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2009 camry hybrid Premium Package w/Navi ??? by gerrythegreat
Jul 06, 2008 (11:39 am)
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I am about to buy a 2009 Camry Hybrid and we wanted leather seats. In order to get these we must order the Premium package with navigation system at a cost of 3500.00$ canadian. I was wondering if anyone had this option and if so if they thought it was worth it or not?
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Re: 2009 camry hybrid Premium Package w/Navi ??? [gerrythegreat] by james99
Jul 06, 2008 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: gerrythegreat (Jul 06, 2008 11:39 am)

Don't be so cheap. This car drives like a luxury car so you might as well make yourself feel rich. $3,500 is not that much if you think about having the car for five years. While you're at it, for an extra $300 get the trunk lip, the car looks much better with it.
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Re: 2009 camry hybrid Premium Package w/Navi ??? [james99] by bdt11
Jul 06, 2008 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: james99 (Jul 06, 2008 12:07 pm)

I have it and I love it.
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Re: 2009 camry hybrid Premium Package w/Navi ??? [james99] by cdn_tch
Jul 06, 2008 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: james99 (Jul 06, 2008 12:07 pm)

In Canada we don't get the trunk lip, we get the full fledged boy racer spoiler
 
I looked at the US website and liked to trunk lip, but the spoiler is just plain ugly (IMO).
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Re: 2009 camry hybrid Premium Package w/Navi ??? [cdn_tch] by james99
Jul 06, 2008 (3:35 pm)
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Replying to: cdn_tch (Jul 06, 2008 2:40 pm)

I'm in Canada, I had my dealer install it.
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Re: 2009 camry hybrid Premium Package w/Navi ??? [gerrythegreat] by toyofan5
Jul 07, 2008 (5:28 am)
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Replying to: gerrythegreat (Jul 06, 2008 11:39 am)

You should go ahead and get the package if you can afford it. A side benefit of having the larger display that goes along with the navigation system so you can see all the hybrid displays. The leather, Navigation, larger display, etc, are all worth it. The car looks and drives like a more expensive luxury car and the package rounds it out.
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Nav package by miser_man
Jul 07, 2008 (4:05 pm)
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just got my 09 TCH 3 weeks ago, and while I do use the electronic data display, I'm not really in love with the leather quality. My dealer had a trunk lip as an option, but I figured it couldn't help the mileage (and it was ridiculously expensive for what it is)
 
I bought mine in Burlington, Ontario. The price difference between the base and the Nav model was $2,800. Go back to you dealer and ask for a better price!
 
After a few weeks, I don't use the data display much, because I have learned how to drive it to maximize my mileage (I've averaged 50 mpg so far). I do use the GPS daily, but Toyotas DVD is hopelessly out of date. Houses that have been built for 3 years are not in the database, and the new highway that opened in Hamilton last year (and has been on the books for at least 10 years) isn't in it. They say a new one is coming out in the fall, but it will be $300.00. That burns me!
 
If I did it again, I'm not sure I woud get the Nav. I can get a really good GPS for under $500.00 and use it in my other vehicle, and the leather is so-so looking and feeling.
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Re: Electric Noise from engine when approaching car [toyofan5] by lferris
Aug 13, 2008 (9:56 pm)
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Replying to: toyofan5 (Feb 18, 2008 2:41 pm)

I just got my 2009 TCH a week ago. After shutting it down, it usually makes some whirling, somewhat high-pitched noises for about 5 minutes. Is that normal?
 
Also, after starting the car the gas engine usually kicks in within seconds, even with the A/C off. This occurs even if the traction battery shows as over half-full. Is this normal? If I leave it idling it will shut-off for awhile and then come back on. The gas engine is only consistently OFF when coasting or usually after coming to a stop at a light. Does all of this sound normal, or should it stay electric-only when under 20mph unless you are accelerating hard? I've read stuff indicating it should be off when stopped or going under 20mph.
 
I like the car alot, but I'm disappointed in some of the interior fit and finish. If you look close at all, the plastics on the door have bad "cuts" in some spots with rough edges, and the soft plastic is cut jagged in some spots. It is like this on two doors; the others are fine. I'm probably going to take it into the dealership, but is this typical?
 
Thanks for any info.
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Re: Electric Noise from engine when approaching car [lferris] by grandtotal
Aug 14, 2008 (3:32 am)
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Replying to: lferris (Aug 13, 2008 9:56 pm)

I just got my 2009 TCH a week ago. After shutting it down, it usually makes some whirling, somewhat high-pitched noises for about 5 minutes. Is that normal?
  
Also, after starting the car the gas engine usually kicks in within seconds, even with the A/C off. This occurs even if the traction battery shows as over half-full. Is this normal? If I leave it idling it will shut-off for awhile and then come back on. The gas engine is only consistently OFF when coasting or usually after coming to a stop at a light.

 
That all sounds normal to me. Except maybe the high-pitched noises for 5 minutes. Is it really 5 minutes or less than one minute if you actually time it rather than estimating?
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hybrind noises == interior finish by loves2read
Aug 14, 2008 (6:46 am)
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agree that the noises/engine changing to gas vs electric is normal
sorry about your finish inside--ours which we bought in May has good quality even if it is a beige-grey plastic--
our friend bought a V6 top of the line and she has the wood-grain film--looks nice now--don't know if it is strong enough to resist normal wear/tear usage for years...

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