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627 messages, Last post on Jan 10, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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What is this discussion about? Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Honda Civic Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Lexus RX 400h, Hybrid Cars
#619 of 627 Hybrids in U.S. Losing Appeal by moparbad
Jan 12, 2012 (11:55 am)
Hybrids in U.S. Losing Appeal as Vehicles Run on Less Gas: CarsHybrids are losing market share.
#620 of 627 Re: Hybrids in U.S. Losing Appeal [moparbad] by larsb
Jan 12, 2012 (3:51 pm)
Replying to: moparbad (Jan 12, 2012 11:55 am)
....and what "drove" the carmakers to start building more gas engine vehicles which got 35+ MPG? The popularity of hybrids.
Everyone knew hybrids were a "stopgap" until something better comes along. At least everyone who had followed the market and the news.
Don't count the hybrid "dead" yet though......the new Prius line will put some of the zoom back into sales.
#621 of 627 Re: Hybrids in U.S. Losing Appeal [moparbad] by hp2009
Jan 13, 2012 (7:58 am)
Replying to: moparbad (Jan 12, 2012 11:55 am)
Hi, 1.this guy who has been claiming $10000 for battery replacement...?
toyota original battery cost with labor$3500....after market $1700...
if u buy prius or any hybrid now....cost will down half or more since u have 8 yr or 100k warranty...
2.also this guys said...civic 32 mpg...good luck in town....it's impossible....i had corrolla ,civic in past.....highway miles 32 possible...
with hybrid....i have prius brand new,,,,,with regular rough driving....easy to get 45-48 in 35-40 degree weather....
so please donot listern to this report......there is enough success for hybrid....gas price will go up.....close to $4/gallon....we will see this summer....hybrid will be selling above msrp when gas goes up.,....
3.average people pay 20% more for hybrid car....(not electric)...electric not worth money.....but hybrid one vehicle in house hold....u can easily pay off....20% cost......i used to have 2009 crv.....city mpg 22...2011 prius mpg...48 around......go figure........
thanks for my input
hp
#622 of 627 Re: Hybrids in U.S. Losing Appeal [moparbad] by 625k_inc
Jan 13, 2012 (10:29 am)
Replying to: moparbad (Jan 12, 2012 11:55 am)
Hybrids are just a means to an end, higher fuel efficiency which seems to escape so many people. We have two hybrids because in 2005 and 2009, there was nothing even close. At least now there are more choices allowing buyers to have some tradeoff in price and performance. Do the new gas-only cars really compete with hybrids in MPG? Not really but they do put the "clean" diesels to shame.
As for this article, auto writers still parrot just highway mileage and myopia about interior volume. This was certainly the case with the February, Consumer Reports, that awarded small cars their best, off-the-scale rating by ignoring the payload. It is the total package against the buyer's requirements that determines who wins the buyer.
Bob Wilson
- moparbad (Jan 13, 2012 3:06 pm)
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#623 of 627 Re: Hybrids in U.S. Losing Appeal [625k_inc] by moparbad
Jan 13, 2012 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: 625k_inc (Jan 13, 2012 10:29 am)
Do the new gas-only cars really compete with hybrids in MPG? Not really but they do put the "clean" diesels to shame. Article for the link I posted did not even mention diesels.
Consumers disagree with your statement as they are increasingly choosing diesel and manufacturers are offering more diesel models.
U.S. Clean Diesel Auto Sales Soar To 27 Percent Increase In 2011
#624 of 627 Cool new "Hybrid payback" tool from fueleconomy.gov by larsb
May 23, 2012 (9:15 am)
This is a cool little tool:Hybrid Compare Tool
Hybrids Can Save You Money
Based on MSRP and fuel costs alone, hybrid vehicles can save you money versus a comparably equipped conventional vehicle. Select a hybrid model below and adjust the sliders to see the fuel cost savings and payback period based on your fuel prices, annual miles, and percent city/highway driving mix.
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Jul 19, 2012 (11:22 am)
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#627 of 627 Timing belt or chain? by raci570
Jan 10, 2013 (4:50 pm)
My wife drives a 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid with an automatic transmission and a 1.3L engine. Does this car have a timing belt that has to be changed at around 100,000 miles, or a timing chain that's good for the life of the car? I wouldn't ask, except for the fact that she's coming up on 100,000 soon.To POST a message, please
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