civic hybrid mileage
01-09-2004 | 10:08 AM
#46
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 03:10:07 GMT, Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com>
wrote:
>I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>closer than 10 MPG under.
>
>It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>
>What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>after the break-in period?
Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
friendly!!!
Nate
wrote:
>I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>closer than 10 MPG under.
>
>It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>
>What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>after the break-in period?
Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
friendly!!!
Nate
01-09-2004 | 10:08 AM
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 03:10:07 GMT, Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com>
wrote:
>I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>closer than 10 MPG under.
>
>It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>
>What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>after the break-in period?
Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
friendly!!!
Nate
wrote:
>I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>closer than 10 MPG under.
>
>It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>
>What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>after the break-in period?
Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
friendly!!!
Nate
01-09-2004 | 10:08 AM
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 03:10:07 GMT, Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com>
wrote:
>I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>closer than 10 MPG under.
>
>It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>
>What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>after the break-in period?
Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
friendly!!!
Nate
wrote:
>I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>closer than 10 MPG under.
>
>It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>
>What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>after the break-in period?
Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
friendly!!!
Nate
01-09-2004 | 10:08 AM
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 03:10:07 GMT, Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com>
wrote:
>I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>closer than 10 MPG under.
>
>It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>
>What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>after the break-in period?
Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
friendly!!!
Nate
wrote:
>I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>*loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>closer than 10 MPG under.
>
>It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>
>What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>after the break-in period?
Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
friendly!!!
Nate
01-09-2004 | 10:33 AM
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
"Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
> Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>> closer than 10 MPG under.
>>
>> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>>
>> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>> after the break-in period?
>
> Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> friendly!!!
Hahahah. Best post ever.
The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
with a go-kart engine) are right on.
Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
> Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>> closer than 10 MPG under.
>>
>> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>>
>> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>> after the break-in period?
>
> Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> friendly!!!
Hahahah. Best post ever.
The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
with a go-kart engine) are right on.
Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
01-09-2004 | 10:33 AM
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
"Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
> Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>> closer than 10 MPG under.
>>
>> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>>
>> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>> after the break-in period?
>
> Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> friendly!!!
Hahahah. Best post ever.
The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
with a go-kart engine) are right on.
Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
> Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>> closer than 10 MPG under.
>>
>> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>>
>> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>> after the break-in period?
>
> Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> friendly!!!
Hahahah. Best post ever.
The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
with a go-kart engine) are right on.
Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
01-09-2004 | 10:33 AM
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
"Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
> Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>> closer than 10 MPG under.
>>
>> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>>
>> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>> after the break-in period?
>
> Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> friendly!!!
Hahahah. Best post ever.
The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
with a go-kart engine) are right on.
Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
> Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>> closer than 10 MPG under.
>>
>> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>>
>> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>> after the break-in period?
>
> Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> friendly!!!
Hahahah. Best post ever.
The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
with a go-kart engine) are right on.
Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
01-09-2004 | 10:33 AM
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
"Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
> Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>> closer than 10 MPG under.
>>
>> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>>
>> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>> after the break-in period?
>
> Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> friendly!!!
Hahahah. Best post ever.
The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
with a go-kart engine) are right on.
Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
> Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
>> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
>> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
>> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
>> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
>> closer than 10 MPG under.
>>
>> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
>> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
>> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
>> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
>>
>> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
>> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
>> after the break-in period?
>
> Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> friendly!!!
Hahahah. Best post ever.
The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
with a go-kart engine) are right on.
Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
01-09-2004 | 09:21 PM
#54
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
In article <ARzLb.6641$8H.20763@attbi_s03>, Chris Aseltine
<ophidian@newsnation.com> wrote:
> "Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> > Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
> >> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
> >> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
> >> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
> >> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
> >> closer than 10 MPG under.
> >>
> >> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
> >> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
> >> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
> >> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
> >>
> >> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
> >> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
> >> after the break-in period?
> >
> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> > friendly!!!
>
> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>
> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>
> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>
>
Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
town).
No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
Now, if you trolls and idiots would just clear the stage, maybe I could
hear from people with real hybrid experience (and a couple of brain
cells).
<ophidian@newsnation.com> wrote:
> "Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> > Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
> >> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
> >> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
> >> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
> >> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
> >> closer than 10 MPG under.
> >>
> >> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
> >> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
> >> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
> >> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
> >>
> >> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
> >> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
> >> after the break-in period?
> >
> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> > friendly!!!
>
> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>
> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>
> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>
>
Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
town).
No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
Now, if you trolls and idiots would just clear the stage, maybe I could
hear from people with real hybrid experience (and a couple of brain
cells).
01-09-2004 | 09:21 PM
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
In article <ARzLb.6641$8H.20763@attbi_s03>, Chris Aseltine
<ophidian@newsnation.com> wrote:
> "Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> > Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
> >> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
> >> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
> >> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
> >> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
> >> closer than 10 MPG under.
> >>
> >> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
> >> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
> >> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
> >> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
> >>
> >> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
> >> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
> >> after the break-in period?
> >
> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> > friendly!!!
>
> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>
> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>
> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>
>
Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
town).
No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
Now, if you trolls and idiots would just clear the stage, maybe I could
hear from people with real hybrid experience (and a couple of brain
cells).
<ophidian@newsnation.com> wrote:
> "Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> > Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
> >> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
> >> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
> >> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
> >> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
> >> closer than 10 MPG under.
> >>
> >> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
> >> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
> >> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
> >> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
> >>
> >> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
> >> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
> >> after the break-in period?
> >
> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> > friendly!!!
>
> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>
> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>
> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>
>
Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
town).
No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
Now, if you trolls and idiots would just clear the stage, maybe I could
hear from people with real hybrid experience (and a couple of brain
cells).
01-09-2004 | 09:21 PM
#56
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Posts: n/a
Re: civic hybrid mileage
In article <ARzLb.6641$8H.20763@attbi_s03>, Chris Aseltine
<ophidian@newsnation.com> wrote:
> "Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> > Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
> >> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
> >> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
> >> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
> >> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
> >> closer than 10 MPG under.
> >>
> >> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
> >> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
> >> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
> >> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
> >>
> >> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
> >> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
> >> after the break-in period?
> >
> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> > friendly!!!
>
> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>
> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>
> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>
>
Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
town).
No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
Now, if you trolls and idiots would just clear the stage, maybe I could
hear from people with real hybrid experience (and a couple of brain
cells).
<ophidian@newsnation.com> wrote:
> "Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> > Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
> >> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
> >> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
> >> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
> >> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
> >> closer than 10 MPG under.
> >>
> >> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
> >> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
> >> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
> >> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
> >>
> >> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
> >> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
> >> after the break-in period?
> >
> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> > friendly!!!
>
> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>
> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>
> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>
>
Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
town).
No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
Now, if you trolls and idiots would just clear the stage, maybe I could
hear from people with real hybrid experience (and a couple of brain
cells).
01-09-2004 | 09:21 PM
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: civic hybrid mileage
In article <ARzLb.6641$8H.20763@attbi_s03>, Chris Aseltine
<ophidian@newsnation.com> wrote:
> "Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> > Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
> >> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
> >> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
> >> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
> >> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
> >> closer than 10 MPG under.
> >>
> >> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
> >> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
> >> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
> >> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
> >>
> >> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
> >> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
> >> after the break-in period?
> >
> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> > friendly!!!
>
> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>
> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>
> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>
>
Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
town).
No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
Now, if you trolls and idiots would just clear the stage, maybe I could
hear from people with real hybrid experience (and a couple of brain
cells).
<ophidian@newsnation.com> wrote:
> "Me" <nhzero@dontmailme.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> > Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I have a 2003 Civic Hybrid. It's got about 3500 miles on it now. I have
> >> *loved* driving this car - quiet, smooth and peppy. But I must say that
> >> I'm somewhat disappointed in the mileage I'm getting. It's averaging a
> >> little better than 39 MPG. The EPA estimate is just under 50 MPG. I
> >> know EPA is always high, but I would have thought I'd have gotten
> >> closer than 10 MPG under.
> >>
> >> It is true that most of my driving is the 20 minute trip to and from
> >> work in stop and go traffic. I think I've done a pretty good job of
> >> modifying my driving habits to the hybrid. I'm not sure what I could do
> >> to maximize mileage, any more that what I've been doing.
> >>
> >> What I'd like to hear is the experience of other Hybrid owners. Is my
> >> mileage reasonable for the kind of driving I do? Does it get better
> >> after the break-in period?
> >
> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
> > friendly!!!
>
> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>
> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>
> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>
>
Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
town).
No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
Now, if you trolls and idiots would just clear the stage, maybe I could
hear from people with real hybrid experience (and a couple of brain
cells).
01-09-2004 | 10:30 PM
#58
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Posts: n/a
Re: civic hybrid mileage
On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 02:21:27 GMT, Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com>
wrote:
>> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
>> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
>> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
>> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
>> > friendly!!!
>>
>> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>>
>> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
>> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>>
>> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>>
>>
>Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
>town).
>
>No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
>characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
I agree, my 94 Civic is not a "go-kart!" It might not be a Z06, but it
certainly gets up to speed well, especially since it has a 2300lb curb
weight. Besides, I could have sworn I get BETTER mileage than the
hybrid, not half like you said....
Nate
wrote:
>> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
>> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
>> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
>> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
>> > friendly!!!
>>
>> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>>
>> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
>> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>>
>> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>>
>>
>Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
>town).
>
>No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
>characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
I agree, my 94 Civic is not a "go-kart!" It might not be a Z06, but it
certainly gets up to speed well, especially since it has a 2300lb curb
weight. Besides, I could have sworn I get BETTER mileage than the
hybrid, not half like you said....
Nate
01-09-2004 | 10:30 PM
#59
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Posts: n/a
Re: civic hybrid mileage
On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 02:21:27 GMT, Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com>
wrote:
>> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
>> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
>> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
>> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
>> > friendly!!!
>>
>> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>>
>> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
>> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>>
>> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>>
>>
>Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
>town).
>
>No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
>characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
I agree, my 94 Civic is not a "go-kart!" It might not be a Z06, but it
certainly gets up to speed well, especially since it has a 2300lb curb
weight. Besides, I could have sworn I get BETTER mileage than the
hybrid, not half like you said....
Nate
wrote:
>> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
>> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
>> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
>> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
>> > friendly!!!
>>
>> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>>
>> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
>> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>>
>> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>>
>>
>Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
>town).
>
>No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
>characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
I agree, my 94 Civic is not a "go-kart!" It might not be a Z06, but it
certainly gets up to speed well, especially since it has a 2300lb curb
weight. Besides, I could have sworn I get BETTER mileage than the
hybrid, not half like you said....
Nate
01-09-2004 | 10:30 PM
#60
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Re: civic hybrid mileage
On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 02:21:27 GMT, Gary Gorbet <ggorbet@houston.rr.com>
wrote:
>> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
>> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
>> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
>> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
>> > friendly!!!
>>
>> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>>
>> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
>> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>>
>> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>>
>>
>Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
>town).
>
>No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
>characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
I agree, my 94 Civic is not a "go-kart!" It might not be a Z06, but it
certainly gets up to speed well, especially since it has a 2300lb curb
weight. Besides, I could have sworn I get BETTER mileage than the
hybrid, not half like you said....
Nate
wrote:
>> > Hehe... From what I've heard, that's pretty typical. I guess I'm doing
>> > more for the environment by driving my 1994 Civic 5-speed at 42-45
>> > mpg. Hey, and I didn't even add a bunch of steel and battery trash to
>> > the environment!! Good luck on your attempt at being environmentally
>> > friendly!!!
>>
>> Hahahah. Best post ever.
>>
>> The EPA estimates for my V6 Accord, 21/30 (which you are beating by 9mpg
>> with a go-kart engine) are right on.
>>
>> Tip: do the math before you buy a hybrid car.
>>
>>
>Tip: YOU do the math: 39-21 = 18 MPG (nearly DOUBLE what you get in
>town).
>
>No surprise that, since you can't even do simple math, that you'd
>characterize a very peppy engine as "go-kart".
I agree, my 94 Civic is not a "go-kart!" It might not be a Z06, but it
certainly gets up to speed well, especially since it has a 2300lb curb
weight. Besides, I could have sworn I get BETTER mileage than the
hybrid, not half like you said....
Nate