Hybrid Vehicle
Posted By: Hilloah Driskill on 2006-04-24
In Reply to: hybrid cars--anyone have one? - old MT
Yes, I love my Insight. It is 2001, never had any problems and has 50 to 60 miles per gallon of gas usage! When I purchased this one, I received a 15% off the top for the 21K cost of the car on federal taxes. I could never go to a regular car again.
The best part is: the mileage is even more because the engine shuts off at a stop sign or when in road rage traffic. This would prove to be even better mileage since all other automobiles are steadily burning while this Insight is completely off. Of course you can adjust if you really need air conditioning. It came with auto everything: windows, transmission and power brakes and steering.
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hybrid cars--anyone have one?
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I'm just curious....Do any of you MTs have a hybrid vehicle and/or know someone personally who does? If so, do you like it?
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Thanks for all the reponses, honest and otherwise. You all basically told me what I felt inside - the only one who makes out on a lease is the dealer. Thanks again.
leasing vehicle
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I would think that owning a vehicle with low miles is a plus - sm
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