Hypermiling the Highlander?

[Tadashi]

Has anyone hypermiled the the Highlander Hybrid? I get about 70 MPG in our Prius, however we need a new vehicle that has 7 person capacity for special occasions. I figure if I can get at least 50 MPG then it might be worth it (changing from Prius to Highlander).

[efusco]

I think 50 will be tough. On my usual commute that I average around 70 on I can get up to around 40-45mpg in our HiHy. My wife isn't a hypermiler, but she's learned a few things about technique and is a careful driver and seems to be able to get about 30mpg on a good tank with her shortish commute. I'm pretty sure 35-40 would be doable for you, but I think 50's asking a bit much out of such a big vehicle.

[JackDodge]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tadashi @ Oct 1 2007, 12:44 AM) [snapback]519701[/snapback]</div>

Has anyone hypermiled the the Highlander Hybrid? I get about 70 MPG in our Prius, however we need a new vehicle that has 7 person capacity for special occasions. I figure if I can get at least 50 MPG then it might be worth it (changing from Prius to Highlander).
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I've been thinking about moving up to the Highlander too. I was looking in to the Escape hybrid but am leery of going with an Escape when friends have so much trouble with theirs and CR says that the body integrity has gotten worse from the 2007 to 2008. The thing is, once you've gone hybrid, it's really difficult to go back to gas-only cars. I'm actually talking with the dealer about it but would probably want to sell privately since the extended warranty would be going to waste if I traded it in.

[malorn]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JackDodge @ Oct 1 2007, 11:36 AM) [snapback]519841[/snapback]</div>

I've been thinking about moving up to the Highlander too. I was looking in to the Escape hybrid but am leery of going with an Escape when friends have so much trouble with theirs and CR says that the body integrity has gotten worse from the 2007 to 2008. The thing is, once you've gone hybrid, it's really difficult to go back to gas-only cars. I'm actually talking with the dealer about it but would probably want to sell privately since the extended warranty would be going to waste if I traded it in.
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Sure Jack, you have multiple friends with Escape hybrids? and CR has already reported the differneces from '07 to '08? Whatever you say.

[JackDodge]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE( @ Oct 1 2007, 01:03 PM) [snapback]519855[/snapback]</div>

Sure Jack, you have multiple friends with Escape hybrids? and CR has already reported the differneces from '07 to '08? Whatever you say.
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Like it or not, the consumer values CR's data. I know that the Detroit 3 guys hate it but that's only because you don't have many happy customers so it always seems like you're being picked on. Now you know how your former customers feel. Actually, I know two people with Ford Escape hybrids and I know several who own Escapes. Cracked windshields, noisy in the cabin, cheap parts, many defects, minor and major engine problems. As a matter of fact, if you look at CR's online data on the Escape hybrid, they DO specify the 2008 as having worse body integrity than the 2007. I have no reason to doubt them, based on experience. Also, I have no reason to believe a GM car salesman, again based on experience.

[malorn]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JackDodge @ Oct 1 2007, 12:16 PM) [snapback]519860[/snapback]</div>

Like it or not, the consumer values CR's data. I know that the Detroit 3 guys hate it but that's only because you don't have many happy customers so it always seems like you're being picked on. Now you know how your former customers feel. Actually, I know two people with Ford Escape hybrids and I know several who own Escapes. Cracked windshields, noisy in the cabin, cheap parts, many defects, minor and major engine problems. As a matter of fact, if you look at CR's online data on the Escape hybrid, they DO specify the 2008 as having worse body integrity than the 2007. I have no reason to doubt them, based on experience. Also, I have no reason to believe a GM car salesman, again based on experience.
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You are full of it Jack. I am starting to read some of your old posts, and you really are full of it. You continue reel off what sound just like Toyota talking points on many different products. Coincidence? I also like that reference to warranty, a consumer would never make that reference.

[JackDodge]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malorn @ Oct 1 2007, 01:22 PM) [snapback]519864[/snapback]</div>

You are full of it Jack. I am starting to read some of your old posts, and you really are full of it. You continue reel off what sound just like Toyota talking points on many different products. Coincidence?
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you are a sad, strange little man. Back on to the ignore list with you---I cast you out.

[malorn]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JackDodge @ Oct 1 2007, 12:26 PM) [snapback]519868[/snapback]</div>

you are a sad, strange little man. Back on to the ignore list with you---I cast you out.
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You and Toyota will get yours....it has already started. Toyota will announce a sales decline year over year for what will be the 4th out of the last 6th months. Now if that was anyone else it would have already been noticed.

[efusco]

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[hill]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tadashi @ Oct 1 2007, 12:44 AM) [snapback]519701[/snapback]</div>

Has anyone hypermiled the the Highlander Hybrid? I get about 70 MPG in our Prius, however we need a new vehicle that has 7 person capacity for special occasions. I figure if I can get at least 50 MPG then it might be worth it (changing from Prius to Highlander).
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Our AWD 400h Lexus SUV is the same as the HY HI except for the body, pretty much. Best I did on a single tank (not full blown hypermileing) in the 400h was 33mpg ... so I'm positive I could get 40, if I could just keep "she who must be obeyed" out from behind the wheel, for one full tank. That guestimate is based off a 700 miles -71.6mpg best tank in the Prius.