My husband and I will be driving cross country (Seattle to Boston) at the end of November. We will be taking I90 to I80. We have a 2004 Civic Hybrid (70,000 miles) and a 2003 BMW 325xi (85,000 miles). Which car do we drive and which do we ship? The Civic has winter tires and the battery pack over th…

Either…Winter storms this time of year are rare…so the fwd winter driving advantage of the Civic won’t matter much.

What’s more important to you, fuel economy or comfort? Only you can decide that.

I would have no problem with this decision as I make it all the time when taking long trips. A BMW is not that bad on gas and it is an infinitely better cross country driver. It’s a no brainer…both of your cars are trip ready…take the BMW. If anyone suggests you drive a Civic cross country instead…

It will cost you about $125 more to drive the BMW. Which do you prefer driving given that fact?

Being on interstates the winter tires won’t be a big difference, I’d much rather drive a BMW.

I can’t believe this question…The Bimmer was MADE for this kind of driving, a joy to drive interstate speeds…The Honda hybrid will be running its guts out, everything pushed to the limit…Plan this trip carefully to avoid winter storms in the mid-west…

The Honda hybrid will be running its guts out, everything pushed to the limit I know you HATE Toyota and Honda…but PLEASE…what a crock…

My vote would be for the BMW. That car will tool you along in plush comfort all day long without getting into the cut and paste problem below (not an isolated one it appears) of going UP the hills. I’ve been down I-80 a few times and much of it is not flat at all if you are under the perception that…

Since it is primarily highway driving the mpg of the BMW should be fine. The hybrid does better in town and mixed stop and go driving. The highway driving isn’t the Civic hybrids strong suit. Take the beemer and ship the Civic hybrid. At least that’s what I’d do.

I wouldn’t want to put that many miles on true winter tires. The softer tires probably wear out faster. You’ll probably be on dry pavement anyway. Otherwise, I’d say whatever car the primary driver prefers.

Cross Country Drive: Civic Hybrid vs. BMW 325xi

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mleich October 12, 2011, 12:10pm 13

FYI your Honda is front wheel drive. Weight over the back wheels is bad for traction on a front wheel drive car. However, the motor(s) are in the front, and they are heavy, so traction is good.

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Cross Country Drive: Civic Hybrid vs. BMW 325xi

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