Comments on: Honda Sued Over Hybrid Civic MPG Claims http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588 Independent Tech News and Product Reviews from former VP and head of CNET.com and Longtime Computer Shopper Columnist, Alice Hill author of the popular "Hard Edge" column. Originally named AliceandBill.com. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:09:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Elan http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-227312 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:56:55 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-227312 John True didn't bother to measure the mileage on his old Mercedes. How can he claim that he expected to meet the EPA mileage figures? Did he ever meet them on the Mercedes? If he fell short, he should expect to fall equally short on the hybrid. I get 45 MPG on my Civic Hybrid. I get 25 MPG on my standard Honda Accord. Yes, the hybrid DOES deliver on its promise. So ask yourself, which Big Three auto manufacturer is paying Mr. True to act as a shill to give Honda and hybrids a black eye? John True didn’t bother to measure the mileage on his old Mercedes. How can he claim that he expected to meet the EPA mileage figures? Did he ever meet them on the Mercedes? If he fell short, he should expect to fall equally short on the hybrid.

I get 45 MPG on my Civic Hybrid. I get 25 MPG on my standard Honda Accord. Yes, the hybrid DOES deliver on its promise.

So ask yourself, which Big Three auto manufacturer is paying Mr. True to act as a shill to give Honda and hybrids a black eye?

]]> by: Mike http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-226677 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:54:00 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-226677 I just bought a 2007 regular Civic and I also got 42mpg on a 100% highway drive (even with some AC on). Around town, I've been getting 27mpg, although the last tank was 24mpg for some reason (probably using AC now that it's summer and that takes a larger toll in city driving). I just bought a 2007 regular Civic and I also got 42mpg on a 100% highway drive (even with some AC on). Around town, I’ve been getting 27mpg, although the last tank was 24mpg for some reason (probably using AC now that it’s summer and that takes a larger toll in city driving).

]]> by: John http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-226007 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:13:52 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-226007 I have the 'regular' Honda Civic, 2007, and I average 33mpg on my daily communte of mixed driving. On the highway I get around 42mpg. So, yes, you CAN get the EPA rated mileage or better in some cases. As was said, it's in how you drive. Calm down and you'll get better mileage. I have the ‘regular’ Honda Civic, 2007, and I average 33mpg on my daily communte of mixed driving. On the highway I get around 42mpg. So, yes, you CAN get the EPA rated mileage or better in some cases. As was said, it’s in how you drive. Calm down and you’ll get better mileage.

]]> by: Altair http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-225817 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:33:53 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-225817 I have had an '05 Honda Civic Hybrid for the last few months. My average since I bought it is 49.2 and I've had several 500+mile tanks that came in at 52+. The "trick" if you want to call it that is to not drive it like a race car. It even has a gauge to show you that what MPG your are getting at any time. If what you are doing is only getting you 20MPG, then maybe you need to re-think your driving habits. I coast to stops, take advantage of the auto shutoff below 20MPH and when idling, and accelerate at an even pace. Check out http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/drive.shtml I have had an ‘05 Honda Civic Hybrid for the last few months.
My average since I bought it is 49.2 and I’ve had several 500+mile tanks that came in at 52+.
The “trick” if you want to call it that is to not drive it like a race car. It even has a gauge to show you that what MPG your are getting at any time. If what you are doing is only getting you 20MPG, then maybe you need to re-think your driving habits.

I coast to stops, take advantage of the auto shutoff below 20MPH and when idling, and accelerate at an even pace.

Check out http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/drive.shtml

]]> by: steve http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-225795 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:14:32 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-225795 i have one and i get 47 mpg, you drive these differently than regular cars. i have one and i get 47 mpg, you drive these differently than regular
cars.

]]> by: Nasty Old Geezer http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-225664 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:20:30 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-225664 Honda has more cash than the EPA, and it is much more difficult to sue a governmental agency for damages. IANFL, so I have no idea if he will win. One final thought though -- hot McDonald's coffee. Anything can happen in court. Honda has more cash than the EPA, and it is much more difficult to sue a governmental agency for damages.

IANFL, so I have no idea if he will win. One final thought though — hot McDonald’s coffee. Anything can happen in court.

]]> by: Charles http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-225480 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:37:51 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/4588#comment-225480 People... always looking to get something for nothing. I suspect that the plaintiff's driving habits are mostly at blame. Nevermind that Honda correctly worded their advertisement. Mileage 'may' vary... and that's exactly what happens to the plaintiff when he drives the car. Just bought a Civic Si today, and all the buyer reviews I've read say the car is getting 30 in mixed driving and as high as 34 on the highway. Of course, if someone winds it out to 8K at every stoplight, then the mileage will probably fall to 24 or so. People… always looking to get something for nothing. I suspect that the plaintiff’s driving habits are mostly at blame.

Nevermind that Honda correctly worded their advertisement. Mileage ‘may’ vary… and that’s exactly what happens to the plaintiff when he drives the car.

Just bought a Civic Si today, and all the buyer reviews I’ve read say the car is getting 30 in mixed driving and as high as 34 on the highway.

Of course, if someone winds it out to 8K at every stoplight, then the mileage will probably fall to 24 or so.

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