Hybrid cars

weenie
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:56:17 +0000

Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but I just test-drove the Prius and a hybrid Camry yesterday, and I am wondering how they are in the snow. Especially the Prius - does anyone have one who drives it in snow? Is mileage much worse if it’s cold outside?

I really need a new car, but I am so reluctant to buy anything that might not be good in snow. The hybrid Camry doesn’t really get Great mileage - it seems to be about 35 mpg (although sticker says 40), and it’s $4000 more than a regular Camry.

I really, really, really do not want to drive an SUV. I’m coming off a mini-van and I crave just a regular car. H drives a Subaru Legacy - it’s nice, but we don’t want another one. Forester and Outback are just SO fuddy-dud. I’ve test driven the Rav 4 and the CRV and they just don’t do it for me. I also will not spend a lot of money on a car.

Decisions decisions. Thanks for ideas.