Dilemma

[B25Nut]

Acdii - The iHobby Expo will be back in the Chicago area (Schaumberg) this year Oct 5-6. If you have time to come, I'll have some free product set aside for you.

[acdii]

Keep me posted! I have a buddy who I previously mentioned who is into this more than I am. He does model reviews and has been featured in a few magazines too. If you PM me I get an email notice too.

[firsthybrid]

we are at 35-37 overall MPG in winter weather.....haven't not had it on long road trip yet.

[coach81]

I have poured over these threads and forums trying to learn as much as I can about hybrids in general and the Fusion hybrid in particular. I love the idea of a hybrid, I am no greenie, but everything considered, having a comfortable car that will make high 30's to low 40's in gas mileage, is intriguing. But, there is a price to be paid in initial cost (really not a factor to me) and change in operational habits, which I am fine with.

 

Now to my dilemma. My wife and I live in a very small town. We are both retired and our longest trip in this car in town would predominately be no more than 3 miles or so. With the ice needing to run up to temperature, and the short duration runs we would be making (Walmart is a one mile round trip, and our post office is about 3 miles as examples), will this be worth it? We do take long (3000 mile plus) road trips at least once a year.

 

Is this the best choice for this application?

 

Any advice would be much appreciated!

 

Thanks in advance .... :)

My drives around my home are rarely more than 3-5 miles.. GET IT.. you won't regret it, and you will love it for the occasional long drives.. trust me!!!

Edited February 16, 2013 by coach81

[acdii]

Weather dependent though, these cars apparently do not like cold temps! If you live where it gets below 40 and have short trips, you may not want one of these, and would be better off with the non hybrid version.