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#24 of 29 Re: Prius Vs Camry [lzc] by workwork Feb 02, 2008 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: lzc (Apr 08, 2007 2:51 pm) I would say that this whole "IT SAYS THIS ABOUT YOU" thing is because Prius drivers feel that the car is good enough to overcome its styling and that they get comfort from waving to other Prius drivers ect. which is annoying because other people see that as a put down... "LOOK AT US, YOU ARE STUPID."   Heres my quick assessment: If you want a great way to save money and gas then the Prius is the best option. The Prius has poor visibility out the back window. The acceleration is poor and the car generally will not provide power at an idle.   The Camery is not as economical but it probably is a very nice car. I have driven a 2000 Camery, very nice car.. love it.   Older Prius: I have also driven the 2002 model, generally you need to give it a 3/4+ push down on the pedal whenever you accelerate. Also the brakes are hard to get used to at first. My Dad loves it but I am never confident in its ability to accelerate when I REALLY need it: on a bad merge. The best solution: If you REALLY care about the environment get a diesel car and convert it to run on vegetable oil. So if you claim to LOVE the environment this is probably the best thing you can do to show it. Replies to this message: lzc (Feb 03, 2008 10:39 am) caaz (Feb 03, 2008 11:37 am) lzc (Feb 03, 2008 1:12 pm)
#25 of 29 Re: Prius Vs Camry [workwork] by lzc Feb 03, 2008 (10:39 am)
Replying to: workwork (Feb 02, 2008 2:34 pm) It sounds to me like some people suffer from Prius Envy. Yep, I don't doubt that some Prius owners can come across as smug, like some ex-smokers.   Myself, I prefer and bought a Camry hybrid. It has all the virtue of a regular Camry, but with better mileage. I found the seating of the Prius low and the freeway handling less secure in windy conditions, among other shortcomings. Replies to this message: caaz (Feb 03, 2008 11:37 am) lzc (Feb 03, 2008 1:12 pm)
#26 of 29 Re: Prius Vs Camry [lzc] by caaz Feb 03, 2008 (11:37 am)
Replying to: lzc (Feb 03, 2008 10:39 am) Better mileage? Perhaps. Look at my several posts in camry mpg I get 40mpg 60 or 65.....36-3770....33-3575 and 31-3180pmh...And im being honest . I do a trip twice a week Sundaynite from Phoenix to So Cal And back again each Thursday. I try it at different speeds just to challenge the car to see what it will do. Incidentally, doing this adds 60,000miles per year to my car. after 3 years almost getting the same mpg highway as the hybrids, if you add in the 26k sticker to hybrids as opposed to 18,500 for a Camry LE here in so cal. Plus after 3 yrs 3500.00 for a battery, i see an almost 10,000.00 differnce by keeping a regular camry over the hybrid. The car i just sold when i went into the camry was an 04 civiv hybrid, which 80mph always got me abouit 42-43mpg. But the noise level in a civic..or Prius.. as compared too the camry was amazing. I love the camry's serene isolated ride, makes my phone calls and books on tape enjoyable..other wise thats 6 hrs each trip of wind noise and boredom.   Later Caaz Replies to this message: lzc (Feb 03, 2008 1:12 pm)
#27 of 29 Re: Prius Vs Camry [caaz] by lzc Feb 03, 2008 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: caaz (Feb 03, 2008 11:37 am) With a hybrid's mileage advantage being mostly in city driving, if my driving was like yours I wouldn't buy a hybrid either.   As to the price difference, well, you're comparing apples to oranges. The base LE is hardly equipped the way a hybrid is. If one wants the upgrades that come with the hybrid (2007 model), the price spread is about $1600, if I remember correctly.   Even if one doesn't think much of the upgrades, I received a $2600 credit on my federal taxes and $1500 off my state of Oregon taxes. So, the price spread was virtually nothing, and I did want some of those extra features.
#28 of 29 Prius is made in Japan by ace27 Sep 28, 2008 (8:40 am)
Keep in mind that most of the new camrys are made in the American plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. However, the prius' are made in Japan.   I have had a friend who bought a 2007 camry made here and is already having engine troubles and some materials falling apart.   My 1995 camry (made in japan) is at 238,000 miles and still running.   We must face the fact that Japanese quality is superior. So, if you want a car that will last you longer without giving you any problems, the prius is the way to go.   Unless, you are lucky enough to get one of the few new camrys made in Japan. Replies to this message: mcdawgg (Sep 28, 2008 5:15 pm)
#29 of 29 Re: Prius is made in Japan [ace27] by mcdawgg Sep 28, 2008 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: ace27 (Sep 28, 2008 8:40 am) I do not agree. I have had USA built Toyotas that have been perfect for well over 100,000 miles. On the other hand, my one that was produced in Japan had several issues that, although minor (rattles and squeaks), were still annoying to have to go back and have corrected.   An '07 Camry with engine problems? Rare, very very rare. You'll be fine with either. By the way, Toyota plans to produce the Prius in the USA in the next few years.

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