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Toyota Camry Hybrid vs Toyota Prius

50 messages,  Last post on Nov 25, 2012 at 12:27 AM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Prius, Hybrid Cars, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#46 of 50 My take on te Prius vers TCH by brianric

Sep 08, 2012 (5:35 pm)

I owned a 2010 Prius for a total of four months and took a $6,000 hit in the pocket book to get rid of it. There are way to many blind spots on the car. I came close to totaling it four times. I was so scared after the fourth time I started hating the Prius. Traded the Prius on a 2010 Honda CR-V, which I still have. Bought a 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE last February and love the car. I'm averaging 39.5 mpg, with a mix of one, five, 15, and 30 mile trips. I just took it up from New Jersey to Massachusetts where I averaged 43.3 mpg. I drive normal, and will use all 200 hp when coming onto the on-ramp on the NJTP. I got it fully loaded with the HD Navigation Package, JBL Stereo, moon roof (which I didn't want), leather seats, just to get Blind Spot Monitoring and backup camera. The only option I wanted that wasn't available was adaptive cruise control, which is available on the top of the line Prius.
 
I love my TCH and will keep it until the wheels fall off or become to expensive to maintain. For those who are considering a hybrid and can wait, take a look at the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid. From the looks of it it is rated at 47 mpg.

#47 of 50 Re: My take on te Prius vers TCH [brianric] by catalina56

Sep 14, 2012 (12:49 pm)

Replying to: brianric (Sep 08, 2012 5:35 pm)
I am looking at the same care, fully loaded in Phoenix, Arizona. Would you mind sharing what you paid for this car without TT&L? Many thanks
 
catalina56

#49 of 50 Re: My take on te Prius vers TCH [catalina56] by brianric

Sep 27, 2012 (1:03 am)

Replying to: catalina56 (Sep 14, 2012 12:49 pm)
$33,000 fully loaded.

#50 of 50 I own both! by razzledazzle1

Nov 25, 2012 (12:27 am)

I have owned the 2007 Prius II for almost 6 years. I gave it to my husband and we bought a camry hybrid LE yesterday for $24,524 after rebate and before TTL. I loved and still love the Prius but I got really tired of the wimpiness accelerating from a stop. I drove the TCH a few months ago and couldn't get it out of my head. I originally wanted an XLE but looked at the features and realized I didn't NEED to spend an extra $5,000 to get the ones over the LE model. I'm very happy so far and am excited about my new car and my husband is excited about the Prius. (Prius has 120k on it and going strong!)

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