Hey Scotty, I'm looking a buying a 2005 Honda Accord hybrid ,6 cyl 3.0 150,000 miles 3500$, I'm not interested in using the electric side of the car just the gas side, I don't mind making repairs as long as it is not ungodly expensive. What do you think.?
I would not. A used hybrid-regardless of the manufacturer will cost a small fortune in repairs.
Honda never made a very good hybrid, and that one is at the point of getting some costly repairs. Even a camry hybrid I would not suggest it.
You are much better off going with a normal accord or Camry, you won't save any money with a hybrid that old. Also, you cannot really use a hybrid, as only gas if the electric breaks.
Is there a particular reason why you want a hybrid? I have nothing against them, I put a ton of miles on my prius, and saved at least 8k in gas over driving my 4runner, but I also know their downsides.
I would not buy any 17-year-old hybrid. Repair costs will be astronomical and depending on the design it may not even be possible to drive it when the electric part of the drivetrain fails.
