MRS. XTREME
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HMMMM...What do you think about this??
HMMMM...What do you think about this??
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Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.
A CAR THAT GETS ....230 MPG ??????????????????????????
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XtremeZ07
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Well I am in favor of it! I wouldn't mind having a car like that to drive around to keep the miles (and save on gas) of the vette! Plus the introduction of a high mileage car that enables chevy to continue to produce the low mileage cars like the ZR1 as it will affect there over all (government controlled) gas restrictions that they need to meet has a whole:dancer01:
Shadow
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I don't care for the limited capability of the electric powerplant:thumbsdown:
I prefer the Prius with it's on board recharging system, so I don't have to go looking for a damned electrical outlet.
Besides, I see a time with the cities and governments, as well as private enterprise, will gouge the owners of these vehicles much the same was as gas stations and parking meters do currently
Plug in stations downtown at some rediculous rate. Signs on buildings a d such stating "no public recharging" and such stuff.
I hate to be a naysayer, but I've seen how our government and private enterprise think.
Everything has it's drawbacks. The Prius batteries are expensive to replace, not really "environmentally friendly" and I've read a few other issues over the sim (6) months or so that I researched them. That said, I'll still take one over this one I'm afraid.
Finally, I was reading about the EPA figures for the Volt. When (until recently) has the EPA ever guessed right regarding fuel economy figures?
They "expect" highway mileage to be better? I don't think so.
Historically, highway mileage in hybrid vehicles is generally lower than city mileage.
But, the Volt is still a neat little car for the right person.:thumbsup:
I prefer the Prius with it's on board recharging system, so I don't have to go looking for a damned electrical outlet.
Besides, I see a time with the cities and governments, as well as private enterprise, will gouge the owners of these vehicles much the same was as gas stations and parking meters do currently
Plug in stations downtown at some rediculous rate. Signs on buildings a d such stating "no public recharging" and such stuff.
I hate to be a naysayer, but I've seen how our government and private enterprise think.
Everything has it's drawbacks. The Prius batteries are expensive to replace, not really "environmentally friendly" and I've read a few other issues over the sim (6) months or so that I researched them. That said, I'll still take one over this one I'm afraid.
Finally, I was reading about the EPA figures for the Volt. When (until recently) has the EPA ever guessed right regarding fuel economy figures?
They "expect" highway mileage to be better? I don't think so.
Historically, highway mileage in hybrid vehicles is generally lower than city mileage.
But, the Volt is still a neat little car for the right person.:thumbsup:
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Unlike traditional electric cars, Chevy Volt has a revolutionary propulsion system that takes you beyond the power of the battery. It will use a lithium-ion battery with a gasoline-powered, range-extending engine that drives a generator to provide electric power when you drive beyond the 40-mile battery range.
Chevy Volt Link
Shadow
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Tim,
I read the link, thanks:thumbsup:
That's essentially what Prius has been doing forever
The difference is, you don't have to plug the Pruis in...ever:thumbsup:
I know there's a "mod" for the Prius to allow a plug in module, and that Toyota is playing with (or may have built, I haven't followed them) a plug type, but for the numbers, and the cost, I don't want to rely on a plug to recharge my batteries:NoNo:
It once again, places the owner at the mercies of the unscrupulous Enough of that is done at the dealships:lmao:.
FWIW, I tested a number of hybrids over a 1 month + period prior to buying my Scion for a work vehicle.
The Volt wasn't out yet so obviously, that didn't enter the equation.
I even tested the Ford Escape Hybrid, a nice truck and not bad for what it is:thumbsup:
Had Toyota not been trying to bend the American public over the proverbial barrell, simply because they could, I'd have one in the driveway today. But I refused to pay more for a used car than it sold for new!:nonod:
Anyway, I was getting (+/-) 500 miles on a tank of fuel:dancer01:
That's a small tank, and me driving like a fool (doing everything wrong) in an effort to get the worse economy I could.
I wanted to see how "bad" it got, I'd heard all the good hype
It did wonderfully well and was a pleasure to drive. A bit on the ugly side, but the huge amount of room and the QUIET inside made it worth it:thumbsup:
Next business car I buy, will probably be hybrid.
I read the link, thanks:thumbsup:
That's essentially what Prius has been doing forever
The difference is, you don't have to plug the Pruis in...ever:thumbsup:
I know there's a "mod" for the Prius to allow a plug in module, and that Toyota is playing with (or may have built, I haven't followed them) a plug type, but for the numbers, and the cost, I don't want to rely on a plug to recharge my batteries:NoNo:
It once again, places the owner at the mercies of the unscrupulous
Enough of that is done at the dealships:lmao:.FWIW, I tested a number of hybrids over a 1 month + period prior to buying my Scion for a work vehicle.
The Volt wasn't out yet so obviously, that didn't enter the equation.
I even tested the Ford Escape Hybrid, a nice truck and not bad for what it is:thumbsup:
Had Toyota not been trying to bend the American public over the proverbial barrell, simply because they could, I'd have one in the driveway today. But I refused to pay more for a used car than it sold for new!:nonod:
Anyway, I was getting (+/-) 500 miles on a tank of fuel:dancer01:
That's a small tank, and me driving like a fool (doing everything wrong) in an effort to get the worse economy I could.
I wanted to see how "bad" it got, I'd heard all the good hype
It did wonderfully well and was a pleasure to drive. A bit on the ugly side, but the huge amount of room and the QUIET inside made it worth it:thumbsup:
Next business car I buy, will probably be hybrid.
Man, I dunno, most of the fun of going somewhere is GETTING there in something enjoyable and exciting to drive. Quite honestly, I would rather be getting 20 mpg and enjoy the hell out of the trip than to get 230 mpg in a politically correct breadbox on wheels that just gets me there. But that's just me, I guess..... :shrug01:
Heck, lately, whenever I go somewhere, I can't wait to leave so I can drive the vette again.... To heck with the destination.......
Heck, lately, whenever I go somewhere, I can't wait to leave so I can drive the vette again....
To heck with the destination.......
Shadow
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Rich,
For the most part I agree with you; however, from the perspective of someone who has spent most of his lifetime earning an income from behind the wheel, and the latter part paying for the fuel to do it, economy has to be a factor for me when considering a work vehicle.
If I simply drove to and from work, parked the car and either took someone elses car (ie a patrol car or company car) or sat in an office all day, then I'd not care what kind of mileage the car got going to and from
:dancer01:
But if I have to feed it, and I drive on average, 150-200 miles/day, I have to toss the cost of fuel into the equation.
When I bought my Scion, I was driving both the Vette and the LandCruiser for work.
The vette, other than it's simple impracticality in my business, wasn't bad on fuel. Not the best, but certainly not bad. somewhere in the vivinity of 17 around town, which is where I spend most of my time.
The LandCruiser got a whopping 9.5 MPG on a good day
It was taking $80-90.00 to fill up the tank, and I was ding that almost daily!:thumbsdown:
Do the math and you can see the problems from an economics standpoint.
The thought of 50+mpg for a work car is very :dancer01:
I don't care what it looks like, or particularly how it performs (although for a 4 cyl. the Scion XD kicks ass!), as long as I don't spend the majority of my income feeding it.
At the end of the day, I park it and go about my way.
I'm thinking about either a complete custom rebuild of the LC with a Vortec powerplant, or selling and finding a BMF 4x4 truck to pull the airboats.
Crappy mileage but who cares? It's a fun fun truck that will be used to support a good cause. Either the fooundation will support it or it won't get used much. Either way, it's not a daily driver, so it won't matter.
For a road trip...gimme a sports car (Vette, Viper, or????)
For the most part I agree with you; however, from the perspective of someone who has spent most of his lifetime earning an income from behind the wheel, and the latter part paying for the fuel to do it, economy has to be a factor for me when considering a work vehicle.
If I simply drove to and from work, parked the car and either took someone elses car (ie a patrol car or company car) or sat in an office all day, then I'd not care what kind of mileage the car got going to and from
:dancer01:But if I have to feed it, and I drive on average, 150-200 miles/day, I have to toss the cost of fuel into the equation.
When I bought my Scion, I was driving both the Vette and the LandCruiser for work.
The vette, other than it's simple impracticality in my business, wasn't bad on fuel. Not the best, but certainly not bad. somewhere in the vivinity of 17 around town, which is where I spend most of my time.
The LandCruiser got a whopping 9.5 MPG on a good day
It was taking $80-90.00 to fill up the tank, and I was ding that almost daily!:thumbsdown:
Do the math and you can see the problems from an economics standpoint.
The thought of 50+mpg for a work car is very :dancer01:
I don't care what it looks like, or particularly how it performs (although for a 4 cyl. the Scion XD kicks ass!), as long as I don't spend the majority of my income feeding it.
At the end of the day, I park it and go about my way.
I'm thinking about either a complete custom rebuild of the LC with a Vortec powerplant, or selling and finding a BMF 4x4 truck to pull the airboats.
Crappy mileage but who cares? It's a fun fun truck that will be used to support a good cause. Either the fooundation will support it or it won't get used much. Either way, it's not a daily driver, so it won't matter.
For a road trip...gimme a sports car (Vette, Viper, or????)
Shadow
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Cool video and nice looking car, but if you look closely, all those areodynamic features are already present in both the Prius and the new Honda Civic.Nothing really new here.I loved the way he said shiny plastic:hehehe:....referring to the interior pieces.
All in all, it's another hybrid that one hopes will sell well. I'd drive it if it's priced right. Lets see what they do with that? See if they've learned anything yet?
All in all, it's another hybrid that one hopes will sell well. I'd drive it if it's priced right. Lets see what they do with that? See if they've learned anything yet?