Thinking of Selling 2013 IS350 for Accord Hybrid 2015
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Thinking of Selling 2013 IS350 for Accord Hybrid 2015
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Just wanted your opinion. My car has reached 42k miles already and fully paid off just after 2 years. I'm curious on what do you guys think about me trading in evenly straight up for a Honda Accord Hybrid 2015 model? I know oil prices are the lowest its been but maintenance cost + less fuel cost + starting at 100 miles on the odometer sounds appealing to me for a daily driver.
Anyone here own a hybrid and don't think its worth it?
Just wanted your opinion. My car has reached 42k miles already and fully paid off just after 2 years. I'm curious on what do you guys think about me trading in evenly straight up for a Honda Accord Hybrid 2015 model? I know oil prices are the lowest its been but maintenance cost + less fuel cost + starting at 100 miles on the odometer sounds appealing to me for a daily driver.
Anyone here own a hybrid and don't think its worth it?
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Yes I am pretty firm on the Honda Accord hybrid as I've read a lot of good reviews especially the 50mpg sounds the appealing to me. I guess I'll have to go test drive one.
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Interesting thread.
I've put 130,000 miles on my 2010 IS 250 AWD and have gotten the "maybe I should try a hybrid" bug over the last month.
Yes...I put 30k miles per year on my DD. I used to use a new Civic for work but sold that after 3yrs when it hit 100k.
I literally was just looking at the Accord Hybrid online as it is the #1 rated hybrid in every publication.
Haven't looked at any or driven any in person except a loaner CT many times.
I'm thinking the CT looks like a great option....but a Civic or Accord hybrid might be a smarter option.
Money isn't really a problem. I just get sick of the constant tires and fuel costs of my IS.
Then again....my IS will be paid off in 2 months....and I'm not sure what to do....
I've put 130,000 miles on my 2010 IS 250 AWD and have gotten the "maybe I should try a hybrid" bug over the last month.
Yes...I put 30k miles per year on my DD. I used to use a new Civic for work but sold that after 3yrs when it hit 100k.
I literally was just looking at the Accord Hybrid online as it is the #1 rated hybrid in every publication.
Haven't looked at any or driven any in person except a loaner CT many times.
I'm thinking the CT looks like a great option....but a Civic or Accord hybrid might be a smarter option.
Money isn't really a problem. I just get sick of the constant tires and fuel costs of my IS.
Then again....my IS will be paid off in 2 months....and I'm not sure what to do....
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That many miles driven must be alot of highway miles. Check the hwy MPG on these hybrids. Most are not much better than the gas counterparts. Stop and go and in town is where the big gains happen.
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From what I've read it seems that driving the freeway lowers the mpg to around 42-44 and of course in the city to around 50-55 mpg. I've even read some people getting as high as 62 mpg.
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Dont know about the 2015 hybrid but i drive now a 2014 accord coupe, and it bumpy and just a crappy ride.
I came from GS but still, i have owned a 2012 accord, nad it nothing like that. My wife drives a 2015 civic, even that penut drives better than accord.
My biggest grudge is how bumpy it feels. All day long i jump up and down. Nonstop.
I came from GS but still, i have owned a 2012 accord, nad it nothing like that. My wife drives a 2015 civic, even that penut drives better than accord.
My biggest grudge is how bumpy it feels. All day long i jump up and down. Nonstop.
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Dont know about the 2015 hybrid but i drive now a 2014 accord coupe, and it bumpy and just a crappy ride.
I came from GS but still, i have owned a 2012 accord, nad it nothing like that. My wife drives a 2015 civic, even that penut drives better than accord.
My biggest grudge is how bumpy it feels. All day long i jump up and down. Nonstop.
I came from GS but still, i have owned a 2012 accord, nad it nothing like that. My wife drives a 2015 civic, even that penut drives better than accord.
My biggest grudge is how bumpy it feels. All day long i jump up and down. Nonstop.
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I'm not exactly sure, I have a friend at Honda and he asked his manager a rough estimate of my car after having asked a few questions in regards to my car's condition. He said around $29,500 but my friend said to take it to Car Max first to get a quote since sometimes they could give me $500-$1000 more or to Texas Auto Buyers and the dealership will match the quote. I guess I'll find out on Tuesday.
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I'm not exactly sure, I have a friend at Honda and he asked his manager a rough estimate of my car after having asked a few questions in regards to my car's condition. He said around $29,500 but my friend said to take it to Car Max first to get a quote since sometimes they could give me $500-$1000 more or to Texas Auto Buyers and the dealership will match the quote. I guess I'll find out on Tuesday.
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I'd be curious to hear how you make out. Not sure how good a friend your Honda guy is, but I've certainly heard lots of times that a salesman will quote a crazy high (but non-binding) number for the value of your trade to lure you into the dealership. Then, when you come in and are actually ready to buy they'll either make up difference some other way (e.g., by pocketing a factory-to-dealer incentive that you don't know about), or if that doesn't work, just offer you a lower number when they actually appraise your trade.
I emailed him back that I'd probably go visit CarMax to get a quote, or Texas Auto Buyers and I've been talking to another Honda Dealership and he emailed back 2 times asking for me to visit as he could work something out.
I know my car has reached 42k miles but didn't think it would drop this much in value or this tough to trade it in for an Accord! Lol. There is one guy near my work (far side of town but on the way to work/home) that I could visit just to see what he could offer. I might visit him tonight or tomorrow (Since I'm taking the day off for a doctors visit and shopping around).