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My New '07 HyCam

Discussion in 'Toyota Hybrids and EVs' started by TJandGENESIS, Jul 5, 2006.

  1. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    So, here's the deal. I go to my local KING TOYOTA Dealership, to get the oil changed in my Prius, and to get a new set of floor mats (TOYOTA may make great cars that last forever, but when it comes to floor mats, they wear out. And I take care of my floor mats!)

    While I am waiting for the oil change, Anthony, my dealer (he has sold me three TOYOTA'S; soon four!), comes over, and asks me what I think of the new Cruiser they have. I tell him, it's nice, but not for me. Now, if you have a Camry Hybrid, I would love to see that.

    And so, he shows me this one...And next thing I know, I'm trading in my '05 SCION XA which only had 10,585 miles on it.

    Nice. Oh, and I kept the Prius.
     
    #1 TJandGENESIS, Jul 5, 2006
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    lol. I could've sworn I read this before... CamryChat?
     
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    What do you think about the trunk space? My wife likes the look of the HyCam...
     
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    Can you include some interior pictures, driving impressions, MPG, etc. I'm really interested in this car.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusguy04 @ Jul 5 2006, 11:19 AM) [snapback]281446[/snapback]</div>
    We just picked up our Camry Hybrid on Monday and it is very nice. My wife is averaging about 37.2 right now (on same roads, I get about 46) but the trunk is half the size of our 2004 Camry! A little disappointing but the batteries had to go some where! Bluetooth is standard. The ride is plush and quite. I wouldn't want to own one, I'm more of the Prius type, but my wife loves her new Camry!
     
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    WOW, it's beautiful.
     
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  7. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 5 2006, 01:33 AM) [snapback]281285[/snapback]</div>
    Yes, but here I can see your avator.

    :lol:

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    MPG: 38.8 in the city, 37.1 on the HWY. Which is around what the sticker of 40/38.

    What a quiet car it is; the quietest car I have ever driven. And yet, one of the fastest, for what it is. 0-60 in about 8 seconds, maybe 9.

    Comfortable as all get out. You feel the luxury; of course I got all the bells and whistles. And you can do the famous override that also allows you to dial out of the touch screen whilst driving.



    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rogust @ Jul 7 2006, 06:38 PM) [snapback]282743[/snapback]</div>
    Thanks. :D I think so.
     
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  8. Tideland Prius

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    8 seconds says the brochure. 7.3 says Road & Track.
     
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  9. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Jul 7 2006, 11:04 PM) [snapback]282854[/snapback]</div>
    I knew it was something like that. I was not quite sure, since I just glanced at the watch when I tried it out. Once.

    :p

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusguy04 @ Jul 5 2006, 12:19 PM) [snapback]281446[/snapback]</div>
    I think the trunk space is huge. But I come from the small trunk space of the SCION xA. And I think while the PRIUS can hold more, what with the way the seats go all the way down, the HyCam has more depth.
     
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  10. Tideland Prius

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    I actually tried the Prius in GT4 and yeah.. it does 0-100 in ~10 seconds.. so 0-60mph will be 10.x just eyeballing. hehehe

    Hmm.. the thing is, the gen 5 Camry has a HUGE boot. I find it hard to believe that both the Prius and the Camry have similiar sized cargo areas but I'll just assume that the Camry is deeper and better shaped?
     
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  11. V8Cobrakid

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    Congrats on the car purchase. I test drove one of the Camry Hybrids recently. My first impression: Nice. It's a lot quieter than the prius. It needs new wheels though. I see yours came with rims. The stock wheels have the same problem the prius did. Get better tires, and you a better ride.

    Anyways... I'm thinking of getting one. I have to see how feasable it is.
     
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    That's a nice ride. My 17 year old son loves the Hybrid Camry. Do you know any rich people that would like to give one to my son as a 'College Grant'? :lol:
     
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  13. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ServoScanMan @ Jul 13 2006, 08:19 PM) [snapback]285934[/snapback]</div>
    :lol:

    Yeah. If they do that, can they help me pay off this one? I'll mention them here.
     
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  14. TJandGENESIS

    TJandGENESIS Are We Having Fun Yet?

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    I got at one point today, 54.4 (or was it 54.6?) MPG. I did not capture that moment on film, but I did get this moment:

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    How cool is that? And that is with my rims!
     
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  15. V8Cobrakid

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    wow.. i really want one now.... :)
     
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  16. Tideland Prius

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    Maybe you should upgrade?
     
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    on a 1200 dollar a month income? impossible. If i land a higher paying job.. then sure. as is, that accomplishment will take a while at my current job. I've been raised from 8 dollars only 6 months ago. It's retail.

    i've lowed myself to retail :( lol.. don't anyone get offensive by this statement either.
     
    #17 V8Cobrakid, Sep 23, 2006
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    ouch. But.. dang at least you've given me some inspiration. Working retail and you can afford a Prius? I hope you do have other things in life working well! Keep it up!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Sep 23 2006, 10:33 PM) [snapback]324155[/snapback]</div>

    yeah.. retail. lowest paying job i've ever had. i should be making 21 an hour again.. that would be nice.

    when i was doing real estate, i got my prius. It was a one an only chance at my age. my grandfather co signed, and now i have it. i work hard to keep it in my hands. since the car will out last the payments.. it's a worthy liability ( vs asset ) i plan on keeping it for a while.. unless i can buy a camry with cash.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(V8Cobrakid @ Sep 23 2006, 08:19 PM) [snapback]324109[/snapback]</div>
    Have you considered getting a college degree or going to technical school so that you'd have some marketable skills?
     
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