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Originally posted by RaceBoarder View Post
As a whole, this seems like it could total $1000+ year... That's a large chunk of change tacked on to an already inflated purchase price.
And then comparin that against a multi-hundred a month parking rent....
In the whole scheme of things, the people getting it will be very capable of dealing with the charges. If you are in a city, and $1000/year is the thing that breaks the camel's back... I suppose.
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Originally posted by ericredaxe View PostSo browsing Subarus - evidently remote start is available (at least on some models) only through a smart phone app that is subscription based. Could be a dealbreaker for us on principle.U-A-A!!!Go!Go!GreenandGold!
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Originally posted by ericredaxe View PostSo browsing Subarus - evidently remote start is available (at least on some models) only through a smart phone app that is subscription based. Could be a dealbreaker for us on principle.I swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell.
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Originally posted by ericredaxe View PostSo browsing Subarus - evidently remote start is available (at least on some models) only through a smart phone app that is subscription based. Could be a dealbreaker for us on principle."The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
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Meant to post this last week.
We got upgraded and had a newish Kia Niro hybrid for the two weeks in Scotland. Very impressed with even a baseline trim. No one would confuse it for a Lexus or anything, but it wasn't bad overall, especially after seeing the MSRP. Maybe I'll have to keep Kia in my sights next time we're car shopping.
Anyways, the reason I wanted to post was because this was my first experience in a hybrid. We drove >1,000 miles and got 60 mpg. Through hill country, winding roads, plenty of stops. Insane. I would have gotten like 15 mpg in my MDX if I were lucky. I also really enjoyed the (adaptive??) regenerative braking when descending hills. You could use the flappy paddles to select how strong the regenerative braking force was and how much it would charge the battery. Felt nice adding range while coasting instead of just incinerating brake pads. There was a bit of sloppiness while doing minor adjustments when parking. Letting off the brake didn't let you really inch forward without jerking the car. Probably tuned better in higher end vehicles.
This has basically confirmed for me that I won't have anything but an EV, PEHV, or hybrid as our next vehicle. Was nice to be able to sit idle without the guilt of burning dinosaurs. The hybrid even on a Kia was such a *ahem* breath of fresh air. Just an excellent experience overall.
As an addendum to the review, I will also say this: After spending two weeks putting 90% of my brain power to driving safely on very small roads (literally a single lane w/ pull offs on about 25% of all miles traveled), right-hand drive, and sharing the road with trucks inches from your car at 50+ mph, and dodging sheep - switching back to driving my normal car was an absolute mind**** and a bit terrifying. Spending all of that brain power to forget muscle memory and then switch back was a bit touchy. Found myself drifting to the wrong side of the lane on the highway without even thinking. The regen braking vs. coasting was such a different experience. ANd the looking left first when turning was something I had to think about for that first couple drives.
And my god, it should also be illegal to not have Apple or Android car play in cars. No more of these stupid proprietary and expensive nav systems. Just let google and apple handle it from here on out.Code:As of 9/21/10: As of 9/13/10: College Hockey 6 College Football 0 BTHC 4 WCHA FC: 1
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Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View PostMeant to post this last week.
We got upgraded and had a newish Kia Niro hybrid for the two weeks in Scotland. Very impressed with even a baseline trim. No one would confuse it for a Lexus or anything, but it wasn't bad overall, especially after seeing the MSRP. Maybe I'll have to keep Kia in my sights next time we're car shopping.
Anyways, the reason I wanted to post was because this was my first experience in a hybrid. We drove >1,000 miles and got 60 mpg. Through hill country, winding roads, plenty of stops. Insane. I would have gotten like 15 mpg in my MDX if I were lucky. I also really enjoyed the (adaptive??) regenerative braking when descending hills. You could use the flappy paddles to select how strong the regenerative braking force was and how much it would charge the battery. Felt nice adding range while coasting instead of just incinerating brake pads. There was a bit of sloppiness while doing minor adjustments when parking. Letting off the brake didn't let you really inch forward without jerking the car. Probably tuned better in higher end vehicles.
This has basically confirmed for me that I won't have anything but an EV, PEHV, or hybrid as our next vehicle. Was nice to be able to sit idle without the guilt of burning dinosaurs. The hybrid even on a Kia was such a *ahem* breath of fresh air. Just an excellent experience overall.
As an addendum to the review, I will also say this: After spending two weeks putting 90% of my brain power to driving safely on very small roads (literally a single lane w/ pull offs on about 25% of all miles traveled), right-hand drive, and sharing the road with trucks inches from your car at 50+ mph, and dodging sheep - switching back to driving my normal car was an absolute mind**** and a bit terrifying. Spending all of that brain power to forget muscle memory and then switch back was a bit touchy. Found myself drifting to the wrong side of the lane on the highway without even thinking. The regen braking vs. coasting was such a different experience. ANd the looking left first when turning was something I had to think about for that first couple drives.
And my god, it should also be illegal to not have Apple or Android car play in cars. No more of these stupid proprietary and expensive nav systems. Just let google and apple handle it from here on out.
I'm fortunate to have more flexibility financially, and due to that I could not see a reason to buy a new ICE at all.I gotta little bit of smoke and a whole lotta wine...
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Originally posted by Swansong View Post
I have a Toyota Rav4 Prime (their PHEV) on order and I can't wait to get it. I'm expecting February or so, so not soon.
I'm fortunate to have more flexibility financially, and due to that I could not see a reason to buy a new ICE at all.
That being said, if F made a small SUV hybrid that can tow 3500lb, we'd totally get it.
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Originally posted by MichVandal View Post
Uh, a PHEV has an ICE in it. The whole thing about the numbers for electrification is more about the increase in hybrids rather than the elimination of ICEs.
That being said, if F made a small SUV hybrid that can tow 3500lb, we'd totally get it.I gotta little bit of smoke and a whole lotta wine...
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Originally posted by Swansong View Post
It has an ICE like a hybrid has an ICE, but I should have clarified in that I mean I can't imagine buying - for my uses - an exclusively ICE vehicle.
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