do you guys think the camry hybrid is worth it?

[ManBearPig]

my family is thinking about getting one...thoughts?

 

[Chrono]

DO IT!

 

[43st]

Worth it? If you want a cheap car get a Kia, Daiwoo, or Hyundi. If you want even more "value" buy a used car of some sort for $500 or less. If you want the best value walk or bicycle.

 

[Ryan]

The Camry Hybrid isn't really expensive to begin with.

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: Heen05
my family is thinking about getting one...thoughts?

the chicago tribune reviewed the camry hybrid today...said its definitely worth it if you are willing to pay the 5,000 dollar premium from the base model. comes with all the XLE extras and such. 40mpg city is great for a midsize car!

 

[FoBoT]

no
hybrids are only for greenies with too much cash

 

[Strk]

It depends what the dealer is charging.

 

[Baked]

The Camry Hybrid has a MSRP of $25,900. The dealerships you go to will w/o a doubt ask over the MSRP. Compared to the Camry SE V6 (invoice - $21,640), you get almost 300 more miles per tank of gas. The bottom line is are you willing to spend $30K for a Camry? How much gas money are you saving a year by going hybrid?

Hybrid: 40/38
SE V6: 22/31

 

[JinLien]

Originally posted by: Baked
The Camry Hybrid has a MSRP of $25,900. The dealerships you go to will w/o a doubt ask over the MSRP. Compared to the Camry SE V6 (invoice - $21,640), you get almost 300 more miles per tank of gas. The bottom line is are you willing to spend $30K for a Camry? How much gas money are you saving a year by going hybrid?

Hybrid: 40/38
SE V6: 22/31

2007 Camry Features

According to Toyota.com the SE V6 option is $24,315, and the Hybrid is $25,900 (the $2600 rebate make it come in at $23,300 which is 1K less than the SE V6). The SE V6 come with 17in wheels, while the Hybrid 16in wheels/better sound system (sound system is an option that you can buy for the SE).

I would go for it if I have the money & need for a new car, because it cost less than the Accord and look much nicer.

 

[Fenixgoon]

just get a jetta/passat TDI

 

[McGyver]

buy an explorer hybrid.

 

[Thegonagle]

Well equipped, faster than the regular 4 cylinder, "mid-sized" (which is pretty damn large these days), 30-40 MPG in mixed driving, and it's not even the most expensive Camry in the lineup? What's not to like? (Other than the inherent disadvantage of it being a sedan rather than a hatchback or wagon, which doesn't seem to bother most Americans anyway.)

Go for it.

 

[0roo0roo]

well motor trend did tests on it in a hybrid lineup, it had the best power/economy balance outa the bunch i saw. its no weakling.and it sips gas good car

 

[compuwiz1]

Good luck getting one, at least here in CA. A doctor friend of mine waited 2 months, after the car's were released for sale, to finally be next in line to get one. The car also had a $3500 markup above MSRP, which they would not negotiate on.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
just get a jetta/passat TDI

but diesels aren't nearly as hip

 

[BW86]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
just get a jetta/passat TDI

seconded

you can even make your own biodiesel

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
no
hybrids are only for greenies with too much cash

Yep.

 

[laketrout]

That would turn me off- the dealers gouging the prices on those things.

I remember reading somwhere- and don't quote me on this one- but it takes something like 8-10 years and quite a few more miles (10k?) to re-coupe the extra cost of cars like the Camry-hybrid and Prius versus their gasonline counterparts.

I haven't done the math, but it wouldn't surprise me if that's close to the truth. I don't know if hybrids are THE answer quite yet, at least not until their overall cost comes down. I'd take a look at some of the diseals that are out there before you take the hit in the wallet for an expensive Camry...

 

[Baked]

MSRP+Markup+TTL=Not worth it. I think you'll be happier w/ a SE V6 if you like the new Camry style.

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Baked
The Camry Hybrid has a MSRP of $25,900. The dealerships you go to will w/o a doubt ask over the MSRP. Compared to the Camry SE V6 (invoice - $21,640), you get almost 300 more miles per tank of gas. The bottom line is are you willing to spend $30K for a Camry? How much gas money are you saving a year by going hybrid?

Hybrid: 40/38
SE V6: 22/31

2007 Camry Features

According to Toyota.com the SE V6 option is $24,315, and the Hybrid is $25,900 (the $2600 rebate make it come in at $23,300 which is 1K less than the SE V6). The SE V6 come with 17in wheels, while the Hybrid 16in wheels/better sound system (sound system is an option that you can buy for the SE).

I would go for it if I have the money & need for a new car, because it cost less than the Accord and look much nicer.

That's a fair comparison...

Yes, you get 17 in. wheels....oh, and 75 more HP...

And good luck getting those prices. Edmunds.com estimates you'd pay $28,052 for the Hybrid and $23,200 for the gas-only SE.

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Baked
The Camry Hybrid has a MSRP of $25,900. The dealerships you go to will w/o a doubt ask over the MSRP. Compared to the Camry SE V6 (invoice - $21,640), you get almost 300 more miles per tank of gas. The bottom line is are you willing to spend $30K for a Camry? How much gas money are you saving a year by going hybrid?

Hybrid: 40/38
SE V6: 22/31

2007 Camry Features

According to Toyota.com the SE V6 option is $24,315, and the Hybrid is $25,900 (the $2600 rebate make it come in at $23,300 which is 1K less than the SE V6). The SE V6 come with 17in wheels, while the Hybrid 16in wheels/better sound system (sound system is an option that you can buy for the SE).

I would go for it if I have the money & need for a new car, because it cost less than the Accord and look much nicer.

That's a fair comparison...

Yes, you get 17 in. wheels....oh, and 75 more HP...

And good luck getting those prices. Edmunds.com estimates you'd pay $28,052 for the Hybrid and $23,200 for the gas-only SE.

LOL, who the hell in their right mind would pay 28,000 for a camry. LOL!!!!!!

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
LOL, who the hell in their right mind would pay 28,000 for a camry. LOL!!!!!!

Hippies.

 

[chuckywang]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
LOL, who the hell in their right mind would pay 28,000 for a camry. LOL!!!!!!

Hippies.

:thumbsdown: to gas guzzlers

 

[OrganizedChaos]

Originally posted by: chuckywang

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
LOL, who the hell in their right mind would pay 28,000 for a camry. LOL!!!!!!

Hippies.

:thumbsdown: to gas guzzlers

i still say my $500 explorer is a better deal than a hybrid.

 

[JinLien]

Originally posted by: b0mbrman

Originally posted by: JinLien

Originally posted by: Baked
The Camry Hybrid has a MSRP of $25,900. The dealerships you go to will w/o a doubt ask over the MSRP. Compared to the Camry SE V6 (invoice - $21,640), you get almost 300 more miles per tank of gas. The bottom line is are you willing to spend $30K for a Camry? How much gas money are you saving a year by going hybrid?

Hybrid: 40/38
SE V6: 22/31

2007 Camry Features

According to Toyota.com the SE V6 option is $24,315, and the Hybrid is $25,900 (the $2600 rebate make it come in at $23,300 which is 1K less than the SE V6). The SE V6 come with 17in wheels, while the Hybrid 16in wheels/better sound system (sound system is an option that you can buy for the SE).

I would go for it if I have the money & need for a new car, because it cost less than the Accord and look much nicer.

That's a fair comparison...

Yes, you get 17 in. wheels....oh, and 75 more HP...

And good luck getting those prices. Edmunds.com estimates you'd pay $28,052 for the Hybrid and $23,200 for the gas-only SE.

Maybe not American, but us Canadian get it at MSRP or less and we do have rebate as well.

Depends on the package, the SE V6 cost the same as the Hybrid to $1450 more before tax rebate.