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1Dragon2012 Rookie Author Orange County Posts:93 Points:58,250 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 2:19:19 AM Ignore 1Dragon2012 Report Abuse Who like driving Hybird cars?

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Who like driving Hybird cars?

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WhiskeyBurner Rookie Author Illinois Posts:25 Points:480 Joined:May 2013	Message Posted: May 17, 2013 2:42:57 AM Ignore WhiskeyBurner Report Abuse If it were set up like the Chevy Volt, but big enough for me to be comfortable in, oh yeah!
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,050 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 1:58:43 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse I would take a diesel over a hybrid any day. Also, there are some cars out there that are not hybrid and get better mileage for less cost. Why would you want a hybrid?
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,060 Points:596,980 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 9:26:55 AM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse I would not own one.
mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:114 Points:195,975 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 2:22:46 PM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse Not me... can't do anything practical aside from short commutes with a hybrid. Try squeezing me, wife, and 2 big teenager boys with all our luggage and ski equipment for a weekend trip. LOL.
streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:332 Points:121,775 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 10:58:41 AM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse I do. 2013 Fusion Hybrid and love the 45+ mpg I'm currently getting
davisadm All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:552 Points:407,450 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 3:48:24 PM Ignore davisadm Report Abuse What is a HYBIRD car? Does it fly like a BIRD?
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,035 Points:2,445,625 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 10:44:54 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I'm hoping to buy a Prius within the next year.
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,060 Points:596,980 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 8:38:56 AM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse I do not have one, at least not yet!
GrumpyCat Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,594 Points:786,900 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 2:23:24 AM Ignore GrumpyCat Report Abuse New my Prius cost $5000 less than I paid new for the car it replaced. Like everything about the Prius but it has the cheapest econocar suspension of anything ever made.
giwan Veteran Author Michigan Posts:471 Points:86,875 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 12:58:56 AM Ignore giwan Report Abuse Depends on situation
dvx4002004 Sophomore Author Medford Posts:111 Points:262,470 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 4:53:57 AM Ignore dvx4002004 Report Abuse No
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,021 Points:1,853,770 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 3:33:50 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse if i can afford it, yes
streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:332 Points:121,775 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 2:49:21 AM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse I do. 2013 Fusion Hybrid is an awesome car, no different from the gas version and to my surprice i am able to achieve 47 mpg on cold temperatures, cant wait till summer gets here and really put this car to the test on how well it can actually perform.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,085 Points:1,820,115 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 1:14:44 PM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse " just wish the batteries weren't so toxic and expensive to replace when they fail." tdioiler, what is expensive? In most states hybrid batteries come with an 8 year - 100K warranty. States that follow california, extend that to 10 year - 150K warranty. If you check there are stories of cabs that have gone 300K or longer and consumers reports did a test on a Prius that they tested when it was new and had original battery in it which did quite well!!! As far as cost, a company is offering a re-furbished (all new cells) battery for 1,875. ***** Davisadm, New car maintenance went up ... But NOT for Hybrids I have only replaced oil on my vehicle, will probably replace my wiper blades just to be proactive (3 years old)...Oiler fan... Here is comparison... Jetta vs Prius I have a 2010, and I have a smile on my face every time i drive it. This is the 1st year for VW and their hybrid. check out vw reliability for their track record on new models, and new technology. Also check out jetta...
gas_phil Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,523 Points:123,590 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 12:51:59 PM Ignore gas_phil Report Abuse Yeah i recently went thru the excel spreadsheet-math and it wasn't too favorable in my situation/usage.
davisadm All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:552 Points:407,450 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 11:51:54 AM Ignore davisadm Report Abuse Too expensive, & too expensive to maintain. These people who rave about their hybrids, and "the money they save" Have they figured in how much more they paid for the hybrid, and what it will cost to replace the batteries?
dalspot Rookie Author Wilmington Posts:8 Points:186,460 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 11:29:35 AM Ignore dalspot Report Abuse Love my 2012 Prius. Especially when the best hand-calculated tank mileage was 55.5! I regularly get above EPA.
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,584 Points:2,701,185 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2013 8:13:16 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse not for me yet
metalhat73 Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:351 Points:238,355 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2013 10:36:38 AM Ignore metalhat73 Report Abuse Own a 11' Insight. Love it. Keeps my wallet green.
mcamera Rookie Author Toledo Posts:25 Points:15,300 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2013 9:30:12 AM Ignore mcamera Report Abuse I'm impressed with the fusion hybrid
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,035 Points:2,445,625 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2013 8:45:50 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I heard that there's a VW Jetta hybrid available now. I"m curious how it compares to the Prius.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,903 Points:2,053,080 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Apr 3, 2013 8:19:48 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Stopgap
5p33df73ak Sophomore Author Gary Posts:235 Points:54,110 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 11:28:01 PM Ignore 5p33df73ak Report Abuse Ford Fusion Hybrid
tdioiler All-Star Author Detroit Posts:890 Points:417,550 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 10:41:25 PM Ignore tdioiler Report Abuse I just wish the batteries weren't so toxic and expensive to replace when they fail. Ever have a laptop for more than three years? Gotta replace the battery. Battery tech is were we need to spend money on.
LJDJ Veteran Author Fort Worth Posts:324 Points:67,240 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 9:05:34 PM Ignore LJDJ Report Abuse Is there anything wrong with a hybrid car?
LJDJ Veteran Author Fort Worth Posts:324 Points:67,240 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 9:04:24 PM Ignore LJDJ Report Abuse Almost bought one.
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,085 Points:1,820,115 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 8:37:57 PM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse love my 2010 prius. almost bought 2010 Ford Fusion (mercury version) but couldn't afford / justify it . Glad it worked out this way since I love the hatchback...
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,035 Points:2,445,625 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 8:35:32 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I hope to buy one in the next few months. Really looking forward to it.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,778 Points:2,893,660 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2013 5:08:55 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse I don't think I have ever seen a HYBIRD car. Is that one that flys or just a bird high overhead?
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,035 Points:2,445,625 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2013 8:35:48 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I plan on buying in the next few months. I wish there were more options to choose from though.
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,060 Points:596,980 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2013 8:18:40 AM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse You eather gotta love them or leave them.
sharansri All-Star Author Seattle Posts:501 Points:101,690 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2013 1:22:24 AM Ignore sharansri Report Abuse i want to try...
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,584 Points:2,701,185 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2013 8:04:35 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse never tried one, maybe when they work out all the issues
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,239 Points:534,580 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 11:23:01 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse I drive a Camry Hybrid part-time, 2 or 3 12-hour shifts a week. They handle better than I expected. And it's gratifying to put in 100+ miles a shift and only have to put in $12-15 gas. But they sure suck in snow! I think they make good sense for the average suburban or city driver who does a lot of stop-and-go, and doesn't have major cargo or passenger needs.
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,155 Points:3,350,525 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 4:55:45 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse Never driven one.
gas_phil Champion Author Sacramento Posts:1,523 Points:123,590 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 2:52:28 AM Ignore gas_phil Report Abuse I test drove one the other day. It was fine/great!