2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid User Reviews

Pros

Technology has been done with Perfection!

Cons

A terrific 'premium cost" for the Hybrid, even w/ now-expired Rebates of last April !

Purchased As New

This was purchased 10 April, w/o the customary "loaded" & quite useless Navigation, Moon roof, etc., accessories . . . .

Did have Leather added locally, w /same 3 yrs/36,000 warranty against workmanship defects . . . .

At that time, grand total reflected the amazing $2,000 Rebate plus a nearly-matching amount by Dealer! (Had & kept another Camry - No trade) . . ..

Do NOT get Toyota Navigation! - - - -

Did select Camry Hybrid because of the cheaper 'out-the-door' cost over the 12 Prius units on the dealer's lot! - - - -

Recently completed a very quick vacation to Grand Canyon & Las Vegas of ~ 4,000 miles @ the prevailing Interstate 80 mph speeds plus ambient tempts of 109 . . . CVT performed flawlessly, up and down mountain passes or flat desert - - - -

Dual A/C with it's 20 degree variation + all-electric powered while car's engine is stopped simply performed fantastically! . . . . .

Least mileage was 36.1 and many tank fulls of 42-44 mpg.....

I strongly recommend the shear necessity of the Toyota Platinum Plus 7 years/100,000 miles/zero deductible added protection - because of the MANY exclusions within their 8 years "standard warranty" - i.e. - NONE of the extremely-costly electronic controls, cabling, computers or the Toyota Shop Labor while trouble-shooting @ $100/hr is covered! - - -

And, this 'blackmail policy' will & does transfer to any subsequent owner ! So, not a gamble, in my opinion - - - -

The added weight of the Hybrid verses our 4 cyl / 5 speed auto Camry IS noticeable & does cause a more-noticeable "harsh" ride - - - -

There is NO debate that there never will be any "pay back" even IF gasoline should reach $5/gallon - as a Mechanical Engineer & life-long new car auto enthusiast - just wanted to experience this current technological marvel . . . .

Also do definitely find this a real treat when used strictly In-town ... that unique power train really does superbly ! . . . . .

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