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03-11-2008, 02:09 PM

leahbeatle

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Re: The greenest and meanest vehicles

That's kind of an odd assertion, that you feel you'd be getting the same gas mileage in a non-hybrid civic. Upon what could you possibly be basing that statement?

Back to the thread topic: Thanks for the update on leanest and greenest and meanest, Spinner; that makes me feel better about my parents' recent purchase of a non-hybrid Toyota Corolla. Still in the greenest list, at least, even if it isn't a hybrid.

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03-11-2008, 07:19 PM

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Re: The greenest and meanest vehicles

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Originally Posted by Estoril73

After driving around in my hybrid for two years now. I feel as if I would be getting the same gas mileage if I were in a non-hybrid civic and I could of also saved $$$ at the time of purchase. Now come to think of it, if I were to get more out of this I would simply switch to an alternative fuel such as natural gas or corn oil instead.

You are making it sound as if alternative fuel systems are a no-cost option. Diesel engines come with a premium. Have you ever been given a quote on what it would cost to convert to natural gas?

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03-12-2008, 05:33 AM

bwilson4web

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Re: The greenest and meanest vehicles

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Originally Posted by Estoril73

After driving around in my hybrid for two years now. I feel as if I would be getting the same gas mileage if I were in a non-hybrid civic and I could of also saved $$$ at the time of purchase. . . .

Just a suggestion but you might raise this question over in the HCH group. I drive something else and know each hybrid has unique characteristics that can be exploited for maximum mileage. The HCH experts in those forums probably have some helpful hints. But by all means, record your mileage so you can measure the effect of different changes.

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