Personal opinion on Hybrids

**Klasse Act** · 03-17-2013, 04:09 PM

The Fuzion hybrid got busted for not having the actual mpg numbers but I'm sure its still good though. How about a Jetta hybrid or Passat diesel, the later can go almost 800 miles w/ stick or about 750 miles with automatic (hwy). The new Jetta is turbo, first hybrid turbo. The Fuzion looks great though, good luck with whatver you chose, great time to buy a car nowadays.

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**MPBGT** · 03-17-2013, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Big Boi

LoL

, but something to think about, I test drove the old Fusion Hybrid while waiting for some service work to be done on a company truck. The strangest thing to me is the CVT transmission. I like to feel a car shift, heck I prefer to shift it manually. The sensation of never feeling a shift is strange. It is quite fun getting the little digital tree to grow leaves by driving efficiently, then punch it and get them all to fall off.
Go with the eco boost

**forrest@mothers** · 03-17-2013, 06:18 PM

My wife drives a 2008 Prius. I keep an excel spreadsheet of every tank. She averages over 43 mpg since new. It's now 5 years old and has 100k miles. With scheduled maintenance it's been faultless.

That said, I equate its driving dynamics to those of a 1968 Buick Electra 225. Boring doesn't begin to describe it.

It's a terrific change of pace to my ZR1.

If I had to buy a vehicle for good fuel economy today, it'd be a Jetta TDI Sportwagen.

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 03-17-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by forrest@mothers

My wife drives a 2008 Prius. I keep an excel spreadsheet of every tank. She averages over 43 mpg since new. It's now 5 years old and has 100k miles. With scheduled maintenance it's been faultless.

That said, I equate its driving dynamics to those of a 1968 Buick Electra 225. Boring doesn't begin to describe it.

It's a terrific change of pace to my ZR1.

If I had to buy a vehicle for good fuel economy today, it'd be a Jetta TDI Sportwagen.

That ZR1 has to be a blast. I rode in one at the Barret Jackson event by the Ron Fellow's driving instructors and when he flat footed it down the back straight I swear we went back to the future!!

There is no equal to the VW Jetta TDI sportwagon. Driving dynamics, fuel economy, and the ability to haul a good bit of stuff.

BMW just mentioned that they will bring a 328d here to the states. If I can get a black 328d sportwagon with adaptive suspension I am getting rid of my wifes 11 328i gas burner.

**forrest@mothers** · 03-17-2013, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by smack

BMW just mentioned that they will bring a 328d here to the states. If I can get a black 328d sportwagon with adaptive suspension I am getting rid of my wifes 11 328i gas burner.

Just don't get Jet Black - Softest. Paint. Ever.

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 03-18-2013, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by forrest@mothers

Just don't get Jet Black - Softest. Paint. Ever.

LMAO. I have two Jet Black BMW's! My 07 335i sedan has the soft paint while my wifes 11 328i wagon has normal paint. My 3401 wont cooperate with my 07. I have to use a regular DA.

**OMRebel** · 03-18-2013, 07:44 PM

I don't know if the 2.0 has the same issue as the ecoboost they put in the f150, but I would research it. Water builds up in the intercooler and when you hit the gas the truck will die. This only happens in humid environments, but I live in the Deep South where humidity is prevalent every day.

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**TimeWillTell** · 03-19-2013, 10:07 AM

I found a shiny obsidian black paint job, that just happened to have a crossover hybrid under it. I polish it often and drive about 25,000 miles a year. We are happy together.

Getting 25-27 mpg, which is secondary to the comfort and paint job.

They are expensive and demanding for maintnence.

Probably since this is my second one in three years, I have not found that to be the case. Not too concerned about drop off in trade-in value with an estimated battery life of eight years, well beyond when I trade in.

**Klasse Act** · 03-19-2013, 10:35 AM

My CRZ exceeds the window sticker average of 31/37, last tank was 39.7 mpg with a true mixed driving route. I also have larger tires/wheels on it too, along with a K&N typhoon intake. I drive the car normally and the best I've gotten was 44.3 mpg back in August. The CRZ is a "mild" hybrid which I think means it doesn't move under eletric power on its own but does get a boost from the electric motor.

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