Thinking about buying a hybrid vehicle.. any suggestions?

[Jack Davenport]

Preferably in the 35-40k range.


Thanks.

 

[luis1972]

Why not an electric car like the Nissan Leaf?

 

[CptHa]

I was looking at the new Jetta Hybrids. Supposed to get about 45 combined and they are priced in the low 30k range.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-reviews/first-drives/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-1
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-volkswagen-jetta-hybrid-test-review
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/Find.do?action=sbs&id=33366

 

[squallumz]

only 45 mpg? my car gets 38 and its not even a hybrid. that doesn't make sense.

 

[288gto]

honda civic hybrid or cr-z

 

[larss]

Lexus GS450h - Possibly just out of your price range though.

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Lexus_GS-Hybrid/

 

[assari]

I would buy a hybrid car if they were not so vukking expensive.

Car tax = sucks

 

[Jack Davenport]

Lexus GS450h - Possibly just out of your price range though.

http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Lexus_GS-Hybrid/

Yes more than I want to spend.


What do you think I am? An ex porn star or something?

 

[Philbert]

At first I thought "Kool! He's gonna be able to just drive right into the water and go fishing, then drive back onto land and go home without leaving the car."
Then I remembered people actually buy half 'lectric half gas cars called Hybrids, that cost too much. Yep...that's what you meant...

Those I've met with a Toyota Hybrid really liked it, good performance good per gallon mileage, not too high priced.

 

[bigwarmload]

At first I thought "Kool! He's gonna be able to just drive right into the water and go fishing, then drive back onto land and go home without leaving the car."

That sounds like more fun.

 

[ApolloBalboa]

A crime-fighting robot that transforms into a trailer truck counts as a hybrid, right? :dunno:

 

[Rhyno17]

I wouldn't. I mean if you're into saving the environment hardcore, then go for it. But my ex was buying a Civic, and until it came in they gave her a Civic hybrid to drive. Now she was a girl who wasn't a reckless driver and she parked it and borrowed her Mom's car instead because it was such a pathetic ride. Going up hills on the highway...better floor it. By no means do I mean to speed either, I mean to make it up the hill lol. I would have to say no no no.

Edit: This is speaking strictly for the Civic Hybrid btw. Though I can't see that much difference between makes/models.

 

[L3ggy]

A crime-fighting robot that transforms into a trailer truck counts as a hybrid, right? :dunno:

I think Optimus is out of his range.

 

[vodkazvictim]

Buy a real fucking car.
Hybrid cars are no good.

only 45 mpg? my car gets 38 and its not even a hybrid. that doesn't make sense.

O course it makes sense: When you use a hybrid you have to lug around the battery and at least one additional engine.
Hybrids are a stupid idea. Turning sewage into biofuel would be a major step towards resolving this issue.
Better public transport would also be critical. We're unlikely to see either under Capitalism.

 

[Vanilla Bear]

The Miss model is great. :o :lame:

Lexus GS450h - Possibly just out of your price range though.

This.

In this price range the Toyota Prius is probably the only option. It's a good car since it was one of the (if not THE) first hybrid cars so is highly developed.

I think LPG cars are better though.

 

[D-rock]

I think Optimus is out of his range.

The infinite fuel mileage and being able to beet the crap out of anything that got in way would be a pretty nice feature though.

 

[vodkazvictim]

Hybrids are just a way to make you buy two engines instead of one people

 

[larss]

Hybrids are just a way to make you buy two engines instead of one people

Double power - the Lexus 450h accelerates to 60mph in a mere 5.4 seconds. Not bad for the size and price.
I wouldn't look at buying a hybrid to save the planet. It may cut my fuel bills, be in a lower road tax bracket and no Congestion Charge in London (not that I would ever drive in London), but by the time you look at the battery manufacture it does not really do the planet that much good anyway.

 

[Red XXX]

Get yourself one of these .....

a steam car

 

[Rey C.]

I don't follow the hybrid market, but have you looked at the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid? I think it's around $37K (standard) to $40K (fully optioned).