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Originally Posted by fido_fido
Hi,
I am buying '07 Camry Hybrid sometime next week where i put one on hold till Tuesday. I just want to know from the current/previous owner/driver of a Camry Hybrid of what you think of the car since the day you bought it till currently. The pros and cons of the car ...
Thanks,
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Well, I like it. They drive differently than a gas-engine car, though. They're not slam-your-head-back fast from a stop and the synergy drive system seems to prefer a smoother driving style. It's making me a smoother, more fuel-efficient driver, so I have no problem with that. On my first 500 miles (1 tank, BTW), I averaged 41 MPG on mixed highway and city driving.
Overall, I like the car, I like the fact that I'm helping out by driving something a little more enviro-friendly and I like the incentives (state tax breaks in NM, etc). If something more "green" comes along in the future, I'll likely continue to gravitate in that direction. I think we all need to start getting on the conservation bandwagon.
In terms of cost, the TCH is pretty much in line with other cars of its class. I think the extras (batteries, hybrid drive system) cost about $1k more; to me, they're worth it.
-- mike
ETA: Mine is an '08. Not sure if there are any differences between the 07 and 08.