I drive a guzzler
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Re: I drive a guzzler
Originally Posted by jfman
What's wrong with te insight and long road trips ?
#12
Re: I drive a guzzler
Originally Posted by Delta Flyer
Ummm....having a standard does not mean a hybrid will have shorter battery life.
The likely reason the 2000 Insight has more battery failures is it was the first year Honda introduced hybrids to the U.S. Later modes are better, as Civics and Accords.
The likely reason the 2000 Insight has more battery failures is it was the first year Honda introduced hybrids to the U.S. Later modes are better, as Civics and Accords.
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laurie Quote:
Originally Posted by jfmanI drive a 2002 ford lightning 12/16mpg
My truck will be paid off in 8 months so i'm shopping for a gas saver.
my hubby had one of those when i met him. he could pass everything but a gas station.
he now drives my old 93 civic, and gets close to 40 mpg.
welcome
I had a 87 F150 4spd w/granny 1st, it got 6mpg city and 10mpg hwy It cost me $75 a week to drive..
I traded it in for a tundra w/V6, 18mpg city & 22mpg hwy. (you will find once youv'e owned a truck, you will always have need for one after you get rid of it).
I got the wife in 04, a prius 04' she loves the car (she also has the longest commute..
I traded it in for a tundra w/V6, 18mpg city & 22mpg hwy. (you will find once youv'e owned a truck, you will always have need for one after you get rid of it).
I got the wife in 04, a prius 04' she loves the car (she also has the longest commute..
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Poor guy has to drive the wifes OLD CAR! lol j/k. Last edited by PriusGuy04; 02-11-2006 at 09:09 PM.
#13
Re: I drive a guzzler
Originally Posted by jfman
What's wrong with te insight and long road trips ?
#14
Re: I drive a guzzler
well it's 1500 miles, twice... so it's not 3000 miles in a row.
I do the whole trip in one day 23hours of driving.
I used to own a 1995 accord 5sp couple years back and I had a geo metro up unitl a couple weeks ago.
The accord got better mileage than the 3cyl geo on those trips. Kinda odd. I guess the 3cyl was strugling to keep that 7- mph cruise but the accord was not struggling I dont know.
I do the whole trip in one day 23hours of driving.
I used to own a 1995 accord 5sp couple years back and I had a geo metro up unitl a couple weeks ago.
The accord got better mileage than the 3cyl geo on those trips. Kinda odd. I guess the 3cyl was strugling to keep that 7- mph cruise but the accord was not struggling I dont know.
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Re: I drive a guzzler
Hi jfman;
I have owned 3 Ford Lighting pickups and really liked them. They were like lets go, get on down the road. All did I forget to mention that the Bright red one had a Vortech Supercharger on it. Now there is some Very Serious Power and Fun.
All I bet your wondering where this is going? Gas 93 Octane was not $3.50 Per Gallon. So at like 12 MPG I don't think that would work.
If you want some Degree of Comfort go with the Prius or the Civic Hybrids. The Civic Hybrids get better FE on the Hwy. and will run all day at 70 MPH.
If your But will take it the Ultimate Mileage Vehicle still is the Honda Insight. Just a question here as to your Personal Comfort Level.
Let us know which way you go?
Luck;
Terry
BTW; I tried them all out and went with the 06 HCH II, Due at dealer this Month.
I have owned 3 Ford Lighting pickups and really liked them. They were like lets go, get on down the road. All did I forget to mention that the Bright red one had a Vortech Supercharger on it. Now there is some Very Serious Power and Fun.
All I bet your wondering where this is going? Gas 93 Octane was not $3.50 Per Gallon. So at like 12 MPG I don't think that would work.
If you want some Degree of Comfort go with the Prius or the Civic Hybrids. The Civic Hybrids get better FE on the Hwy. and will run all day at 70 MPH.
If your But will take it the Ultimate Mileage Vehicle still is the Honda Insight. Just a question here as to your Personal Comfort Level.
Let us know which way you go?
Luck;
Terry
BTW; I tried them all out and went with the 06 HCH II, Due at dealer this Month.
#16
Re: I drive a guzzler
Originally Posted by jfman
I'm looking at the insight mostly.
By the way, I am no expert but I am not sure the Insight comes with cruise control if that is important to you.
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Re: I drive a guzzler
I had a Toyota pickup I sold when I got my HCHI and there are times I miss it. They are nice to have when you need them. Now I just make due and use the Tahoe when I need plywood...lol it does fit.kevin
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Re: I drive a guzzler
azmerf is correct: no cruise control for the insight. but they are available for a few hundred. always seems to be one on ebay.
fwiw, i am quite comfy in my insight, but the longest trip i have taken in one shot was only 110 miles . otoh, i do drive it every day to work, about 15000 miles per year. saving a ton of cash on gas!!!
fwiw, i am quite comfy in my insight, but the longest trip i have taken in one shot was only 110 miles . otoh, i do drive it every day to work, about 15000 miles per year. saving a ton of cash on gas!!!