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RH77 · 08-20-2009, 11:14 PM

I haven't been by for a while -- there's a "Thanks" function! I couldn't help but use it

I also drive 30-35K miles a year, but generally in rentals. With a new work assignment (hopefully), I'll be commuting to 6 locations around the city, with minimal travel out of town. I've heard 200K in the past with HSD, but how common?

I'm really tempted by the Gen-III/Base. In the never-ending quest to save some cash, the Fit seems the best new car in the price-range, but may lose-out to a used Gen-II Prius. 5-door options are few. The Matrix/Vibe is OK, but I've rented it enough to know it's not my style.

I spend a lot of time at the 65-70 mph max range on the highway (the speed helps with hill climbs with about 55-60 on the load-up, slow side. But yeah, not the most efficient overall).

...So the high gearing of the Fit would definitely drive me nuts. The aero and city FE ability of a hybrid seem to be a good compromise.

Sigh. What happened to the simplicity of yesteryear? Why can't we get a Diesel Honda over here? Yeah, I know...

RH77

08-20-2009, 11:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
RH77 Depends on the Day Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas City Area Posts: 1,761 Teggy - '98 Acura Integra LS Sports Cars 90 day: 32.74 mpg (US) IMA - '10 Honda Insight EX Team Honda 90 day: 34.76 mpg (US) Tessie - '06 Acura TSX Base 90 day: 28.2 mpg (US) Thanks: 31 Thanked 41 Times in 35 Posts	I haven't been by for a while -- there's a "Thanks" function! I couldn't help but use it I also drive 30-35K miles a year, but generally in rentals. With a new work assignment (hopefully), I'll be commuting to 6 locations around the city, with minimal travel out of town. I've heard 200K in the past with HSD, but how common? I'm really tempted by the Gen-III/Base. In the never-ending quest to save some cash, the Fit seems the best new car in the price-range, but may lose-out to a used Gen-II Prius. 5-door options are few. The Matrix/Vibe is OK, but I've rented it enough to know it's not my style. I spend a lot of time at the 65-70 mph max range on the highway (the speed helps with hill climbs with about 55-60 on the load-up, slow side. But yeah, not the most efficient overall). ...So the high gearing of the Fit would definitely drive me nuts. The aero and city FE ability of a hybrid seem to be a good compromise. Sigh. What happened to the simplicity of yesteryear? Why can't we get a Diesel Honda over here? Yeah, I know... RH77 __________________ *“If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn't be called research” ― Albert Einstein* _ _