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Anyone use their HCH for sales calls?

Created February 20, 2008, at 10:37 pm by TurboGP

Good day,

I am considering a HCH to replace my tired 97 Sable. I am a fairly big car geek and follow the car magazine reviews and Consumer Reports articles as well.

Does anyone have real experience using these cars as sales call transportation?

I drive in a variety of situations. Generally 50/50, city/highway, with some idle time while on the phone. I live in central Ohio so the climate will vary a great deal. There will also be potential for extra weight from samples and minor delivery duty. The extra wieght rarely exceeds 300 lbs.

Miles driven per week are 400-500 mile range. Can I expect a tank of gas to go a whole week?

The general size if the vehicle is no issue. the interior space looks to be nearly the same as the Sable.

Feedback would be helpful!

Thank you and take care,

Mike

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MSantos
Senior Member

3 years ago

While I think the HCH-II may work for you, I am more inclined to believe the Prius II would be a better fit for your driving regimen and needs. In terms of cargo carrying flexibility the Prius scores higher in this department.

Also, the HCH only truly shines if you do not have a lot of stop-n-go traffic. If you do have a good amount of that, then the Prius should once again be the main choice.

Either car you choose will serve you well in all other areas. :)

Cheers;

MSantos

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Mendel Leisk
Senior Member

3 years ago

One more thing of note: the back seat does not filp down on the Civic Hybrid, the batteries are in a panel between the back seat and the trunk.

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TurboGP
Junior Member

3 years ago

Update!

Purchased '08 Civic Hybrid three weeks back. Dark blue/gray color.

First tank, 43 MPG with a mix of mostly city driving.

Took a road trip of mostly freeway driving, 48 MPG.
Filled up at half tank.

Third fill up with mostly city driving, 44.5 MPG

I have found the dash gauge is off about 12-15% from actual MPG.

Very happy with car as I replace a very worn out '97 Sable with 195K miles.

As I do not run product for customers to much the back seat not folding should be no trouble.

Happy Motoring!

Mike

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