ICE v Electric: Cost and Emissions

Ripitz said:
Did you get the 4k tow package? @Harvey
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No. I couldn't imagine how I'd use it.

I googled it. Takes towing capacity from 2000 - 4000 lbs. Not available with the hybrid.

Could still tow a UTV without it.

What would you tow?
 
Harvey said:
I kind of felt like if I went to the ranger size I'd rather look at a Tacoma.

Everyday I need a truck. I'm riding on a mountain bike with two bald tires because I'm too lazy to throw this thing in the back of the CRV if I had a truck I would be on my way over there right now to get it done

The Ford is a great idea but it's a Ford not a Honda plus and minus
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Now I understand. You were looking for a vehicle with truck like capabilities, such as an open bed, and not really a truck. Also, MPG seem to be important to you. I drive so few miles that MPG don't ever occur to me. For me a truck is something you cam hang a plow on and tow with. I kknow a few peeps w/ Mavericks and they seem to like them. Enjoy it!
 
Campgottagopee said:
I wouldn't to much more than a 4 wheeler with that. IMO, towing capacity isn't everything. I'm more concerned with stopping abilities. I couldn't imagine towing 4000 lbs with a Maverick. Sure, it would pull it, but would it be able to stop it in an emergency situation? I'm thinking not.
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This lines up precisely with my thinking. Really I'm going to be moving furniture and lawn mowers and stuff not Stone and soil

Campgottagopee said:
Now I understand. You were looking for a vehicle with truck like capabilities, such as an open bed, and not really a truck. Also, MPG seem to be important to you. I drive so few miles that MPG don't ever occur to me. For me a truck is something you cam hang a plow on and tow with. I kknow a few peeps w/ Mavericks and they seem to like them. Enjoy it!
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My mom is 90 and she still lives in New Jersey and for the foreseeable future I will be visiting her at least four times a year
 
FWIW I agree what we're talking about here is really modified car with innovative body design

It certainly is on the spectrum 😀
 
Harvey said:
FWIW I agree what we're talking about here is really modified car with innovative body design
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You mean this?

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Harvey said:
No. I couldn't imagine how I'd use it.

I googled it. Takes towing capacity from 2000 - 4000 lbs. Not available with the hybrid.

Could still tow a UTV without it.

What would you tow?
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We would use it to tow a mower or our teardrop camper.

From what I understand, originally there was the 2WD hybrid and AWD and the tow package was only available with the gasser. I heard that changed with the newer models and that was confirmed by our local dealer. They said you can, in fact get an AWD hybrid with the tow package. They don’t exist on a lot somewhere they have to be ordered and built.

The tow kit option only costs something like 750 bucks.

Ideally you never want to be towing at a vehicles limit. As Camp pointed out, lots of wear and tear and issues with stoppage.
 
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x10003q said:
Did you consider the Honda Ridgeline? You seem to have been very happy with the Hondas you have driven.
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It would be good in a few ways. Good highway car, lots of cargo space.

But if I was going to get that size (~20 mpg) I'd get a Tacoma.
 
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