Hi;

If you want to see the real world FE of a HCH II just hang loose for another 2-3 weeks. I will have mine by then and I'm going to drive it in a normal manner. I did not say just then that I was going to drive it like a sports sedan and do the stoplight to stoplight grandprix starts. Just in a normal manner and on the interstate i usually try to drive in the right lane at around 65 -70 miles per hour.

As far as money on the purchase that is as has been stated here many times up to the individual and their finances.

Honestly, to make a final statement on this. I think a person either wants a Hybrid and is willing to alter their driving habits to some degree or "NOT". if your going to purchase a Hybrid and drive the thing like there is no tommorrow then your FE is going to be the direct reflection of that driving style.

I wish you best on your final decision regardless of which way you go.

HTH;

Terry

BTW; nokoon= Read this Review:

http://hybridcars.about.com/b/a/239716.htm?nl=1

This is a Down to Earth Review, I think you will like it: