Hybrids - REVmatch

miss.blueberry · #1 02-26-2009, 12:11 PM

Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts on these? Lexus has some nice ones. I like the HS250h. I think the Ford Reflex looks like a space mobile. Plus the name sucks - makes me think of gag reflex.

**God Father** · #2 02-26-2009, 12:51 PM

If you're going to get one get one that comes with the longest warranty possible.

IMO the only way they make it worth your while is if you A. Keep it long enough that 'better' fuel economy finally out weighs the insanely huge price tag or B. There is some kind of huge tax deduction.

Other then that, replacement batteries on hybrids are insane.

wgnths · #3 02-26-2009, 01:33 PM

spend the money on solar panels for your house if you want to be "greener". you'll get a much better return than any current hybrid out there.

chinaonnitrous1 · #4 02-26-2009, 01:35 PM

Well, batteries aren't going to be too expensive for long.

The technology is getting cheaper.

Toyota warranty is about 8yr 100k miles.

miss.blueberry · #5 02-26-2009, 01:37 PM

I didn't say I want one! I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks about them.

**Chris** · #6 02-26-2009, 01:46 PM

Whenever I see one, I revmatch down a gear or two and shout "I get 13 miles per gallon" as I'm taking off. The more I see, the lower my fuel economy goes :meh:

**MPD47** · #7 02-26-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Whenever I see one, I revmatch down a gear or two and shout "I get 13 miles per gallon" as I'm taking off. The more I see, the lower my fuel economy goes :meh:

+1

I love yuppies in their green "friendly" cars. Especially when you consider a diesel H1 does less environmental damage over 100,000 miles when you factor in the environmental production costs of each vehicle. The area where those batteries are made for those shitty Prius' and Insights, yeah, environmental wasteland/disaster zone. Nothing can grow there.

So now you're driving an UGLY car that damages the planet and drives like shit. Goooooodddd jobbbbb. But atleast you saved a couple bucks on gas.

**Chris** · #8 02-26-2009, 02:23 PM

Plus, I love the smell of my own farts!

**MPD47** · #9 02-26-2009, 02:23 PM

Like roses and strawberries!

chinaonnitrous1 · #10 02-26-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Whenever I see one, I revmatch down a gear or two and shout "I get 13 miles per gallon" as I'm taking off. The more I see, the lower my fuel economy goes :meh:

I guess we're not taking you to Berkley California, or san francisco.

Hell just stay away from this coast unless you want your pedal permanently stuck to the floor driving around.

chinaonnitrous1 · #11 02-26-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Plus, I love the smell of my own farts!

wgnths · #12 02-26-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MPD47

+1

I love yuppies in their green "friendly" cars. Especially when you consider a diesel H1 does less environmental damage over 100,000 miles when you factor in the environmental production costs of each vehicle. The area where those batteries are made for those shitty Prius' and Insights, yeah, environmental wasteland/disaster zone. Nothing can grow there.

So now you're driving an UGLY car that damages the planet and drives like shit. Goooooodddd jobbbbb. But atleast you saved a couple bucks on gas.

Agreed! And they always drive 5-10 mph under the speed limit!

My Fit averages 33mpg and i paid $15k cash brand new. Much better option than the goofy hybrids.

NickyBlack · #13 02-28-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

Whenever I see one, I revmatch down a gear or two and shout "I get 13 miles per gallon" as I'm taking off. The more I see, the lower my fuel economy goes :meh:

+1 hahaha
Mine gets about 10 mpg on a good day

**diablesse** · #14 03-02-2009, 03:56 PM

I agree with the general concensus here.

There are much better ways to be 'green'.

The strip minining damage caused during the creation and the diposal of the lithium batteries, far outweighs the damage from driving a highly efficient vehicle like a civic.
Wait for true altenate fuel technology.

**MPD47** · #15 03-02-2009, 04:13 PM

When it's finally achieved you'll know it because I'll be gone. GM's hybrid/hydrogen research facility is right behind my house. BOOOOOOM. I used to ride bikes and burn tire back there before GM bought the plant.

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**diablesse** · #17 03-02-2009, 10:43 PM

'nuff said

miss.blueberry · #18 03-03-2009, 01:06 PM

...at least I brought everyone together with their hatred of hybrids!