Anyone own a Honda Civic Hybrid?

[Freedom]

We own a Civic Hybrid. My husband drives it ~60 miles every day almost all freeway, and it regularly gets 42 mpg.

Also, ours has fabric seats, not leather, and Oreo rides very well in the back seat.

We love it!

Yes, I stand corrected. Last time I looked at them, the leather seats was the only version available; that was at least 18 months back maybe more (I wasn't ready to change cars, now I am.)

Now here is an item: I can't find a/c as an option on EITHER the Honda or the Toyota Hybrid. I've been pouring over the web sites and the "build your car" links. Based on the last 3 days, this is NOT an option for me!

I have a normal Civic and will never own anything else! Its great on gas, never has any issues and is just an all around great car (and it's 10 years old!!!!)! I simply love it.

Ashley

I have one now as well, 11 years old. A Civic 2 dr. It does NOT score well on the safety ratings, so I am concerned about that (didn't know it when I bought it way back when). And mine is now due for some major maintenance. I was going to upgrade to either a Civic 4 dr or an Accord 4 dr, both of which score MUCH better. Needed to check out the hybrids, before I commit.

[Freckles]

My 2003 Prius has AC. It gets about 40 mpg.

[Freedom]

Thanks, Freckles! I didn't realize that "automatic climate control" means a/c. They both have it.

[Twisterdog]

Right after I got out of college, I had a Geo Metro. It was indeed wonderful on gas mileage, I think I got almost 50 mpg on the highway. My sister had a Chevy Sprint that got almost 60 mpg.

However ... they had no air conditioning, and they were three cylinders. Semis would pass me going up hills. I didn't mind the that so much then, but I'm looking for a little more luxury now. Guess I'm getting old. I don't have to have a Lexus or a Mercedes ... but I think I'm past the "Geo Metro" phase of my life, too. LOL If I ever get nostalgic for a hot, slow trip, I can always drive my 1974 Super Beetle.

And, to sound like a total girl here, I'm not crazy about any of the colors of the 2008 civic hybrids. They are all so ... boring. I was hoping they came in that Element orange. Alas, they are all "grown up" colors. *sigh*

Nice to know that everyone that has one likes it, though. I think I'll go test drive one this weekend.