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Old Jan 18, 2022 | 09:02 AM
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Get a Mustang. Or an Aston Vantage

I dont like hybrids

We put 61kwh in the e last week, our typical domestic consumption is around 140kwh/week so a big hike for not many miles albeit it can be charged at night (i dont bother as no incentive to on my flat tariff)

61kwh equates to c152-195 miles (guesstimate) and cost me £12.27 (accurate)

Get a diseasel
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Old Jan 18, 2022 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Nottm_S2

Get a diseasel
Hey, no need for that language!

i drive a hybrid though, i love it
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Old Jan 18, 2022 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by baldspot_lol
Hey, no need for that language!

i drive a hybrid though, i love it
I have limited experience
They seem complex to me. What is yours - you can give Rog tips
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Old Jan 19, 2022 | 02:43 PM
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https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda/cr-z

an actual manual hybrid! (the only one ever?)

had it about 6 years and 75k now
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 04:52 AM
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Interesting low to the road and manual but you've got a fair few miles so you must like it @baldspot_lol For me I would need something easier i.e. auto and also plug-inable to charge the battery (I assume your CR-Z is fully integrated and uses KERS to keep the battery topped up or not and controls when the electric motors engage or not.) 40 miles electric range from home would be fine 95% of the time for me then the petrol engine for the odd long trip. It goes against the grain to lug an ICE round and not be using it though a guy in the village has had Mitsubishi PHEVs for years and swears by them although says the diesel engine is underpowered. I am still going through phantom seller's remorse with the 'e' - as a purely local set of wheels it delights.

MG just announced an option with their BEV of a larger battery so range >250 miles.

No it is not the Midget
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 05:47 AM
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arsie, here you go: https://www.hyundai.co.uk/hybrid-cars
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 06:36 AM
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Worked with a bloke who had a little CRZ years ago
he raced about it but then he had a TT
It lacks eco creds though, no elec only, fairly low mpg
I sat in one when they launched. Cool
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 07:18 AM
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mrs has the new shape yaris, i do like it to be honest you only get 1 option for drivetrain 1.5 petrol with hybrid system

just got my new Esprinter seams to be going ok for the time being, always charge it at work and i dont do loads of miles just need the space area to carry panels and merc had the best offer at the time @£199 per month 2k down

i do like the Honda e but i think if it was a hybrid you would see a lot more around i see them every now and then
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 08:43 AM
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arsie

yeah none of the various reviewers at the tie seemed to like the 'z much, which is a shame. its not best in class at anything really, but nor does it suck at anything.
the motor is sandwiched between the engine and the clutch, so both are always turning.
its the little touches that i really like, shows how well designed it is, like if you nearly stall, the electric motor will give a little kick to try and keep you going, or the start stop which can restart the engine silently (no chugga chugga) and so quickly that it's up to speed by the time your foot moves from brake to throttle.
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Old Jan 20, 2022 | 08:49 AM
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Another S2k owner Greg has one and raves about it, he doesn’t stray far from the Facebook S2k page to here often.
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