an agreement with my credit union and the cost breakdown for the CVT automatic is: $18775 invoice $ 460 delivery $ 500 dealer profit ------ $19735 total + $ 195 tags and processing (no MD sales tax) ------ $19930 on the road I was fairly impressed with the automatic's pickup ability. Does the 5 speed really give you THAT much more pickup? Lee
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