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I wanted to ask if anyone has had any problems with there hybrid catching on fire. My car caught on fire 7 months ago and I think is was caused by the batteries in the trunk that’s where the fire started please let me know this was a 2007 camry hybrid
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Replying to: galtguy (Mar 15, 2008 4:46 pm) |
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I just got my TCH yesterday. So far it is averaging just over 36mpg. Am going to take it on a road trip this weekend. I will report back after that. So far I am very pleased with how it drives and rides. 
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Well,I got myself a TCH. Here's my mini-report: Overall, nice car. Still on first tank; getting 33 mpg. (about 12 mpg than I was getting). I did a fair amount of research, so I knew what I was getting into. I am coming from another great car, an Accord (2003-2007 version). Pluses (compared to my Accord, which is a high bar in the first place): - MPG, MPG, MPG - Quieter, smoother ride, less vibration, and power is decent (coming from a V6 I was concerned, but it's all good) - Stereo is very good - Looks like a Lexus, but costs a lot less  - Roomy drivers' area, even for tall people) - DC adapter layout is good; AUX input and pass-through hole are nice - Climate control very good - DRL (Daylight running lights; can be turned on or off, which is nice) - Navigiation/computer has lots and lot options. - Adjustable lumbar support (an air bladder, not a bar) - Bluetooth integration - Satellite radio integration Negs. (These are very minor nits by me; compared to the things I liked in the Accord, which set the bar high): - Plastic dash/trim seems slightly lower quality than Honda - Leather seems slightly lower qualitythan Honda (seat is not as "snug", so that may play into it. - Door ergonomics could be improved (arm rest is to small/short) - Mirror adjustment switch position could be improved - No auto up on driver window (but has auto down). - Navigation has lots and lots of options (learing curve) Overall, I am very pleased. This is a lot of car for the money. Being able to drive a full size sedan (my mobile "leather sofa") and get such good gas mileage is awesome. Sure, people say you can do it with the regular 4 cylinder, but in my experience, it is noiser, and there is more variation in the mileage. Another big thumbs up. |
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For 2010, a regular 4 will be the new 2.7L engine with a 6 speed auto. any expert out there can estimates the MPG incease compare with current 2.4L + 5 spd? It will have an estimated 185HP, so very similar to a 2009 Hybrid performance wise. I doubt the Hybrid will be changed for 2010. Current 2.4L is 21/31, conservatively a 10% increase for 2.7L+ 6spd would be 23/34, match the highway mileage # of Hybrid? Is it is good idea to get a Hybrid now, or to wait a year and pay less for a improved regular 4?
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Replying to: mapleleave (Mar 28, 2008 2:22 am) I ran my numbers, and it was about $4,000 cheaper to buy this year than wait. So basically, it was "I can buy this year's Hybrid model (2009, fully loaded) for ~$24,000, (minus trade-in was ~$13,000), or I can wait a year, and pay ~$29,000 (minus trade-in ~$20,000 for the 2010 Hybid model (which may or may not have new body styling and other features.) The answer was pretty obvious for me. (I assumed a small price increase by Toyota, and assumed no unexpected out-of-warranty repairs on my current vehicle.) Now, comparing the regular Camry 4 cyl. vs the Hybrid, I think the answer might be different, as depending on trim level, there can be a big difference. And while the Hybrid fuel economy will beat the 4 cyl., it won't be as dramatic (and therefore less cost differential.) So it is always "cheaper" to ge the regular 4 cyl. over the Hybrid when looking over just one one year. You need to decide how much you can afford, and the costs. I would run them over 5 years and see what you come up with. A lot is preference; I would not by the base model of a new car, because to me, it I am going to go new, I want to fully enjoy it, and want all the toys and comforts.(which I know if they weren't there, would bother me over the 5 years).
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Replying to: mikec (Mar 28, 2008 5:58 am) Where can you get a "2009 fully loaded Hybrid at $24000"? I have been looking for a Hybrid ( or LE or XLE)with Leather, VS (std on Hybrid) CQ and UP options-Cant get a number close to that! Thanks for the help, in advance.
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Replying to: s60leaser (Mar 30, 2008 7:27 am) Anyway, mine was $25k with 19k miles on it. Hopefully like other Toyota's this would be "break-in" miles. No taxes no other charges, period. It was the ONLY Hybrid I could find in the US used at the time, so I felt pretty lucky. I've owned it for a year, and couldn't be happier. It has a heck of a lot of giddy-up for getting on a highway. I'm told it is comparable to an '06 3.3liter Camry. It certainly feels like a 6 second 0-60 kind of car. Not that I drive it like that, but sometimes when you need it.... So that's my take on it. Maybe look around for a slightly used. |
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Replying to: mikec (Mar 28, 2008 5:58 am) Trade off is, I need to keep driving my 18mpg V6 for another 12~15 months (12k/year). |
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