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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?
Looking for a mustang GT for less than a grand any help?
Tell me about your experiences with hybrid cars?
Answers:
Get the Prius
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.
Mercury Mariner Hybrid-has great ratings and owners love it.
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!
If I lease a car do I have to return it at that dealership?
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.
What do you think is the best mileage to have on a car to sell it or use as a trade-in?
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.
should I buy the 2006 Kia Sadona for $17,500 (new) or the 2007 Honda Odyssy for $22,500??
Mercedes Benz, Chrysler, Ford, Dodge, VW are some car makers that have the new diesels.
Lexus RX400, Lexus LS460HL, or Toyota Highland hybrid
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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.
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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.More Questions & Answers ...
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