Considering 2nd HCHII. Should I wait 1.5 years for the next-gen hybrids? - GreenHybrid

noflash · #1 (**permalink**) 03-19-2007, 10:18 AM

Our other car is a BMW on lease. We love it also, but feel that we have elevated above loving the German driving feel more than the eco-conscious-green-driving feel of a high-FE car. Did that make sense?

Anyway, we have a year-and-a-half left on the bimmer lease and I thought that was fine, b/c by then Honda's dedicated small hybrid and the next-gen Prius would probably be out. Lately though, I have felt like the bimmer-lease is a waste of money. We choose the hybrid for most of our driving. We are well under our allowed lease mileage.

I recently checked and the trade-in value is more than the lease buyout.

So, should I consider another HCH-II or wait around for the next greatest thing?

P.S. I am 6'3" and don't fit in the Prius or Fit -- they need telescoping steering wheels.

P.P.S. I'd love to wait for an '08HCHII if it had stability control and a sunroof option.

erscolo · #2 (**permalink**) 03-19-2007, 07:34 PM

As an owner of a 1st generation (2004) and now 2nd generation (2007) Honda Civic, I've never once regretted their purchase. I'm not sure a sunroof fits with a car designed for fuel economy, and that's why I bought these cars.

WRXSTi · #3 (**permalink**) 03-19-2007, 07:41 PM

Unless your BMW has AWD or some other reason why you would keep it I would probably lean twords on selling it.

When I bought my HCHII I got additional discounts on my financing, insurance plus the tax credit. Also gas appears to be creeping back up again

IMO would start saving the $$ now.

noflash · #4 (**permalink**) 03-20-2007, 09:06 AM

That's what we're leaning towards.

noflash · #5 (**permalink**) 03-21-2007, 01:16 PM

Considering a Galaxy Grey.

Anyone getting discounts off MSRP these days?

Orient Express · #6 (**permalink**) 03-21-2007, 03:21 PM

I don't know about right now, but in November I bought my 07 at the 06 price - $600.

I have a feeling that with the recent gas price spike that MSRP+ will be the rule again.

tigerhonaker · #7 (**permalink**) 03-21-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by noflash

Considering a Galaxy Grey.

Anyone getting discounts off MSRP these days?

FYI here only, Have you driven the 2007 Toyota Camry yet ? It has the Roof, and a lot more if you want options it has them. Just a thought.

Terry (tiger)

noflash · #8 (**permalink**) 03-22-2007, 07:38 AM

While I like the Camry, it's more $$ and less FE.

I guess I could drive by the lot today for a look though.

I'm going to get a trade-in quote for the bimmer today.

flash717 · #9 (**permalink**) 03-23-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by noflash

Considering a Galaxy Grey.

Anyone getting discounts off MSRP these days?

In the Milwaukee, WI area the HCH II with Nav is going for 22859 and they say dealer invoice is 22867.

tigerhonaker · #10 (**permalink**) 03-24-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by noflash

While I like the Camry, it's more $$ and less FE.

I guess I could drive by the lot today for a look though.

I'm going to get a trade-in quote for the bimmer today.

Let me know what you think of the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Don't forget to ask about the {50th Anniv. Camry Hybrid}. They are really nice and "Loaded-Up" with options.