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Hybrid cars cost about $5,000 more than

non-hybrids. In addition, hybrids involve two

systems - the extra electrical components (electric

motor, charging system, batteries, etc.) and most

all the components of a gasoline car. Such vehicles

increase the potential for repairs from the additional

system.

The Japanese and Europeans have micro cars that

are fuel efficient. At this time, however, they are not

offered to Americans.

Diesels are an alternative. BMW has a 320di with 160

horsepower. It gets about 50 mpg and goes 0-60 is

about 8.1 seconds. However, this car is not imported

into the United States.

Kia and Hyundai are rising in quality, but their prices

are coming up just under pricey Toyota and Honda cars.

The cost of transportation can be expensive, and higher

fuel prices do not help matters. The following used

vehicles have good ratings, are reasonably priced,

and they will help lower fuel usage and thus costs.

1. The Toyota Corolla has been around for

over 30 years. During the last few years,

the Corolla has become a bit larger. Expect

to achieve about 30 miles per gallon (mpg)

in the city and about 40 mpg on the highway

with this vehicle.

2. The Honda Civic has been a stiff rival to

the Corolla. The Civic has also recently

grown a bit in size. The Civic is right there

with the Corolla at about 30 mpg in the city

and about 40 mpg on the highway.

3. The Geo Prizm will cost about $1,000-

$1,500 less than a comparable year

Corolla or Civic. The Prizm will achieve

about 29 mpg city and about 38 mpg on

the highway.

SUVs can really eat the fuel, however, they

are convenient for hauling cargo, and some

definitely have a real advantage in bad weather

and off-road conditions.

4. The Suzuki Esteem wagon provides some

cargo-carrying ability and reasonable fuel

economy. Expect to achieve about 28 mpg

in the city and about 37 mpg on the highway

with this vehicle.

5. The Subaru Legacy wagon/Outback wagon

and Forester can all carry cargo plus they

have all-wheel drive. These vehicles generally

have the most powerful engines out of those

mentioned above. Expect to achieve about

22 mpg in the city and about 27 mpg on the

highway.

If you are in the market for a vehicle, be certain

to do your homework. Consult the April (automotive

issue) of "Consumer Reports." This resource

is available at most public libraries.

If you plan on buying a used vehicle, also be

sure to read a couple of archived new vehicle

road tests (review road tests that were conducted

at the time the vehicle was new) on the used vehicle

of interest in auto magazines (many are archived

at your local library) or Internet sources such as

"Car and Driver," "Motor Trend," "Road & Track,"

or "MotorWeek." Information from the road tests

will allow you to zero in on which of the vehicles

discussed above will be the best for you.

Last, but not least, be certain that you do not

overpay to drive a fuel-efficient vehicle. For

example, if you pay say $1,500 more for a vehicle

that achieves five mpg more than your current

vehicle, you would need to drive it about three years

to get $1,500 in fuel savings. However, say

you pay an extra $500 for a vehicle that achieves

10 mpg more than your current vehicle. In a little

over six months, you would recoup your $500.

Kyle Busch is the author of "Drive the Best for the

Price: How to Buy a Used Automobile, Sport-Utility

Vehicle, or Minivan and Save Money." His web site:

http://www.drivethebestbook.com accepts all transportation

questions.

© 2005 Kyle Busch

Kyle Busch is the author of "Drive the Best for the price ..." His web site http://www.drivethebestbook.com accepts all transportation questions.

How the Civic Changed Honda's Image Forever

Honda’s idea of protecting valuable resources linked with the well-timed North American debut of the Civic, were fundamental in founding its prominence as a foremost player in the automobile business amongst all countries in the world. Honda’s preceding small sized brands had minor success in both the marketplace at home and in the United States and it was not until the debut of the Civic in the initial part of the seventies that the customer’s picture of Honda as a principal motorbike supplier changed to the more appropriate image of a world-class car producer.

The Civic was introduced at a phase when there was a acute power crisis in the United States and auto seekers and owners were rearranging their spending preferences. Americans had mostly driven sizeable, bulky automobiles renowned for their gasoline guzzling tendencies. The frequently incurred expense for these automobiles was turning out to be too enormous a stress for the regular person. Honda’s thinking from the beginning had been one of crafting cars that were both gasoline effective and despite being compact, were roomy on the inside. The timing was just right for a compact, economical car that could easily lodge four individuals.

Aside from the basic factors of gasoline saving and its appearance, the Civic’s victory was partially also because of to its wonderful drive and maneuvering with modest speeds on the highways. The original Civics had water-cooled, four-cylinder engines, and were quite easily accessible as two and three door, front-wheel drive hatchbacks. In spite of the less significant size, Americans found it a plausible bargain when weighed with peak petrol costs. Its speedy growth in prominence encouraged Honda to go forward and debut further variations of the Civic in the United States vehicle marketplace.

The Civic speedily obtained favor in the United States vehicle industry and brand new models with important revisions were brought in in following years. Model variations, like the five-speed, three-door hatchback and the four-door wagon, were brought in to the current range of automobiles, furnishing auto purchasers with a eclectic option of automobiles to choose from. The Civic right away became the most well-liked vehicle in the budget group and Honda was suddenly getting acclaim for its styles internationally.

In a initiative to further improve its spot across separate sectors of the auto industry, Honda quickly brought in two advanced end, fashionable cars to entice more useful and upscale folks. The Accord and Prelude helped to make way into a yet untapped part of the automobile industry, while the Civic was regularly altered to build in upgraded features and trims that were not accessible in other brands in the same rank. Honda held strongly to its ideology of resource safeguarding and its rank remained primarily safe and sound at a time when awareness of the harms of carbon emissions was becoming more wide spread.

Because of to its uniqueness and well-timed debut into the vehicle industry, the Civic's achievement in creating a reputation for itself has got it a variety of accolades for the preeminent performing vehicle in its kind. Honda’s precisely produced interior and exterior, exceptional maneuvering, fuel reduction and high class production at inexpensive rates has helped hold on to its top rank in the international car business. If its preceding actions can be used as indicators for the future, the Civic is here to direct the overall vehicle markets for a several years.

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