Originally posted by: Quixfire
Ford Escape or Toyota Rav4
Or a 1992-96 Ford Escort GT converted to Alcohol.
Originally posted by: DAM
I really think I am going to buy a hybrid what options are out there?
Originally posted by: Antoneo
Hrmm, would VW's TDI offerings be comparable to hybrid cars?
Yes, available now and cheaper and larger. I think a TDI represent sa better buy than any of the current hybrid small cars, though the escape and highlander should be interesting.Originally posted by: Antoneo
Hrmm, would VW's TDI offerings be comparable to hybrid cars?
Originally posted by: Stark
Originally posted by: Antoneo
Hrmm, would VW's TDI offerings be comparable to hybrid cars?
it depends if you're comparing the economic benefits (mpg) or the environmental benefits (pollution)
economic: hybrid vs TDI - about even. similar MPG, TDI more proven technology but service still isn't cheap.
environmental: hybrid vs TDI - hybrid wins if you don't factor in the batteries needing disposal down the road.
despite VW's spotty quality record recenlty, I'd take a TDI over a hybrid. One pollutes today, one pollutes 5 years from now. Pick your poison.
<-- still likes his 2003 TDI Golf
Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
The VW Golf TDI may get better mileage over all then some of the hybrids. I've read the hybrids aren't getting the mileage they are rated for and they don't do all the great on the highway compared to city.
Originally posted by: Apex
Originally posted by: Stark
Originally posted by: Antoneo
Hrmm, would VW's TDI offerings be comparable to hybrid cars?
it depends if you're comparing the economic benefits (mpg) or the environmental benefits (pollution)
economic: hybrid vs TDI - about even. similar MPG, TDI more proven technology but service still isn't cheap.
environmental: hybrid vs TDI - hybrid wins if you don't factor in the batteries needing disposal down the road.
despite VW's spotty quality record recenlty, I'd take a TDI over a hybrid. One pollutes today, one pollutes 5 years from now. Pick your poison.
<-- still likes his 2003 TDI Golf
TDI will also get much cleaner here in the states once low sulfer diesel fuel hits (next year I think?).
Anyhow, how about waiting for this hybrid?
http://autoweek.com/specials/2004_geneva/volta/pages/index.htm