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Re: The Hybrid tax break..... [mcap56] by warner
Dec 09, 2005 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: mcap56 (Dec 09, 2005 8:00 am)

I could be wrong but as far as I understand it, it is a credit, not a deduction. Therefore, if the credit is 2,500, your final income tax due would be reduced by 2,500. Dollar for dollar. So, if I am right, this does bring it a lot closer to the regular EX. The real issue with hybrids are increased maintenance costs, what to do about the battery, and whether you have to get dealer service for the life of the car.
 
Apparently, you are correct and I was mistaken! Here is a link to an article that attempts to explain it all. I've also included a chart that gives estimated credit amounts by vehicle. It seems to be a wacky system for calculating the tax credit, though.
 
link title
 
Make/Model TotalCredit
 
Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra (2wd) Hybrid $250
Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra (4wd) Hybrid $650
Ford Escape Hybrid (2wd) $2,600
Ford Escape Hybrid (4wd) $1,950
Honda Accord Hybrid $650
Honda Civic GX $3,600
Honda Civic Hybrid (auto) $2,100
Honda Civic Hybrid (man) $1,700
Honda Insight (auto) $1,450
Honda Insight (man) $0
Jeep Liberty $0
Lexus RX 400h Hybrid $2,200
Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Diesel $0
Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2wd) Hybrid $2,600
Toyota Highlander Hybrid (4wd) Hybrid $2,200
Toyota Prius a Hybrid 3 $150
 
Upcoming Models
 
Make/Model TotalCredit
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid $0
Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra '08 Hybrid $900
Chevrolet/GMC Tahoe/Yukon Hybrid $1,800
Lexus GS 450h Hybrid $1,300
Mercury Mariner Hybrid Hybrid $1,950
Nissan Altima Hybrid $1,300
Saturn VUE Hybrid $0
Toyota Camry Hybrid $1,300
 
                Hope this helps,
 
                     Warner
#52 of 2058
Re: 2005 EX Sedan w/ automatic [civicex05] by ricardocal
Dec 30, 2005 (5:12 pm)
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Replying to: civicex05 (Dec 05, 2005 10:18 am)

Hello. I own an '02 EX Sedan that is dealer maintained under the severe service schedule. I check the tires and fluids once a week. Here is my data from last July and August when the car had 17,000 miles and I lived in Los Angeles:
 
Stop and go city driving for 4.1 miles one-way with a/c: 24 mpg.
 
Road trip from Los Angeles to San Jose, CA (338 miles), mostly flat, cruise, a/c all the way, at 72 mph: 38 mpg.
 
I'll be increasing my one-way driving next July. Have you installed a feedback gauge yet? If you have, has it helped you?
 
Thanks.
#53 of 2058
Gas Mileage by crissman
Dec 30, 2005 (6:10 pm)
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I think I'm on my fourth tank now in the new '06 EX. For the normal daily commute (50/50) the mileage has been steadily increasing from 30 mpg to 32 mpg. Sure hope it keeps rising.
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06 Civic Gas Mileage Blues... Tell me why? by rockthompson
Jan 05, 2006 (11:12 am)
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I got rid of my 2003 Nissan SE-R because I was getting 22 MPG in town and 31 on the highway. We got a new 2006 civic ex that was suppose to be 30/40. First tank was 29 mpg.... then 25...now we are consistantly getting 23..... HELP!
 the dealers says it's the cold weather and break in period. I say that is crap!!!! I have been driving for 30 years and have had plenty of 4 cyl. Cars that don't crap out in the cold as car as MPG's.
I love everything about the car but this. The mileage is why I bought it in the first place. This is my first NEW CAR since 1988... I am highly disappointed.
#55 of 2058
Re: 2005 EX Sedan w/ automatic [ricardocal] by civicex05
Jan 06, 2006 (7:02 am)
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Replying to: ricardocal (Dec 30, 2005 5:12 pm)

Have you installed a feedback gauge yet? If you have, has it helped you?
 
No, the only feedback gauge I found was ugly looking, and would clutter up the dash. For now, I'll just live without it.
#56 of 2058
Re: 2005 EX Sedan w/ automatic [civicex05] by earth
Jan 06, 2006 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: civicex05 (Jan 06, 2006 7:02 am)

I'm still getting 25 mpg city only driving, and don't press on the gas as some do. No highway driving yet, but my next car will be a hibrid or at least one that has a 35 mpg city, so that I know I will at least get 30 in the city. Keep that one until I get a Senior Citz Walker with a least two front wheels
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Re: 06 Civic Gas Mileage Blues... Tell me why? [rockthompson] by newcivicman
Jan 07, 2006 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: rockthompson (Jan 05, 2006 11:12 am)

Bought my 06 civic sedan lx in october. After 2300 miles of 80% stop & go and 20% highway, I averaged 27 miles gallon overall to date. Last tank was 100% stop & go for 24.6mi/gal. I was hoping for a little better than what I'm getting. Other than MPG, I very happy with the car. The dealer told me the same thing about cold weather. We'll see.
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Re: 06 Civic Gas Mileage Blues... Tell me why? [newcivicman] by warner
Jan 09, 2006 (12:45 pm)
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Replying to: newcivicman (Jan 07, 2006 4:17 pm)

I also have an '06 Civic (EX with auto) and over about 2,000 miles I'm averaging about 30 MPG. My worst tank was 27, and my best so far was about 33. I'm NOT driving it like a hyper-miler in any sense, but I'm also not beating the crap out of it. I feel certain that as the weather warms up a bit, I'll be averaging close to what I expect - about 35 MPG.
 
                          Warner
#59 of 2058
Re: 06 Civic Gas Mileage Blues... Tell me why? [warner] by newcivicman
Jan 09, 2006 (7:08 pm)
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Replying to: warner (Jan 09, 2006 12:45 pm)

What percent stop & go driving vs highway miles do you drive?
#60 of 2058
04 LX Auto by dbros
Jan 09, 2006 (7:42 pm)
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Mileage: 21,000
 
Average Mileage: 27-28 that's 100% city driving and usually hitting the redline.

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