Nothing but me and my Cadillac Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 F-150, huh? And you're looking to move to the Woodlands? Enjoy your commute! Alden Bridge to Downtown - 39 miles Daily commute - 78 miles F-150 gas mileage - 14 mpg Gas used daily - 5.5 gallons Cost @ $3.00/gallon - $16.50 per day/$363 per month Cost of drinks to calm down from commute - $9.00 at happy hour prices Total - $25.50 per day I never said I wa going to move to The Woodlands, and the F-150 gets 17 mpg. I don't drink, so take out, the $9.00, and prices are currently $2.85. Lets re-figure: Daily Commute (from the Woodlands) 78 miles F-150 gas mileage 17 mpg Gas used daily 5 gallons Cost @ $2.85 would be appx $15 Add $1.20 for a Mt. Dew Total=$16.20/day, not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 We have two 2005 Prius that we use as pool cars at work. They're pretty sweet. The only thing they didn't come with that disappointed us was an in-dash mp3 player. They are stone-cold silent when you start them - which is achieved by simply pushing the "power" button.The only four questions we always get (from clients we drive) are:1. How much did it cost? I think we got ours for around 21k.2. What's the real gas milage? Around 46 miles per gallon. We would probably get more if we weren't always gunning it for our clients' amusal!3. How quickly can it accelerate? As quickly as any other 4 cylinder compact (ie: a civic or corolla)4. How fast can it go? We don't know, we've never had a reason to go over 80 in it.The only negative thing we've heard is that the batteries supposedly only last 4 years, and then they have to be replaced. We were also told that Toyota charges an $800.00 dollar disposal fee and the new batteries cost over $2000.00 new. We don't actually know, and we have yet to get around to calling Toyota to find out. I doubt its true, but we'll find out in about three years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Damn, Jeebus, I saw you sticking up for gays and minorities on the other thread, and now you're bragging about hybrids here. You goin librul on us or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Awww crap.. Oh well, it's too late now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown 4.2 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 What do hybrid vehicles have anything to do with political afiliation? Does that mean people that buy gasoline are conservative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 What do hybrid vehicles have anything to do with political afiliation? Does that mean people that buy gasoline are conservative? No, only people that waste it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtown 4.2 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I must be dense . . . still recovering from RITA, what does wasting gasoline have anything to do with political afiliation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 It doesn't. He's making a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 The only negative thing we've heard is that the batteries supposedly only last 4 years, and then they have to be replaced. We were also told that Toyota charges an $800.00 dollar disposal fee and the new batteries cost over $2000.00 new. We don't actually know, and we have yet to get around to calling Toyota to find out. I doubt its true, but we'll find out in about three years!FWIW, I recently read an article about hybrids and an engineer from either Toyota or Honda (I forget exactly which one) was talking about the battery life. He said that so far, his manufacturer had only replaced batteries in a very small number of their hybrids sold, and all batteries replaced were defective and under warranty. But overall the batteries have proven extremely reliable. He also said that some of the oldest, and highest mileage, hybrids they had manufactured were still running with their original batteries, and some of them had mileage well beyond the original estimates. So the batteries may prove to be longer lasting than what was originally thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 FWIW, I recently read an article about hybrids and an engineer from either Toyota or Honda (I forget exactly which one) was talking about the battery life. He said that so far, his manufacturer had only replaced batteries in a very small number of their hybrids sold, and all batteries replaced were defective and under warranty. But overall the batteries have proven extremely reliable. He also said that some of the oldest, and highest mileage, hybrids they had manufactured were still running with their original batteries, and some of them had mileage well beyond the original estimates. So the batteries may prove to be longer lasting than what was originally thought.I don't think any conclusion can be reached about battery life at this point. Old hybrids with high mileage have been run on the highway a lot to accrue all those miles, and that means the batteries aren't doing much besides just sitting there holding the car down. Lots more charging and discharging occurs with city stop and go type driving.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 How often does a regular car battery have to be replaced? 100,000 miles? More? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Even the conventional 12 volt battery may not be long for this world. 42 volt electrical systems are on the horizon.If the standard auto battery had more voltage, it could cut fuel consumption by 10%, reduce emissions and add the punch needed for the explosion of electronic technology under the hood. Note: this is an older article - introduction of 42 volt systems still seems to be a few years off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssullivan Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 How often does a regular car battery have to be replaced? 100,000 miles? More?I wish! I've never had one last more than about 50,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 I wish! I've never had one last more than about 50,000 miles.Houston's heat and humid is not a very hospitable enviroment for a car battery. About 3 to 4yrs. is about average for car battery here. If your car is lucky enough to be in a garage, you could get a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas911 Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Regular car batteries don't last long in Houston because its hot. But those are for cars with batteries in the engine compartment. Cars with batteries away from a heat source, usually last quite a bit longer. The hybrids battery is usually in the center of the car for weight distribution purposes and is away from heat sources. Plus they are not lead-acid type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.