Hybrid or Gas?
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Hybrid or Gas?
I am in the process of purchasing a Camry but I can't decide if it is better to purchase a Camry hybrid LE or a gas Camry. The LE has an impressive 50+ mpg and based on the amount i drive that would be awesome if it true. I drive 70 miles round trip per day to work 5 days a week. 95% of my drive is highway. Is it worth the extra money to purchase a hybrid vs gas? I have read that highway speeds affect the mpg so i'm wondering if a hybrid would benefit me or not.
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There are a number of posts on this subject listed on the bottom of this page in the Related Topic area. Suggest you review them.
Toyotanation.com has a section dedicated to Camry Hybrid where you can get practical experience feedback from owners.
Suggest trying to find input that isn't biased as in one car design is better then another, period. Consider YOUR driving requirements when choosing a car.
My two cents is:
If mostly HWY driving at high speeds look at the non-hybrid. Unless the car design also allows charging using a power cord (some car makes do now), the battery is charged by the engine and regeneration such as when slowing down, braking, going down hill. If driving on a hwy there is little regeneration and the engine is doing the charging.
Hybrids are great at stop and go, city, taxi cabs, etc.
The higher the cars speed the lower the MPG which is true for any car. Hybrids get their best MPG at speeds of 50 MPG or below.
Take note that Toyota may have increased the hybrid battery warranty to 10 years and 150K miles which is good.
Depreciation wise in the long run both types of cars seem to be about the same over time. An issue is you may pay a premium for a hybrid or these days maybe for either car given there is a new car shortage and dealers are adding in a surcharge for more profit.
If the hybrid car is kept long enough, sooner or later the hybrid battery will need to be replaced. The cost of the battery replacement will need to be deducted from any savings in fuel usage.
If possible rent a Camry hybrid or something similar in design. Hybrids drive slightly different then total gas cars and some drivers love it while others not so much. Here if you love the hybrid then buy it as why not enjoy what you drive.
Toyotanation.com has a section dedicated to Camry Hybrid where you can get practical experience feedback from owners.
Suggest trying to find input that isn't biased as in one car design is better then another, period. Consider YOUR driving requirements when choosing a car.
My two cents is:
If mostly HWY driving at high speeds look at the non-hybrid. Unless the car design also allows charging using a power cord (some car makes do now), the battery is charged by the engine and regeneration such as when slowing down, braking, going down hill. If driving on a hwy there is little regeneration and the engine is doing the charging.
Hybrids are great at stop and go, city, taxi cabs, etc.
The higher the cars speed the lower the MPG which is true for any car. Hybrids get their best MPG at speeds of 50 MPG or below.
Take note that Toyota may have increased the hybrid battery warranty to 10 years and 150K miles which is good.
Depreciation wise in the long run both types of cars seem to be about the same over time. An issue is you may pay a premium for a hybrid or these days maybe for either car given there is a new car shortage and dealers are adding in a surcharge for more profit.
If the hybrid car is kept long enough, sooner or later the hybrid battery will need to be replaced. The cost of the battery replacement will need to be deducted from any savings in fuel usage.
If possible rent a Camry hybrid or something similar in design. Hybrids drive slightly different then total gas cars and some drivers love it while others not so much. Here if you love the hybrid then buy it as why not enjoy what you drive.
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