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#6 of 3591 For just a few thousand more... by hmurphy Jan 31, 2004 (7:19 pm)
I would choose a hybrid version. So would a lot of people I've discussed this with. But I guess it's a luxury to be able to make that choice. I understand that a lot of people wouldn't or couldn't for practical reasons.   I considered hybrids before buying my Accord, but I wasn't comfortable buying a compact car (Hybrid Civic or Prius) for safety reasons. I know that the Civic has good safety ratings for its class, but I'm too paranoid to be in such a small car. I'm therefore very interested in a possible Accord hybrid, since it's a bit larger.   My interest doesn't really have much to do with potential gas savings. It's more just because it seems like a good environmental initiative to support.
#7 of 3591 hmurphy by lelandhendrix Jan 31, 2004 (7:52 pm)
I agree fully. I would seriously consider it as well. I even thought about the Prius b/c of the technology, but I really wanted an Accord.   Additionally, if the story unfolds as planned, the hybrid Accord will have a significant performance increase over the current v6, likely due to the tremendous torque available in the electric motors. It should leap off the line dramatically, and also have the highway poise that the current v6 is lauded for.
#8 of 3591 Accord Hybrid by jchan2 Jan 31, 2004 (8:20 pm)
I really want an Accord, but I'm holding out for the Hybrid to see what's it's like. If it's not what I want, I'll just run to Saab, Volvo, Lexus or preferably Acura (just stepping up into the next model line, from Accord to Civic to Odyssey and now to Acura, probably)
#9 of 3591 Cost vs. Environment by slawenda Jan 31, 2004 (9:32 pm)
As a follow-up to my original post, I wasn't saying that no one would want the hybrid. I simply was stating what I feel is the reality--that the majority of Accord buyers are on a budget and thus probably won't opt for the hybrid. There is currently a Honda Civic hybrid, and as far as I know, most people don't spend the extra thousands of dollars. In other words, I don't see the hybrids dominating the market until the extra cost comes down. True, many of us that read these boards are probably well-educated and pro-environment, but if pro-environment means more expensive, then that excludes the statistical majority.
#10 of 3591 costs by jchan2 Feb 01, 2004 (8:06 am)
will come down as hybrids become mass produced in higher numbers. Prius production was very low for the Classic version but for the new hatchback demand is through the roof and production has been increased.
#11 of 3591 Accord hybrid by rfruth Feb 01, 2004 (4:10 pm)
I really like the idea of a hybrid Accord. Anyone know if the U.S. version will be a coupe or sedan and if the rear seat back(s) will fold down ? Hopefull in Houston http://www.rfruth.net
#12 of 3591 Is it true? by akingsfan Feb 02, 2004 (12:41 pm)
I just read this excerpt from consumerguide.com re: the Hybrid Accord:   "Honda has scotched rumors of a hybrid powertrain option for Accord, saying likely sales don't justify the expense." (Updated 1/27/04)   Has anyone else heard that Honda may scrap their plans for this??? Just curious...
#13 of 3591 akingsfan by venus537 Feb 02, 2004 (4:14 pm)
this link is still on honda's official website so i would say consumer guide needs to correct their info.   http://www.hondacars.com/info/news/article.asp?ArticleID=20040105- 27129&Category=Accord
#14 of 3591 Hybrid Accord by hobbes52 Feb 03, 2004 (3:11 pm)
I've been searching for a sedan lately, and have test driven the new Prius and just yesterday, the new 4 cyl. Accord EX-L. They are both remarkable cars, and my hat is off to both Toyota and Honda for bringing them to fruition!      Here in Detroit, the Big 3's answer to everything is to give it more horsepower ["Hey, put a hemi in it, man!"]. Is it any wonder that we can't wean our country off foreign oil, and wouldn't every American rather give more of their hard earned dollars to the oil companies, rather than spend them on frivilous things such as food, clothing, housing, and their children?      To theo2709 I have to say that you must drive a Prius if you can find a dealer that has one to test drive. You'll probably find, as I did, that the switch from the electric motor to the gas engine is unnoticeable and amazingly quiet, smooth, and quick!      hmurphy, you should see the safety featurs in the 2004 Prius. ABS, stability control, full side curtain airbags, and more. This is now a mid-sized car; it's outgrown it's compact beginnings.      I think slawenda is right about the likely cost of the hybrid Accord. A person would have to keep it a long time to recoup the purchase price, but with the rising cost of gas [it just took a big jump this week in the metro Detroit area], that time is likely to come down.      Kudos to Toyota, but a hybrid Accord with leather and XM Satellite Radio is the working man's luxury car in my opinion! Replies to this message: stephbankston (Feb 01, 2006 6:50 pm)
#15 of 3591 Eco-ramblings by sockpuppet1969 Feb 03, 2004 (4:07 pm)
Hobbes52 - good post. While reading your thoughts the following occurred to me. A more costly, hybrid version of the Accord will handicapped by a comparison to the current, non-electric model. This is already happening with the hybrid Civic.   It is only natural to calculate how many miles you will have to drive to make up the difference in cost for the hybrid vehicle. Of course this will depend on the mileage difference between the two vehicles and the price of gas. Correct me if I am wrong, but with the Civic this equates to somewhere around 60-75K at current gas prices. So the issue then becomes how long you plan on keeping the car (lease or buy) and the long term reliability of the electric components (a pretty big concern in my mind).   The Prius has the advantage of having no non-electric counter-part for comparison. It stands alone as the modern marvel of technology that it is AND it costs about the same as the Accord. Granted it is smaller, slower and is not available in a manual transmission (I understand this is not important to most but this is what swayed my decision in favor of the '03 Accord over Camry), but it makes up for this with its edgy styling and eco-coolness.   In order for a hybrid Accord to be successful, Honda must keep the cost down or gas prices will have to increase dramatically. Just my opinion.

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