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Hybrid vehicles
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:07 am
Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:07 am
Currently looking at a rav4 xse for the wife and it’s a hybrid model, which is what we think we want. Never had a hybrid though and unsure of how the value holds up.
My wife travels a lot ~2kmiles a month at least so that’s kinda what’s drawn us to this vehicle. We also try to hang onto vehicles till they got about 150k miles or so.
Can anyone attest for hybrids?
My wife travels a lot ~2kmiles a month at least so that’s kinda what’s drawn us to this vehicle. We also try to hang onto vehicles till they got about 150k miles or so.
Can anyone attest for hybrids?
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Posted on 6/25/19 at 7:53 am to Shepherd88
Does she drive a lot of interstate or off interstate? Because the hybrids are best for stop and go traffic I believe? After a certain speed the gas motor kicks in.
So if she drives mostly interstate like between cities it probably wouldn’t be worth it. If she is just driving around a city, it would be more so.
So if she drives mostly interstate like between cities it probably wouldn’t be worth it. If she is just driving around a city, it would be more so.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 8:05 am to Shepherd88
The Prius has turned out to be one of the most reliable cars ever made. I wouldn’t hesitate buying a Toyota hybrid. Although it isn’t “baw”.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 8:09 am to baldona
It is a good bit of interstate travel.
I had heard that comment as well but wasn’t sure if it was just the salesman trying to steer us into another model since they didn’t have what we wanted in stock.
I had heard that comment as well but wasn’t sure if it was just the salesman trying to steer us into another model since they didn’t have what we wanted in stock.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 8:25 am to baldona
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Does she drive a lot of interstate or off interstate? Because the hybrids are best for stop and go traffic I believe? After a certain speed the gas motor kicks in.
I don't know the specifics of this but I don't believe it is the case anymore (at least not to the same extent)..
My mom drove a 2006 Highlander, which used the hybrid battery up to 25 MPH.. I drive a 2010 Fusion Hybrid that uses battery up to 40 MPH (I think)... I think the new hybrids use battery up to 60 MPH.
She got rid of the Highlander Hybrid at 200k miles. She never had to replace the battery or do any kind of extra "hybrid" maintenance. She now drives a 2018 Rav4 Hybrid.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 8:43 am to Shepherd88
quote:You don't have to worry about them reproducing....
Hybrid vehicles
Posted on 6/25/19 at 8:45 am to Shepherd88
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It is a good bit of interstate travel.
You may not get 55mpg, then, but you'll still get way over what the regular gas engine will offer. The new Rav4 Hybrids are also the most powerful version of the car, so it should be fun to drive, as well (inasmuch a Rav4 can be).
Toyota is the king of the traditional hybrid tech, so can't really go wrong here. They have doubled down on hybrid technology over EV options and though many other makers offer hybrid versions of their cars, no one does it better than Toyota.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 9:08 am to S1C EM
Thanks, pretty much just wanted to reaffirm myself we were making the right decision. Now just gotta get some negotiation going!
Posted on 6/25/19 at 9:51 am to baldona
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So if she drives mostly interstate like between cities it probably wouldn’t be worth it. If she is just driving around a city, it would be more so.
This.
I own a '16 RAV4 Hybrid which I believe was the first year for the hybrid option. It's a great vehicle, but most of my driving is in the city. Most of the hybrid advantage is lost on the interstate.
I don't know about resale value yet, but I assume it's not going to be as strong as a regular vehicle. Any vehicle more dependent on battery tech will drop in value faster as the battery tech changes faster then a traditional engine.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 9:53 am to Oenophile Brah
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Most of the hybrid advantage is lost on the interstate.
This remains the case with hybrid vehicles today. Much more significant mileage gains in the city when the motor can frequently shut off completely. For mostly highway driving, you'd probably be better off with a 4cyl. I'd just go with whatever model you like and can get the best price on based on what OP has stated.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 11:17 am to Shepherd88
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Thanks, pretty much just wanted to reaffirm myself we were making the right decision. Now just gotta get some negotiation going!
Would never have a worry about the car or the tech powering it.
Good luck on the wheeling-and-dealing!
Posted on 6/25/19 at 11:23 am to lsujro
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This remains the case with hybrid vehicles today. Much more significant mileage gains in the city when the motor can frequently shut off completely. For mostly highway driving, you'd probably be better off with a 4cyl. I'd just go with whatever model you like and can get the best price on based on what OP has stated.
It's 41/38 (Hybrid) vs. 26/35 (Standard). Same base 2.5L engine in either option, so there's no "going for the 4cyl" here. They're both 4-bangers that put out the same numbers, sans battery intervention. The hybrid drive simply adds an option. And if they keep their cars until 150k+ miles, resale is going to be pretty moot. There's not going to be a ton of difference and if you're trading in, almost all dealers will send these to auction. They will still offer more on the hybrid.
My .02
Posted on 6/25/19 at 11:36 am to lsujro
I have a 2017 Accord Hybrid. I got it because I was driving to Baton Rouge from Metairie 4 days a week.
My average MPG was right at 42 and the vast majority of driving was that trip to Baton Rouge. Unless traffic was bad I would got between 75 and 80 consistently. I can get 50+ on trips in the city.
Now I have a job 10 miles from the house. Still get the same mileage but only have to fill up every 2 weeks or so. I get about 600 miles per tank.
Overall I like the Hybrid. Love the gas mileage. Probably not worth the extra money for the Hybrid with my current mileage (breakeven analysis and all on cost of car versus gas savings). But I do like the long time between fillups and oil changes. Has pretty good overall pickup speed.
My average MPG was right at 42 and the vast majority of driving was that trip to Baton Rouge. Unless traffic was bad I would got between 75 and 80 consistently. I can get 50+ on trips in the city.
Now I have a job 10 miles from the house. Still get the same mileage but only have to fill up every 2 weeks or so. I get about 600 miles per tank.
Overall I like the Hybrid. Love the gas mileage. Probably not worth the extra money for the Hybrid with my current mileage (breakeven analysis and all on cost of car versus gas savings). But I do like the long time between fillups and oil changes. Has pretty good overall pickup speed.
Posted on 6/25/19 at 11:42 am to Dave Worth
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Has pretty good overall pickup speed.
That’s the other thing I liked about the hybrid since we are coming from a v6 Camry (that thing can haul arse). We drove the standard 4cyl rav4 yesterday and the pick up speed was kinda disappointing.
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