What car is a good one to buy? I tend to lean toward imports, including Japanese, German, etc. & am looking at Toyotas, Hondas, and whatever else I can find. What do you think?
Tell me about your experiences with hybrid cars?
2007-01-30 13:20:58 · 8 answers · asked by jit bag 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Get the Prius
2007-01-30 13:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by sk33t3r 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't recommend hybrids at all, but if you insist on one, get the Honda Civic for a car or the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner for an SUV.
Here's why:
Hybrids are more fuel efficient, but not as efficient as advertised. Secondly, Hybrids have a big battery in the back. Like all other rechargeables, at some point they won't hold a charge, so what do you do with that battery then? Hybrids still run on oil so it's using less oil not an alternative fuel like hydrogen.
Here's what I do recommend:
A diesel powered car 2007 model year or later. EPA regulations in place for 2007 make diesel engines as clean as their regular unleaded counterparts. Plus diesels get comparable mileage to hybrids and diesel engines have proven reliability so you know it'll last.
Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Ford, Dodge, VW are some car makers that have the new diesels.
2007-01-30 13:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by eaglefox200 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To cap onto the bad that was posted before, Hybrid cars are made very shoddy. They use a thing wire to go from the front of the car to where the battery is. In order to keep that wire from melting, they have to increase the voltage so they can decrease the amperage. Some of these hybrid cars can get up to 500 volts and put out six amps of power. Comparitively, an electric chair put out eight amps at 400 volts. This makes accidents more of a hazard. In fact, many rescue teams are being trained to treat accidents as high-voltage incident sites, which can cause an extra thirty minute wait period or longer. Also, these cars have a shorter resell value because once the manufacturers warranty is up, whoever owns the car will need to find a service technician. It's much harder to find a service technician on these cars given their dangerous nature, and those who are willing to service them likely aren't going to do it as cheap. The end result is a hybrid car actually comes out costing four cents more per mile than a regular car. As was stated earlier, if you really want to get a car that's going to save you money long term, look into diesel. If you're an environmentalist, look into biodiesel, which is far safer for you and safer for the environment.
If you are to get one, Hondas are by far the safest.
2007-02-01 03:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by Some guy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your on the right track. Either the Honda or Toyota is definitely the way to go. I like the Civic Hybrid because it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Both make good ones though. Can't beat the value and reliability of the two makes you are looking at. Stay the course and good luck!
2007-01-30 13:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by sshaner892000 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the prius gets the best mpg but it is ugly! i would say the honda civic hybrid. my mother had a lexus rx 400h hybrid and it really didnt get that much better gas mileage because it had a v6. if you want an suv hybrid i would suggest a ford escape hybrid.
2007-02-03 04:27:27 · answer #5 · answered by car_guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lexus RX400, Lexus LS460HL, or Toyota Highland hybrid
2007-01-30 15:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by gowrifleman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mercury Mariner Hybrid-has great ratings and owners love it.
2007-01-30 13:29:18 · answer #7 · answered by justcurious 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had one for the better part of a year only to find that most of the things advertised were lies. I'm glad it was a lease....Now, I have a Dodge Caliber and am thoroughly impressed.
2007-01-30 13:24:30 · answer #8 · answered by Q. Heavy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋