unformed 0 #1 April 27, 2007 i'm here spending about $200 a month on my commute which, to say the least, is fucking retarded and with gas going up to $4/gal and me starting to drive two hours each way to the dz, it's going to go even higher. SO ... what should I get? I have a Cherokee and I like having a Cherokee so I can sleep in it instead of pitching a tent, but I have no problem driving something small. What I mainly want is not to pay so damn much. I know a bunch of people here have hybrids. What would you recommend, and are the newer models much better than the older models (specifically, do they warrant spending the extra money for them?) edit to add: my commute consists of driving ten miles at two miles an hour, with the brakes pressed constantly, so the plan is to get my gas bill down to zero.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,595 #2 April 27, 2007 How tall are you? You might be able to fold down the seats in a Prius and still sleep in it. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #3 April 27, 2007 Quoteme starting to drive two hours each way to the dz it's not 2 hours. they have a few hybrid mini suvs out there you can check out. you know my car.. i've slept in my car a few times but usually bring a tent. sleeping in the car it isn't bad if it is for a night or two. Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #4 April 27, 2007 Quote edit to add: my commute consists of driving ten miles at two miles an hour, with the brakes pressed constantly, so the plan is to get my gas bill down to zero. Get a bicycle. 10 miles, you say? That's not bad. I'll bet you could get to work 4 times faster on the bicycle than you are now in your car. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #5 April 27, 2007 in reality its 10 miles @2 miles an hour and another 12 at 35. Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #6 April 27, 2007 Quote in reality its 10 miles @2 miles an hour and another 12 at 35. Oh, then you'll about break even as far as time goes. But a 44 mile daily commute on a bicycle aint my cup of tea anyway..."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #7 April 27, 2007 Quotemy commute consists of driving ten miles at two miles an hour, with the brakes pressed constantly, so the plan is to get my gas bill down to zero. That is a very good application for a hybrid. There are many cars that can approach the mileage of hybrids for steady highway driving, not so for the stop and go as you must do. The Toyota Prius is for those that like being noticed for having a hybrid, the Honda Civic hybrid is good at being stealthy - it doesn't look different than a regular Civic. The Honda Inspire has been out for a while, only 2 seats and it looks really odd though. Does anyone know if the Ford Escape hybrid shuts the engine off like the other hybrids? I seem to remember that it doesn't. I wouldn't want to regularly sleep in a regular car seat (reclined). Better to get a minivan or Honda Element where you can actually get a flat floor, but of course they don't get such terrific mileage.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
