I recently had the pleasure to test drive a 2007 Camry Hybrid. My experience left me wanting more. There's no way a ten-minute test drive can do this car justice. I have been a fan of the Camry nameplate for quite some time. I feel that makes my opinion a little biased, however I usually prefer a V-6 engine. The Camry Hybrid had the pick-up and handling one would expect from cars such as the Ford Taurus. I have owned two including my current 2001 Taurus. The Camry would make a nice upgrade for anyone looking to replace their current car and would like to possibly improve the comfort, convenience and gas mileage of their automobile.
When you first see the 2007 Camry, you are presented with something that looks more like a Lexus. Here's a little inside info. Toyota makes Lexus. So you're basically buying a beefed up Toyota. (Sorry Lexus fans.) With this year's Camry you are getting basically the same comfort with a lower price. (The Hybrid model still costs US$5,000 more than the base Gasoline-Only Camry.) The interior of the Hybrid is cloth. This is a plus for me as I do not like vinyl/leather seating as they retain heat and cold. I do not like freezing or burning myself when I get into my car.
Speaking of economics, this is where a ten-minute test drive doesn't do this car justice. I rather have had it out for a week so I could put it through the paces of my average driving. I average 100-200 miles a week and have to fill up every other day. I remember when $20 could get me through the week. (Of course, gas cost less and I drove less.) At $100 a week, that is still a lot of money. Anything that could get this cost down would be beneficial. 38/40 is a much better ratio than my current 17/20. I would love to get a third or forth trip to work out of my half tank.
When you first see the 2007 Camry, you are presented with something that looks more like a Lexus. Here's a little inside info. Toyota makes Lexus. So you're basically buying a beefed up Toyota. (Sorry Lexus fans.) With this year's Camry you are getting basically the same comfort with a lower price. (The Hybrid model still costs US$5,000 more than the base Gasoline-Only Camry.) The interior of the Hybrid is cloth. This is a plus for me as I do not like vinyl/leather seating as they retain heat and cold. I do not like freezing or burning myself when I get into my car.
Speaking of economics, this is where a ten-minute test drive doesn't do this car justice. I rather have had it out for a week so I could put it through the paces of my average driving. I average 100-200 miles a week and have to fill up every other day. I remember when $20 could get me through the week. (Of course, gas cost less and I drove less.) At $100 a week, that is still a lot of money. Anything that could get this cost down would be beneficial. 38/40 is a much better ratio than my current 17/20. I would love to get a third or forth trip to work out of my half tank.
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