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Re: To buy a Hybrid now or to buy a regular next year [mikec] by mapleleave
Mar 30, 2008 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: mikec (Mar 28, 2008 5:58 am)

Hybrid is not so easy to adopt to new engine so there are always some delay. To make the new 2.7L into Hybrid will at least take a few years. So the MPG difference between 2010 regular I4+6sp and Hybrid+CVT will be relatively small for a couple of years and HP being the same. At the same time, I am also waiting for the next high MPG Prius, which should come next Summer. By that time, the next RXh might be available as well.
 
Trade off is, I need to keep driving my 18mpg V6 for another 12~15 months (12k/year).
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Trunk dimensions? by jaxs1
Mar 31, 2008 (12:39 am)
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Would any of the bikes on this page fit in the trunk after being folded?
 
http://ridethisbike.com/products/Montague/SwissBike-LX-folding_bike.htm
 
I don't know the dimensions of the trunk's interior. The listed cargo volume of 10.6 cu doesn't answer that question.
 
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Re: Trunk dimensions? [jaxs1] by lzc
Mar 31, 2008 (6:37 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 31, 2008 12:39 am)

Minimum trunk dimensions are roughly 45Wx27Dx20H.
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Re: Trunk dimensions? [lzc] by jaxs1
Mar 31, 2008 (8:00 am)
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Replying to: lzc (Mar 31, 2008 6:37 am)

The largest bike on that page for riders up to 6'6" says "Folded Size: 41” x 28” x 12”," but I would think it would still fit, but just not lay completely flat.
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Re: Trunk dimensions? [jaxs1] by larsb
Mar 31, 2008 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 31, 2008 12:39 am)

Just add a little hitch to the car and get a bike carrier that attaches via hitch. Then you can use any bike you want.
 
My 2007 TCH has a hitch I got at U-Haul. Works great for small stuff.
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Re: Trunk dimensions? [larsb] by jaxs1
Mar 31, 2008 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: larsb (Mar 31, 2008 8:33 am)

I thought of that, but I heard that any trailer hitches will void your warranty because towing is not allowed.
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Re: Trunk dimensions? [jaxs1] by larsb
Mar 31, 2008 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 31, 2008 8:58 am)

Just because you have a hitch does not mean you have towed something.
 
I have attached three different items to my hitch and none of them have been a "towed item with wheels on the ground."
 
Using a bike carrier, a Segway hauler, or a cargo platform is not considered towing.
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Re: Trunk dimensions? [jaxs1] by gmyatko
Mar 31, 2008 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 31, 2008 12:39 am)

Hi,
Can't say for 100%. I've had a regular 55cm road bicycle with both wheels off and placed on top of the frame with a blanket, and that all fit. The issue may be the handlebars, but if you are handy just a little, you can easily pull the bars with the cables attached and then it really should fit ok.
 
The other thing I have is a class one trailer hitch on my camry hybrid. I put a bike rack on that, and have had as many as 4 (light) road bikes on it, or 3 mountain bikes. When I put heavy mountain bikes on, I put the wheels in the trunk. The bike rack is super easily removable.
 
If you would like more information on the bike rack thing, let me know, gmyatko at gmail.com
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Re: Trunk dimensions? [larsb] by jaxs1
Mar 31, 2008 (11:23 am)
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Replying to: larsb (Mar 31, 2008 10:23 am)

Someone posted that the owners manual says that even just the act of installing a trailer hitch on a Camry Hybrid is prohibited.
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Re: Trunk dimensions? [jaxs1] by lzc
Mar 31, 2008 (12:00 pm)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Mar 31, 2008 11:23 am)

On the subject of towing, the owner's manual says:
 
"Towing Capacity: Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. It is not designed for trailer towing."
 
And then this:
 
"Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for use of tow hitch mounted carriers."

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