i'm thinking about getting a civic hybrid. does anyone have one? how are they really? what's your gas mileage like?

i'm still driving my '94 gsr and it runs great, but i think it may be time to get a new car.

i live in california and i would be able use the carpool lanes while driving alone. in 2006 the government may continue to give you a tax break for buying it. gas prices are rising too.

is a prius better? i love honda's but i've heard the civic uses toyota's 2nd gen hybrid technology while the prius uses toyota's 3rd gen technology.

anyone know if there is a wait for these? what the price is over invoice?

thanks

 

We've been precontracting all of ours. Discount-wise, good luck. Most places are marking them up a couple grand. MSRP at all our stores, but no discount.

From what I know, the tax break is over for this year. I may be wrong on that, though. You can still use that diamond lane. The big thing behind the Prius is the fact that they aren't getting the MPG they say they are. Plus, visibility sucks, as well as the dash layout. <shrug>

 

I'm interested as well to here more about the Hybrids.
One main thing I've heard from various people is the replacing the electric part of the motor. I've heard it's really expensive if you ever have to replace that part of the motor. BUT, I wonder if it's BS because no one can ever give any details to what part(s) they are regerring to or how much the repair cost.

As of right now 06 or 07 EX automatic sedan w/ navigation is what we have our eyes on

 

I just bought a 06 Hybrid Civic with Nav. It is better then I thought. Gas savings is a plus. I live in NOVA and I bought it for my DD to the HOV lanes. Performance is better then I expected. Have to get used to driving it though since the engine turns off when you stop and turns back on when you go. I get an average of 40 MPG. I don't think you will be disappointed in your purchase. I paid MSRP but with the tax CREDIT, it is about 2K lower then the MSRP. They haven't finalized the tax credit yet but expect about 2100 for the Civic. I hear the Prius is smoother when the engine kicks in but I like the Civic's style and it feels roomier. Just trying to get some wheels for them without affecting too much of the performance (MPG, Handling, Feel). Is there a website I could goto to see what the Honda Stock wheels weigh?

 

you alt to get it and turbo that bitch!!!!also lower it and put some bitching wheels on it. J/K

go get it!

 

i understand that when buying a hybrid, horsepower is not the issue, fuel efficiency is. HOWEVER the toyota prius has 76 horsepower.....i mean, 76 freakin horsepower!!!!!! that just seems unsafe. I'd go with the honda civic hybrid, 110 hp seems much better, WITH the fuel efficiency

 

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What exactly is the tax break with the Hybrid model?

Is the 40mpg city and highway driving? How is it on the highway as far as mpg?

Thanks!

 

Right now, they have not determined the exact tax break for the Civic Hybrid but it is more then likely be about 2100. The tax break is a credit, not a deduction which means that you will get all of that money back to you.

As for the mileage, mid 40s is both city and hwy. In a hybrid, you do get better MPG if you mostly drive in the city since the electric motor kicks in more then the gas engine.

 

All i can think of is the SMUG episode of South Park. "It's so easy! GALL!!!"

 

ok let me dispell some myths. My father has an 05 civic hybrid and drives upwards of 100miles a day. In the first year he put 45323 miles on the car to the date. For the first 10k that the motor was ran he saw an avg of 46.9mpg with mostly highway driving. After the 10k "breakin period" the numbers shot up dramatically. His yearly mpg date was 50.4mpg with an average of the next 35k at 53.1mpg.

The car is a MT hybrid btw.

Hybrids are all about driving style. If you have a heavy foot, the car really isnt for you: hense the low 40-42mpg readings many people are recieving. Cruise control at 55-65 mpg is how these readings were reached. I would say my dad is a save driver, but you cannot expect to retain high gas mileage at high cruising speeds of 70+ mpg. Terrain and environment have a lot to do with the avg mpg these cars are seeing. Also, the tire type is important. Generally he noticed a large increase from winter to summer (temp and switching from snow tires to summer low traction tires) of roughly 3mpg.

When I (19yr old - avg driver) drive the car on the highway, I am able to get about 48mpg at higher cruising speeds: 70-75ish. In the city I am able to pick up about 45-46.5 with stop and go traffic.

His highest reading to date is 56.1 mpg at 642 miles to the tank.

PS: Car is drivin in new york, south of the catskill mountains. There are quite a few significant hill climbs this car sees every day. Also, he has to track numbers for company purposes and daily expenses