Shopping for a Hybrid

[Arizona_928]

Veedub diesel. Those 2.0 cr engines are stout. Not loud, Very powerful, don't smell ect. However if you're using it on a less then 2 mile commute don't get a diesel. Hard on the engines/DPF. ..
Anyways I'm surprised no one has suggested the Nissan leaf...

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by look 171

At 8 amps for 8 hours? How much is that in dollars and how far will it go? Nice thing about that is you can use the Science Center's plug ins? My sister bought a Prius. She drives from Montrose to SC Medical Center 3 times a week. She loves the thing. I must say, I hated those things, ugly with tiny tires. I drove them to LAX some time ago in it, I must say, its a pretty damn good car. Credit must given where credit is due. If I was in the market for a car, those would be my choice accept for the Vdub. The little Chevy diesel would be a strong choice for me since I have a diesel truck. I really like those diesel motors.

We have one charging station here and three people driving plug in so I can't/won't go with a plug in.

Wife was driving a stick shift peecup when I met her... made her daughter learn to drive a stick shift... now go figure, she doesn't want a stick.

For a hybrid we are leaning towards C-Max (we like the hatch back/fold down seat) and Sonata (seem to have the best warranty for a hybrid).

I am still lobbying for a diesel... but as said would prefer a stick in a VW diesel... that would make it my car... commuting on the L.A. freeway is no bueno.

Whatever we get our budget is $15K, that puts us in a 2013 or older.

[masraum]

Porsche 918, FTW!!!

[porsche4life]

Just cruising to see whats out there. Damn, thats pretty decent car for 14k! Leather and heated seats!

2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID SEL

[BeyGon]

My wife's new 2015 Golf Diesel, she gets 50mpg on the road, diesel is $.60 a gallon cheaper then regular around here. One of my better car decisions. If feels at least as fast as her 2010 gas golf. I liked her old Golf and like this one even better.
Very well fitted, built, just a good all around car.

[Steve Carlton]

Seems like you might be able to get a new 2015 Volt to or near your budget, if you factor in the tax credits. Check the recent Volt thread. Just looking around casually, I saw new Volts for $9K off MSRP (and people on forums implying $10K off is possible). Isn't the Federal tax credit $7,500 and CA tax credit $2,500? So overall, you're looking at half off, or better here. Personally, the Volt is not a $35-40K car IMHO, but it's a bargain at $15-20K net.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by masraum

Porsche 918, FTW!!!

What! No love for the BMW i8?!?