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Hybrid Vehicles Honda Civic GX (natural gas) Finding A Place To Fill Up the Honda Civic GX
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| I'm going to buy a 2000 Civic GX with in the next week. I have found the location of various CNG stations, but some seem to necessitate access cards. I can't seem to find anything about this online. Can anyone lend some info? Any other suggestions or advice for a new owner? Thank you! jen | |
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Replying to: jhoward1968 (Apr 26, 2005 1:14 pm) One word of advice is to be careful at these stations, they are usually unattended, off the beaten path, (on side streets, etc.), and often you'll be the only one there, especially at night. If you are at some of these stations at night, be aware of your surroundings! The other thing to watch out for is sometimes you might pull up behind a bus or trash truck being filled up and you'll have to wait for 10 minutes before you can fill up (making you late for wherever you are trying to go.)
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Replying to: jhoward1968 (Apr 26, 2005 1:14 pm) |
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Replying to: gx222 (Apr 28, 2005 9:53 pm) By far the cheapest and most convenient method of refueling is using the Phill device at home. No wasted time going to the gas station.  I consider this convenience one of the greatest assests of the Civic GX.
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Replying to: nostrom0 (Apr 29, 2005 3:49 pm) The LAX station is the exception to the heavily trafficked issue, being right on Aviation Blvd. Many other stations are in out-of-the-way areas and, at night, can be like ghost towns, or are in areas you don't even want to be in at night, especially alone. The LAX fueling station brings up another issue with CNG stations, that is the lack of restroom facilities. Most have none, but LAX has one of those plastic port-a-pottys...ugh. Just some issues to consider regarding the CNG experience and the need to plan out your fueling stops in advance. |
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Replying to: nostrom0 (Apr 29, 2005 3:49 pm) |
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I am very interested in purchasing a GX, especially since there is a refueling station a couple blocks from my work. I have a few concerns though. Most of the stations listed in the San Fernando Valley seem to require a SoCalGas Card to purchase gas even though they are listed as "Public Access". I tried calling the 800 number to the Southern California Gas Co and the rep I spoke to didn't even know that they had CNG refueling stations- much less how to get one of these payment cards. Does anyone have any experience using these stations and how they managed to get one of these payment cards? Also what price per "gallon" could I expect in the Glendale area? Shouldn't the Gas Company be promoting this technology- or at least training their employees that it exists? Will the 2006 models have any significant upgrades? I was very diasappointed looking over the GX brochure in that Honda charges almost a thousand dollars more for the GX versus the Hybrid, but they don't provide any of the extras that are standard on the Hybrid- ie Leather trimmed seats, Electronic Brake Distribution, 4 speakers instead of 2, Hybrid exclusive color, blue lit instrument panel... Seems odd that they would charge more for the GX over the Hybrid- which has a much more complex drivetrain and very expensive batteries and motors, and then not even offer the same features. Will Honda get serious with the GX in 2006 by either reducing the price or giving it exclusive features like their other premium priced Hybrid?
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Replying to: ravenflight (May 18, 2005 9:04 am) I don't know what the plans for the next model year are, but I think the GX is a better vehicle than the HX. Natural gas is cheaper than gasoline, especially when it's from your home gas line. I also think home refueling is such a huge convenience they should make a bigger point about it when marketing the GX. The last time I bought gas at Costco I waited in line for 20 minutes. Also, the emissions from the GX are lower than from the HX, and it's a less complicated vehicle. I would have liked leather seats too, but I'm very happy about the political statement I'm making by not buying gasoline anymore. |
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cross-country trips: With the new station in Barstow trips to Las Vegas are now practical IF you have a Haycock Petroleum card to buy gas for the return trip. Someone told me he did it from the Victorville station before Barstow existed in a GX. I signed up for AAAPlus just in case! And there are a number of stations along 99 which would make a trip to the Bay Area or Sacramento possible, just not on the 5. Also a number of stations along 101 but I haven't checked that out carefully.
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