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Replying to: spiff72 (Jun 12, 2006 9:59 am) At Manhattan Beach Toyota, they're selling TCH's for $27,069 with a $1,500 factory rebate...making them only $25,569... Manhattan Beach TCH 2009 I thought this was an awesome deal until I saw some other great prices at Valley Toyota, where they have a 2009 TCH for only $26,569 with the additional $1,500 rebate, making it only $25,069! I think that's pretty decent! |
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I currently have a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid that I bought in late September 2006, just in time for the full ($2,600) Federal tax credit. It is a great car. In the summer I average about 37-38mpg and in the winter about 32mpg. It is incredibly quiet and roomy although, like all Toyotas, I would not exactly call it sporty. The problem is, after nearly three years and 50,000 miles, I am getting bored with it. Since I love the quiet and (relatively) great fuel economy of hybrids, I want to stick with one and with the full, $2,350 Federal tax credit still in effect for the Nissan Altima Hybrid, I think I can still come out ahead buying one. The NAH is a little sportier than the TCH, I like the backup camera available with the NAH and think Nissan generally has better navigation systems than Toyota but the TCH is roomier and quieter. I am tending towards the NAH but would first like to know if its fuel economy is comparable to that of the TCH. And also, if anyone here has looked at both the TCH and NAH, why did you choose what you chose? Thank to everyone in advance. |
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My father is in the market and he is most likely getting a 2010 Prius instead. Much better mpg than the Camry et al and much more head room as well (the Altima is pathetic for rear head room). Might one to give one a look, supposed to be a huge improvement over the 09. |
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I live in South Louisiana where if a hurricane comes, I need to hit the road. If I leave too late, I get stuck in traffic, hence my concern with the TCH car that I have and the ability of the battery to maintain its power in very slow moving traffic. Traffic moves very slowly on the interstate and back roads, so the car very seldom has the opportunity to rev up and run on the gas engine. The same goes for leaving LSU football games where traffic is horrific when leaving the game. My question is, if I put the car in park and rev the engine up, will the engine charge the battery back up so I can continue on with my trip out of town? I know that the car won't rev up with it in neutral. Thanks
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Replying to: rjohn2 (May 11, 2009 11:55 am) I have had my Camry hybrid for 18 months and its only been 2-3 times that the above scenario even occured, and both times the car performed well. One tip is that if you find yourself in that situation, you might turn off the air conditioner, (and heat if you happen to be able to live without that too at the time) as those will accelerate the usage of the battery when on battery power alone in these siutations. You can certainly use AC/Heat, its not problem at all...it will just cycle the engine on a little more to keep the battery charged and then turn the engine back off. Still getting better gas mileage than all the other cars there. |
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Replying to: rjohn2 (May 11, 2009 11:55 am) |
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Anyone looked/drove both TCH and the new '10 Prius? I have a 07 Prius (instead of TCH because of CA HOV sticker), and looking to buy another hybrid soon (thanks to $4500 Clunker program). Like to get some feedback from folks who tried TCH and '10 Prius. Thanks. Any words on hybrid minivans (C'mon Toyota all your minivan, Previa and old Sienna owners are waiting)? |
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Replying to: rjohn2 (May 11, 2009 11:55 am)
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Replying to: vivianz (Jul 24, 2009 4:58 am) I was relieved about that.
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Replying to: rjohn2 (Aug 18, 2009 6:39 am) You are right about everything except the last sentence. You don't have to have the car "jump started" if you run out of gas. The "engine battery" is separate from the "hybrid battery" and the car behaves no differently than any other gasoline-powered car if you run out of gas - put gas in the car and go. If you leave the lights on all night, then you might need a jump start, just like any other car with a regular 12v battery which controls the power accessories in the car. Let me know if you have any other questions - don't wait "a couple of years" before asking !!! I have owned my TCH for three years and if I don't know the answer, I can find it.
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