My Next Car
As much as I like sitting up high in traffic, being able to see down into cars and checking out the seat covers, The cost of gas is high enough now, that I want a car. Not something built on a truck chasis, but a car. A streamlined, higher mileage vehicle. When gas was $1.39 a gallon, I was pleased with 25 mpg on the highway, and 13 mpg in town. Not anymore!
I want a car that gets great gas mileage. That pretty much limits me to the 2 hybrid vehicles on the market: the Toyota Prius, or the Honda Accord Hybrid.
After playing around with the payment calculators, I've decide to go for either a Prius, or a used Honda Accord Hybrid. The price would be about the same.
So the new counter on the right will be called: Hybrid Downpayment!
posted by hiikeeba at
7:35 AM
4 Comments:
I heard this year or next Toyota will be introducing a hybrid Camry. No word on cost. I'm working towards a hybrid myself. With the cost of gas nowadays, it'll pay for itself within the first year.
How come you didn't consider the Hybrid Civic? It's way cheaper and gets incredible mileage. I have a Civic (bought just before hybrids came out, plus I don't drive enough miles to justify the additional cost), and I'm very happy with the car and room inside.
Next week for finance Wednesday, I think I'll write a bit about cars ...
According to Yahoo!'s auto page, a Honda Civic Hybrid goes for around $30,000. The Prius for about $20,000. I did find a used Honda for $20,000. So either one is doable.
I would love a hybrid! I haven't been able to find any used though.
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