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| Answer to: Thoughts on 2018 Golf Hybrid GTE | 49Relevance | 4 years ago | Dan | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I have friends and family members with euro-spec VW products (SEATs and Škoda) they are very poorly built cars. The owners are addicted to how they drive but they also admit that "the check engine light lives it's own life" 🤣. Realize that with a good hybrid, the main thing that causes issues to develop is aging with time the battery cell with time and a bit less with millage. Although with VW, we don't know yet - but the battery's already 4 years old! In this case, getting a hybrid makes even less sense. A person that drives 40k-50k will feel the savings, when driving that little you're probably loosing money picking a hybrid. it's really just "spending a dollar to save a dime". If you want something to be good on gas, get a diesel with a manual. Well I've never seen a "triple clutch DCT" with am electric motor stuck into the transmission - and oh boy when it brakes (and friction material will eventually get worn, there's no way around it on a DCT) Also hybrid technology? especially VW hybrid technology - I don't think any mechanic saw it or has the opportunity to fix one. so yeah, no one probably knows how to do anything. As far as the 1.4 TSI, usually there's 'support' - because it constantly needs it, but I'm unsure what mechanical differences there is between the regular and the hybrid - so I don't think that anyone will want to give you 'support'. Quite honestly? If I'd want a hybrid (as someone who has the displeasure of driving one) just get a Corolla with a 2.0L hybrid they're alright. Personally, If I'd drive that little and want something fun, I'd just get almost any non-hybrid petrol. gas doesn't cost THAT much compared to batteries, even if it will double what it is today. If you want something fun and long lasting, get a PETROL (NON-Hybrid) 3rd generation Mazda3 / Mazda6 with the bigger engine with the highest performance version. Or a Suzuki Vitara PETROL (NON-Hybrid) 1.4 BoosterJet (it's a bit unrefined but it's a fun little compact SUV), or if you really want a super fun car - the PETROL (NON-Hybrid) Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 BoosterJet is A BLAST. | |||||
| Answer to: 2023 COROLLA CROSS OR COROLLA CROSS HYBRID? | 50Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| The following text was written for a RAV4 gas vs hybrid, but it also the same logic for the Corolla across gas vs hybrid. To hybrid or Not To hybrid I personally like (some) hybrids. At the same time, I don’t think a hybrid is for everyone. It may fit your needs, it may not. I have a 2004 Toyota Prius, that has 299,999+ miles. It’s been an amazing vehicle. The battery did need to be changed at 275,000 miles. hybrids in general are a more complex system. There is an Internal Combustion Engine. There is an Electric Motor. There is an eCVT wh ... | |||||
| Answer to: Throughly confused on what to do | 47Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| If you live in rust prone areas, pass on the hybrid RAV4. In general, the CRV, the RAV4, and the CX5 are all great choices just based on past track record. I think the new CRV is getting slightly upsized too, to match the size of the latest RAV4. These are my personal preferences, depending on aspects of the car. Personal driving and maintenance experience with the RAV4 and CRV. Only ride along experience with the CX5. Dash/Cockpit CRV > CX5 > RAV4 I think the CRV has the most intuitive user interface. You just get it without really having to ... | |||||
| Answer to: Subaru Outback or Rav4 Hybrid | 23Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| I have friends that have the RAV4 hybrid and the Outback. Both amazing vehicles. And I recommend either depending on your needs. If you do a ton of city driving and a bit of freeway driving, and a bit of outdoors/trails, then the RAV4 hybrid. If you do a ton of outdoors/trails, a ton of freeway, and NO city driving, then the Outback. | |||||
| Answer to: New Rav4 - Hybrid or non hybrid? | 48Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... miles. hybrids in general are a more complex system. There is an Internal Combustion Engine. There is an Electric Motor. There is an eCVT which figures out the power it is is getting from the ICE and/or Electric Motor to transfer to the wheels. There is the cooling systems, systems with an s, one for the ICE, one for the Electric Motor. And of course, there is the biggest concern, the hybrid battery (traction battery). At the same time, with all the complexity, the vehicle is somewhat simplified. There is no stand alone starter. There is no sta ... | |||||
| Answer to: Used Rav4 | 44Relevance | 5 years ago | endrit15 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| The 2002-2005 RAV4's are pretty much plastic as I just saw one recently. Everything was so light and extremely low quality. I saw a 2012 RAV4 limited and I loved that interior it had a lot of comfort and room. The 2013-2018 RAV4's go back to the cappy 2002-2005 RAV4 interiors as they had plastic everywhere and it was just so uncomfortable. If you get a RAV4 in the limited trim, the interiors are going to be a world of a difference in quality. Reliability: 2002-2005 RAV4: decently reliable engines, bad tranny's on the 2001-2003 2006-2008 RAV4: awful engin ... | |||||
| Subaru Outback or Rav4 Hybrid | 23Relevance | 4 years ago | fabianbruhh | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... looking into either a Subaru Outback or even a RAV4 hybrid. I do enjoy the riding and comfort of the outback but the RAV4 hybrid has been on my radar due to these gas prices and living in Southern California. What are your thoughts on either cars? I'm also looking into trading/selling my 2011 scion tc since I'm the only driver in the household. | |||||
| Should I buy a Toyota Rav4 2019 hybrid AWD | 23Relevance | 5 years ago | Atlantis78 | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| Hello Scotty, I want to buy a Toyota RAV4 2019 hybrid AWD (I live in France, no more gasoline version just hybrid) with 35000 miles, did you say it’s needed to change the oil transmission of the CVT beetween 30000 and 35000 miles? (I think the previous owner used the RAV4 for towing). I want a reliable car, is it a good choice? Thank you | |||||
| Answer to: Toyota Camry, hybrid or Honda Accord hybrid? | 23Relevance | 7 months ago | Justin Shepherd | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| You are most certainly playing with fire if you're considering paying for any 24-year-old hybrid. Toyotas have the best hybrid systems, but that was when the thing was brand new. One more year and that car will be considered a classic car -I was 11 when they built that car. | |||||
| Answer to: Toyota RAV4 or Toyota RAV4 hybrid? | 48Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| ... miles. hybrids in general are a more complex system. There is an Internal Combustion Engine. There is an Electric Motor. There is an eCVT which figures out the power it is is getting from the ICE and/or Electric Motor to transfer to the wheels. There is the cooling systems, systems with an s, one for the ICE, one for the Electric Motor. And of course, there is the biggest concern, the hybrid battery (traction battery). At the same time, with all the complexity, the vehicle is somewhat simplified. There is no stand alone starter. There is no sta ... | |||||
| Answer to: Hey Scotty, I had a question. We moved 35 minutes away from my work. I already have a toyota rav4 which my wife takes. But i wanted a hybrid to save money. Which hybrid should i buy, a toyota corolla hybrid or a honda insight. I personally... | 41Relevance | 5 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| hybrid I usually recommend Toyota hybrids over any other hybrid, even Honda. Toyota has 20 years of time tested hybrid technology. Prius technology has made it across their entire fleet. However Honda has a compelling hybrid technology. It is their third attempt at creating a hybrid system, and it is significantly different than their Honda predecessors, and even Toyota. Honda predecessors weren’t necessarily bad in terms of quality. They just weren’t as popular as Toyota’s technology. Current generation Honda hybrids are basically an EV but get its power from gasoline. Very fascinating. If it is was any other company I probably wouldn’t give it a second look, but it is Honda, a company known for quality and longevity. Toyota hybrids usually split the duty of propelling the vehicle between the ICE and the electric motor. If you want tried and true, go with a Toyota hybrid. If you are willing to take a chance, go with the Honda hybrid. Heck, drive them both and see what you like better. | |||||
| Answer to: Toyota Camry, hybrid or Honda Accord hybrid? | 23Relevance | 7 months ago | Chuck Tobias | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| You're talking about vehicles up to 25 years old! Buying any old hybrid is going to be a risk due to the batteries and other expensive components that have the potential for repair costs measured in thousands of dollars. Toyota has the best hybrid system but age takes its toll. Don't buy any vehicle that has a salvage title, and you need to have a hybrid expert evaluate any prospective used hybrid before purchase. | |||||
| Answer to: Toyota sienna hybrid or non hybrid | 23Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| It depends on your driving habits and the price difference of the Sienna and hybrid Sienna. Assuming a slight premium price of the hybrid. If you do mostly city driving and some freeway driving, or a mix of both the hybrid makes more sense. If you do exclusive highway driving, the gas Sienna makes more sense. If the hybrid is outrageously more expensive, the gas will suffice. | |||||
| Answer to: Does a Corolla hybrid make sense for me? | 47Relevance | 3 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| This analysis was for a RAV4 gas vs hybrid, but the logic works the same way. To hybrid or Not To hybrid I personally like (some) hybrids. At the same time, I don’t think a hybrid is for everyone. It may fit your needs, it may not. I have a 2004 Toyota Prius, that has 299,999+ miles. It’s been an amazing vehicle. The battery did need to be changed at 275,000 miles. hybrids in general are a more complex system. There is an Internal Combustion Engine. There is an Electric Motor. There is an eCVT which figures out the power it is is getting f ... | |||||
| Answer to: one vehicle | 39Relevance | 4 years ago | Kaizen | Submit Your Question HERE | |
| If you are looking for a cross between the Ridgeline and the Prius, in terms of utility and gas savings, the RAV4 hybrid and the CRV hybrid are probably your better choices. But there is a caveat. Granted the hybrid versions of these cost a little more. Depending on how long you keep the car, and whether you do more highway or city driving, can help determine if it is more cost effective to get the hybrid version versus the ICE version. Here is a chart of the RAV4 hybrid vs the RAV4 ICE (Internal Combustion Engine). On the average, the break even poin ... | |||||