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Replying to: rfruth (Aug 23, 2004 2:13 pm) |
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| I just got a chance to read the article people have been mentioning. Quite interesting how they threw an Echo into the mix. I don't think they were too thrilled with it either! They also were somewhat biased against the VW TDI. I'd have to agree with them on the Prius. I came away quite impressed with my extended test drive (a bit over 50 miles). I haven't driven the HCH so I can't make any comments. I have driven an Echo and let's just say there is NO comparison. The Prius is quite Lexus like in its execution. The Echo is so crude it shouldn't even be compared. If supplies ease in the next year or so, I will definitely consider a hybrid. Now I finally realize what all the hype is about. Its well deserved. Kudos Toyota!! | |
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Replying to: Sylvia (Jun 26, 2004 8:53 am) I prefer the Civic. I like the stick shift better. It feels like you're really accelerating (even the CVT feels faster). I like that the Civic operates like a normal car in all aspects, except one extra meter (Battery). . Prius has too many "quirks" for my comfort. Can't use 10W-30 or warning lights will come on. Can't jumpstart it, because the 12V battery is hidden in the trunk. When driving, you feel disconnected from the road. Even the gear shift is strange (no park). troy |
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Replying to: electrictroy (Mar 10, 2005 11:53 am) Untrue The Prius has jump points under the hood next to the engine like every other car. |
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Replying to: electrictroy (Mar 10, 2005 11:53 am) HCH 5-speed: 11.9 secs. (charge?) HCH CVT: 12.1 secs. (full charge) Prius: 10.2 secs. (full charge) Perhaps the Civic "feels" quicker because its smaller engine revs higher, imparting the impression of acceleration. Also the relative smoothness of the Prius vs. the HCH may mask the fact that the Prius is actually quicker. Actually, I think it's pretty cool that the Prius warns you if you put the wrong weight oil in--might keep some owners from engine damage due to negligence by themselves or a lube tech.
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How many times have we heard someone say.."IF YOU CAN AFFORD A HUMMER ..YOU CAN AFFORD THE GAS WHAT EVER THE COST?" Well I just visited a HUMMER OWNERS WEB SITE and what do you think they talk back & forth about? "What can I install to get my HUMMER better MPG's? WILL K & N airfilters help me improve my 9 MPG's? What after market accessories are available to boost my fuel economy? These and many more that, simply put, give you a bit of insight as to Hummer owners realizing why "GM" fails to post EPA mileage stats on the window of these behemoths. Same goes for FORD EXCURSION & CADILLAC ESCALADE. Culliganman(Hybrid Future Is Safe & Sound)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 10, 2005 8:37 pm) I have seen similar postings in the Honda Performance sites over the past 3 or 4 weeks as well and those machines already receive decent FE. Times are indeed a changin … Good Luck Wayne R. Gerdes |
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Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 10, 2005 8:37 pm) cabaiste, "Honda Odyssey Owners: Problems & Solutions" #4238, 4 Mar 2005 4:16 pm dulnev, "Honda Odyssey Owners: Problems & Solutions" #4217, 2 Mar 2005 10:45 pm tcapers, "Honda Odyssey Owners: Problems & Solutions" #4210, 2 Mar 2005 10:28 am stickguy, "Honda Odyssey Owners: Problems & Solutions" #4213, 2 Mar 2005 11:11 am PS I looked at a Hummer2 while I was stuck in Anchorage the last two days. They had a dealer markup of $4999 over MSRP, $66k. Stopped at the VW dealer to check on VW TDIs. They charge $1000 over MSRP and sell everyone they get. Get this Unleaded is $1.759 that's 50 cents less than San Diego.
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Replying to: gagrice (Mar 10, 2005 10:11 pm) Why you brought up the (nothing to do with hybrids) business about the Odyssey is confussing and way out in left field. Any box vehicle pushing air like a van or RV or Hummer, etc is not going to compare to the hybrids. 'NUFF SAID As to fuel cheaper in Alaska, I'd have to say.. good for them. Maybe they get a break up there. We sure don't.....Gas is $2.09 here in N.W. Indiana. Culliganman(Free us Prius)
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