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Like others have said, if you're basing your decision on pure economics, it's cheaper to get a non-hybrid than a hybrid. The price premium of the hybrid powertrain exceeds the savings in gasoline consumption unless you're planning on holding the vehicle for many, many years.
FWIW, over the 3 years and 45K miles I've had my gasoline-powered Civic, I probably average around 35-36 mpg. On the highway I can eke out up to 42 mpg on a tank. I don't think I've ever gotten lower than about 32 mpg. The hybrid Civic would have cost me about $5-6K more, comparing purchase prices.
But as jyl pointed out, driving style counts. I work at getting good mileage in the Civic (while keeping up with the flow of traffic). When I lend the car to my wife or others, I see the mileage drop down by several mpg. I always shake my head and wonder when I see Prius (or other hybrid) drivers floor their cars from stoplights.
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1987 Venetian Blue (looks like grey) 930 Coupe
1990 Black 964 C2 Targa
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