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#1 of 12 Altima Hybrid or Hummer H3? by chuteboxe Mar 15, 2007 (8:42 am)
Hi everyone,   I'm new here. I need some major advice. I just got a job but it is about 40 miles away from my house. I leave early in the morning but still takes me about 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to work. So I drive 80 miles a day and I'm stuck in stop-and-go traffic the majority of the way.   The H3 has been the car on my mind ever since it came out, but because of the gas prices, the distance, and conditions I have to drive in 5 days a week, it seems unreasonable. I would probably fill up once a week at $60?   Should I sacrifice my dream car? My other option is to get the Altima Hybrid. Cheaper, more affordable, and definitely a gas saver. Any suggestions. Please help. Replies to this message: happy_hybrid_1 (Mar 15, 2007 9:28 am) gagrice (Mar 15, 2007 8:23 pm) langjie (Mar 16, 2007 5:25 am) gagrice (Mar 16, 2007 5:49 am) and 2 more...
#2 of 12 Re: Altima Hybrid or Hummer H3? [chuteboxe] by happy_hybrid_1 Mar 15, 2007 (9:28 am)
Replying to: chuteboxe (Mar 15, 2007 8:42 am) Wow, when I first saw this new conversation being started, I laughed thinking this was a joke, but no, you're not joking...   Seriously! Completely different choices. Its almost kind of a battle between good (Hybrid) and evil (Hummer). I can sympathize with you somewhat though because I have always wanted a full-size pickup, and I fell in love with the F-150 when it came out. The reality is that automotive vehicles are easy to fall in love with, but equally as easy to hate after owning them and realizing the true cost of ownership. Seeing how gas is not going to get any cheaper, and if you live in one of the states that is offering the Altima Hybrid, you are already paying close to $3/gallon. That works out closer to $80/fillup. I know, I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee and it gets 13 mpg, and has a 23 gallon tank. It sucks. Trust me. It sucks a lot. Truth be told, not many advances have been made in improving the efficiency of SUVs or Pickup trucks. Eventually, the hybrid technology will make its way into the larger auto segment as well. Honda is developing a Ridgeline Hybrid with a new generation of its own hybrid technology. It is due out in 2008 or 2009.   My advice to you: Wait on the H3. Its not worth the total cost of ownership, and soon (5 years) there will be more fuel efficient big vehicles available, and then you can trade in for the H3 Hybrid...GM are you listening to this...
#3 of 12 Just my two cents by pf_flyer HOST Mar 15, 2007 (9:31 am)
I think this is going to come down to dollars and cents for you. Given your description of your daily driving conditions, you're probably going to spend at least twice as much operating the H3 compared to the Altima. You probably should look at long term items too. Tires for the H3 are certainly going to wear out faster AND cost more. And don't forget about what it's going cost to insure as well.   If I'm looking at getting an H3, the Altima hybrid probably isn't on my radar.And if I'm considering the Altima, I doubt that the H3 is on my short list. Not the the typical comparison shopping dilemma
#4 of 12 2 cents by langjie Mar 15, 2007 (11:50 am)
if you can afford the h3 and are willing to dish out $250 a month for gas compared to $100 a month for gas, go for the H3...   though at the price of $250 a month, you could buy the h3 for fun and buy a versa to commute
#5 of 12 Re: Altima Hybrid or Hummer H3? [chuteboxe] by gagrice Mar 15, 2007 (8:23 pm)
Replying to: chuteboxe (Mar 15, 2007 8:42 am) Is there some reason you have left out the other hybrids from Toyota and Honda? I would think the Civic or Prius would be at the top of your list of hybrids that get good mileage. The Altima may have some early bugs to work out. If you are that far from work you do not need a vehicle in the shop. Just more choices to think about. Replies to this message: langjie (Mar 16, 2007 5:25 am) gagrice (Mar 16, 2007 5:49 am) chuteboxe (Mar 16, 2007 8:16 am) and 1 more...
#6 of 12 Re: Altima Hybrid or Hummer H3? [gagrice] by langjie Mar 16, 2007 (5:25 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Mar 15, 2007 8:23 pm) i think he wants one that looks good, =)   lol, ok, not good, but you have to admit that for all the hybrids that save you gas, the altima is the sportiest Replies to this message: gagrice (Mar 16, 2007 5:49 am) chuteboxe (Mar 16, 2007 8:16 am) gagrice (Mar 16, 2007 8:25 am)
#7 of 12 Re: Altima Hybrid or Hummer H3? [langjie] by gagrice Mar 16, 2007 (5:49 am)
Replying to: langjie (Mar 16, 2007 5:25 am) Well, I think all the current hybrid cars are ugly so I am not the person to make that distinction. The least ugly in my eyes is the Civic. Most of the new cars have very restricted rear vision. Or look like stink bugs. Just cannot bring myself to like much coming on the market in sedans. Maybe once you get used to driving a PU truck it is hard to go backward. I can see the desire to own a Hummer 3. A fellow that bought some land from us has one and loves it. He traded his 2004 Accord for it.   PS I might make an exception with the LS600 hybrid. It is pretty good looking. A bit over indulgent, but nice. Not what I consider environmentally green. Replies to this message: chuteboxe (Mar 16, 2007 8:16 am) gagrice (Mar 16, 2007 8:25 am)
#9 of 12 Re: Altima Hybrid or Hummer H3? [gagrice] by chuteboxe Mar 16, 2007 (8:16 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Mar 16, 2007 5:49 am) I drive a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. It has 100,000 miles. The mpg is about 22mpg. Should I just suck it up and keep with this car? Replies to this message: gagrice (Mar 16, 2007 8:25 am)
#10 of 12 Re: Altima Hybrid or Hummer H3? [chuteboxe] by gagrice Mar 16, 2007 (8:25 am)
Replying to: chuteboxe (Mar 16, 2007 8:16 am) If it runs good, I sure would. Take that payment you would be making and put it in the bank. Before you know it you will have enough cash for a new car without giving a bunch to the lenders. We Americans are conditioned by the banks to think making a car payment is good. Nothing good about it unless you have 0% financing. Then you are using someone elses money.

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