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It's funny...I seemed to recall the Accord Hybrid getting ~ same MPG as the 4-cyl Accord, but when I went to check on Fueleconomy.gov, the difference was:
(2005 model year)
engine: city/hwy/ttl
4cyl: 21/31/24
6cyl Hybrid: 25/33/28
I'd say go for it. It would be neat to have a car that's somewhat rare....the only thing I'd be worried about, though, is that because it is somewhat rare AND a hybrid, you probably won't be able to service it at anyplace other than the dealership. (And since the last model year was 2007, and since Honda had 3/36 warranties, I believe, you probably won't be able to find one still under warranty.)
Obviously a newer hybrid would be 'better', but if you're looking to save money by buying a car several years older, that doesn't necessarily help you.
You might also be interested in a used Accord 4-cyl or an Acura TSX 4-cyl...I've driven both, and they really don't lack for power...the TSX had 200 HP despte being a 4-cyl anyway. (Obviously they don't have as good fuel economy as a hybrid or diesel, though.)
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