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Hybrid Vehicles Honda Accord Hybrid Honda Accord Hybrid vs. Toyota Camry Hybrid
337 messages, Last post on May 07, 2008 at 5:57 PM
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The Camry handling dynamics were much more similar to the Accord than I expected. Previous generations, I highly doubt that would be true. The Camry is much quieter and serene, but I toss it through corners and have a fine time. If sportiness is truly your top priority, sure, the Accord is going to win that category. But if you think the Camry is an overall better package but are afraid its too "boring," that was exactly me when I bought it (after considering both cars for a while) and my fears have been alleviated. I love driving the Camry Hybrid. I don't usually do this, but today I was just a touch frustrating with a slow group of cars on a two lane parkway on a gradual uphill grade. I finally just darted out of the lane, gunned it, and shot past all 10 of them in no time flat, totally effortless. The CVT works great.
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Replying to: mfletou1 (Sep 11, 2006 7:54 pm) I guess I just need to drive them both, if a dealer would just call me back 
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Replying to: alp8 (Sep 11, 2006 10:09 pm) You need to find one of your edmunds / greenhybrid buddies to let you drive theirs.
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Sep 12, 2006 6:59 am) anyone here live or work on the SF Peninsula? |
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| I just broke 17K for mileage here is what I average to work, and back in the hills of Wisconsin, 41.7 mpg with a average speed of 72mph, 89 miles."> | |
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| Since I live in Colorado and need four wheel or All wheel drive occassionally, do you think Toyota will design an AWD Camry or Avalon in the future, anyone? I have an 05 2.4L which is a great car and getting 25 to 28 city and 39 on the Hwy-never over 65mph though. I also have an 03 4R V8 getting about 15mpg and don't drive it unless I have to. Happy New Year everyone!! | |
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Things I know I'll miss about the Accord (just got the new car today and have already noticed several items): 1. Camry has LOTS less storage. The AH had deep storage in all four doors with a cupholder in each. It also had a "true" two-level center console storage thingie. 2. Cruise controls on the steering wheel. I don't mess with the AC/Heat enough to warrant them being on the steering wheel.... The cruise is another story. I operated them with my thumb on the Accord, but to be honest, I'm sure I'll adapt to the "stick". 3. No power adapter in the center console? Whaaaaa? 4. No lumbar support adjustment in the driver's seat. 5. The AH had high/low settings for the seat heaters. And yes, sometimes it does make a difference. 6. The Honda had a cool feature on the keyfob where if you hit the unlock twice and held it down on the second click, all the windows would roll down. Great for summers in Georgia. Things I already love about the Camry that I didn't have before (btw, 2007 grey metallic LOADED w/ NAV & everything else): 1. I've already "bluetoothed" my phone. 2. I got a DVD player installed (I lug my young son three 1/2 hours about every other month to see ailing relatives) 3. The NAV is fun, but the manual is not as well-written as I'd like (I'm pretty techie and am still having a hard time with some of it). 4. Mileage is better. The main reason I switched. 5. I'm looking forward to hooking up my iPod but am wondering -- why only one "punch out" in the forward console (and on the passenger side, at that)? I'm not planning on leaving my iPod in the car, so it would be easier for me to reach it on the driver's side to take it out. 6. Would LOVE to be able to unlock all doors w/ out having to lug out the keyfob, since that is the ONLY thing I'll be using it for (gotta put the little one in the back) That's all I can think of for now. I do love the looks of it and the color and all the cool options and am excited about it. 
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Replying to: bishopga (Jan 30, 2007 2:14 pm) I think that there is only a punch out on the passenger's side to avoid the possibility of getting wires tangled around the driver's foot/let.
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jan 30, 2007 2:36 pm) Now about reprogramming it -- is that in the manual? I just meant that I hated that I'll have to get it out when I have my four-year-old with me to let him in the back (or reach in the front door and unlock all the doors to open the back door). Last night I was able to "play" with the car some more after my son's bedtime, and am loving the MP3 capability of the CD player. the TCH also has three more Sat. radio presets, a definite plus. This morning the first thing out of my son's mouth when he woke up was "I LOVE our new car, Mommy". Of course, all I was thinking was "how long until I get to drive today?" 
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Replying to: bishopga (Jan 31, 2007 3:45 am) It's a little hard to understand in the manual, but it is in there on p.40. On your key fob, if you hold the "door lock" switch and any of the other switches (e.g., the "truck open" switch) at the same time for 5 seconds while standing next to the car (with the car powered off), you'll hear the car beep, indicating the mode has changed. My new TCH was programmed so that the driver's side only unlocked the DS door, and I changed it to unlock all doors as well. Hope that helps. |
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