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Replying to: tadingle (Nov 27, 2007 7:00 am) LOL, I gave up an Infiniti FX45 for the TCH. I loved to roll down the windows to hear it wind up. What a sweet sound. Lifetime FE of 16.2mpg ;( Not only has my driving style change but while saving gas (and $'s), I looked at my lifestyle and I've started getting out of debt; planning for an "in the near future" retirement. With the tax credits, less fuel, lower payment and maintenance, I've saved $15,000 already over keeping the FX. I never used to worry about that but lately I've been able to realize what I can do with an extra $15,000 |
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Replying to: bigc_1 (Dec 30, 2007 11:07 am) I believe Dino oil is pretty good stuff these days. I'd simply follow the mgfr recommendations. |
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Replying to: bigc_1 (Dec 30, 2007 11:07 am) I believe Dino oil is pretty good stuff these days. I'd simply follow the mgfr recommendations. |
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Replying to: chihlin (Jan 03, 2008 6:17 am) After about 40 new cars over my lifetime I've found that they all feel different. Just to know what the TCH would do in case I needed to do it I took the car and floored it, chirping the tire a little. I was real nervous about sitting there on a side road and pulling out in front of trafic with the engine not running. Anyway the electric motor has enormous torque. By the time it gets you rolling the engine has wound up and is pulling too. While you don't hear the roar I believe the acceleration is indeed there. I've never had a problem. Yes too, the feel of the accelerator is different. I belive this is accelerate by wire and not a mechanical linkage and in addition the first inch or so of travel is soft. You need that and it's a good design. that's what allows you to be able to feather the pedal to get the max FE. Many cars are touchy. If you need to accelerate quickly with the TCH simply push the pedal to the floor. It will go. Try it (away from traffic) to get the feel. |
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Replying to: lzc (Jan 03, 2008 8:21 am) While the new canry 6cyl is indeed a quick ride with lots of horsepower, the TCH combo of motor and engine has approximately the same horsepower of the previous generation V6 found in the 06 Camry. Yes it has a 4cyl, but the motor has 45 hp I believe and provides more torque than many V6's. Bottom line, it should blow the doors off the camry 4cyl.
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Replying to: plknj (Jan 10, 2008 2:12 pm) Thanks for the kind comments. I indeed did try to get something with better FE. The Highlander Hybrid was my choice but when I tried the third row seat I pulled something trying to get into the back. I wanted a 7 to 8 passenger vehicle for family trips and a 4wd for winter. It needed to be able to haul tools and jet skis. The Expedition was all I could find to fit the bill comfortably (the Tahoe wasn't even close) I try to drive the TCH most of the time and I leased the Expedition for 2 years in hopes that the new Sequoia would be available in a hybrid for the 2010 model. |
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Replying to: talmy1 (Jan 11, 2008 8:20 am) I agree. Even after a couple of days I have never seen the SOC green bars drop from what they were when I parked it. |
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After the accident when my Toyota dealer rebuilt my car for $26,000!!! My milage dropped from 38 to 41+, down to 35 to 38. I was not happy with this but figured that because most of todays technology is plug and play with these modules, I had little choice. The other day when my car was in the shop I mentioned this drop in milage. When I picked up the car they did not say anything to me but I am back to getting 39 to 40+. Next time I am there I will ask what adjustments were made to affect this change, but obviously adjustments can be made. |
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Jan 11, 2008 5:00 pm) It will . . . . . if both motor and engine are engaged at full throttle, as in passing or freeway merging. But in normal driving, the car feels front heavy, which it is, and a bit sluggish when first starting up. It's not a drawback to me, but I agree with others who notice the difference compared to other cars. My son (Suburu Legend, 2.5T engine) calls it a slug. 
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Replying to: lzc (Jan 13, 2008 6:04 am) Yes, it is a slug compared the the 250 hp/250 ft/lb legacy GT turbo, which is exactly what I traded in for this car!  tom
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