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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 11:57 AM Original message |
Lordy, we went window shopping for a work car today and a Prius or any other hybrid are not options. |
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liberalnurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
1. I like the Ford Escape hybrid. |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
12. But only 34 mpg. |
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liberalnurse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 01:47 PM Response to Reply #12 |
33. I have to drive an American car.... |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:01 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. In that case a used Ford Focus is probly your best bet. |
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july302001 (175 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 11:13 PM Response to Reply #33 |
51. where are you? |
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july302001 (175 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 11:17 PM Response to Reply #33 |
52. ideas |
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Captain Angry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:31 PM Response to Reply #1 |
26. My 2005 Escape Hybrid is awesome. |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
2. I still drive my old 82 Honda Civic much of the time, get almost 40 mpg. |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:02 PM Response to Reply #2 |
4. Transaxle and transmission. |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:11 PM Response to Reply #4 |
14. No way! You should be able to get a good used drivetrain for under 1K. |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:15 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. Whoops! I meant $1500-1800. |
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karlrschneider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:18 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. I just called my buddy who is a Toyota expert with his own shop. |
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ProdigalJunkMail (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:11 PM Response to Reply #4 |
15. did you mean 1.5K-1.8KUSD... cause those numbers are insane n/t |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:14 PM Response to Reply #4 |
17. Yikes. Really? |
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LeftCoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:01 PM Response to Original message |
3. We're currently looking at VW diesels |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:04 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. Honestly, everything we saw today worth considering was easily |
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roody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:39 PM Response to Reply #3 |
28. I love my 2004 VW Golf, usually running on |
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WhiteTara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
5. You are following the second rule |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
6. You should be able to get a reasonably efficient used car for that. |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
7. The Ford Focus is inexpensive and gets great mileage |
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SharonRB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:21 PM Response to Reply #7 |
21. TWO car seats? |
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maxsolomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:05 PM Response to Original message |
9. you do what you can |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:07 PM Response to Original message |
10. How about another Corolla? CarMax has some at the price |
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Clark2008 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:11 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. They're not built that well anymore, though. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:13 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. I didn't know that. We bought a 2004 Camry for my daughter |
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ContraBass Black (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:42 PM Response to Reply #13 |
42. Recalls are not the most effective indicator. |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
11. Carolla or Civic |
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Nickster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
20. Just something to think about, if you haven't already junked it. You might be able to convince |
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TheFarseer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:22 PM Response to Original message |
22. you could probably pick up a 95 Civic |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:23 PM Response to Original message |
23. I didn't get a hybrid, either |
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tabasco (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
24. If most of your driving is highway miles, it doesn't make sense to get a hybrid. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
25. Anyone ever consider the OPERATING costs? |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 12:36 PM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Oh, sure, it's been considered. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 01:57 PM Response to Reply #27 |
36. I see your problem. |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 01:47 PM Response to Reply #25 |
32. A lifespan of 8-10 yrs on a car is disgusting. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 01:53 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. True. But that's how long most people keep them, on average |
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Rosemary2205 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:05 PM Response to Reply #34 |
38. I had my 1967 Mustang until it was wrecked in 2001. |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:37 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Guess I was speaking from a Canadian perspective |
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Strelnikov_ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 04:07 PM Response to Reply #25 |
46. All depends on the assumptions |
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Jonathan50 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
29. Infiniti G20.. |
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lutefisk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 01:46 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I'll second that. I bought a new one in 95 and it's been great |
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Jonathan50 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 10:36 PM Response to Reply #31 |
48. Yeah, I forgot to mention.. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
30. check online with carmax.com |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 01:53 PM Response to Original message |
35. Anyone have any personal experience with Saturns? |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:49 PM Response to Reply #35 |
43. I drive a '97 SW1. Love that car to peices. |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
39. Is a motorcycle an option ? |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:07 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. Not when it gets -20 and icy in the wintertime. |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:53 PM Response to Original message |
44. They're fuel savings still aren't worth the expense... |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
45. A new Corolla gets 41 mpg - a Toyota Yaris or a Honda Fit 38-40 mpg highway |
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CatholicEdHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
47. No last generation Civic hybrids to be found? |
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gravity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
49. Buy a compact car |
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roamer65 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
50. As long as the car isn't rusted in half... |
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musiclawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jun-17-07 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
53. For a little more than 5K Hyundai Elantra is your best bet |
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