Accord Hybrid Experiences?

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Arghon Arghowijctz, Apr 6, 2005.

  1. I test drove an Accord Hybrid and there seemed to be a lot of road noise. (I
    was driving a Lexus RX-300, so am I just spoiled?). Also, it didn't seem to
    hold the line on the road as well as I remember my old Honda Prelude (1980)
    doing.

    In addition, the car's battery kept going flat when it was parked in the
    dealer's garage (over 3 days). The salesman had to boost it every time I
    took it out for a drive. I hope this is not normal.

    Otherwise, it seems pretty zippy and the hybrid oddities not distracting.

    Any comments, pro or con?

    Bob (email is not my real name or address)
     
    Arghon Arghowijctz, Apr 6, 2005
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  2. Arghon Arghowijctz

    Jason Guest

    I've read that it's not cost effective unless you plan to keep the car for
    at least 5 or more years. Of course, this could change if the cost of
    gasoline is at $3.00 per gallon or more. It's been a while since I read
    the article but seem to recall that it stated that it takes at least 3 or
    4 years for the price difference between the hybrid and the non-hybrid 6
    cyld accords to be paid off in terms of how much you would save on
    gasoline during that time period. These figures were NOT based on $3.00
    per gallon gasoline costs.
     
    Jason, Apr 6, 2005
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  3. Arghon Arghowijctz

    Nick Guest

    According to latest Consumer Report, the Accord Hybrid is only 1mpg better
    than the 4 cyl version in mix driving and 2 mpg for 6cyl. I do not think
    anyone who buys hybrid vehicle ever thinking about saving gas. They just
    want to show off .

    My 4cyl version of accord is PZEV rated in CA which is not that bad when we
    talk about environmental.
     
    Nick, Apr 6, 2005
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  4. Arghon Arghowijctz

    Jason Guest

    Nick,
    Great point. Hybrid vehicles only get great milage when the drivers follow
    lots of the the recommendations related to saving gas. After I read those
    recommendations, I decided NOT to buy a hybrid vehicle--it would take all
    the fun out of driving and make it like a job.
     
    Jason, Apr 7, 2005
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