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#1099 of 1123 Re: Not Smart [hpmctorque] by michaell

Feb 14, 2013 (7:20 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Feb 13, 2013 7:00 pm)
The brand I'd least like to own is the Smart.
 
+1 on that!

#1100 of 1123 Diesels, Hybrids by hpmctorque

Apr 18, 2013 (2:09 am)

Do you think you'll ever own a diesel or hybrid? Yes, probably, maybe, never? Why/why not?
 
I could see myself owning a diesel, but not a hybrid, unless there's a major breakthrough in battery technology. Whatever I buy has to make economic sense, without government incentives, and be fun to drive.

#1101 of 1123 Re: Diesels, Hybrids [hpmctorque] by qbrozen

Apr 18, 2013 (6:00 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 18, 2013 2:09 am)
I want a diesel hybrid!
Really really want VW to give us that 3-row version they showed off at the auto show. That would most certainly be my wife's next vehicle if it delivers as promised.

#1102 of 1123 Re: Diesels, Hybrids [hpmctorque] by steve_ HOST

Apr 18, 2013 (6:35 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 18, 2013 2:09 am)
We just happen to have a few posts about that very subject on the next block.

#1103 of 1123 Re: Diesels, Hybrids [hpmctorque] by fintail

Apr 18, 2013 (8:08 am)

Replying to: hpmctorque (Apr 18, 2013 2:09 am)
Have a diesel now, it's a great car. 35.3 mpg yesterday on a mixed suburban/highway run, doesn't have 1000 miles on it yet so not even close to being broken in. Not a "fun" car in a sporty way, but it's a nice ride and has plenty of power.
 
Diesel hybrid sounds interesting, but a Prius is still probably too dorky for my delicate ego

#1104 of 1123 If you see me in either... by lemko

Apr 18, 2013 (8:57 am)

...you will really know the SHTF!

#1105 of 1123 Re: If you see me in either... [lemko] by andre1969

Apr 18, 2013 (11:24 am)

Replying to: lemko (Apr 18, 2013 8:57 am)
...you will really know the SHTF!
 
Well, there is this hybrid...
 

 
I don't think they ran that ad for very long, although it did spawn a few bumper stickers. Just as the Cummins Diesel did.

#1106 of 1123 Re: If you see me in either... [andre1969] by fintail

Apr 18, 2013 (11:26 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (Apr 18, 2013 11:24 am)
Nice. Like what I call the fintail hybrid - it burns gas and oil

#1107 of 1123 Re: If you see me in either... [fintail] by andre1969

Apr 18, 2013 (11:34 am)

Replying to: fintail (Apr 18, 2013 11:26 am)
I used to hear jokes that "GTO" stood for "Gas, Tires, Oil". Would that make one a "Trybrid"?
 
I think cars have gotten to the point that I actually might consider a hybrid, but it would be something like a Ford Fusion, or possibly a slightly-used Altima. Something that looked like a "normal" car rather than dorky.
 
My driving habits would never justify one based solely on cost savings, but I do like the idea of having to fill up less often.

#1108 of 1123 Re: If you see me in either... [andre1969] by lemko

Apr 18, 2013 (11:50 am)

Replying to: andre1969 (Apr 18, 2013 11:34 am)
Of course, there's a certain 1980 Cadillac Seville Diesel looking for the perfect victi ...er... I mean owner!

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