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Replying to: tchappy (Apr 18, 2008 10:57 am)
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Replying to: plknj (Apr 17, 2008 3:53 pm) Like you, I've been enjoying the MPG too... I'm averaging 37-38 so far with a few trips hitting 40... It's great to get over 150 miles for a 1/4 of a tank. Over the weekend I drove my wife's 02 Volvo S80 and used some of the "TCH" driving style.. amazingly, my MPG's went from 20 in town to 25... Reckon I'm developing new/helpful habits with the TCH. Enjoy. |
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Replying to: gatorman89 (Apr 21, 2008 1:43 am) The car is much better than I expected. The tech is great - it paired with both our cell phones and the Nav is better than I thought (I also have a Civic with Nav and a portable Nav to compare to). I only wish headroom with the sunroof was better. I'm 6'0" and my head touches the headliner. As far as tires go, all the OEMs I've had on new cars (NOT on SUVs though) needed replacement within 30k. They have all head low treadwear ratings to prove it. The Michelins on the Camry have a 440 treadwear which is better than your average OEM though. I can have replaced the OEMs on my last Civic and Accord with Goodyear Tripletreads. Their handling is very, very noticeably better than any the OEM tires. I love them. However, I think I may have lost almost 1 mpg with the Tripletreads too. Given their 740 wear rating they should last a long time and hope they make up for the mileage. |
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Replying to: lzc (Apr 18, 2008 3:20 pm)  and didn't have to pay for the first replacement so I didn't complain. However the Bridgestones got noisy and I just didnt' want them anymore so for $138 extra the dealer installed Michellin. I'll be curious to see how many sets of tires I go through on this car before I trade it. BTY, I rotate at 5,000 miles and align annually in the program. The tires wore evenly, but just wore out quickly (and completely) at about 22,500 miles. Totally unacceptable for non-performance tires in my opinion. Just glad I wasn't paying for them.
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Apr 21, 2008 9:54 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 21, 2008 9:55 am)  One problem I'm sure are the "V" rated tires. Why does a car like this need V rated tires. Surely as many of these as Toyota makes they could have gottten a tire developed specifically for the camry that had a long tread wear life.
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Apr 21, 2008 10:00 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 21, 2008 10:02 am) My Nissan 2003Z did indeed have an uncorrectable alignment problem that caused me to replace the tires at 15000 miles (unbearable noise though after 10,000 miles). I got rid of it and will not get another first year model of a complete remake. |
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We are considering buying a 2009 camry hybrid and I just wanted to ask a few questions. Have you had any problems with the electric motor or battery system? Is it worth the extra money you paid for the hybrid? Would you buy another Are there any special maintenance cost you have encountered? Thanks for all you help.
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