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> hybrid/electric cars, No Porsche content, anyone have experience with these?
Tom
post Feb 26 2012, 10:22 AM
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Looking at something for my wife. Any experience either good or bad with these new hybrid/electric cars? Usually only 30 miles per day driving or less.
Don't want an electric 914, I like the one I have with an aircooled engine.
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post Feb 29 2012, 06:18 PM
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The hybrids do good good in town, not fwy mpg. Personally, I think a good fuel economy car like a focus or fiesta is a better choice. Calculate the difference in purchase price to the fuel savings and I think you'll find it takes years to make up the difference. If I was to buy a hybrid, I'd have to look at Hyundai, simply for the lifetime battery warranty. 8k to replace batteries would hurt bad.

I have driven hybrids, still can't get used to the thing shutting off at traffic lights. It's always that sinking feeling. Like when the fuel pump fails on a 914.
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