Working in My Car
 

I just started a new job and I am on the road about 80% or more. Most of my miles are on the Highway, so my question is does an Hybrid make the best sence right know. I know that there is a drop off in MPG on the highway and to me a hybrid really looks to be best for Metro driving not highway.

So is a Hybrid a good option?

Let me say I am by no means a consertive driver, I live in New England and as most know we are not known for going slow.

I need somthing big enough to carry samples, but not SUV big. I am really not sure what to do. I like the Prius and what it comes with in the Turning model.

Help, is there any one who is using a Hybrid for more than just going back and forth to work and is driving like I feel most of America drives (70-80 miles per hour). The costing or driving 60mph won't work for me!

Thanks

Frank

Re: Working in My Car
 

I put about 125-150 miles per day on a Honda Civic Hybrid. Most of these miles are on the highway at 70-75 miles per hour. The car is averaging close to 45 miles per gallon. Trunk space works well for me and if not...there is always the back seat. :)

Re: Working in My Car
 

http://home.hiwaay.net/%7Ebzwilson/prius/epa.jpg

So what MPG do you want to achieve? Use the 'green line' for current model Prius performance.

Bob Wilson

Re: Working in My Car
 

Just want to say that all info is great and no matter the content or intent is all take for what it's worth.

I welcome advice and suggestions!

Re: Working in My Car
 

You might take a peek at what Consumer Reports achieved:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...ficient%20cars

Also, you can do a head-to-head vehicle comparisons at:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

Good luck!
Bob Wilson