With gas prices soaring waht would you

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Registered: 01-08-2007
With gas prices soaring waht would you
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Mon, 05-26-2008 - 8:43pm
buy for a new car now?

Dee

Dee  

Mom to Nik

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 05-26-2008 - 8:50pm

I want a hybrid but I can't afford one right now. I have to wait about 18 months until I get a loan paid off. They get alot better mileage and are better for the environment. Not sure what kind I want, will have to figure that out. I like Toyotas but I don't really love the look of the Prius but not sure I want the bigger Camry. Haven't checked out the Honda Civic yet and the Ford Escape looks okay. sigh. Too many choices. LOL


Right now I have an old Ford Escort. Kind of rusty but good on gas.

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Registered: 01-06-2006
Mon, 05-26-2008 - 8:52pm
I know they're a little pricey ($26+) but we love our Prius. We get 45+ miles per gallon regularly and can even get close to 60 mpg on a good day! It's our first choice whenever we need to drive. It's not the greatest in snow but we've had no mechanical trouble with it at all and we've had it for 3 years. We managed to fit everything the 4 of us needed for a week in the hatch last summer so there's plenty of space. It doesn't fit a cello or a full size keyboard though... There are other hybrids out there that may also be worth a look.