With the recent round of high gasoline prices, I don’t want to get caught unprepared anymore. I’ve already set my mind to visit car dealers here in Dallas, Texas. I’m all set to look for a car that combines the look and fuel economy into one neat set of wheels. Are there any good suggestions out there?

Arnold

Dallas, TX

Hello, Arnold! With the last bout of crazy gas prices, who would not be scared of it happening again? I myself plan on stretching my gas dollars, too. But hey, while we are at it, why not make a move with a much longer and better impact? I am setting my sights on acquiring a hybrid as my next car. So you better check out some hybrid models in any Dallas, Texas auto dealer.

Let me tell you about my choice, the Honda Civic Hybrid. First of all, I think it still looks like the original Honda Civic. I figured that if I’m going to save gas and save the planet, I might as well look good doing it. I originally thought of going for a Toyota Prius, but I thought it looked pretty funny. So there, we’ll get both style and fuel economy. I did some reading about the Honda Civic Hybrid and I’m already happy with their claim of 45 miles per gallon on the highway. Being realistic about it, I think the mile per gallon average (both city and highway) run for the car will turn out to be at around 37 to 38, still not a bad range. Is there a second reason, you ask? Yeah, the second’s same as the first reason, save the planet in something that still resembles a stylish car.

Happy Hybrid Hunting, Arnold.