Top 3 Picks For Hybrid Cars
Hybrid cars are fast becoming more and more popular due to the rising fuel costs and the prices of hybrid cars are becoming more and more affordable.
The performance of hybrid cars are also comparable to diesel/petrol cars so there’s no reason not to get it.
There are plenty of new hybrid car models introduced every year but here are my top 3 picks that offers the best performance and features for the price.
#3 Honda Civic Hybrid
The Honda Civic hybrid is not a new model and has been on the market for some time. The price retails around $20,000 and the fuel performance is 47 city mpg and 48 highway mpg.
Though it isn’t terribly fast, what I like about the honda civic hybrid is that it can carry up to 5 people. It is more functional and is suitable as a family car. It also pass the crash test rating with a good score of 5.
If you have a family and do not need to get anywhere fast, then going with a honda civic hybrid is a good buy.
#2 Honda Insight
The honda insight is a two seater hybrid car which have fuel performance of 57 city mpg and 56 highway mpg. The price is about the same as the honda civic hybrid. It is a very reliable car which I have owned for a couple of years. So far, it has not given me such problems.
There are a couple of disadvantages, firstly it is 2 seater which means it’s not a family type of car. Secondly, the horsepower isn’t that great with only 71 hp.
It is my second top pick because I like its reliability and when you compare price to performance, it is pretty good.
#1 Toyota Prius
The Toyota Prius hybrid car is my top pick because it offers the best performance for the price you get. It cost around $19,000 which is the cheapest out of the three. It has more horsepower at 110 hp and can do 60 city mpg and 51 highway mpg. It is a family sized car which can hold 5 people quite comfortably with some space left in the trunk.
It also get a 4.5 score for it’s crash test rating. For price and performance, you can’t beat the toyota prius.
Ricky Lim is an automobile editor who owns a toyota hybrid car. Visit his site to learn more on hybrid car technology and hybrid electric cars
Written by Car Enthusiast on November 28th, 2006 with
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Tips In Choosing The Appropriate Car Or Limo Service You Need
With the various limousine services in Toronto, one might get a headache on which to call and avail services from. There might not only be hundreds of limousine services in Toronto so it is more advisable to be wise and prepared in choosing the appropriate limo ride for your needs. Here are some tips that you should remember in deciding what limo service you must avail:
1. Do some background checking or ask friends if they have availed services from your preferred Toronto car service company.
This is a wise action to make before getting services; it is a-must to orient yourselves before getting service. There are a huge variety of car services available within Toronto but only a few are reliable. So, better prevent yourselves from being deceived by those crappy limousine services that will only get into your nerves because of poor service.
2. Ask for free estimates or price consultation.
In some aspects, hiring a car service like an airport limousine service in Toronto might sometimes cost you more than the usual. That’s why in cases such as this it is recommendable to ask for free estimates or price consultation so that you will have the chance to prepare a budget which best fits the kind of limo or car service for you needs. Many Toronto limousine rentals actually provide offers such as this so better call up those kind of car services.
3. Protect your interest.
When getting a Toronto airport limo service, for example, be advised that it is your needs that is what’s important. Do not let yourselves be manipulated on the kind and the type of car or limo ride you need. You are the person who best know what you need so state everything you need from the start and communicate very well with the car or limo service company you are about to avail. There are too many risk that might come and no one for sure wants to experience the hassles of traveling.
4. Comfort and Security at all times.
Two main reasons why many individuals prefer to get a private car or limo service when touring or traveling in different places are comfort and security. Especially if one is traveling along with family or business colleagues, it is more of a guarantee that he or she is traveling with comfort and safety. And to be able to ensure to get comfort and security, finding a reliable and credible company providing services like airport limousine service in Toronto is the key to get hold of one. And lastly:
5. Make sure the company is legal.
One good way in checking if a car service company is legal or not is through inquiring in a transportation office. Through a quick call or surf in the internet can be used as tools in checking if it’s legal or not. Just make sure to provide the correct information about the car service company you are about to get. Also, ask if they are bonded just to serve as your service protection from them.
These tips stated above are only a few from the long list on how to get or select the appropriate and reliable car service company you need to avail. Making sure only takes a little of your time so better do them before getting one. These tips will serve as you shield against deceitful companies that might take advantage of you. Remember, it is better to be safe than to gain bad consequences in return.
Andrew Beene is a web associated with a company providing Toronto car service.
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