It sounds more like that old adage....how long is the piece of string.... i don't think you can ever predict if something will last longer than others, you might buy the hybrid and drive off the forecourt only to have it brake down 2 miles up the road, and vice versa with the normal civic,or they could be looking at 10000000 miles.. they are to be honest just as good as each other, obviously the hybrid is better for the environment and cheaper running cost, but just as all honda's they are both very reliable, i truly think you should toss that coin of fate and see what side it lands, either way your a winner..hope this helps...sorta lol
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I have a 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, and it has been a nightmare. The hybrid can get good millage, but that is with good batteries and all. Servicing Hybrids is expensive too. As the person above says, the motors will last a long time, it's just the batteries will not and they are expensive.
The 2006 version of the Civic Hybrid can run just on Electric Motor at certain speeds, and shut off the engine while driving, the 2005 cannot and has to keep one cylinder running. My vehicle has averaged 38.3 MPG over the last 12,000 miles (It has 91K on it) and I am a slower gentle driver. My wifes 1987 Civic can get 42 MPG and has 247K on it. If you want good millage for years to come without headaches, invest in diesel.
In my opinion Honda Hybrids should be recalled, so please checkout http://www.hondalemon.com
I am totally bummed with my 2004 civic hybrid and the P2000 Mox bank trap efficiency below threshold code with the engine light on. The dealer service department says "Just get new catalitic convertors" That's over 2,000 dollars and no guarantee that it will solve the problem. The reports about what happens if the battery goes out are scary. It can cost more to fix than the resale value. I expected 200,000 miles and have only 123,000. I really don't know what to do.
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Your mechanic does not have much data to back up his opinion. Electric motors are very reliable and require practically no maintenance in contrast to gasoline engines. The only unproven part in the vehicle is the battery pack. A new battery pack can cost a pretty penny, but your gas savings will make up for it.
I know a lot of people are wary of the hybrids saying that the gas savings are eaten up in the extra cost of the car. In your case, you have a lot of mileage to recoup the extra cost with your gas savings. I would not hesitate to buy the hybrid, but either car should provide reliable service.
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