Camry Hybrid Experiences?

[BridgetBordeaux]

Glad you found something that you like. Enjoy!

 

[DawnM]

We looked at the Honda Accord hybrid too. I liked it a bit better than the Toyota Camry hybrid, but the price was $8K more and they only were getting about one per month and couldn't tell us what color, model, etc....but said that when they know they have one coming, they start calling from their list and it is sold within 30 min. No need to discount anything.

For $8K I love the Toyota!

But to be honest, none of these wow me. If I wanted a WOW car, we would have been shopping at a completely different dealer! We are too practical.

Thanks again to everyone who provided info!

Update:

I test drove the 2011 Camry Hybrid and it didn't wow me. I also drove a 2012 Camry LE with super low miles. I liked it a lot, but still wasn't really impressed. Before today I had already narrowed my search to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry because of reliability. I have owned 2 Honda Accords, both of which lasted 10 years. My parents have owned 5 Accords dating back to 1989 and all were great except one that was purchased used.

From everything I've read and heard from friends/family I think both the Accord and Camry are very reliable cars. So for me it comes down to how does it feel when driving and which interior am I more comfortable in. Over the last few years, I had read that Honda had skimped on interior touches compared to Toyota. After comparing a 2012 Camry today to my Dad's 2012 Accord, I totally disagreed with the reviews I read. But then I also realized that my Dad's car is near the top of the line, while the Camry I drove was a mid level. So to be able to compare apples to apples, I am going to test drive a lower end model Accord tomorrow. I really did go into the Toyota test drive with a completely open mind, even drove an hour away to see that specific Hybrid car. Then drove a regular Camry as well and really liked it when I first got in, I just didn't think it was as comfortable as the Accord. I definitely haven't ruled out a Camry all together since they are less expensive, but I must admit I'm leaning towards another Accord at this point.

 

[djmeredith]

Glad you found something that you like. Enjoy!

Thanks!

 

[djmeredith]

We looked at the Honda Accord hybrid too. I liked it a bit better than the Toyota Camry hybrid, but the price was $8K more and they only were getting about one per month and couldn't tell us what color, model, etc....but said that when they know they have one coming, they start calling from their list and it is sold within 30 min. No need to discount anything. For $8K I love the Toyota! But to be honest, none of these wow me. If I wanted a WOW car, we would have been shopping at a completely different dealer! We are too practical.

I know what you mean, I'm a practical person too. My splurge was leather seats this time. Today I had to take the car back to the dealer for some minor body work they promised to do, and they gave me a 2014 Accord Sport to drive. Oh man what a difference there is between the 3 year old car I got and the brand new ones! I still am within the return timeframe on my car and I fully admit I came home and checked out the price and specs and the newer car, lol. I will NOT be lured into a higher car payment, I will not be lured into ... That's my mantra right now.