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#61 of 100 Re: Long Term Update from MT [falconone] by gagrice Aug 07, 2005 (1:28 pm)
Replying to: falconone (Aug 07, 2005 12:00 pm) A "hybrid" truck that gets an average of 14.8 MPG. Interesting point. The 2004 Chevy 1500 4X4 Hybrid is rated at a combined 18 MPG. That means MT over the long term is getting 18% below the EPA rating. Just to keep things in perspective that same group of writers that awarded the Prius "Car of the Year" in 2004 are not doing too well with their long term Prius mileage. They are averaging 24% less than EPA rating. Cost of maintenance is higher by far than the Chevy 4X4 hybrid. Prius service $65 every 5k miles. Must be some expensive oil. I hope you will be as happy with your Prius as I am with my GMC hybrid. Of course CR will glorify Toyota. You don't bite the hand that feeds you... Replies to this message: falconone (Aug 07, 2005 2:52 pm)
#62 of 100 Re: Long Term Update from MT [gagrice] by falconone Aug 07, 2005 (2:52 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Aug 07, 2005 1:28 pm) I guess the editors don't mind getting ripped off for oil changes. My local Toyota dealer charges $19.95 for oil changes. Overall, the maintenance on the Prius will be a hell of a lot less than for your 14 MPG Chevy. Way too many threads on disenchanted owners of GM throwaway cars. Lest you think Toyota is in bed with CR, you better have proof to substantiate your claim. But that's coming from someone who claims Japan is a 3rd world country. No one on the hybrid boards understands you agenda. The fact that you spend more time on the PC than with your family speaks volumes.
#63 of 100 Motor Trend by sinepman Aug 08, 2005 (5:12 am)
They always tend to get less than the average person. I suppose their editors have lead feet. They were not too keen on the auto stop feature either. It probably needs some refining. I don't even see it advertised either. I guess it was another GM flop. Oh well. Replies to this message: gagrice (Aug 08, 2005 7:32 am) molokai (Aug 08, 2005 8:09 am) sinepman (Aug 08, 2005 8:26 am) and 1 more...
#64 of 100 Re: Motor Trend [sinepman] by gagrice Aug 08, 2005 (7:32 am)
Replying to: sinepman (Aug 08, 2005 5:12 am) From what I read they only produced 300 of the Sierra hybrids for non fleet sales. I don't think they are a big seller. Generally the public is not interested in the technology. The Prius is a fluke that caught the attention of Hollywood and then appealed to the techno geek crowd. The auto-stop does take getting used to. It is very nice to sit at a stop light in total silence except for the AC fan. When you let off the brake the engine starts so quietly that you do not hear it if the radio is playing. You have to look at the tach to tell if it is running. I have less than 300 miles on mine so I cannot give any mileage details. The total indicated by the computer is 17.2 MPG. That is on very short trips to the store. Replies to this message: molokai (Aug 08, 2005 8:09 am) sinepman (Aug 08, 2005 8:26 am) falconone (Aug 08, 2005 3:55 pm)
#65 of 100 Re: Motor Trend [gagrice] by molokai Aug 08, 2005 (8:09 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Aug 08, 2005 7:32 am) I guess there are tons of geeks around. Let's say to the tune of 100,000? That's just the 2005 model year. A fluke? Nah... it's called making a GOOD car. I am definitely not a geek, but I do love the technology in this vehicle. Averaging 47.1 on this tank with two trips on the highway at 80 MPH. Can't beat that!! Whew... I love this car. Replies to this message: sinepman (Aug 08, 2005 8:26 am) falconone (Aug 08, 2005 3:55 pm)
#66 of 100 Re: Motor Trend [molokai] by sinepman Aug 08, 2005 (8:26 am)
Replying to: molokai (Aug 08, 2005 8:09 am) I love new technology and I am impressed from what I have read on this and other forums. I was going to wait for the Camry, but I may just get the 06. I hear there are few improvements they've already made in the Euro version. I look forward to getting rid of my BMW. I LOVE the car, but there have been too many warranty issues. Replies to this message: falconone (Aug 08, 2005 3:55 pm)
#67 of 100 Re: Motor Trend [sinepman] by falconone Aug 08, 2005 (3:55 pm)
Replying to: sinepman (Aug 08, 2005 8:26 am) I've been following all the threads too. I am hoping to score an 06 Prius just in time to take advantage of the new tax credit. Regarding BMW, they are probably the best out of all the German car makers now. I am sorry you had problems with yours. Good luck!!!
#68 of 100 Why all the hate towards GM? by dassaz Sep 27, 2005 (9:02 am)
Good for Toyota for making a car that people like. But why does it become a club to hate GM? Obviously, GM has missed the hybrid boat. It was more than the fad that they thought it was. But GM is still doing quite a bit for the auto world. They are working on Hydrogen technology and though it is at least 10 years away, think of the potential. A car whose only emission is water. I hope that GM will partner with Toyota, Honda, D-C, and Ford, and end this stupid debate on fuel economy. Some people like trucks and don't mind paying more the gas. Some people like a greener car that may cost a little more, but they like the gas mileage and can sleep with themselves at night. Bottom line, drive what you want, it's your choice. Be glad that we have more to decide on than just color. Replies to this message: cablack (Sep 27, 2005 11:06 am) gagrice (Sep 27, 2005 12:52 pm) john1701a (Sep 27, 2005 7:16 pm) gagrice (Sep 27, 2005 8:43 pm) and 2 more... falconone (Sep 28, 2005 2:50 am) and 4 more...
#69 of 100 Re: Why all the hate towards GM? [dassaz] by cablack Sep 27, 2005 (11:06 am)
Replying to: dassaz (Sep 27, 2005 9:02 am) I agree. I'm a pleased-as-punch HCH owner and I almost always am on the side of 'hybrid' in these discussions. But I applaud GM for making the hybrid they have. And I applaud their investments in other technologies. They may be late, but IMO they are moving in a positive direction. So stop the bashing. Doing so only trivializes your own point of view, and sways people in the wrong direction. And I love reading Gary's posts, even though I often disagree with him. He's one of the best things going on this forum. Replies to this message: gagrice (Sep 27, 2005 12:52 pm) john1701a (Sep 27, 2005 7:16 pm) gagrice (Sep 27, 2005 8:43 pm) john1701a (Sep 28, 2005 7:05 am) and 1 more... falconone (Sep 28, 2005 2:50 am)
#70 of 100 Re: Why all the hate towards GM? [cablack] by gagrice Sep 27, 2005 (12:52 pm)
Replying to: cablack (Sep 27, 2005 11:06 am) And I love reading Gary's posts You are too kind. I like to debate what ever the subject. My friends don't always agree with me either. We still get along great. As for my Sierra hybrid. We went shopping at Home Depot and Lowe's this morning. I told my wife I would not miss driving the Passat too much when we sell it. I would rather pay a few bucks more for fuel and be in a PU truck. I just cannot get into driving a car. Too low to see what is going on ahead of me. Mileage holding a 15 MPG with all short 3 mile trips on the hybrid. Gas dropped another 4 cents today, $2.799.