Mar 26, 2008 07:07PM GMT
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Lifestyle - Autos
Which 2008 Hybrid would you consider buying?
Okay, the majority of you might not consider buying a car at all or anytime soon. If this sounds like you then just choose the one you would like to own. Some say Hybrid cars are too expensive or too ugly but these aren't bad after all:
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Answered Undecided
either the honda civic or the toyota prius only because my husband drives over 100 miles round trip to and from work every day. No matter if he's working or not. He's a union electrical worker and has to go to work if it's sun shine, rain, sleet, snow or just to cold to be out side. So there are days he drives in just to be told go home we're not working to day. So the better gas mailage the better. -
Answered Toyota Prius / MSRP: $21,100 / EPA-estimated mileage (city/highway, mpg): 48/45
It has one of the lowest price tags and great gas mileage. It looks pretty good too. But honestly, my car gets pretty good gas mileage, looks great, and its paid off. I don't want another car payment for a long time!!! -
Answered None of the above
I just do not need a car. I live in a city in Switzerland. The public transport is excellent, small distances I can do by bike. If I need a car for something, I can rent one from the railway company, take it from the railway station and bring it back to any other station. -
Answered Undecided
One of my friends just bought the new toyota camry synergy hybrid It was more like 28,000 and they are tracking the milage to see if it realy gets that gas milage. They live intown and drive shot distances. I have a 2005 Chevy Implala with the small V6 and I have alomost all highway miles and I get 28 to 29 miles. I also take realy good care of my car get oil change on time new air filters every three oil changes. I have gotten the fuel injestor system from bg service. I use cruise controll when ever I get in the car and I drive the speed limit. I also fill the car up all the way when I gas up. I never just put 10 or 20 in. My husband says that it is better for the fuel system and don't let it go empty so the sediment at the bottem of your gas tank doesn't run through your system. So one day I would buy a new car that gets better gas milage but I am not running out to buy one. My car is almost paid off. I am driving it till it dies. -
You are right! The Federal Trade Commission offers some of these tricks to getting more gas for your money, and getting further on the fuel in your tank.
1. Fill your tank earlier in the morning. The colder the ground the denser the fuel. Warmer gas expands and you get less for your money.
2. Use the trigger at a slower mode, as the highest mode increases vapors and decreases the actual amount of gas going into your tank, but not what the pump is registering.
3. It is better to fill your tank, when it is at the halfway mark, because there is less air in the tank.
4. If the gasoline truck is loading the storage tanks, it may not be a good time to fuel up, as the sludge that normally settles on the bottom (of the storage tanks) may be pumped into your tank.
5. Drive at or below the posted speeds. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds over 60 miles per hour.
6. Avoid unnecessary idling. If you have to sit and wait for an extended period of time, turn the car off.
7. Drive gently avoiding jack rabbit stops and starts, as quick stops and starts can burn up to 5% more gas.
8. Using your overdrive gears and cruise control on the highway can save 2% on gas consumption.
9. A loaded roof rack or carrier creates wind resistance which can increase gas consumption by 5%.
10. Another extra 2% can be burned by carrying an additional 100 pounds of weight in the trunk.
11. Improve gas mileage by 4% by keeping your engine tuned properly.
12. Properly infl...You are right! The Federal Trade Commission offers some of these tricks to getting more gas for your money, and getting further on the fuel in your tank.
1. Fill your tank earlier in the morning. The colder the ground the denser the fuel. Warmer gas expands and you get less for your money.
2. Use the trigger at a slower mode, as the highest mode increases vapors and decreases the actual amount of gas going into your tank, but not what the pump is registering.
3. It is better to fill your tank, when it is at the halfway mark, because there is less air in the tank.
4. If the gasoline truck is loading the storage tanks, it may not be a good time to fuel up, as the sludge that normally settles on the bottom (of the storage tanks) may be pumped into your tank.
5. Drive at or below the posted speeds. Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds over 60 miles per hour.
6. Avoid unnecessary idling. If you have to sit and wait for an extended period of time, turn the car off.
7. Drive gently avoiding jack rabbit stops and starts, as quick stops and starts can burn up to 5% more gas.
8. Using your overdrive gears and cruise control on the highway can save 2% on gas consumption.
9. A loaded roof rack or carrier creates wind resistance which can increase gas consumption by 5%.
10. Another extra 2% can be burned by carrying an additional 100 pounds of weight in the trunk.
11. Improve gas mileage by 4% by keeping your engine tuned properly.
12. Properly inflated and aligned tires can improve mileage by 3%.
13. Clean air filters can make as much as a 10% difference in your mileage.
14. Combining trips can save considerably in gas and time.
15. Be aware of advertised “gas-saving gadgets”. Most do not work as advertised.(less) -
Answered Toyota Prius / MSRP: $21,100 / EPA-estimated mileage (city/highway, mpg): 48/45
Gas prices are not going to get better and the gasoline issue is only going to get worse. In my opinion, it would be stupid to purchased any automobile which gets less than 40 mpg, and why not go for the best - as long as it is deemed reliable and made well. -
Answered None of the above
America has turned into a nation of sheepeople. A nation of suckers that fell for that global warming bovine excrement hook line and sinker. And the environmentally conscious think they're savin' the planet. Any idea how much environmental damage those battery packs can cause? When the battery packs get to a point when they can't be recharged. They have to end up somewhere. It'll cost a heck of a lot to replace 'em. How much money is gonna come out of "we the people's" wallets because of this damn scam. -
Answered Toyota Prius / MSRP: $21,100 / EPA-estimated mileage (city/highway, mpg): 48/45
I'd go with the Prius if it still gets better gas mileage than the others.. To me to hybrid SUV's are kind of silly. Instead of getting 15 miles a gallon, they get 25, woohoo! I know some people have a lot of children and cars are a little tight, but I see so many people driving solo in SUV's. Many families have two of them. When I go to Italy, the cars are tiny and they seem to get along alright. -
Answered Toyota Camry Hybrid / MSRP $25,200 / EPA-estimated mileage: 33/34
If I was going to buy a Hybrid (which I wouldn't) it would be a Toyota. Most of the Hybrid technology used by other manufacturer's was purchased form Toyota. Also after being in the car buisness 26 years I think they build the best affordable car in the world. http://www.theputnamscoop.com...
Answered Toyota Prius / MSRP: $21,100 / EPA-estimated mileage (city/highway, mpg): 48/45
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