Topic: question about Hybrid Cars/vehicles.

[Sirgod]

I was curious, about the Price of these Vehicles. Or where I could get some information about them that is Legit, I'm not a car guy by anymeans, and If I where to do a google search, I wouldn't know what is true or not.

Thanks Folks.

Stephen

[JMM]

Callled a toyota amigo, will find out soon for base model.    

[JMM]

http://www.carsdirect.com/build/style?zipcode=78746&make=TO&modelid=318&partner=greatdeals&linktype=deep&customerid=new_pulldown  

[JMM]

http://www.carsdirect.com/research/honda/civic/2004/hybrid_ulev  

[Sirgod]

Thanks Jack, Glad your on top of things Car wise.  

I think Per our conversation, I'm going to a good long hard look at these cars.

Stephen

[JMM]

Remember Steve, in August Toyota releases the hybrid Camry, and the Camry ROCKS!  

[JMM]

Prius gets better mpg, and for 900 more, 7 yr, 100,000 mile warranty

http://www.carsdirect.com/research/toyota/prius/2004/base  

[Sirgod]

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Remember Steve, in August Toyota releases the hybrid Camry, and the Camry ROCKS!  

Hehe, I don't think I can wait that long Bro, But that Honda looks promising. Is there any SUV type Hybrid? It might carry abit more if so.

Stephen

[JMM]

Yeah, Lexus, you got 30k laying around?  

[JMM]

BTW, Lexus SUV hybrid gets released when hybrid Camry gets released.    

[Sirgod]

Well forget that man, The Lexus will have to wait untill I win the Lottery or something.  

Stephen

[TOCXOBearslayer]

If you live in and around hills, do NOT get a Honda Sprint (?).  One of the sales guys has one of these and he says that it runs well, but has lots of problems going up hill from a dead stop.  

Thankfully, this part of North Carolina doesn't have many steep inclines.

Hopefully, the newer models will correct this problem.

Edited for major spelling foo-pa's

[JMM]

If you buy Toyota, make sure that you DO NOT buy in the gulf states area, as the guy in Houston years ago made a deal with Toyota Motor Corp. to be the sole distributor to other dealers in 5 states, he makes 500 to 1k off each unit coming in. Damn I wish I was his son  

The dealer then passes on that cost to YOU as they are not in the business of losing money. Big difference in prices of Toyotas in N.M. vs Texas, better to fly southwest airlines or AA to Las Cruces or someplace in N.M. and buy and drive home to Tejas.  

[Scott Allen Abfalter]

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If you live in and around hills, do NOT get a Honda Sprint (?).  One of the sales guys has one of these and he says taht it runs well, but has lots of problems going up hill from a dead spot.  

Thankfully, this part of North Carolina doesn't have many steep inclines.

Hopefully, the newer models will correct this problem.  

Perfect down here in Florida then.  We don't know what hills ARE....
 

[Sirgod]

thanks again for the information, I'm still trying to talk my wife Into it, as she's wanting one of those $6,000 Kia things. But I've heard some bad stuff about them.

+ even though the cost would be at least 2-3 times more, I think the savings on Gas over a few years would be worth It.

Stephen

[hobbesmaster]

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Try www.edmunds.com and look up the Toyota Prius. A friend of mine has one and she loves it.   Also check www.motortrend.com.   They selected a hybrid as there 2004 Car of the Year.  I forget which car it was. Maybe the Prius.   I've been in the Prius, it's nice,  adequate HP.   0-60 in 10 seconds.   It ain't fast but I think it gets around 35 mpg, maybe more.

35 mpg?  My uhh.. Hyundai Accent.. gets that...  I would assume that he prius would get near twice that.  

[Baker]

 I've heard nothing but bad news on the Kia but that's just hearsay. Personally a Honda hybrid or a Toyota hybrid would be the way to go (Honda tends to be a bit more expensive part wise over here, but the quality is equal to Toyota).

JMM d you have any info on the Camry hybrid car for me to look at please. I find this development rather interesting.

[TOCXOBearslayer]

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Try www.edmunds.com and look up the Toyota Prius. A friend of mine has one and she loves it.   Also check www.motortrend.com.   They selected a hybrid as there 2004 Car of the Year.  I forget which car it was. Maybe the Prius.   I've been in the Prius, it's nice,  adequate HP.   0-60 in 10 seconds.   It ain't fast but I think it gets around 35 mpg, maybe more.

35 mpg?  My uhh.. Hyundai Accent.. gets that...  I would assume that he prius would get near twice that.  

only 35?!?!?

I get nearly 50 mgp on the highway, about 40 MPG in my daily routine.  I am in a Honda CRX HF 1990 with 200+K on it.

It is a damn good thing too.... b/c I drive about 150-200 miles a day.... thankfully, I get a car allowance!!  

[WillWeasel]

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Try www.edmunds.com and look up the Toyota Prius. A friend of mine has one and she loves it.   Also check www.motortrend.com.   They selected a hybrid as there 2004 Car of the Year.  I forget which car it was. Maybe the Prius.   I've been in the Prius, it's nice,  adequate HP.   0-60 in 10 seconds.   It ain't fast but I think it gets around 35 mpg, maybe more.

It's creepy being around it though.  When moving slowly it makes no noise at all.  


P.S.

I personally would not by a car with such new tech unless it had been out for at least a year.   Plus the intial price should come down as well, like with any new tech.

Also, I hear Ford is going to have a Hybrid Escape SUV soon.   I may have to take a long look at it.

I would think they would be great cars for commuter type driving, especially if it is a lot of long highway drives or heavy urban bumper to bumper stuff.

P.P.S.

SHHESH!! Look at all those typos.  Good thing I'm lazy or I would have to edit it.
 

First year prius was the 2001 one I think, the 2004 got car of the year. The 2004 model does like ~55+ MPG, better gas milage in the city then highway. Driving under 25 MPH the gas engine cuts out completly and runs just on electric motor, IE NO SOUND AT ALL BUT AIR. Very freaky. My sister in law has a 2001 model.  

And the neat thing about the 2004, it's like a real sized car, allthough the 2001 was not to bad considering.

[J'inn]

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Try www.edmunds.com and look up the Toyota Prius. A friend of mine has one and she loves it.   Also check www.motortrend.com.   They selected a hybrid as there 2004 Car of the Year.  I forget which car it was. Maybe the Prius.   I've been in the Prius, it's nice,  adequate HP.   0-60 in 10 seconds.   It ain't fast but I think it gets around 35 mpg, maybe more.

It's creepy being around it though.  When moving slowly it makes no noise at all.  


P.S.

I personally would not by a car with such new tech unless it had been out for at least a year.   Plus the intial price should come down as well, like with any new tech.

Also, I hear Ford is going to have a Hybrid Escape SUV soon.   I may have to take a long look at it.

I would think they would be great cars for commuter type driving, especially if it is a lot of long highway drives or heavy urban bumper to bumper stuff.

P.P.S.

SHHESH!! Look at all those typos.  Good thing I'm lazy or I would have to edit it.
 

First year prius was the 2001 one I think, the 2004 got car of the year. The 2004 model does like ~55+ MPG, better gas milage in the city then highway. Driving under 25 MPH the gas engine cuts out completly and runs just on electric motor, IE NO SOUND AT ALL BUT AIR. Very freaky. My sister in law has a 2001 model.  

And the neat thing about the 2004, it's like a real sized car, allthough the 2001 was not to bad considering.

55 yeah that was it.  I couldn't remember.  

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