My Insight has spoiled me, too, on so many levels.
It has given me tools for driving that help me be a more conscientious, attentive, and planet-friendly driver. Some of the tools are things I hadn’t even thought of before.
The fun and cool factors of owning a hybrid are great. (Although I’m still not the biggest fan of the wheel covers.)
Having an aluminum bodied car has been wonderful. It has easily withstood the salt-covered, Midwest winters.
The community that surrounds hybrid cars has been a treat as well. The tips, tricks and problem-solving that people share never ceases to amaze me.
When I am forced to buy my next vehicle here are a few features that would make the transition more tolerable:
- An instantaneous mpg meter
- Additional trip meters that show the miles driven and the mpg for the segment.
- Lower/cleaner than average emissions
Although I love the mpg factor of the Insight, in reality, the dollar saving per year on fuel for my Insight is less than $800, as compared to a mid 30’s mpg car.
By the time my Insight needs to retire hopefully there will be other comparable options. I can always hope, right?
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