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What is this discussion about? Toyota Prius, Honda Fit Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Coupe, Hatchback, Truck

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#40 of 133 Re: New Civic Hybrid mileage [dtownfb] by envirofriend Jan 07, 2009 (11:38 pm)
Replying to: dtownfb (Jan 07, 2009 9:41 am) Thanks. Yes I definitely plan on tracking my mileage that way. My (over?)reaction stems from the fact that acquaintances with Priuses did not start off with such a significant difference in initial mileage. I will be interested to see the pattern once I get through a few tanks. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 08, 2009 8:43 am)
#41 of 133 Re: New Civic Hybrid mileage [envirofriend] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 08, 2009 (8:43 am)
Replying to: envirofriend (Jan 07, 2009 11:38 pm) Yeah but they don't drive the same route, times, speeds, etc as you do.
#42 of 133 100,000 mile summary...2005 Prius by kdhspyder Jan 08, 2009 (11:05 am)
My 2005 Prius just reached 100,000 miles this week after 37 months.   I keep track of everything. My records have records,LOL   Every tank except the last 4 or 5 has been entered on the GH database. The lifetime fuel economy is 47.9 mpg. This is the 'real' number, Tot Miles Driven / Tot Gal Pumped.   So what has this cost me in Maintenance? Don't be shocked by some of the following..   All services done at or near the 5000 mi scheduled interval:   Oil and filters .................... $ZERO ! (All vehicles get O/F Free for Life) 4 new tires 50000 mi ....................... $275 2 replacement tires for road hazards ..... $180 16 tire rotations ................................... $320 3 rotate and balance............................. $90 2 sets of wipers..................................... $5 ... Subtotal: Rubber .......................... $870   2 engine flushes ( my choice ).............. $150 1 rear replacement bulb............................... 10 cents 1 lower grill facia replacement................. $30 2 air filters............................................. $30 3 cabin air filters.................................... $90   3 minor accidents broken rims, deer, other driver................ $750 deductibles.   The next service at 103,000 miles will be the first 'major' service where all the normal service is done plus the engine/inverter coolant drain/replace.   Excluding the 3 deductibles the total costs for maintenance has been about $1150 almost all of which is for rubber. The Oil/Filters Free for Life is unusual certainly except in this area. It's a significant piece of change since I get 7 or 8 free services every year. Replies to this message: dtownfb (Jan 09, 2009 10:22 am)
#43 of 133 Re: 100,000 mile summary...2005 Prius [kdhspyder] by dtownfb Jan 09, 2009 (10:22 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Jan 08, 2009 11:05 am) That vehicle has served you very well.
#44 of 133 Re: This is squarely on the head of this topic [gagrice] by cdptrap Jan 15, 2009 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Jan 03, 2009 1:17 pm) Hmmm... why are "...all the large hybrids have been total FLOPS..."? Can you specify in what way are they flops?   Our '06 HH has been everywhere from Oregon to southern CA, from desert rocky roads near or below sea level to high mountain icy patches around 7000-ft. It tows our working trailer when working on our ranch and farm, it takes my children and their friends to activities when serving as a "van". It has 45,000 miles on it, with 92% of brake pads intact, has NOT ONE single problem that requires a shop-stay. On average, total lifetime mileage is 26+ MPG.   So, where is the flop?   May be we need to separate our individual concern from generalization? It makes sense to worry about the batteries. It makes sense to compare cost and decide if hybrid price is worth one's desire for Mercedes luxuries. What does any of that have to do with "flops"?   I eagerly await your facts and information! Replies to this message: gagrice (Jan 15, 2009 4:09 pm)
#45 of 133 Re: This is squarely on the head of this topic [cdptrap] by gagrice Jan 15, 2009 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: cdptrap (Jan 15, 2009 2:25 pm) Our '06 HH has been everywhere from Oregon to southern CA,   I guess we do not share the same perspective of large. I don't consider the HH or FEH large SUVs. The GM hybrids are the ones I was referring to. For me the 4 runner is bare minimum size. Though Toyota made huge claims of bringing hybrids in every size. I have not heard any complaints on the HH other than high priced. That and its sister RX400h is not recommended for off road at all.   If I go smaller than the Sequoia it will probably be the X5 diesel. It should have no problem getting 30 MPG on the highway.
#46 of 133 costco micheln x-radial new tires by xkmail1 Feb 06, 2009 (6:24 pm)
on my 07 hch, I got rid of my stocker sp3t something or others and got the michelins. Mileage dropped overnight from about 38 to 31. Raised pressure to 40psi, no change. I didn't see the value in hydroedge as I live in the desert it rains 4 days a year. ANy input on mpg and tires?
#47 of 133 Unhappy with mpg by 74apollo Feb 09, 2009 (1:24 pm)
I bought an '08 HCH last January and was impressed with the mpg from the get-go. By August, I was consistently getting an average of 43 mpg for combined highway and city miles. On an 800 mile trip, I got around 50 mpg. Then I was told the tire control arms needed to be replaced (as outlined in one of their bulletins) so I had that work done and negotiated 4 new tires because my others ones were all cupped. Since that time, mpg has sucked. I can't get over 41 mpg on the highway and 32 in town. Anyone else have this problem? I'm beginning to wonder if their mpg ratings were based on the wrong size arms and once the new ones were put on, it won't get anywhere near that. Replies to this message: gagrice (Feb 09, 2009 1:50 pm) 74apollo (Feb 09, 2009 1:56 pm)
#48 of 133 Re: Unhappy with mpg [74apollo] by gagrice Feb 09, 2009 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: 74apollo (Feb 09, 2009 1:24 pm) I would say the difference is the tires. Are they Low rolling resistance like the originals? Replies to this message: 74apollo (Feb 09, 2009 1:56 pm)
#49 of 133 Re: Unhappy with mpg [gagrice] by 74apollo Feb 09, 2009 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Feb 09, 2009 1:50 pm) Yes, they are the same tires as the originals.

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