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Originally Posted by nokoon
I've put a deposit down on an '06 Civic Hybrid that's supposed to come in next week. I've been reading around on the internet and I've found a couple of things that are making me rethink my decision.
On HybridCars.com I read a series of articles . . .
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The most important article is the GreenHybrid.com database for your car model. When you click up the database for your car, you will see at the top the distribution of MPG by the contributors. That is your best guide.
I'm not a Honda driver but I noticed that the CVT models have a fairly normal MPG distribution curve. If you are getting one of these, look in the database for drivers whose driving profile matches your expected driving pattern. With a couple of samples, you should have a good idea about the expected MPG.
Everytime I've bought something, there comes a moment of doubt, just before I pickup it up where a voice asks, "Did you just screw up?" Yet everytime, experience has answered, "No, you didn't. It is different but you'll be OK."
So let me offer this,
You'll be OK.
Bob Wilson