H_G and Coyote: OK, I admit that the great big red letters were a bit overwrought . My own experience is just one data point and doesn't necessarily generalize. I really wish there were more data. However, the AVTA study shows some good things and some bad things about the Hondas: I don't think there were any serious engine or electric motor problems and only one battery set replaced in cars with up to 160K+ miles. But, the CVT seems to be a weak point in otherwise pretty reliable cars.

Thanks for the sympathy, but if it finally dies I'll probably get a hybrid (maybe even a HCH) .

I hope that some of the hypermilers get to try out a 2006 HCH before I have to buy a new car.

--Walter