Hybrid Cars Ride The Wave Of Rising Gas Prices
With gasoline prices climbing toward record highs, this review compares the 2004 Toyota Prius and the 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid. The Civic Hybrid starts at 19650 dollars and blends a 1.3 liter engine with an electric motor for improved fuel use. Both vehicles shut the engine at stops and resume instantly, but the Civic Hybrid feels like an ordinary Civic with subtle visual cues and blue-lit dash gauges. Some owners cite seat padding concerns and mileage shortfalls, while Honda promotes long range on a single tank and efficient cruising.
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Nissan 300 ZX Climate Problem On Mountain Drives
A 1988 Nissan 300 ZX with about 89 000 miles shows warm air on mountain climbs but cools on level ground. The likely issue is the air mix door vacuum system, possibly a kinked or leaking vacuum hose or a faulty vacuum line to the air mix door. A skilled technician can diagnose and fix this access-heavy problem.
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Coupe EX gains 15-inch wheels and improved features
The LX model Coupe and Sedan receive a wheel size increase from 14 to 15 inches. The lineup adds a two sedan powerplant with 0-17L14 115 horsepower and 110 torque, achieving 32 mpg city and 38 mpg highway. EPA mileage rating improves with enhanced audio and solar options. Enhanced sound dampening materials reduce road noise in both Coupe and Sedan doors.
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