Does anybody drive a Hybrid?

[Traxxis]

Specifically a Ford?

The Wife is bugging the crap out of me about having a vehicle with a back seat, which concerns me because it has me wondering if she is considering procreation..... why else would she want room to haul people around?

In all seriousness though, we have been having to travel a lot for her, for medical purposes, and although it doesn't bother me much, the two Rangers we drive get a little cramped on those 1100 mile runs. They get great milage (around 24), but it would be nice to have a bit more room.

Anyway, I have always been a staunch supporter of paying cash for everything but a home, but that's not going to be possible if we buy a new one. The only reason we are considering new, is because of the tax credits... so does anybody know anything about them, first handedly? Are they really worth offsetting the prices of new vs used? It doesn't seem like Oklahoma is the most hybrid-friendly state as many other states offer many more incentives.

So, any Fusion or Escape drivers out there??

That new Chevy Cruze is also pretty slick also.

Looking for something 25+ mpg.

 

[Zombie]

for 25 mpg buy a civic and spend less..
especially 92-00 civic in any flavor...

 

[deja]

http://dontevenreply.com/view.php?post=43

Sorry for sharing what will now dominate your next hour and a half. But it was relevant-ish.

 

[Traxxis]

for 25 mpg buy a civic and spend less..
especially 92-00 civic in any flavor...

I get 25 out of our two pickups... that is the bare minimum I will accept, but would rather have considerably more.

 

[inactive]

I can't answer the hybrid question based on experience, but will mention that you can get a used VW with a TDI for decent prices. They run great on mileage, particularly highway where a hybrid gets its WORST fuel efficiency.

http://alternativefuels.about.com/od/vehiclereviews/a/2009VWJettaTDIReview.htm

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2010/02/22/466709.html

http://tdi.vw.com/tdi-academy-clean-diesel-vs-hybrid/

 

[Danny Tanner]

The Cruze or the Volt? The Cruze isn't a hybrid, but does get well over 25 mpg.

The Malibu isn't a hybrid either, but gets well over 25 mpg as well (rated @ 33 HWY). You could save on paying the hybrid premium and still get great mileage.

If you're into foreign chick(cars)s, you could also check out the Hyundai Sonatas, Toyota Corollas, or the VW's with the diesel engines, which get over 40 mpg I believe.

 

[WhiteyMacD]

I get 25 out of our two pickups... that is the bare minimum I will accept, but would rather have considerably more.

Get a corolla in manual and get 44.

 

[JD8]

for 25 mpg buy a civic and spend less..
especially 92-00 civic in any flavor...

This. 30+ easily.

 

[WhiteyMacD]

The Cruze or the Volt? The Cruze isn't a hybrid, but does get well over 25 mpg.

The Malibu isn't a hybrid either, but gets well over 25 mpg as well (rated @ 33 HWY). You could save on paying the hybrid premium and still get great mileage.

If you're into foreign chick(cars)s, you could also check out the Hyundai Sonatas, Toyota Corollas, or the VW's with the diesel engines, which get over 40 mpg I believe.

I can confirm this. My dad has a manual transmission corolla that he uses as a commuter vehicle. He claims 44mpg, but he also drives like an old lady.

 

[Zombie]

This. 30+ easily.

my 93 dx best I saw on the highway was about 43 ish...driving it for all it had mainly city I could consistently get mid 30s

that car and factory motor is still going strong and putting 30+ mpg consistently

and you will spend a ton less on insurance and the car.