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Old 09-20-2021, 03:12 PM   #9 (permalink)
hayden55
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Originally Posted by Ecky View Post
One car I consider to be a real steal of a deal is the first gen Civic hybrid. I don't know if Arkansas has state inspections, but aside from the hybrid battery the HCH1 with a 5 speed is dead reliable. You can bypass the battery (will result in a CEL that would fail an inspection in most states) and continue to get 50-60mpg. Tons of these cars ended up in junkyards as a result of a failed hybrid battery and can often be picked up for a song.
Thats a good idea.
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