Hello y'all from smoggy and congested Los Angeles,

I picked up a 06 Civic Hybrid 2 days ago. I got lucky and purchased the car straight off the dealer lot. Why did I buy a hybrid? Simple: I got sick of paying $65 per tank to fill up my SUV and getting 16 mpg. I also felt irresponsible driving around in a gas belching vehicle and contributing to the oil companies bottom line.

I really like the 06 HCH. It has completely changed my driving habits and has actually made driving enjoyable. It's just so much fun to try and max mpg. Heck, I have been driving for over 13 years and I am shocked at how much of a "passive" driver I have been for most of those years. I always equated fun w/ driving fast, but driving slow is equally satisfying.

Anways, I hope to use all I learn on this website to educate others about hybrids. There is just so much misinformation out there. A lot of my co-workers are clueless about these cars and blindly believe the media myths.

Cheers,

smallgulp