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646 messages,  Last post on Jan 27, 2013 at 2:14 PM

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#641 of 646 Re: Price paid for TCH LE in wa ? [swdhas] by applegator

Dec 24, 2012 (2:28 pm)

Replying to: swdhas (Dec 24, 2012 12:33 pm)
Hi swdhas, I'm assuming you are buying a 2012 TCH LE. Be sure to go on Edmunds or kbb.com where you can put your zip code in and find out what consumers are paying for that particular vehicle in your area. These sites will also tell you if there are any special rebates or financing available. This is the best time to buy because 2013 will be here soon and dealers want to clear as many 2012 vehicles off their lots as they can. Be sure to deal with an internet salesperson only and print off their offer and take it with you to the dealership. When we first looked at our 2012 TCH XLE in the beginning of November there were no rebates or special financing for Hybrids. All they offered then was almost $1,900. below MSRP. However, right after Thanksgiving there was also a $1000. rebate which made our price almost $2,900. below MSRP in addition to 0.9% financing over 60 months which we qualified for which made waiting well worth it. Good luck with your purchase!

#642 of 646 Poor cabin heat by 8079dan

Dec 28, 2012 (11:03 pm)

I have purchased my third Camry. My last was a 2010 Hybrid and now the 2012 Camry Hybrid XLE. I enjoy the changes Toyota has made to acceleration, handling and many refinements. The car is great in general, but the dealer refuses to check into an issue with the heat.
 
My 2010 was exceptional for the way it delivered heat to the cabin. The engine was warm before we got 5 minutes or so on the road. The 2012 Hybrid takes about 20 minutes to heat the cabin and is much slower to get to fully warm. The engine seems to heat a bit slower also, by the gauge.
 
I don't think my dealer is knowledgeable about how the car heats. How do I find a dealer who is more up on such problems?

#643 of 646 Re: Poor cabin heat [8079dan] by va hybrid user

Dec 29, 2012 (8:42 pm)

Replying to: 8079dan (Dec 28, 2012 11:03 pm)
Where do you live?

#644 of 646 Re: Poor cabin heat [va hybrid user] by 8079dan

Jan 02, 2013 (12:01 am)

Replying to: va hybrid user (Dec 29, 2012 8:42 pm)
Oregon. I would drive 500 miles to get my heater working. It has been 40 degrees lately and not much warmer in the car for the first 30 minutes (Eco switch off). When the ECO switch is on, I seem to get better mileage, but almost no heat after warm-up.

#645 of 646 Re: Poor cabin heat [8079dan] by va hybrid user

Jan 02, 2013 (4:47 pm)

Replying to: 8079dan (Jan 02, 2013 12:01 am)
OK. I live in Virginia. This is not right, I'd find another Toyota dealer and make them fix it under warranty.

#646 of 646 Re: Poor cabin heat [va hybrid user] by 8079dan

Jan 27, 2013 (2:14 pm)

Replying to: va hybrid user (Jan 02, 2013 4:47 pm)
I am impressed with my 2012 Camry Hybrid in many ways. It is in general a fantastic car. I only wish the dealers would work with me, as a buyer of 6 new cars, to make the car do what I request at the time of purchase.
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Typically, I want all the features of the auto I am trading, plus the new features. I was told the 2012 Camry Hybrid was a totally rebuilt, new model, so I should have tested the demonstrator more carefully. My car has a very poor navigation operating system. It also has a poor heater compared to the 2010 Hybrid Camry I owned.
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My concern is with the dealers. I have yet to have a rattle or squeak repaired by a new car dealer. My friends tell me that to get such repairs, you need to take the car to a non-warranty service and pay for it.
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When I took the car in for heater service for the third time to the second dealer, they refused to open the hood and claimed the car was new, so it ws not defective, even though it heated much slower and less than any other car. I am aware this is NOT a weak point in this model.
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Thanks for the comments. I will wear a good coat in this car and take my 2012 Tacoma for a ride when I need heat. Both vehicles are fast. I think the Camry is fun to drive.

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