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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Jan 18, 2006 2:22 pm) BUT if I wanted performance/handling I would choose among the many rear wheel drive sports sedan/coupes that are currently available. The current and soon to be selection of hybrids are not what I would call performance cars. The new hybrids from Lexus (LS and GS) are more slushbox luxury cruisers than real sport sedans. The hybrid Honda Accord driving dynamics are hindered by its front wheel drive platform. And all hybrids are not great in handling since they are bogged down by their extra weight. The reason I am buying the Camry hybrid is not because of my wants(performance/handling) but because of my family needs(roomy, fuel efficient, reliable). Also I am a great admirer of the Toyota HSD system and the company's efforts in cutting emissions/fuel consumption. My current BMW 3 series is great for solo driving but the great driving experience becomes NIL when I have my children complaining about a lack of space and bangling my seat with their legs. That is why I need two different cars. The Camry to satisfy my needs and the BMW to satisfy my wants. |
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Replying to: larsb (Jan 19, 2006 7:52 am) the tax credit gets phased out, 50% then 25%. so even TCH buyers will still benefit from some form of the tax credit. when the tax credit is completely phased out (probably sometime after Q3 2007), we'll start seeing incentives on some of the older hybrids because competition from other manufacturers will step up- and those other manufacturers will have the added benefit of the tax credit since they are "behind" in sales compared to toyota. |
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Replying to: lanceq (Jan 19, 2006 7:29 am) They DID DO SO with the HAH and the FEH in mid-year, so they will probably add the TCH also, based on what they have done in the past. |
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Replying to: otis1 (Jan 19, 2006 9:06 am) A car that big getting 45mpg? Unreal! It looks inbetween a Lexus and a Maxima. I might be trading in my 05' for an 07'. Toyota destroys the competition again.
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Replying to: muskyfever (Jan 19, 2006 9:14 am) I agree the 2007 Camry Hybrid is wow! And I agree with Dewey is is a good compromise and provides some performance/sportiness. Muskyfever said: "Toyota destroys the competition again." Again I agree, but I also think that the TCH sales will have a significant impact on Prius sales. Whether toyota intended it or not one of the TCH's main competitors, IMO, is the Prius. Some people are saying they are not comaprable because the THC will cost more, is bigger, has less milaeage, and most important doesn't look odd and make the "I'm Green" statement boldly enough. I contend, that if you asked the average person, very few would know what a Prius was or what a "green" car was. Summary: the THC ( Toyota Hybrid Camry) is a WINNER! Listen please, I like your HSD products, but I need them packaged differently with a manual transmission. YMMV, MidCow P.S.- I too once had a 3 series, a 98 M3 sedan and it was very tight on space and high on maintenance |
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Replying to: greendog (Jan 16, 2006 8:18 pm)
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Replying to: JBaumgart (Jan 17, 2006 8:18 am) |
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Replying to: midnightcowboy (Jan 18, 2006 2:22 pm) IMO, back in the mid 90's Toyota had already planned the Prius' demise. It was part and parcel of the overall strategy. Prius as you know is a Latin verb, 'to go before'. Why use a Latin verb for a Japanese vehicle? The vehicle was intended as a launch platform for hybrid technology for the US and World markets. It was a prophet if you will. It will always appeal to the geeks and innovators, but the Camry ( and maybe Highlander/Corolla ) were always the target vehicles for this technology. The Prius will retire gracefully in a while and the Camry will make Hybrid technology commonplace. 4c ICE, Hybrid or V6 ICE which do you prefer?
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jan 19, 2006 2:18 pm) "The Prius will retire gracefully in a while and the Camry will make Hybrid technology commonplace. 4c ICE, Hybrid or V6 ICE which do you prefer? " I would prefer the Hybrid with a 6-speed manual transmission! It could then be a replacement for my wife's 2000 Avalon, which has been a great car. Cheers, MidCow P.S.- Someone is going to have to break the news to John1701A about the demise of the Prius |
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