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current or former hybrid drivers
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:34 pm
I purchased a 2008 toyota Camry hybrid about a year ago. Getting around 40hwy and 40 in-town MPG. I always wanted a hybrid before owning one (especially when gas was $4/gal) and looked for them when driving but since owning one I don't see as many on the road as I thought I would have. Mostly Prius, hardly ever see the Camry hybrid. What are people thoughts now on hybrids now that gas is much cheaper? Anyone else still loving theirs? I love mine.
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Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:35 pm to tigertrueAU
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:35 pm to tigertrueAU
Cheap gas makes hybrids a non-starter.
Save the money you are saving on gas for the battery replacement.
$$$$
Save the money you are saving on gas for the battery replacement.
$$$$
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:35 pm to TexasTiger01
And......
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:36 pm to tigertrueAU
how much more do you have to pay these days for the hybrid?
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:37 pm to tigertrueAU
Gas at <$2 /gallon = death of hybrid.
Still a few electrical glitches with them
Initial cost is higher
Cargo volume reduced
Still a few electrical glitches with them
Initial cost is higher
Cargo volume reduced
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:37 pm to tigertrueAU
Most elaborate "coming out of the closet" post I've ever seen.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:41 pm to Rouge
I bought mine used from the Nissan dealership in Kenner/Metairie (forgot name, premier maybe?) 2008 with 65,000 miles, very clean, car fax 1 previous owner, all new batteries, put $3,500 down financed $5,000 over 3 years. The car was on their lot for 2 days. I saw it online in the morning, bought it that night. Kelly blue book is still worth more now then when I bought it a year ago.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:43 pm to tigertrueAU
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financed $5,000 over 3 years
this is going to get really good
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:43 pm to tigertrueAU
We looked at buying hybrid. Decided diesel was better for the mileage plus long term fuel savings.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:44 pm to tigertrueAU
OTer's be like:
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:44 pm to tigertrueAU
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all new batteries
You did well.
On the Prius, parts and labor $2500 or so.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:46 pm to tigertrueAU
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I purchased a 2008 toyota Camry hybrid about a year ago
You purchased another vehicle just to get better gas? Did you figure how long it would take just to break even or even start getting any sort of return?
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:46 pm to tigertrueAU
Do dealers even use KBB? I don't think insurance companies do.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:50 pm to tigertrueAU
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Most elaborate "coming out of the closet" post I've ever seen.
This made me laugh!
Posted on 9/14/15 at 12:56 pm to tigertrueAU
My cousin had the Camry Hybrid. Lost her arse on when the battery crapped out. She did her research after and figured out in the long run conventional gas combustion engine she would come out better.
Posted on 9/14/15 at 1:05 pm to tigertrueAU
I sold my beautiful car for a shitty hybrid because I was driving back and forth from FL 2-3 times a week and my car needed 93 octane. In retrospect, I should have bought an economical beater and kept the car I loved. Hybrids are not worth the additional price. You can buy a used Corolla and get good gas mileage.
frick a hybrid in the a-hole, especially mine...
frick a hybrid in the a-hole, especially mine...
Posted on 9/14/15 at 1:08 pm to tigertrueAU
Some of us drive Hybrids to be green( I know- you all hate SJW's!) Anyway, the battery issue has never come up with any of my Prius'. People like to dis them about this and it may happen one day, but have had 3 and never a problem. The first we got rid of because the dealer offered us more than the original cost. The second one was driven for years and i just wanted a new color. The dealer is calling now trying to buy it back These are in demand as most people realize gas will go up and down for years to come and really like hybrids. And FYI, I have a luxury for travel so don't call me poor!
Great gas mileage, great resale!
Great gas mileage, great resale!
Posted on 9/14/15 at 1:10 pm to DSS50
I have been through 3 of those shitty hybrid batteries, thankfully all under warranty. frick a hybrid in its green arse.
This post was edited on 9/14/15 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 9/14/15 at 1:20 pm to DSS50
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People like to dis them about this and it may happen one day, but have had 3 and never a problem
No, it will come up one day.
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Some of us drive Hybrids to be green
Oh, so your entire argument will not be objective and will be tainted with your "views".
Like this:
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The first we got rid of because the dealer offered us more than the original cost.
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