Hybrid vs F-Sport
04-01-18, 04:56 PM
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Hybrid vs F-Sport
I am torn between these two vehicles. I want the mileage of the Hybrid but want the styling of the F-sport. Can anyone tell me how they like there Hybrid. When i drove the Hybrid i thought it was a little more balanced and the F-sport a little heavy in the front.
04-01-18, 07:47 PM
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We have really enjoyed our hybrid, but don’t let the mileage alone drive that decision as you will never make up the cost difference in fuel savings and if you keep a hybrid long-term you may want to plan on an eventual battery replacement. We also like the quieter smoother drivetrain, however some people criticize those very features. They don’t like the smoother transmission and consider it too “soft” but we have no issues with it. We also find it has plenty of power for our needs and it has no problem getting up to speed on freeway on ramps. If you want a sportier car and tend to more spirited driving, then you may favor the F-Sport, although we don’t really consider the NX a “sporty” car anyway. In addition, we do not consider the seats comfortable in the F-Sport, although I definitely like the appearance of the grill better on the F-Sport.
I wish US customers could get the Hybrid in F-Sport appearance package. The bottom line for me is that I have no regrets and if I were replacing it today it would most likely be another NX Hybrid.
I wish US customers could get the Hybrid in F-Sport appearance package. The bottom line for me is that I have no regrets and if I were replacing it today it would most likely be another NX Hybrid.
04-01-18, 07:55 PM
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I ran the cost for every 10k you drive you save about 500. I will drive between 15k and 20k a year. The cost difference is only 950 now. Battery replacement is expensive but i do not know how long it will be before you have to replace them. Usually Hybrid have very little trouble less moving parts.
04-03-18, 08:18 PM
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I had two hybrids, Camry and Highlander. Camry was a stellar car, averaged around 38-41 mpg. Highlander WAS a great car, averaged around 30mpg, until it developed undiagnosable shake rolling between 25-35 MPH, that's when you get best mpg.
I got tired of it and sold few months ago.
I downsized a bit to NX but I am driving 95% time alone, so no big deal and am averaging winter time 28.5mpg. That's not that far away from Highlander Hybrid, or HiHy.
To be honest, I'd rather not have hybrids again. Though they are super reliable, you just can't rid of that feeling that any moment something goes wrong and then it's thousands in repairs. just like that.
I got tired of it and sold few months ago.
I downsized a bit to NX but I am driving 95% time alone, so no big deal and am averaging winter time 28.5mpg. That's not that far away from Highlander Hybrid, or HiHy.
To be honest, I'd rather not have hybrids again. Though they are super reliable, you just can't rid of that feeling that any moment something goes wrong and then it's thousands in repairs. just like that.
04-03-18, 09:02 PM
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I don’t think we would buy another car that isn’t a hybrid. We just like the numerous benefits, including the good fuel economy. However, my sister-in-law has a hybrid Camry and right around 10 years and 120K miles it required a new battery. It was $4600 at the dealer.
04-04-18, 08:52 AM
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I had two hybrids, Camry and Highlander. Camry was a stellar car, averaged around 38-41 mpg. Highlander WAS a great car, averaged around 30mpg, until it developed undiagnosable shake rolling between 25-35 MPH, that's when you get best mpg.
I got tired of it and sold few months ago.
I downsized a bit to NX but I am driving 95% time alone, so no big deal and am averaging winter time 28.5mpg. That's not that far away from Highlander Hybrid, or HiHy.
To be honest, I'd rather not have hybrids again. Though they are super reliable, you just can't rid of that feeling that any moment something goes wrong and then it's thousands in repairs. just like that.
I got tired of it and sold few months ago.
I downsized a bit to NX but I am driving 95% time alone, so no big deal and am averaging winter time 28.5mpg. That's not that far away from Highlander Hybrid, or HiHy.
To be honest, I'd rather not have hybrids again. Though they are super reliable, you just can't rid of that feeling that any moment something goes wrong and then it's thousands in repairs. just like that.
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