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#523 of 558 Re: Should I Buy An Extended Sevice Agreement? [wvgasguy] by bbrimmer Nov 02, 2008 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: wvgasguy (Nov 01, 2008 5:21 am) Thanks for the feedback. It's actually a warranty, but they call it an extended service agreement. I went back to Consumer Reports April )* car issue. They said the only time to buy one is with unreliable cars. Toyota owners of such contract shave used them only 10% of the time (#2 after Lexus). My only thought on this was the fact that it is a hybrid. But CR just reported the TCH as one of the most reliable cars being sold. Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Nov 03, 2008 2:22 pm) kdhspyder (Nov 10, 2008 4:30 pm)
#524 of 558 Re: Should I Buy An Extended Sevice Agreement? [bbrimmer] by wvgasguy Nov 03, 2008 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: bbrimmer (Nov 02, 2008 5:33 pm) I asked because a lot of people here actually purchase an extended "service" agreement, and it's for maintenance, not a warranty.   I'm waiting on a call right now to price out a trade for my TCH with 61,000 miles for a new one. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Nov 10, 2008 4:30 pm)
#525 of 558 Re: Should I Buy An Extended Sevice Agreement? [wvgasguy] by kdhspyder Nov 10, 2008 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: wvgasguy (Nov 03, 2008 2:22 pm) Hey, Bud. Got one.   Great job in keeping this thread alive. Listen to this man, he knows whereof he speaks.   The reason for the terminology of 'Extended Service Contract' as opposed to 'Extended Warranty' is a legal nuance in that only the original manufacturer can offer a warranty. The ESC that's offered by TFS or other company is an insurance policy against repairs/failures within the specified milage/time frame.
#526 of 558 by nighshft Nov 13, 2008 (5:40 pm)
Wish I read this posting before I signed up to get it, but I know I'll sleep better knowing I have it - I typically keep my cars 100K plus. will be picking up my new TCH on sunday -got it fully loaded, top options,side moldings etc... (except for the added camry floor mats - for 31,600 on Long Island, NY -(think I did good on the price waitied 2 months for it) did it over the phone , went and saw the car today....can't wait to add a report on my mileage.. Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Nov 14, 2008 1:31 pm)
#527 of 558 Re: [nighshft] by wvgasguy Nov 14, 2008 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: nighshft (Nov 13, 2008 5:40 pm) You should still be able to cancel the "extra" agreements.
#528 of 558 Re: Camry Hybrid Battery Fumes [len17] by CharlieCamry07 Jan 07, 2009 (11:03 am)
Replying to: len17 (Sep 30, 2007 1:25 pm) I have a 2007 Camry hybrid with 34,000 miles. I have never noticed fumes until yesterday when three of us drove it 13 hours with the trunk very full including blankets and coats that were crammed in to every nook and space of the trunk. When we reached our destination all three of us had light headed, dizzy, odd taste, and headache symptoms. After the car was outside in cold weather overnight it still had a strange odor when we used it this morning. We have taken long trips before without noticing fumes and symptoms. The only difference was having the trunk completely full. Does this restrict some kind of ventilation and allow battery fumes into the cabin? Replies to this message: talmy1 (Jan 07, 2009 1:47 pm) myrosetobe2 (Jan 18, 2009 4:44 pm)
#529 of 558 Re: Camry Hybrid Battery Fumes [CharlieCamry07] by talmy1 Jan 07, 2009 (1:47 pm)
Replying to: CharlieCamry07 (Jan 07, 2009 11:03 am) There is of course the vent (with fan) from the cabin into the battery. There is nothing from the battery to the trunk. But I wonder if your air control was set for recirculate rather than fresh air? I always like it in fresh but the system seems to set recirculate on occasion and then never sets it back. 13 hours with recirculate could certainly cause ills.
#530 of 558 Re: Camry Hybrid Battery Fumes [CharlieCamry07] by myrosetobe2 Jan 18, 2009 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: CharlieCamry07 (Jan 07, 2009 11:03 am) Did you have items covering the vents near the rear window? I was told not to block this area, as it is used to keep the hybrid battery ventilated. If you had clothes or other items covering the vents, it might have caused something to overheat and release fumes.
#531 of 558 RE: TCH Real Cost/Benefit by orly1 Feb 04, 2009 (8:41 am)
dear pf_flyer,   have not read all 530 posts, but do ANY cross reference the other topic you host "TCH, MPG Real World Numbers".   Not every post there suggest real Cost/Benefit to owning TCH - especially if owner is having consistently LOW MPG tank averages.   the other thread is a little more balanced with people reporting disappointing MPG numbers, with most responses "blame the driver, driving condition". NOT the TCH or Yota for lack of response to these claims.   you host other thread also, how about some help? (post #828)   QUESTION: How can 10 MPG below EPA estimate be justified by Yota? What should one do when Yota dealer, customer service say "car working according to expectations", yet absolutely not acceptable MPG?   most folks on the other thread (with my problem) seem to have just given up and accepted 29K cost with little hope of return on investment.   although no one has posted here recently, reading this thread would give a potential buyer of the TCH VERY UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS.   please cross reference the two topics.   thanks, Replies to this message: quixotic1 (Feb 04, 2009 2:39 pm)
#532 of 558 RE: TCH Real Cost/Benefit [orly1] by quixotic1 Feb 04, 2009 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: orly1 (Feb 04, 2009 8:41 am) My TCH is a 2007 with 40k miles.   I can say that I get around 36 mpg. This is a combo of city/hwy. I live in South Florida. I used to get 39 to 40 until thay added ethanol to the gas here. I suspect that there are a combination of issues in your case. 1. Weather. 2. Length/type of trip. 3. Ethanol in your gas.   Try changing your brand of gas and having your injectors cleaned. This may help.   Good luck!

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