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Old 07-10-2014, 01:39 AM   #18 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Black and Green - '98 Honda Civic DX Coupe
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Originally Posted by Cobb View Post
Post 9? Oh gawd, I got to count stuff after work too? Hey, thats that guy who suggested a 2012 Civic HF?!?!?! Doesnt he know hybrids like the prius synergy drive work best in stop n go situations like city driving? The honda ima systems work best for highway driving mpg and many used 2010 insights are going for under 10 grand.
Yes, I know how hybrids work, Cobb. And you are right that he can find a 2012 Insight with 35,00-40,000 miles and in good condition from a dealer for under $15K too, as I found with the Civic HF in post #9. But the HF has comparable gearing on the freeway and I am sure he could put it over 50mpg with smart hypermiling and some low profile mods. And he would never have to be concerned with replacing or restoring the battery pack. So depending on the mix of driving he might have, the HF might be the better overall value. I'm just not sold yet on hybrids.
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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.



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