Comments on: Best High Mileage Cars http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/ personal finance tips, tricks, and commentary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:35:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: David http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-115447 David Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:38:38 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-115447 Why does the USA keep the Bluemotion VW out of US market? Fuel consumption listed on the UK website is 88.3 MPG? Why does the USA keep the Bluemotion VW out of US market? Fuel consumption listed on the UK website is 88.3 MPG?

]]> By: fastbusiness http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-113924 fastbusiness Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:25:35 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-113924 Why is the minivan category not being touched by the Prius type technology? It would be great if the new Scion "van" went with a Prius package. Has anybody seen a Prius that has been modified, enlarged? I have heard their is a new iron based high end battery that is recyclable - any info? thank you! Why is the minivan category not being touched by the Prius type technology?
It would be great if the new Scion “van” went with a Prius package.
Has anybody seen a Prius that has been modified, enlarged?

I have heard their is a new iron based high end battery that is recyclable – any info?

thank you!

]]> By: Gingerbaker http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-108390 Gingerbaker Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:19:25 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-108390 The Camry outranks the Prius? Please - they are the same price, the same size, yet the Prius has substantially better gas mileage. Plus, it is a hatchback, so it is more flexible as a cargo carrier. There is NO premiumm here for the additional benefits of the hybrid technology. The Prius should be in first place. The Camry outranks the Prius?

Please – they are the same price, the same size, yet the Prius has substantially better gas mileage. Plus, it is a hatchback, so it is more flexible as a cargo carrier.

There is NO premiumm here for the additional benefits of the hybrid technology.

The Prius should be in first place.

]]> By: desertrat http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-8753 desertrat Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:13:52 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-8753 Yes, electric-based cars are transferring the energy source from the gas pump to the electric grid,but the electric grid is much more efficient than gasoline; moreover, the electric grid includes a wide range of cleaner energy sources: wind, hydro, natural gas. Yes, electric-based cars are transferring the energy source from the gas pump to the electric grid,but the electric grid is much more efficient than gasoline; moreover, the electric grid includes a wide range of cleaner energy sources: wind, hydro, natural gas.

]]> By: nickel http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-6159 nickel Mon, 22 May 2006 00:37:21 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-6159 Mohan, I've seen reports of this in cars outfitted with humongous battery packs in their trunks that are 'topped off' by plugging them in while at home. But these aren't traditional 'plug in' cars that have a very limited range without plugging in again... They are basically hybrids with an additional battery boost, and when the extra batteries run down they basically perform exactly like a regular hybrid. While these cars can get great mileage, however, they're still consuming a good bit of energy -- it just changes the source from the gas tank to the electric company. Mohan, I’ve seen reports of this in cars outfitted with humongous battery packs in their trunks that are ‘topped off’ by plugging them in while at home. But these aren’t traditional ‘plug in’ cars that have a very limited range without plugging in again… They are basically hybrids with an additional battery boost, and when the extra batteries run down they basically perform exactly like a regular hybrid. While these cars can get great mileage, however, they’re still consuming a good bit of energy — it just changes the source from the gas tank to the electric company.

]]> By: Mohan http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-6158 Mohan Sun, 21 May 2006 23:42:19 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-6158 can u give me how it can be done..Brion can u give me how it can be done..Brion

]]> By: Brion http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-4509 Brion Sat, 06 May 2006 20:04:42 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-4509 Most people do not realize technology exists that enable hybrids to get 250-300 mpg. My mechanic first tipped me off and have verified it since. This will definitely change the equation and offset the higher price. Most people do not realize technology exists that enable hybrids to get 250-300 mpg. My mechanic first tipped me off and have verified it since. This will definitely change the equation and offset the higher price.

]]> By: nickel http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-4373 nickel Fri, 05 May 2006 17:25:50 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-4373 Good question... There wasn't one. I'm guessing that the newest revision of the Honda Odyssey (with it's variable cylinder management system) would rate pretty high. Good question… There wasn’t one. I’m guessing that the newest revision of the Honda Odyssey (with it’s variable cylinder management system) would rate pretty high.

]]> By: Daytonscott http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-4372 Daytonscott Fri, 05 May 2006 17:08:58 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-4372 Where's the minivan category? Where’s the minivan category?

]]> By: Dus10 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/comment-page-1/#comment-4361 Dus10 Fri, 05 May 2006 15:03:25 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/05/05/best-high-mileage-cars/#comment-4361 They didn't give a look at the new Toyota Yaris. It puts out comparable numbers to the Corolla, but has an MSRP about $3-4K less. They didn’t give a look at the new Toyota Yaris. It puts out comparable numbers to the Corolla, but has an MSRP about $3-4K less.

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