Thinking of buying a hybrid -- discuss

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I've always liked the idea of an Escape/Highlander or something like that -- we go into the snow/mountains often enough that the 4WD is a nice option. Doesn't look like they get anywhere near Prius mileage, but it would still be a huge upgrade in that area over what we're driving now.

 

Re: Thinking of bying a hybrid -- discuss

Skinny suits are back in vogue because of Prius drivers.

 

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The right outfit for driving a Prius would seem to be no-iron khakis and a pair of New Balance walking shoes.

 

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No shirt?

 

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I wish I had time to pull up the hybrid thread I started when we bought our first in 2003. Boom and others told me I'd never see the savings on gas because there's no way gas prices would stay at 3.00 a gallon. Never mind the tax breaks we got back then, which have since been sunsetted.

Both our cars are hybrids, and the thing I like the best is the low emissions.

Hey Creo, fuck you and the fuckin' gas guzzler Jeep you rode in on.

 

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He was right about gas prices. About $4 here.

 

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The motivation to buy a hybrid - or a plug-in electric vehicle for that matter - usually stems from a feeling that it would be a socially beneficial thing to do. If that is your motivation, buy a hybrid because it will make you feel good about what you did with regard to your motoring practices over the next several years.

A car serves only two purposes:


1. It transports people and "stuff" from Point A to Point B

2. It provides a sense of comfort - physical and psychological - for the owner/driver.


If owning a hybrid makes you feel comfortable, do it. A hybrid is a much more sensible and practical option than a plug-in electric car for the vast majority of folks.

 

Not all hybrids are dull.

www.porsche.com/usa/models/panamera/panamera-s-hybrid/

 

Reason I'm thinking of getting it is my commute is about to change big time so I'll be doing a lot more freeway driving and even more 500-mile road trips.

So you guys are telling me that I won't save any money on gas? Really? Even with gas prices what they are now?

I'm also not a "car guy" so I don't particularly care about being cool or feeling powerful or anything. I also don't care about the environment particularly. I just wanna save money.

 

Hybrids get better city mileage than highway. You're better off just buying a regular Civic or Elantra or something.