Ask the Car People.SM


What vehicle(s) did you trade (or sell) for your hybrid or diesel? - READ ONLY

46 messages,  Last post on Jun 22, 2005 at 8:17 PM

You are in the Hybrid Vehicles - Archived Discussions Forum.

This discussion is ARCHIVED. To reactivate the discussion, post a request in the Lost? Ask the Hybrids Host for directions! discussion.

What is this discussion about? Hybrid Cars

Messages Page 3 of 5

#17 of 46 Re: Diesel Excursion instead of a small car [gagrice] by railroadjames

Feb 13, 2005 (11:52 pm)

Replying to: gagrice (Feb 13, 2005 11:05 pm)
Regardless of the SUV's and Pick-Ups, I'm more concerned about the mass number of Semi-Trucks out there on the roads we all share (or try to). If I'm worried about SUV's a bit you better believe I'm alot more concerned about huge double trailered semi's barreling down on me from behind or running a traffic light because they can't stop (usually speeding even more than us. You can worry till the cows come home because we're all at risk with the really big rigs out there.
Culliganman (hybrid all the way)
PS and I ride cycles every spring, summer & fall (saving gas)

#18 of 46 1990 Corolla GTS... by jprice

Feb 14, 2005 (1:14 am)

with 140K. This car had given great service; it was my wife's car, and she used to get 32+ MPG. It had gotten to "only" about 28 MPG. Lots of little things were going south - the cable that unlatched the trunk was broken, for example - and many rattles were starting up. I had been driving it since she passed about 5 years ago (I had been driving an '89 Toyota pickup at about 21 MPG, and drove her car by preference for the mileage), and was very uncomfortable with the near-zero headroom. Taking all things into consideration, the Prius looked good, so I put my name on the list at Northridge Toyota in April 2004. At that time they said it would be four months, but it stretched to seven; I picked the car (2005 Silver, #1) up the day after Thanksgiving for MSRP (I donated the GTS to the Boy Scouts). Mileage so far - about 2800 miles - is abut 45.5 and still climbing. Thoroughly satisfied, and the envy of my block.
 
jprice

#19 of 46 Traded Passat for HAH by sugiyoyo

Feb 23, 2005 (12:37 am)

I traded my 2000 Passat for a Honda Accord Hybrid.
 
Mpg in the VW: 22
 " " " HAH: 25
 
Above mileage is for city driving.
 
I miss my Passat.

#20 of 46 Re: Traded Passat for HAH [sugiyoyo] by gagrice

Feb 23, 2005 (9:42 am)

Replying to: sugiyoyo (Feb 23, 2005 12:37 am)
I traded my 2000 Passat for a Honda Accord Hybrid.
 
How does the handling compare between the Passat and the HAH? Would you do it again after driving the HAH?

#21 of 46 Re: Traded Passat for HAH [gagrice] by larsb

Feb 23, 2005 (9:46 am)

Replying to: gagrice (Feb 23, 2005 9:42 am)
What, are we race car drivers now? Are we trying to take 55 MPH corners at 85 mph?
 
Can someone please explain why "handling" is an issue in a 4 door family sedan? Why would that even matter AT ALL unless you are talking sports cars?

#22 of 46 Re: Traded Passat for HAH [larsb] by gagrice

Feb 23, 2005 (9:51 am)

Replying to: larsb (Feb 23, 2005 9:46 am)
Can someone please explain why "handling" is an issue in a 4 door family sedan?
 
Certainly, a car that goes 0-60 in less than 7 seconds should be able to stop and corner equally as well. Or is the HAH just for the dragstrip?
 
PS
The poster said he missed his Passat. I was curious what he missed. Or is that off subject?

#23 of 46 Huh? by larsb

Feb 23, 2005 (10:02 am)

quote gagrice-"Certainly, a car that goes 0-60 in less than 7 seconds should be able to stop and corner equally as well."-end quote
 
Stop and Corner as well as what? Other 4 door family sedans which are that fast and which also cost $32K and are rated 37 MPG hwy? Which cars are those?

#24 of 46 accord handles just fine... by larsb

Feb 23, 2005 (10:07 am)

2005 Accord seems to handle just fine:
 
"Its suspension smooths out bumps and ripples in the road, but isn't so mushy that your back-seat passengers get motion sickness. When pushed hard, it's balanced and fun to drive. We found it inspired confidence at high speeds on winding roads. It's smooth, poised and supremely stable. "
 
From this page:
 
http://www.nctd.com/printversion-review.cfm?Vehicle=2005_Honda_Ac- - cord&ReviewID=1628

#25 of 46 Re: Huh? [larsb] by gagrice

Feb 23, 2005 (10:12 am)

Replying to: larsb (Feb 23, 2005 10:02 am)
Stop and Corner as well as what? Other 4 door family sedans which are that fast and which also cost $32K and are rated 37 MPG hwy? Which cars are those?
 
The Passat beats all those criteria except the 0-60. So I guess if your thing is street racing the HAH is your car. Another poster is taking delivery on a Passat TDI with leather for $26k today. He will get an honest 37 mpg without driving like an old woman. And he has loads more room than the HAH. No brainer in my book.

#26 of 46 That's a strange book....... by larsb

Feb 23, 2005 (10:15 am)

Well, if you want to pollute more, break down more often, and depreciate faster, then yes it is a no brainer to go with the Passat.
 
Really, though, if you want a commuter car for basic commuting, the HAH is a better choice. If you do a lot of travel involving carrying lots of luggage, or if your commute is 75-80 mph on a good open road, the TDI would probably be a better fit.
 
But it would still pollute more and depreciate faster than the HAH.

Messages Page 3 of 5

Advertisement

Browse by Category

Browse by Vehicle
   View All Vehicles

Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
View All Topics

Edmunds Community

Advertisement