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Anyone have a Chevy Volt?
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:15 am
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:15 am
or know someone that does?
Daughter is moving to Houston and Hybrids are top of the list for new cars.
Daughter is moving to Houston and Hybrids are top of the list for new cars.
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:22 am to Pennymoney
Props to you for buying your daughter a new car.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:25 am to Pennymoney
Just get her a Civic and don't worry about maintenance.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:39 am to Pennymoney
My stepfather-in-law had one for about 6 months as a company car. Now, hes 6'5", so that caused its own set of problems. But aside from that, it was an awful car. The charge lasted for 50 miles, and he never plugged it in because it was a tremendous pain in the arse. Because the gas tank is so small, they'd have to stop around every 200 miles to fill up. (granted it cost like $15.00 to fill, but still annoying as shite on a trip.)
Buy the Civic. Price tag is less, maintenance is less, gets great gas mileage, safe and reliable car.
Buy the Civic. Price tag is less, maintenance is less, gets great gas mileage, safe and reliable car.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 8:46 am to Pennymoney
Get a Prius if you are dead set on a hybrid. Best combo of space and MPG. They make several different models to suit your daughter's needs (standard hybrid, plug in, etc), as well as 3 different sizes (C, standard, V).
The wife got a 2013 standard in May, and we've averaged 48 MPG hand calculated, and that was with a lot of 80 mph highway driving (which is way less efficient than city driving in hybrids).
The wife got a 2013 standard in May, and we've averaged 48 MPG hand calculated, and that was with a lot of 80 mph highway driving (which is way less efficient than city driving in hybrids).
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:12 am to LNCHBOX
Civic Hybrid is the obvious choice...and im not just saying this because I sell Hondas 
But seriously...the Chevy's trade in value is terrible. The prius is not bad...but you will get more for your money in the Honda Civic.
But seriously...the Chevy's trade in value is terrible. The prius is not bad...but you will get more for your money in the Honda Civic.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:15 am to elprez00
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Buy the Civic. Price tag is less, maintenance is less, gets great gas mileage, safe and reliable car.
Thanks for the tips. appreciate it.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:16 am to Pennymoney
Just saw an article where they said replacement batteries for the Volt could cost as much as $35,000. I'd steer clear. Go for the tried and true Prius.
ETA: Or go for the Civic, or something Honda, to avoid the premium the Prius commands.
ETA: Or go for the Civic, or something Honda, to avoid the premium the Prius commands.
This post was edited on 1/13/14 at 9:17 am
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:30 am to Coach Guidry
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Civic Hybrid is the obvious choice
I know you sell Hondas, but there is really no comparison between the Prius and the Civic hybrid. 10% better fuel economy with the Prius, not to mention the Prius has much more cargo room and extra passenger room as well.
ETA: And for jordan, Prius and Civic hybrid have approx. the same MSRP.
This post was edited on 1/13/14 at 9:32 am
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:34 am to Pennymoney
DO NOT BUY THE VOLT! we have them as company cars and everyone hates them. They dont get near amount of range they say they do and they are constantly in the shop. just get a small honda or toyota or even a volkswagen TDI.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 9:36 am to Civildawg
That's what makes my job so easy...MSRP is similar between the two...put them side by side and you tell me which one is a better value.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:04 am to Coach Guidry
I bought a civic hybrid and curse that POS every day.
Honda's batteries fail (on my 3rd one), the car loses MPGs after a year or so, and it handles like a fricking box car derby car, and has about as much pick up.
Honda's batteries fail (on my 3rd one), the car loses MPGs after a year or so, and it handles like a fricking box car derby car, and has about as much pick up.
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:15 am to touchdownjeebus
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I bought a civic hybrid and curse that POS every day.
Honda's batteries fail (on my 3rd one), the car loses MPGs after a year or so, and it handles like a fricking box car derby car, and has about as much pick up.
LOL shite. my second main concern ( really first) is safety so a Prius is out, it's just too small regardless of how it does in crash tests. . May try to Passat hybrid. anybody got one of those? Or maybe the Jetta
This post was edited on 1/13/14 at 10:17 am
Posted on 1/13/14 at 10:17 am to touchdownjeebus
btw, I was talking about the regular Civic. If you are getting a hybrid, get the tried and true Prius. Otherwise, just get a Civic EX, and enjoy the 500 mile range. You'll trade in the car before you even see the value add for the more expensive Hybrid.
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