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***Spencer@tirerack*** · 05-29-2008, 02:21 PM

Hey guys,

I got into an accident, so it's time for a new car. with the way gas is going, and an engagement coming my way soon, what do u guys think of the hybrid? it would be a far cry from the Si, and I am not going back to my backups being a mustang (16mgp, rusty number 1) and an old chevy truck (rusty II). does anyone have the hybrid? do you like it?

SoCal07Si · 05-29-2008, 02:25 PM

Get the hybrid on slap on some dubs!!!

***Spencer@tirerack*** · 05-29-2008, 03:02 PM

hahahahahaha! i think that would go against the grain of a hybrid. Put some 20s on there!

stevediehlman · 05-29-2008, 05:54 PM

Research. It'll take you like 100,000+ miles to pay back the extra cost of a hybrid

***Izzy*** · 05-29-2008, 05:58 PM

Get an EX-L and be happy, Spencer.

For now, I only truly recommend hybrids to those who WANT to be greener. If it's an effort to save gas, then I say just get the base stuff.

SoCal07Si · 05-29-2008, 06:01 PM

EX-L...

on Dubs!!!

jhoe316 · 06-26-2008, 10:55 PM

go with the ex... no need for leather

**Qshooter151** · 06-26-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevediehlman

Research. It'll take you like 100,000+ miles to pay back the extra cost of a hybrid

agreed. i read/heard the same thing.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 06-26-2008, 10:59 PM

You can do like the people in Junes Honda Tuning, buy a used Insight and slap a K20 in it it!!!!!

PhoR11 · 06-27-2008, 01:10 PM

I agree that hybrids really aren't economically viable right now.
Even with gas prices as high as they are, the initial price difference of a hybrid vs a base model R18 is so high that it will take forever to make that cost back in gas saved.

The EX is where it's at right now if you're looking for something "green" unless you want to step into the world of "Smart Cars" for an extra 10 mpg or so.

P1ng · 06-27-2008, 01:12 PM

i say get a motorcycle.

brazilianguy · 06-27-2008, 01:26 PM

toyota yaris gets great great gas mileage
a BIG difference when i switched to the civic ex

4DoorWhore · 06-29-2008, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImTheVoiceOfGod

You can do like the people in Junes Honda Tuning, buy a used Insight and slap a K20 in it it!!!!!

right!! ugly as hell... but

goodwin74 · 06-30-2008, 12:12 AM

The Si's gas mileage isn't too bad so I would seriously say stay with that unless you're a really gas concerning type person. If so, I would say get a Fit Sport. I have a Fit Sport 5 speed and it's very good on gas. If this isn't the way you would like to go, just get a base model civic and save some money compared to the hybrid. The technology is there but i've noticed that many dealerships in my area do not have the techs to perform specific work on the car since hybrids are new technology and not many techs have trained for that line of work. You could always get you the Fit and a honda shadow... Just me thinking out loud.

raycl · 06-30-2008, 12:44 AM

I get 30+ in the SI.

***07mugencivic*** · 06-30-2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brazilianguy

toyota yaris gets great great gas mileage
a BIG difference when i switched to the civic ex

almost 40 MPG

***07mugencivic*** · 06-30-2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raycl

I get 30+ in the SI.

how is this

raycl · 06-30-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07mugencivic

how is this

What do you mean how is this. 35+ highway
30ish in town.

raycl · 06-30-2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 07mugencivic

almost 40 MPG

40, my son has one.

hockeymutt · 06-30-2008, 10:03 PM

fit go with the fit.... they look awesome and have jdm partner

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*Spencer@tirerack* 8thcivic Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 682 iTrader: 1 / 100%	hahahahahaha! i think that would go against the grain of a hybrid. Put some 20s on there! __________________ Spencer@tirerack.com 1-877-522-8473 x690 Remember to reference my name on Tirerack online orders Use the link below to support the forum! http://www.tirerack.com/winter/index.jsp

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*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,935 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Get an EX-L and be happy, Spencer. For now, I only truly recommend hybrids to those who WANT to be greener. If it's an effort to save gas, then I say just get the base stuff. __________________

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ImTheVoiceOfGod Soup-R-Charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 27 Posts: 29,097 Corsport Fanboi iTrader: 18 / 100%	You can do like the people in Junes Honda Tuning, buy a used Insight and slap a K20 in it it!!!!! __________________ Know the California Vehicle Laws! Save yourself a ticket! IE Taco Meet Round 2 / Nov 30th

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05-29-2008, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
SoCal07Si Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Whitter, So Cali Age: 21 Posts: 12,146 Just call me Daddy iTrader: 1 / 100%	Get the hybrid on slap on some dubs!!!

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stevediehlman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 232 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Research. It'll take you like 100,000+ miles to pay back the extra cost of a hybrid

05-29-2008, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
SoCal07Si Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Whitter, So Cali Age: 21 Posts: 12,146 Just call me Daddy iTrader: 1 / 100%	EX-L... on Dubs!!!

06-26-2008, 10:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
jhoe316 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2 iTrader: 0 / 0%	go with the ex... no need for leather

06-27-2008, 01:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
PhoR11 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Age: 27 Posts: 588 Bradley iTrader: 0 / 0%	I agree that hybrids really aren't economically viable right now. Even with gas prices as high as they are, the initial price difference of a hybrid vs a base model R18 is so high that it will take forever to make that cost back in gas saved. The EX is where it's at right now if you're looking for something "green" unless you want to step into the world of "Smart Cars" for an extra 10 mpg or so.

06-27-2008, 01:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
P1ng Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dallas Age: 20 Posts: 2,032 iTrader: 4 / 100%	i say get a motorcycle.

06-27-2008, 01:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
brazilianguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boston, MA Age: 20 Posts: 2,520 Iuri iTrader: 3 / 100%	toyota yaris gets great great gas mileage a BIG difference when i switched to the civic ex

06-30-2008, 12:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
goodwin74 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 95 Michael iTrader: 0 / 0%	The Si's gas mileage isn't too bad so I would seriously say stay with that unless you're a really gas concerning type person. If so, I would say get a Fit Sport. I have a Fit Sport 5 speed and it's very good on gas. If this isn't the way you would like to go, just get a base model civic and save some money compared to the hybrid. The technology is there but i've noticed that many dealerships in my area do not have the techs to perform specific work on the car since hybrids are new technology and not many techs have trained for that line of work. You could always get you the Fit and a honda shadow... Just me thinking out loud.

06-30-2008, 12:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
raycl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Des Moines Age: 40 Posts: 664 Ray iTrader: 0 / 0%	I get 30+ in the SI.

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hockeymutt Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 214 iTrader: 0 / 0%	fit go with the fit.... they look awesome and have jdm partner