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A hybrid though generates its own power not using the current grid. If the government really cared about the enviroment instead of making money through emissions testing they'd do away with emissions testing in favor of making all small engines (mowers, atvs, motorcycles, chainsaws) lower their emissions 50%. It would add about $40 to the cost of the devices which is about the average cost of an emission test alone. A 5hp lawn mower emits more polutants being used weekly for 1 hour for 4 months a year than a 1995 midsize sedan does over 12k miles. And remember yiou voted the morons into office.
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As with any older vehicle, they can be made reliable. I'm anal, I'll get whatever that looks even questionable replaced to ensure little downtime which is exactly what I did for my green SVX. I bought that one for a song and didn't care what happened to it, this claret however, I want to baby a little more. If I decide to take that offer, it would more than compensate for vehicular support. I'm just a cheapo that doesn't want to wear my car down with work miles. oh yeah and VW's do suck. Last edited by Noir; 08-25-2005 at 12:16 PM. |
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26-30 mpg would be acceptable. much better than 17-18 mpg, that's for sure. :P I don't have a need for a new car. In fact, I probably won't be buying a new car anytime soon. I can't justify the costs for one as well as the depreciation of the vehicle once you drive off the lot. I'd also rather have something that I wouldn't be pissed about if some jackhole (tons of them in Atlanta) decides to smack into my car. I'll check out that XT in atlanta. Hopefully that XT's a push button 4wd. good find by the way |
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Here you go:
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Noticed the "dual airbags," too. dcb |
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Does it have ABS too? Dave |
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Yeah, I'm trying to figure out how to stuff one into the 6s steering wheel as I type. No ABS on it though. It always amazes me how many online listings have so many more options then the car really does. Is it that hard to check boxes.
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Runs great - it's a toyota I'd drive it to Tampa without a worry.
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People are starting to modify their hybrids by adding more batteries and discouraging the engine from starting up. Apparently the manufacturers aren't very happy about it, but people are doing it anyway of course. In most cases, the people who modify their hybrids never have to add gas. They charge the car every night, but they use no gasoline whatsoever.
It's still silly though. There are plenty of econoboxes out there that get fantastic mileage that usually outweighs any potential advantage that the hybrids may have, and easily outweighs any realistic and practical advantage. What I would figure in your situation, is that you can get something super-cheap that gets great mileage, get something else that you want that compromises mileage, or just keep driving the SVX. If you get something else that you want, but compromise mileage, I have to wonder what the point is. After all, if saving money isn't the goal, then you can drive the SVX. If saving money is important, then finding a middle-ground car that may cost more and get less-than-great mileage doesn't help your cause. Unless an econobox really turns you on, I don't think there's many appealing cars out there that will save you a substantial amount of money. I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but unless you shoot for a cheap car with really excellent mileage, I think it's a wash. |
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maybe i'm just a cheapskate. $50 extra bucks month for charging up your car? maybe more? remember those batteries only go so far....after that, you have to use teh gas-o-line. i was thinking about putting a natural gas generator to help power mah house when teh power goes out. i'd have to see the calculations to see how much gas i would need to meet my daily power consumption with such generator. someone told me these devices were available Last edited by Noir; 08-26-2005 at 12:29 PM. |
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