In the newer CRV hybrids I found I had a hard time knowing which engine mode it was in at city speeds. It was hard to tell if the gas engine was running or not? With a lot of pedal, you could hear the gas engine then, but for hwy cruising, it was some wind and tire noise that I heard. I've even been puzzled by a Lincoln MKC with a 4 cyl turbo, from the passenger seat, I couldn't really tell if it was a 4 cyl or V6, it was just quiet and relatively torquey until the really wound it up to higher rpms.
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The X3 and X5 PHEVs are pretty sweet cars, and if most of your driving is within 20 miles you might not ever need gas except for highway trips. Used X3s are affordable and within your budget. I had one for a short while but needed more range in my commute than it was really ideal for. Given a right opportunity I’d try again.
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OP, I'm total anti electric anything as I do not want to ever be the owner of a 10 year old car with a 10 year old battery period.
I would prefer to be the owner of a 10 year old low mile car, non EV, hybrid that I would hope will hold its value when time to trade or I can give to my kid or family member. I'm also a low mile driver and have done both traded often and kept a car 10 years but I ask IF one is a low mile driver does he do better over 10 years owning and driving a EV / hybrid higher priced car vs the lower cost to buy non hybrid version of that same car or would he save enough ( as a low mile driver) on gas over 10 years and I ask, whats the resale value of a car with a end of life hybrid battery?
I ask as I don't know but who would buy a 10 year old car with a 10 year old battery and that must enter into the trade value one would receive from a dealer on trade correct?
I gave my18 year old son his late grandmothers 2015 Honda Accord that had 57K and the only thing he will be faced with is a front brake job soon and perhaps ball joints and NO hybrid battery to replace, ever.
I also helped my daughter by giving her my 9 year old Ford Fusion 65K NON Hybrid car to trade ( I sold to Carvana and used the money as a down payment ) for a new Civic non Hybrid Sport.
My question is how does a aging, old battery translate to resale value and the demand for a car with a old hybrid battery?
When I buy a car, I choose that car based on what I expect will give me the best trade value be it in 4 months, five years or 10 years.
If I buy new I consider Honda, Subaru, Toyota. Lexus, Mazda. If I buy slightly used I consider a 1-2 year old Ford or whatever as the first owner took the hit and after 9 years like my Fusion that I sold for only 6K less to Carvana than I paid 9 years prior when it was a few months old with only 500 miles..
My 2 cents... works for me...
I would prefer to be the owner of a 10 year old low mile car, non EV, hybrid that I would hope will hold its value when time to trade or I can give to my kid or family member. I'm also a low mile driver and have done both traded often and kept a car 10 years but I ask IF one is a low mile driver does he do better over 10 years owning and driving a EV / hybrid higher priced car vs the lower cost to buy non hybrid version of that same car or would he save enough ( as a low mile driver) on gas over 10 years and I ask, whats the resale value of a car with a end of life hybrid battery?
I ask as I don't know but who would buy a 10 year old car with a 10 year old battery and that must enter into the trade value one would receive from a dealer on trade correct?
I gave my18 year old son his late grandmothers 2015 Honda Accord that had 57K and the only thing he will be faced with is a front brake job soon and perhaps ball joints and NO hybrid battery to replace, ever.
I also helped my daughter by giving her my 9 year old Ford Fusion 65K NON Hybrid car to trade ( I sold to Carvana and used the money as a down payment ) for a new Civic non Hybrid Sport.
My question is how does a aging, old battery translate to resale value and the demand for a car with a old hybrid battery?
When I buy a car, I choose that car based on what I expect will give me the best trade value be it in 4 months, five years or 10 years.
If I buy new I consider Honda, Subaru, Toyota. Lexus, Mazda. If I buy slightly used I consider a 1-2 year old Ford or whatever as the first owner took the hit and after 9 years like my Fusion that I sold for only 6K less to Carvana than I paid 9 years prior when it was a few months old with only 500 miles..
My 2 cents... works for me...
I believe Ford Escape PHEVs are having huge Ford and dealership discounts right now.
Would be pretty hard pressed to beat some of those deals for a PHEV. Double check if your state/city/county and/or local utilities offer rebates or incentives also.
Would be pretty hard pressed to beat some of those deals for a PHEV. Double check if your state/city/county and/or local utilities offer rebates or incentives also.
