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Old 12-06-2011, 08:07 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Ryland View Post
If I had to, I would keep my civic VX forever, I fit in the back seat on long car trips (6 feet tall) I can carry 8 foot lumber with the hatch closed, 50mpg, it starts every time no matter how cold.
My 2nd choice would be a Honda insight and at some point either put a 3 cylinder diesel in it or make it all electric like the 400 mile range electric insight that Plasma Boy (white zombie owner) is building.
Either way, I plan to keep my two current cars for the next 10 years or more, unless I get an insight.
Ability to carry 8' lumber is a strong selling point. But I guess a hitch and a small utility trailer would work in a pinch.

The diesel/hybrid idea is definitely appealing. I'm all for EVs but wouldn't want to be limited in range. I guess If I could have 2 vehicles, ideally, I would want a 100% EV for daily commuting needs, at least until they can get much better range.
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