Jason,

It's not that I think I'm doing something wrong, I'm just wondering if there's a personality (?) difference in the make-up of the HAH buyer.

As far as weight and performance difference, the weight is *nearly* the same because of some of the changes made; the hp difference is only 15, but I think the torque difference is more. Also, there is an incredible smoothness in hard acceleration with the two motors pulling together. In addition, the electric is an immediate response, as opposed to the hesitation of an ICE.

That being said, I also (maybe even mainly) bought it for the fun/different factor. I like the graphs, small though they are. I think it's cool when the engine stops at a light.

AND, even with the increased performance, I can get great gas mileage for a car with such power. And with gas over $2, that's nothing to sneeze at. Albeit, not the mpg of a full hybrid. 37 mpg is not bad, though!

'05 Accord Hybrid
'05 Odyssey EX-L
'03 1800 Goldwing
'98 Civic EX (16 yr. old daughter's)