Hybrid or Gas Gussler?

Discussion in 'Science, Technology & Car Chat' started by benjwang, Apr 19, 2007.

  1. benjwang

    benjwang Well-Known Member

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    What car would u rather drive and y?
     
  2. DuchSauce

    DuchSauce Well-Known Member

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    Hybrid, although they are a little more expensive. Living in NYC it doesn't make much sense to own a gas guzzler, I'd get like 7mpg. Plus, I'd like the do my part to help the environment. Electric cars will make a comeback.
     
  3. p3ps1c0la

    p3ps1c0la Well-Known Member

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    Plain electric cause it's better for all living things, the earth in general, and the future.
     
  4. hiake

    hiake Vardøgr of da E.Twin

    Transit. I seriously think driving is overrated.
     
  5. DuchSauce

    DuchSauce Well-Known Member

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    Transit is the way to go for daily commuting, but transit can't get you everywhere you need to go, or its a huge hassle. It's also inconvenient when you have a lot of cargo.
     
  6. hiake

    hiake Vardøgr of da E.Twin

    Then you rent a hybrid for a weekend. Or borrow a friend's car.
     
  7. DuchSauce

    DuchSauce Well-Known Member

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    ok, you win
     
  8. hiake

    hiake Vardøgr of da E.Twin

    ^ There's no winning or whatnot, it's just my view. I know plenty of people who think it's a status symbol to own a SUV (then I secretly hope they get charged big time for property tax each year)

    It's just expensive to keep a car. Is all. Same goes for house vs. apartment. Apartment all the way just because I grew up that way.
     
  9. effxiikc

    effxiikc Well-Known Member

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    get a hybrid if you drive your car for 10+ years or if you drive a lot of miles, but if you don't then a gas guzzler will most likely be cheaper in the long run
     
  10. Aoes

    Aoes Well-Known Member

    I guess u can classify my car as a gas guzzler... i get 16mpg =/

    But that's my choice, I choose to drive my car because to me, a car is about more than going from a to b... and it's one of the few cars that fit my budget in which all my desires of a car were met...

    would i prefer to drive a hybrid? sure... if a reasonably priced hybrid can do what my car does... sign me up...
     
  11. iw3a12anf

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    I would rather have a hybrid. I actually have one right now and even though the power isn't too great, when you fill up the tank, you feel so much better only spending around 20-30 bucks instead of 40-50.
     
  12. prettymussel

    prettymussel Active Member

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    they should make hybrids cheaper, and design them better as well..

    hybrids for the long run! save mother earth!
     
  13. ralliart

    ralliart Well-Known Member

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    Not really a good way to go if this happens....

    http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_10098.aspx

    I would Drive a Hybrid also, So high Tech. lol
     
  14. hiake

    hiake Vardøgr of da E.Twin

    Yeah, but accidents happens, it's not like DVP doesn't have its fair share of occasional accidents and constant congestion. At least I still get to sleep through my commune.