olyclimber Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone here own one? any info to share regarding problems with them or which one is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirlwind Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 screw hybrids go with a small diesel car and burn biodiesel, the cars get like 40 +, you can make your own biodiesel, or by it from me, and biodiesel puts out way less pollution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrogdortheBurninator Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 My mom has a Civic Hybrid that shes had since the first year they came out. No major problems, but I will ask her for specifics when I see her on Turkeyday. My advisor has a Prius. His first one got totaled so now he is on his second. I have driven both and prefer the prius, although it looks kind of goofy. Both have good power, but the prius has more tech-nerd features and really good interior design. No blind spots and very well thought out. Both are great cars IMO. Personally, I am kind of excited about the Ford escape Hybrid for overall utility, however I have many doubts about ford quality compared to the japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) They are expensive. Buy a 40mpg+ beater.  Example  Whirly's suggestion is good too. Edited November 22, 2005 by Alpinfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 Nice, I could buy that thing, lower it, put gold colored trim on it, spinners, and 12s in the trunk. straight pimpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra_Commander Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 civic = terrarium with wheels. Â you cough and every window is immediately fogged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I guess this means you're commuting to Bothell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 civic = terrarium with wheels. you cough and every window is immediately fogged  Uhh .. that's why the windows open.  Bad ventilation in a car? The horror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selkirk Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 screw hybrids go with a small diesel car and burn biodiesel, the cars get like 40 +, you can make your own biodiesel, or by it from me, and biodiesel puts out way less pollution. Â If your looking for fuel efficiency this seems the way to go. Some of the new VW get 50mpg or some such insanity. While the hybrids are coming in around 40+. Relatively low-tech, proven systems have something that can be said for them. It seems half the hybrid push has been slightly better gas mileage and higher HP, which is lame. Â My advisor also has a Prius and likes it. I wonder which is actually better for the environment. Diesel seems to be a slightly dirtier fuel, but there's nasty shit that goes into making/disposing of batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Most reports that I've read suggest that hybrids really don't offer that much of an advantage over conventional vehicles when driven on the highway, when most or all of the power is coming from the combustion engine. Compare the hybrid premium to the increase in fuel economy over the projected battery-life versus a regular car in the same class and see if you actually save any money before taking the plunge. Â Not in the market - but I've heard that there are tax-incentives for hybrid owners as well, so that might tilt the balance sheet in favor of the hybrid..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I think the Volkswagen TDIs are a much better choice. You get great milage and you don't have to worry about replacing expensive battery packs. Plus like Jay says the benefit to hybrids is in town driving not highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 unless the freeway is a parking lot  what does it cost to replace the battery on, say, a Prius. Looks like you need to do it every 4-5 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I don't know, but I'm sure it's a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 i heard it lasts 6 years and costs $8000 to replace the batteries. goodbye savings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 My mom bought a TDI Beetle. It's quite quick and gets awesome milage. I also tend to think TDIs are a better option than hybrids right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 What does TDI stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 turbo direct injected? totally dumb insect? Â not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeezix Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I need to buy a gas hog beater pickup for $1000 so I can buy a boat on a trailer and tow it down to the straits and back. Maybe I'll try to find a diesel pickup so I can be cool and use biodiesel. I think it's in the cards for me ...after all, I'm an ex-greener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Thread Disection Insurrection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fear_and_greed Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 WTF is an advisor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I need to buy a gas hog beater pickup for $1000 so I can buy a boat on a trailer and tow it down to the straits and back. Maybe I'll try to find a diesel pickup so I can be cool and use biodiesel. I think it's in the cards for me ...after all, I'm an ex-greener. Â I need an efficient bio-diesel rig so I can tow my toxin-spewing two-cylider to the lake to poison your water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I need to buy a gas hog beater pickup for $1000 so I can buy a boat on a trailer and tow it down to the straits and back. Maybe I'll try to find a diesel pickup so I can be cool and use biodiesel. I think it's in the cards for me ...after all, I'm an ex-greener. Â I need an efficient bio-diesel rig so I can tow my toxin-spewing two-cylider to the lake to poison your water. You must be referring to Lake Whatcom, the water supply for Bellingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I need to buy a gas hog beater pickup for $1000 so I can buy a boat on a trailer and tow it down to the straits and back. Maybe I'll try to find a diesel pickup so I can be cool and use biodiesel. I think it's in the cards for me ...after all, I'm an ex-greener. Â I need an efficient bio-diesel rig so I can tow my toxin-spewing two-cylider to the lake to poison your water. You must be referring to Lake Whatcom, the water supply for Bellingham. Â Got me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 WTF is an advisor? Â A pedantic belayer who spews unhelpful beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 turbo direct injected? totally dumb insect? Â not sure. Â Turbo Direct Inject is what they call it. Â You can call it anything you want. Â Turbo Dub Insanity Totally Dubious Invention Toto Doobie brothers Iron Butterfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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