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Old 07-12-2025, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mtdjed View Post
Cost Perspective

We took our son to MCO last night in our new Hybrid. Round Trip was total 136 Miles and we used 3 Gallons of gas @ $2.76/gal = $8.28 round trip.

Son got luggage buggy to take in bags. Cost $7 at terminal C. I get buggy for a quarter at Aldi's and even get my quarter back.

(I know I have not included tolls and use of car depreciation)

Two points - Hybrid autos can be a good investment option. Airport buggies are far better.
I replaced a 2008 Honda CRV with a 2024 Honda CRV hybrid the advertised city milage is 39 mpg , I was skeptical. My experience has been much better. With all the round abouts you usually don't come to a full stop, this makes a big difference . I have as yet never taken in out of the econ mode and have been getting slightly better than 50 mpg in the Villages, highway mpg not impressive comparatively , mid 20s if I remember right. I find this a good trade off as I do not do a lot of over the road travel .

Last edited by jimbomaybe; 07-12-2025 at 04:11 AM. Reason: additional info