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The volume of the TCH trunk may not sound like much, but it's usuable space rather than being comprised of a bunch of angles and detentions pressed in metal like many cars. What I'm saying is that all volumes are not created equal.
Sounds like you may need a Crown Victoria.
There were comments early in the introduction of people, especially in the SET and west Coast, getting aftermarket leather. Some liked it but many complained of the quality and the fit as well as not getting the heated seats included in the price that was the equivalent of the factory cost.
The trunk is not huge, but we use this as a commuter vehicle and rare carry anything in the trunk. There are times if we have 4 people and suit cases going to the airport, that we take our SUV. So if this were your only vehicle, it might pose a problem.
I doubt if the batteries will get smaller soon. (not for 5-10yrs). Smaller batteries are much more expensive and run hotter.
Toyota just announced the public testing of a plug-in version.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070725/tc_nm/toyota_plugins_dc
I know they reduced the price on the 08's by 1k but reduced options by 2k.
All things being equal for resale etc which is the better way to go, I was hoping to get a base model in October, when the new accord was a out, hopefully a little cheaper w incentives etc, but if the 07's are gone there prob wont be any good incentives
Several things to consider. First the 07 is a one model year old used car as soon as you drive it off. In a couple of years I would expect the difference in depreciation would be about $1500. You can check that on used car prices for say a 3 and 4 year old camry.
Also how long do you plan to keep the car. If it's long term (5+ years) I'd go with the cheapest option. If it's 2 to 3 years then you need to evaluate your milage driven and if you're a high milage driver like a lot of sales people, you need to determine if you want a low milage three model year old car vrs a high milage 2 model year old car come trade in time.
thanks. :confuse:
As much as I love my TCH '07, this noise drives me nuts. Has anyone experienced this?
But seriously: the day a car is "lemon-lawed" for an unsolvable "clicking noise" will be the day the lemon law failed us.
Lemon laws were put in place to protect consumers from DEFECTIVE vehicles:
"A law obligating manufacturers or sellers to repair, replace, or refund the price of motor vehicles that prove to be defective."
I don't think there is a jury or a court which would declare a car "defective" because there is a clicking noise coming from the upper left dash.
I'm sure it's annoying. And I would bug the dealer incessantly until it's fixed.
But let's get realistic and drop the talk about trying to "lemon law it" for a clicking noise - because that AINT gonna happen, so don't waste your time or effort or money going down that road.
Just be patient and get the dealer to fix it. They CAN fix it if they think they are going to lose a customer, believe me. There are dozens of thousands of those Camrys being driven around the world which do not have the click.
It's unfortunately just loud enough to be quite annoying in an otherwise quiet car.
I'm hoping they find it soon- 3 strikes and you're out!
tom
http://priuschat.com/index.php?s=9d8acf6ded26036179a54c326f6115f3&showtopic=3522- 9&st=0&p=469793&#entry469793
a) these stores took in too many
b) they have little or no interest, or knowledge, about hot to sell them
It's a 3rd trip meter. It's reset to zero after the service is finished. All new Toyota's have it now.
My first service will be provided free of charge by the dealer. So I can count on it going away then. But.. I have been considering doing the oil change on my own for the 10k. Will it get reset if i do it on my own? We know the computer is programmed to detect a fuelup. Would it actually detect an oil change and reset the message too? Hmm...
tom
I was at the top of a pretty steep hill, while waiting for cars to pass the ICE shuts down. Hit the gas pedal and nothing happens. Car doesn't move, ICE doesn't kick in. Hit the brake, then hit the gas, ICE starts up and car goes. Strange. Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has noticed this- I'll have it checked out next time I change my oil.
tom
Still on the first tank of gas. 226 miles, 35.6 MPG - wow! I am stunned. That includes some big hills (over the pass between S.B and Buellton), and because of the rain I had the lights, heater, fan, defroster and windshield wipers going most of the time. Still, I didn't do anything special; just set the cruise control to the speed limit and smile. The Camry Hybrid is all you have said - a great car. As for the funny noises, well, I am an engineer, so I marvel at all the great engineering that found its way into this car. This car is the sweet spot. Great 8-way power seat, lots of hip, leg and headroom. So many great little features. The best part for me personally is I have always driven too fast and always knew I should have greater self control. Well, this car now gives me the motivation to kick back and use a ton less gasolene...thanks to you all for sharing how cool this car is. I almost bought a couple of other cars, went back and forth. Finally I was sure the Camry was the one. No regrets!
I don't know so much about the 2008 but I am very happy with my 07. It has everything I could want in a car for the price and the gas mileage is great (usually about 36 to 38 mpg). I would recommend it to any of my friends. Not just because it is a comfortable car but because it goes a fair was toward getting off our oil fix. In any case good luck.
The 2009s will be out in a couple of weeks. Probably no rebates or incentives on these.
Any idea what the pricing will be on the 2009s? I suppose once they're out they'll have more incentives for buying the 2008s...
I figured they were just telling me what suited them (me buying the 2008 now). We wound up going with the 2008 ... because we didn't want to wait any more. As long as the 2009's aren't much different ... I won't be too mad I guess. :mad:
I have been looking for the All-weather mats for the Camry, since. It appears that these were recalled by Toyota the last quarter in 2007. Any idea as to when it would be available.
Also, I was wondering how you other new Camry owners are managing without these mats, especially if you live in snow/slush prone part of the US.