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Why not think of a gasoline 2012 Civic HF? You could buy from a dealer with a warranty for much less than a new hybrid, maybe half as much. And the HF's 0.525 fifth gear, 4.44 final drive and 15" wheels will offer better freeway RPM'S than the legendary 1992-1995 Civic VX with its 0.702 fifth, 3.250 FD, and 13" wheels... the HF is also a VTEC engine. With smart hypermiling you should radically beat the freeway EPA rating and never need a new hybrid pack. A few minor and discreet mods would bring even better mileage.
EDIT: on car gurus I see a 2012 HF for sale from a dealer for under $15K and less than 40k miles.
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.
Last edited by California98Civic; 07-09-2014 at 01:33 PM..
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