Are high-mileage hybrids good?
02-09-2009, 04:12 PM
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Are high-mileage hybrids good?
I'm going to start commuting in a few months and am seriously considering a cheap hybrid to get a carpool sticker. Anyone know if a high-mileage prius or civic would be ok maintenance-wise? I'm thinking 130k+ miles on a car that's less than 4 years old.
The carpool sticker, low maintenance cost, and low car cost is all I care about. MPG doesn't really matter.
Thanks!
The carpool sticker, low maintenance cost, and low car cost is all I care about. MPG doesn't really matter.
Thanks!
02-09-2009, 05:01 PM
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dude.....
1989 Metro Geo
Go look up a metro geo xfi too (it's the 3-cylinder that your looking for, I think its called xfi or something)
58mpg!!!!!!!!!
WAY CHEAP
Hybrids are a joke. Total rip off.
-Greg
1989 Metro Geo
Go look up a metro geo xfi too (it's the 3-cylinder that your looking for, I think its called xfi or something)
58mpg!!!!!!!!!
WAY CHEAP
Hybrids are a joke. Total rip off.
-Greg
02-09-2009, 05:10 PM
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^ exactly.
I'm a big earth hating republican but even I think that the disposal of these is of great concern.
PLUS THE PRICE. Watch the value of these cars PLUMMET! when 5 or so years rolls around and the 7 year mark is near.
I'm a big earth hating republican but even I think that the disposal of these is of great concern.
PLUS THE PRICE. Watch the value of these cars PLUMMET! when 5 or so years rolls around and the 7 year mark is near.
02-09-2009, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chuhsi,Feb 9 2009, 05:12 PM
I'm going to start commuting in a few months and am seriously considering a cheap hybrid to get a carpool sticker. Anyone know if a high-mileage prius or civic would be ok maintenance-wise? I'm thinking 130k+ miles on a car that's less than 4 years old.
The carpool sticker, low maintenance cost, and low car cost is all I care about. MPG doesn't really matter.
Thanks!
The carpool sticker, low maintenance cost, and low car cost is all I care about. MPG doesn't really matter.
Thanks!
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02-09-2009, 06:14 PM
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no, not leaving buy.com. i'm thinking about moving to save money and be closer to my mom.
i would get a geo metro if it had a carpool sticker. i would by any car that had a carpool sticker and was cheap.
does the hybrid battery replacement have more to do with time or mileage...or both?
i would get a geo metro if it had a carpool sticker. i would by any car that had a carpool sticker and was cheap.
does the hybrid battery replacement have more to do with time or mileage...or both?
02-09-2009, 06:59 PM
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My 07 Honda Civic Hybrid took only two full tanks to get to Denver, CO. So far very reliable, just like the other Honda. I maxed out the techno gizmo on mine too. I picked it because it looks like all the other Civics and aftermarket parts are readily available.
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02-09-2009, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tantheman,Feb 9 2009, 07:59 PM
My 07 Honda Civic Hybrid took only two full tanks to get to Denver, CO. So far very reliable, just like the other Honda. I maxed out the techno gizmo on mine too. I picked it because it looks like all the other Civics and aftermarket parts are readily available.
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