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#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.
#71 of 100 Re: Why all the hate towards GM? [cablack] by john1701a Sep 27, 2005 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: cablack (Sep 27, 2005 11:06 am) > stop the bashing It's the misrepresentation that upsets people. Hybrid means there is some type of blending. Since no electric propulsion whatsoever is provided, no blending has occurred. It's just an improvement to the existing system, increasing response time and extending fuel-cut to non-moving conditions. The engine provides 100% of the thrust. GM should have called this improvement something else, rather than "hybrid". JOHN Replies to this message: gagrice (Sep 27, 2005 8:43 pm) john1701a (Sep 28, 2005 7:05 am) stevedebi (Sep 28, 2005 11:06 am) falconone (Sep 28, 2005 2:50 am)
#72 of 100 Re: Why all the hate towards GM? [john1701a] by gagrice Sep 27, 2005 (8:43 pm)
Replying to: john1701a (Sep 27, 2005 7:16 pm) I think you have missed some of the purpose of the GMC Hybrid. It also uses regenerative braking to charge the batteries. The hybrid system is quite useful on construction jobs with four 120 volt AC 20 amp circuits available. The climate control is electric saving fuel while running on battery power. It also saves gas while stopped in traffic. And the biggest thing it is the ONLY HYBRID PU truck on the market. Nothing Toyota builds would satisfy my vehicular needs. Toyota is still years behind GM in the truck building business. That is the bottom line. Definition of Hybrid Something of mixed origin or composition. Something, such as a computer or power plant, having two kinds of components that produce the same or similar results. I don't see in the definition of hybrid where the Prius is anymore qualified as a hybrid than the Honda or GM hybrids. It is merely the combining of different components to give an end result. The desired end result is the saving of a bit of fuel. In the case of the GMC Hybrid I did not have to give up Handling, comfort & towing ability. Replies to this message: john1701a (Sep 28, 2005 7:05 am) stevedebi (Sep 28, 2005 11:06 am)
#73 of 100 Re: Why all the hate towards GM? [john1701a] by falconone Sep 28, 2005 (2:50 am)
Replying to: john1701a (Sep 27, 2005 7:16 pm) GM merely used the term to try and entice interest. Apparently it didn't work too well as they sold very little. The mileage gains are nil. Essentially you're just paying for a generator.