In our continuing effort to work deals on 2006 HCH's, we checked back with the IRS website and to our amazement that the Honda's had been added!!!!

(From http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/...157632,00.html - says it was updated on November 22, 2006)
Model Year 2007

• Chevrolet Silverado 2WD Hybrid Pickup Truck — $250
• Chevrolet Silverado 4WD Hybrid Pickup Truck — $650
• Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD — $2,600
• Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD — $1,950
• GMC Sierra 2WD Hybrid Pickup Truck — $250
• GMC Sierra 4WD Hybrid Pickup Truck — $650
• Honda Accord Hybrid AT — $1,300
• Honda Accord Hybrid Navi AT — $1,300
• Honda Civic Hybrid CVT — $2,100
• Honda Civic Hybrid GX — $4,000
• Lexus GS 450h — $775†
• Lexus RX 400h 2WD and 4WD — $1,100†
• Mercury Mariner 4WD Hybrid — $1,950
• Saturn Vue Green Line — $650
• Toyota Camry Hybrid — $1,300†
• Toyota Prius — $1,575†
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2WD and 4WD — $1,300†

Woooooo Hoooooooo

So far, we've been quoted $21,500 at a nearby dealer, and $20,745 ($100 under invoice!!!) at an Oklahoma City dealership....where might the catch be? I've even got the VIN for that vehicle!

John

 

just curious....what is the civic 'gx' model that gets a 4000.00 credit??

john

 

That's a mistake. The Civic GX is the non-hybrid, Natural Gas fueled version of the Civic which sells for $24,590. Unfortunately Honda has never made a natural gas hybrid.

 

Well that's very confusing. It has a price and a tax credit- but has never been made. I feel like there must be a story in there somewhere.

 

The Honda Civic GX IS made and sold in certain areas. It just is NOT a hybrid. It is a Natural Gas car. This is s goof of the IRS listing.
But as a natural gas car, it too qualifies for the same tax credit. Notice the large $4000 credit, which means it scored very well in the government's complex formula of how much better than the average (similar) vehicle this one is in fuel economy and emissions.
The downsides to this vehicle are its limited availability, limited range (150-200 miles, I think), and limited refueling options (other than setting up refueling at home - Phill). It could be a quite acceptable commuting car option, if it were available in more places.

 

Thanks for the clarification!