Some insight....LITERALLY

Breakout · December 16th, 2009, 04:52 PM

So my buddy who owns an awesome 6 speed g35 (2003) just moved out in the sticks and now knows what it's like to drive a good distance to work. He previously only had to drive 3 miles to work. He only has 55,000 miles on his car (go figure) and is wanting to trade in his car for a hybrid. He texted me he pretty much has his heart set on a Honda Insight. I'm still shocked he would even think about a hybrid. What are your thoughts? Facepalm? Good vehicle? Better hybrids out there? I really don't know what to make of this.

v606er · December 16th, 2009, 04:55 PM

The Ford Fusion gets 40 mpg, and it's a Ford... make him get that.

Reloaded · December 16th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Are they re-making the insight? That was back in '99 it came out right? First hybrid to be sold here I believe? Can't imagine that it's as efficient as the newer hybrids. And it looks tiny. I'd say it's ugly, but most all hybrids are.

Breakout · December 16th, 2009, 04:59 PM

I completely agree. US News ranked the Fusion Hybrid the best out of all hybrids. If you guys knew my friend he likes 3 things. G35's, South Park, and Halo. Anything else he makes fun of. So for him to want to go to this....WOW. I want to kick him in the sack as hard as possible to wake him up.

His view on ford isn't to good...

Mr_Will · December 16th, 2009, 04:59 PM

whats he worried about miles on his car or gas mileage? G35's get decent mileage.
Tell him to buy a damn geo metro, fuckus, or civic for something to drive back and forth for work.

Mr_Will · December 16th, 2009, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by v606er

The Ford Fusion gets 40 mpg, and it's a Ford... make him get that.

and looks a hell of alot better than a damn insight, holy shit those things are ugly

Breakout · December 16th, 2009, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mr_Will

and looks a hell of alot better than a damn insight, holy shit those things are ugly

I agree. He is my best friend, but I don't want to make him mad and tell him the car his heart is seemingly set on is uglier then Ugly Betty...ya know?

CobraPhoenix · December 16th, 2009, 05:13 PM

my fuckus gets 30-35 city, and it looks better than those gay hybrids

Breakout · December 16th, 2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by 96StangGT4

my fuckus gets 30-35 city, and it looks better than those gay hybrids

I think his heart is set on a hybrid. I'm trying to work this one at all angles. A luxury sports car to a 4 banger hybrid...this isn't sitting right...

CobraPhoenix · December 16th, 2009, 05:18 PM

slap him upside the head

Breakout · December 16th, 2009, 05:31 PM

bump....are there any hybrids you guys would actually look at if given the same situation? unbiased?

sickfox · December 16th, 2009, 05:47 PM

2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV | Fuel Efficiency | Cadillac

Breakout · December 16th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by black89GT

2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUV | Fuel Efficiency | Cadillac

I like where you're going with that...but he's trying to keep it around the insight's price range.

Reloaded · December 16th, 2009, 05:58 PM

How much does an insight cost? Are they easy to find? I never see them on the roads here. Can't imagine they sold that many during that time?

06RedfireGT · December 16th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Does he own the G35 out right? If not, what are his payments?

I'm willing to bet that the payments will be more on the Insight than the G35 and that will offset the fuel savings. And if he changes cars, he will be going from a pretty cool car to a gay ass, uglier than a can of smashed assholes Honda.

Hybrid is stupid, period.

Breakout · December 16th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by 06RedfireGT

Does he own the G35 out right? If not, what are his payments?

I'm willing to bet that the payments will be more on the Insight than the G35 and that will offset the fuel savings. And if he changes cars, he will be going from a pretty cool car to a gay ass, uglier than a can of smashed assholes Honda.

Hybrid is stupid, period.

No he owes on it. He put a hefty down payment on so it's worth more then he owes. His payments will be slightly less...and will be getting 20 more mpg on regular gas as opposed to premium (roughly 30 cents per gallon less for regular).

On slightly better...less fail news (still fail. I told him to at least look at a turbo'd 4 banger so he could at least have SOME fun still), he's going to the ford dealership right now to look at the fusion hybrids. I told him to see if they can change the "leaf" crap on the guage cluster (to show you how economical you are) and replace them with different faces of chuck norris so the better the gas mileage, the more chuck norris round house kicks global warming in the dick LOL

Breakout · December 16th, 2009, 09:46 PM

well. he pulled the plug and got the insight. It's not AS hideous as I thought. I guess it's nice on the inside. The fusion was like $9k more then his. Yeah...IDK about this one. But as long as he's happy....

Breakout · December 17th, 2009, 01:14 AM

upon further evaluation....it's a step down. he knows it. but he drove 50 miles going out and drinking. And even with a mild buzz...i'm pretty impressed his gas level hasn't even blipped below the full level. I'd be at or slightly under. 39 miles per day drive to work and back would probably break me to get a more economical vehicle, too. But from a g35 to an insight...damn. I'd probably do a scion tc with most of the interior amenities as a g35. Not an insight with absolutely nothing. I mean this thing doesn't even have power locks on the passenger side.

BWAL · December 17th, 2009, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by Breakout

If you guys knew my friend he likes 3 things. G35's, South Park, and Halo.

is he old enough to drive?

Breakout · December 17th, 2009, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by BWAL09

is he old enough to drive?

unfortunately....he bought a honda insight didn't he?

December 16th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#1
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	Some insight....LITERALLY So my buddy who owns an awesome 6 speed g35 (2003) just moved out in the sticks and now knows what it's like to drive a good distance to work. He previously only had to drive 3 miles to work. He only has 55,000 miles on his car (go figure) and is wanting to trade in his car for a hybrid. He texted me he pretty much has his heart set on a Honda Insight. I'm still shocked he would even think about a hybrid. What are your thoughts? Facepalm? Good vehicle? Better hybrids out there? I really don't know what to make of this.

December 16th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#4
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	I completely agree. US News ranked the Fusion Hybrid the best out of all hybrids. If you guys knew my friend he likes 3 things. G35's, South Park, and Halo. Anything else he makes fun of. So for him to want to go to this....WOW. I want to kick him in the sack as hard as possible to wake him up. His view on ford isn't to good... Last edited by Breakout; December 16th, 2009 at 05:02 PM.

December 16th, 2009, 04:59 PM	#5
Mr_Will Awesome Sauce 92 Mustang LX Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nederland, TX Posts: 146 iTrader: 0 reviews	whats he worried about miles on his car or gas mileage? G35's get decent mileage. Tell him to buy a damn geo metro, fuckus, or civic for something to drive back and forth for work. __________________ U.S. Army Retired Owner: Crankgoboom Racing James G. Bilkey - "You will never be the person you can be if pressure, tension, and discipline are taken out of your life."

December 16th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#15
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,492 iTrader: 2 reviews	Does he own the G35 out right? If not, what are his payments? I'm willing to bet that the payments will be more on the Insight than the G35 and that will offset the fuel savings. And if he changes cars, he will be going from a pretty cool car to a gay ass, uglier than a can of smashed assholes Honda. Hybrid is stupid, period. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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December 16th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#11
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	bump....are there any hybrids you guys would actually look at if given the same situation? unbiased?

December 16th, 2009, 09:46 PM	#17
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	well. he pulled the plug and got the insight. It's not AS hideous as I thought. I guess it's nice on the inside. The fusion was like $9k more then his. Yeah...IDK about this one. But as long as he's happy....

December 17th, 2009, 01:14 AM	#18
Breakout Tree Fiddy Z 2006 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,018 iTrader: 0 reviews	upon further evaluation....it's a step down. he knows it. but he drove 50 miles going out and drinking. And even with a mild buzz...i'm pretty impressed his gas level hasn't even blipped below the full level. I'd be at or slightly under. 39 miles per day drive to work and back would probably break me to get a more economical vehicle, too. But from a g35 to an insight...damn. I'd probably do a scion tc with most of the interior amenities as a g35. Not an insight with absolutely nothing. I mean this thing doesn't even have power locks on the passenger side.

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