Would you do a swap on your GS for a CT200h?
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Would you do a swap on your GS for a CT200h?
Title says it all, just wondering if its going to be worth it, since gas is going up. I'm thinking the upgrade may only run me a few grand...$5k maybe?
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massive downgrade.
how many miles do you drive per year?
20000 miles per year, mostly highway.
42 mpg vs 26 mpg.
476 gal vs 769 gal
=
$1075 difference in gas cost per year.
I can't imagine what it would be like to merge onto the highway with a 0-60 time of 10 seconds.
how many miles do you drive per year?
20000 miles per year, mostly highway.
42 mpg vs 26 mpg.
476 gal vs 769 gal
=
$1075 difference in gas cost per year.
I can't imagine what it would be like to merge onto the highway with a 0-60 time of 10 seconds.
Last edited by dunnojack; 01-28-11 at 07:32 PM.
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You nailed it. Only idiots by hybrids to save money. If you're doing it because you like to hug trees - great we need guys like you so Toyota doesn't have to pay taxes selling 14mpg V8s to me.
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#8
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No. But I would consider getting a CT as a second car (not brand new though) if I were to ever start doing any big time commuting. Unlike the general sentiment, I think they're sharp for what they're supposed to be and I'd love to have a luxury hatch that isn't european.
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No. But I would consider getting a CT as a second car (not brand new though) if I were to ever start doing any big time commuting. Unlike the general sentiment, I think they're sharp for what they're supposed to be and I'd love to have a luxury hatch that isn't european.
I don't get the point of buying a prestige hatchback. Feels like you are throwing money down the drain relative to buying a non-prestige one.
#10
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some say it's fun to drive and handles well.
i still wouldn't buy it though.
after going from smaller v6's to larger faster v6's, I can never go back to 4 banger.
maybe i'll change my mind when we have 100mpg cars.
i still wouldn't buy it though.
after going from smaller v6's to larger faster v6's, I can never go back to 4 banger.
maybe i'll change my mind when we have 100mpg cars.
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Please take some of the statements with a grain of salt. I've driven the CT, it might be slow but is quite nimble and sportier than the GS, even if its FWD. 42 MPG is a huge leap over a GS. I love the gauges that can change and the interior which has a German look. The rear is very cramped, not completely sold on the looks and it is slow.
It is simply a completely different car to the GS. Quite frankly the small size is appealing, easier to park, its a hatch so I just wouldn't worry about scraping it and door dings etc and the cost of maintenance will be very low.
It is simply a completely different car to the GS. Quite frankly the small size is appealing, easier to park, its a hatch so I just wouldn't worry about scraping it and door dings etc and the cost of maintenance will be very low.
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Please take some of the statements with a grain of salt. I've driven the CT, it might be slow but is quite nimble and sportier than the GS, even if its FWD. 42 MPG is a huge leap over a GS. I love the gauges that can change and the interior which has a German look. The rear is very cramped, not completely sold on the looks and it is slow.
It is simply a completely different car to the GS. Quite frankly the small size is appealing, easier to park, its a hatch so I just wouldn't worry about scraping it and door dings etc and the cost of maintenance will be very low.
It is simply a completely different car to the GS. Quite frankly the small size is appealing, easier to park, its a hatch so I just wouldn't worry about scraping it and door dings etc and the cost of maintenance will be very low.
I did drive a Mini John Cooper Works and that did bring a smile to my face. So not all hatches are dull.