Comments on: Say hi to Sparkle, my Civic Hybrid http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/ K.G. Schneider's blog on librarianship, writing, and everything else Sun, 20 May 2012 03:37:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: K.G. Schneider http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-320050 K.G. Schneider Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:32:27 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-320050 Mike, I'm very pleased with the highway mileage, which has been about 50 mpg, and satisfied with city mileage, which has been about 30 mpg. I think the Prius can actually best the Honda's mileage, going toe-to-toe, but the Honda is clearly less expensive to purchase. My guess is that's a wash. It's more of a question of the car you prefer to drive. Many people purchase the hybrid due to their personal commitment to alternative fuel technologies. That's not something you can figure out with a calculator. I will say that the way I drive right now -- very little around town, followed by very long commutes -- has made the Civic Hybrid an outstanding choice. Both cars are fun to drive, though the Honda feels more road-aware -- which could be just that I've spent more time driving Hondas than Priuses (though I have rented Priuses three times, each time for long drives). It really depends on what your objective is. I think the Prius is attractive, but so is the Civic Hybrid. Mike, I’m very pleased with the highway mileage, which has been about 50 mpg, and satisfied with city mileage, which has been about 30 mpg. I think the Prius can actually best the Honda’s mileage, going toe-to-toe, but the Honda is clearly less expensive to purchase. My guess is that’s a wash. It’s more of a question of the car you prefer to drive. Many people purchase the hybrid due to their personal commitment to alternative fuel technologies. That’s not something you can figure out with a calculator. I will say that the way I drive right now — very little around town, followed by very long commutes — has made the Civic Hybrid an outstanding choice.

Both cars are fun to drive, though the Honda feels more road-aware — which could be just that I’ve spent more time driving Hondas than Priuses (though I have rented Priuses three times, each time for long drives).

It really depends on what your objective is. I think the Prius is attractive, but so is the Civic Hybrid.

]]> By: Mike OSullivan http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-319473 Mike OSullivan Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:59:07 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-319473 Curious, Since you were fortunate enough to acquire a hybrid, I wonder if you could comment on your likes and dislikes to date since taking delivery. I am in the market as well, and since I am not crazy about the looks of the Toyota, nor thrilled with the lower than expected MPG users are seeing, I thought I would research Honda's owner experiences with economy. Thanks, Mike NEW T-1 SUPER FAST WIFI $19.95 Curious,

Since you were fortunate enough to acquire a hybrid, I wonder if you could comment on your likes and dislikes to date since taking delivery. I am in the market as well, and since I am not crazy about the looks of the Toyota, nor thrilled with the lower than expected MPG users are seeing, I thought I would research Honda’s owner experiences with economy.

Thanks, Mike
NEW T-1 SUPER FAST WIFI $19.95

]]> By: W. Greg Taylor http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-315580 W. Greg Taylor Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:18:33 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-315580 Hey congratulations! I had no idea it was so difficult getting a good car. But I can relate to the comfort-famaliarity thing - just got my first car, a Yaris, after renting that model 3 times in a row over the past year... Hey congratulations! I had no idea it was so difficult getting a good car. But I can relate to the comfort-famaliarity thing – just got my first car, a Yaris, after renting that model 3 times in a row over the past year…

]]> By: Brandi Tuttle http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-312528 Brandi Tuttle Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:23:15 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-312528 Yay! So glad you found this car. What a steal! For what it's worth, I approve! (and am a little jealous) Glad I have all those amenities in my new Civic...they are awesome! Safe driving! Yay! So glad you found this car. What a steal! For what it’s worth, I approve! (and am a little jealous) Glad I have all those amenities in my new Civic…they are awesome! Safe driving!

]]> By: Dave Whisenant http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-307618 Dave Whisenant Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:39:44 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-307618 Welcome to the club! My wife and I have loved our Civic Hybrid for the past 8 months. It's a great ride, easy on the eyes, and just sips gas. It's not a Prius, but I think it's better. (BTW, ours is "Magnetic Pearl.") Hope to see you on the streets of Tally! Oh, and having one now allows you to drive solo in the HOV lanes in Atlanta. Dave....From your FPOW..... Welcome to the club! My wife and I have loved our Civic Hybrid for the past 8 months. It’s a great ride, easy on the eyes, and just sips gas. It’s not a Prius, but I think it’s better. (BTW, ours is “Magnetic Pearl.”)

Hope to see you on the streets of Tally! Oh, and having one now allows you to drive solo in the HOV lanes in Atlanta.

Dave….From your FPOW…..

]]> By: Amy Ranger http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-307579 Amy Ranger Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:36:55 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-307579 That's great news, Karen. I'm happy for you. It's nice to be in a car that is both familiar and sips gas. Enjoy the ride! That’s great news, Karen. I’m happy for you. It’s nice to be in a car that is both familiar and sips gas. Enjoy the ride!

]]> By: Robin http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-307284 Robin Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:25:16 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-307284 Karen- Congratulations on the new car! Now I have to say that ever since your potential nod toward the Mini, I've been noticing them more. It helps that a brilliant yellow one moved in almost next door, but I agree that the vanilla color makes it a bit more attractive... I could see you driving it (until your note on your experience doing so), but I have to agree with you on the Honda Civic. I own a gently used one (now looking less gently "used" because of crammed parking in university parking lots) and would consider a hybrid the next time around...Or whatever's available in another 10 years because this Honda will last forever. And your dealer's comments about the look hit home - at least with my partner. If we ever get a hybrid, it'll be a Civic because she just can't stand the look of a Prius - just doesn't "look like a good car" to her. Cheers for Hondas! Karen-
Congratulations on the new car! Now I have to say that ever since your potential nod toward the Mini, I’ve been noticing them more. It helps that a brilliant yellow one moved in almost next door, but I agree that the vanilla color makes it a bit more attractive… I could see you driving it (until your note on your experience doing so), but I have to agree with you on the Honda Civic. I own a gently used one (now looking less gently “used” because of crammed parking in university parking lots) and would consider a hybrid the next time around…Or whatever’s available in another 10 years because this Honda will last forever.

And your dealer’s comments about the look hit home – at least with my partner. If we ever get a hybrid, it’ll be a Civic because she just can’t stand the look of a Prius – just doesn’t “look like a good car” to her. Cheers for Hondas!

]]> By: Dinah PHillips http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-307219 Dinah PHillips Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:47:45 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-307219 Persistence pays off! It sounds perfect!! Persistence pays off! It sounds perfect!!

]]> By: Paula http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-307186 Paula Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:07:21 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-307186 Congratulations. I am on my third Accord, as DH will not fit in a smaller Honda. I have told him if I didn't have to haul him around, I would be getting better mileage, LOL Congratulations. I am on my third Accord, as DH will not fit in a smaller Honda. I have told him if I didn’t have to haul him around, I would be getting better mileage, LOL

]]> By: Andrea http://freerangelibrarian.com/2008/08/05/say-hi-to-sparkle-my-civic-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-307157 Andrea Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:25:38 +0000 http://freerangelibrarian.com/?p=1555#comment-307157 Congratulations on finally finding it. :) Congratulations on finally finding it. :)

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