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#31 of 96 Re: HV Hybrid Battery Pack: How long will it last? [agnosto] by larsb Aug 08, 2006 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: agnosto (Aug 08, 2006 1:01 pm) I love my TCH. My previous car was a 2004 HCH, so I actually have LOST 12 mile per gallon with my new car !!   The TCH is definitely an upgrade from the HCH in virtually every way though - the MPG aside.....   Very comfy and roomy inside. Rear A/C vents are MUCH APPRECIATED by my two kids. The larger trunk opening means I can carry my Segway in the trunk. The A/C is much better than the A/C in the Honda hybrid - gets cold much faster. Had the car up to 95 MPH and it was as smooth as 45 MPH. (will not admit that in a court of law) I LOVE having the EV mode available and being able to cruise along in electric mode only - something the Hondas don't have. Quiet/ QUIET engine - even when the gas engine is running, this car is very well insulated for sound.   Good Luck !! Replies to this message: midnightcowboy (Aug 09, 2006 12:29 pm) larsb (Aug 09, 2006 12:45 pm)
#32 of 96 Re: HV Hybrid Battery Pack: How long will it last? [larsb] by midnightcowboy Aug 09, 2006 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Aug 08, 2006 1:51 pm) Okay Larsb what did I miss. I reread and still could not find any information in your post about how long the HV battery pack will last?   Thanks,   MidCow Replies to this message: larsb (Aug 09, 2006 12:45 pm)
#33 of 96 Re: HV Hybrid Battery Pack: How long will it last? [midnightcowboy] by larsb Aug 09, 2006 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: midnightcowboy (Aug 09, 2006 12:29 pm) the other poster asked me "If you are an TCH owner any dislikes so far??"   That was my response.
#34 of 96 Requesting 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid info by agnosto Aug 09, 2006 (7:04 pm)
Does anyone know whether the 2007 TCH has timing belt or chain? What about the oil filter is it a filter similar to a 2005 Toyota Camry?   Also question to the current 2007 TCH owners... besides the fuel economy was there any other reason the TCH was chosen over a 2007 Camry V6? Replies to this message: mharris813 (Aug 09, 2006 8:34 pm) bobfl (Aug 17, 2006 7:27 am) faldoc (Aug 17, 2006 9:57 am)
#35 of 96 Re: Requesting 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid info [agnosto] by mharris813 Aug 09, 2006 (8:34 pm)
Replying to: agnosto (Aug 09, 2006 7:04 pm) This may sound silly, but the reason we started looking at the Hybrid, was that the interior trim (yellowish burl wood look) was HORRID. We have a 99 camry, and finally got used to the dark burl wood, but I could never get used to the yellow orange wood!!! The only way around this was looking at other trim levels or the Hybrid... THANK HEAVENS we did. I am in LOVE with my TCH!   Oh, and the fact that gas prices are not going down, and I'm getting over 38 mpg....   mel
#36 of 96 Hybrid Batteries by rfr_98 Aug 16, 2006 (5:03 pm)
What is the real story with the batteries? What is their replacement cost/disposal? Replies to this message: larsb (Aug 17, 2006 6:59 am) kdhspyder (Aug 28, 2006 7:35 pm)
#37 of 96 Re: Hybrid Batteries [rfr_98] by larsb Aug 17, 2006 (6:59 am)
Replying to: rfr_98 (Aug 16, 2006 5:03 pm) Nobody really knows. Good luck finding out. I have been involved with hybrids for 25 months now and have never seen good information on the battery issue.   It's a mystery wrapped in a conundrum?
#38 of 96 Re: Requesting 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid info [agnosto] by bobfl Aug 17, 2006 (7:27 am)
Replying to: agnosto (Aug 09, 2006 7:04 pm) Found the payback period on the v6 was too long
#39 of 96 Re: Requesting 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid info [agnosto] by faldoc Aug 17, 2006 (9:57 am)
Replying to: agnosto (Aug 09, 2006 7:04 pm) I actually got the V6 XLE first, but with the transmission problems I had, I opted not to get another V6 till the tranny problems are worked out. I like the new Camry styling so I have a TCH. I am no environmentalist but the economy and clean emissions are a big plus now that I have it. At 42 mpg my 60 mile (each way) commutes don't bother me as much. I will get 600 or more miles a tank. The car is more engaging to drive, and has enough power to keep you out of trouble.
#40 of 96 Re: Hybrid Batteries [rfr_98] by kdhspyder Aug 28, 2006 (7:35 pm)
Replying to: rfr_98 (Aug 16, 2006 5:03 pm) What is the real story with the batteries? What is their replacement cost/disposal?   The real story...   Since the Prius I came out in 2001 no Toyota NiMH battery has failed except due to misuse or abuse. On Toyota's website now they state that the batteries in all the HSD vehicles are expected to last the life of the vehicle, which as larsb noted above is somewhere in the 150,000 to 300,000 mile range. Effectively at this point, say 225,000 mi, what is the value of any vehicle? $500? maybe $1000?   A Toyota representative on another site quoted a price of about $3000 to replace an entire battery, but also said that they have never had to do so yet. For all intents other than the extremes consider that it will never fail or need replacement.   There is no 'cost' to dispose of it. Actually Toyota will pay you, or a salvor, $200 for the battery. It's printed right on the battery.

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