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| Tom |
 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. Tom |
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| underthetire |
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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Tom hybrid/electric cars, No Porsche content Feb 26 2012, 10:22 AM
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Buy a hybrid or all electric because you want the... Feb 26 2012, 01:52 PM Loser_Cruiser ^ pretty much the truth. When it comes down to it ... Feb 26 2012, 01:45 PM Tom The reason for looking at these now is the cost of... Feb 26 2012, 02:02 PM 914junkie Full Electrics are pretty sweet but the battery te... Feb 26 2012, 02:28 PM veltror by a VW /AUDI diesel.... Feb 29 2012, 03:44 PM biosurfer1
I thought that I just read that the Volt now gets... Feb 29 2012, 03:59 PM matthepcat Full electrics get the white/grey HOV stickers. Al... Feb 29 2012, 05:28 PM |
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