Model comparison: Prius vs HYCamry

hycamguy07 · 02-15-2007, 12:04 PM

Im seriously looking at the 07 Hycamry but will have to choose between it & the prius.

Can somone give a real unbiased compairison between the two using laymans terms?

naterprius · 02-15-2007, 01:04 PM

I'm sorry, what?

You need a second Hybrid? Or a replacement for your 04?

Nate

liverbomb88@yahoo.com · 02-15-2007, 01:45 PM

I wanted the Camry hybrid but my wife eventually laid down the law and got the Prius because she felt the Camry was too big and looked too much like a "bulldog." You'll take about a 10mpg hit if you choose the Camry, but it is definitely peppier to drive because of its larger engine. Both can be had for a little under invoice here in San Diego.

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Im seriously looking at the 07 Hycamry but will have to choose between it & the prius.

Can somone give a real unbiased compairison between the two using laymans terms?
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naterprius · 02-15-2007, 02:39 PM

Overall, if you can live with the trunk, I recommend anybody considering a Camry to get the Hybrid.

It doesn't seem to have any downside, everything is an improvement over the standard Camry.

I've driven both, and like this one.

Nate

onerpm · 02-15-2007, 04:41 PM

I (we) own both. For a difference that I believe was $1200 (fully loaded both cars, with NAV; not counting the tax credit difference), I think the Camry is the much better value. It's a beautiful, quiet, smooth car, and is offered with moonroof and heated seats. It's only missing the backup camera. I'm driving the Camry today, because my wife is out of town, and the difference is noticeable, justifying our nickname for it: "The Luxocruiser." (Prius is called "Beetlebomb.")

That said, I like the Prius for my purposes (my wife greatly prefers the HyCam). The Prius gets 8-9 mpg more than the Camry, which may not sound like a lot, but it is in terms of percentage. The Prius is great for carrying stuff; it's hard to get even one golf bag w/pullcart into the Camry trunk.

I think both cars are fantastic, and that you can't go wrong with either one, but you should definitely decide whether utility/mileage outweigh class/comfort in terms of your own needs.

rpm

hycamguy07 · 02-15-2007, 05:51 PM

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I'm sorry, what?

You need a second Hybrid? Or a replacement for your 04?

Nate
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It would be a replacement, the wife doesnt like keeping a car over 72k. the 04 prius we have has 57k on it now and she thinks its worth more if we get rid of it while its still under the warranty. ??

She likes the prius's mileage but would like more room in the cabin. shes the daily driver 100 miles a day round trip from home to work....

I have my 04 tundra both purchased a month apart, the tundra has 27k on it lol, as I have a company car..

I just wanted to find out from real Hycamry owners the pros & cons, mpg's & overall thought of the car .. Anyone have the leather? whats the fit & finnish?

naterprius · 02-16-2007, 02:07 AM

The hycam doesn't have HID's or the "auto shift to park" (you gotta move the lever when you shut down).

If she is unhappy with the Prius, get the HyCam. You can always haul stuff in the truck or in the trunk of your (I'm guessing) Ford "Police Interceptor". ;-)

Look for a HyCam that starts with J in the VIN if you'd like higher quality.

Nate

tochatihu · 02-16-2007, 11:08 AM

Oh Nate that is unkind. I toured the Camry (etc) plant in KY in Jan, and was extremely impressed by how they appeared to be doing things there.

naterprius · 02-16-2007, 11:48 AM

It is not meant to be unkind. It comes from my seven year stint repairing Toyotas at a dealership. The Camrys built in the US had issues that the Japanese ones did not.

The KY plant, and others, build cars almost as well as the Japanese plant. The real issue is the parts; there are different parts suppliers for the NAP and JAP cars.

We had even more issues with Corollas built at Nummi. Delco Radiators, starters, alternators, etc. The JAP Corollas had Denso parts and didn't have these issues.

All factors being equal, I'd rather own a HyCam from Japan.

Nate

hycamguy07 · 02-16-2007, 03:41 PM

Im paying $442.00 a month, If I buy a newer hybrid do I expect the payments to be higher?
I would be using the current hybrid as a trade-in & no cash down. I did the cash down and it didnt really affect the payment I think it was $4k down + trade in and it dropped the payment down $20.00.

I refuse to pay $500 a month, I would like to stay at or under $400 a month. Any ideas??

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02-15-2007, 12:04 PM	#1
hycamguy07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,707 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Im seriously looking at the 07 Hycamry but will have to choose between it & the prius. Can somone give a real unbiased compairison between the two using laymans terms?

02-15-2007, 01:04 PM	#2
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,830 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm sorry, what? You need a second Hybrid? Or a replacement for your 04? Nate

02-15-2007, 02:39 PM	#4
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,830 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Overall, if you can live with the trunk, I recommend anybody considering a Camry to get the Hybrid. It doesn't seem to have any downside, everything is an improvement over the standard Camry. I've driven both, and like this one. Nate

02-15-2007, 04:41 PM	#5
onerpm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MN Posts: 477 My Car: Other Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I (we) own both. For a difference that I believe was $1200 (fully loaded both cars, with NAV; not counting the tax credit difference), I think the Camry is the much better value. It's a beautiful, quiet, smooth car, and is offered with moonroof and heated seats. It's only missing the backup camera. I'm driving the Camry today, because my wife is out of town, and the difference is noticeable, justifying our nickname for it: "The Luxocruiser." (Prius is called "Beetlebomb.") That said, I like the Prius for my purposes (my wife greatly prefers the HyCam). The Prius gets 8-9 mpg more than the Camry, which may not sound like a lot, but it is in terms of percentage. The Prius is great for carrying stuff; it's hard to get even one golf bag w/pullcart into the Camry trunk. I think both cars are fantastic, and that you can't go wrong with either one, but you should definitely decide whether utility/mileage outweigh class/comfort in terms of your own needs. rpm

02-16-2007, 02:07 AM	#7
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,830 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The hycam doesn't have HID's or the "auto shift to park" (you gotta move the lever when you shut down). If she is unhappy with the Prius, get the HyCam. You can always haul stuff in the truck or in the trunk of your (I'm guessing) Ford "Police Interceptor". ;-) Look for a HyCam that starts with J in the VIN if you'd like higher quality. Nate

02-16-2007, 11:08 AM	#8
tochatihu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kunming Yunnan China Posts: 1,925 My Car: 2001 Prius Package: Pioneer #1 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 8	Oh Nate that is unkind. I toured the Camry (etc) plant in KY in Jan, and was extremely impressed by how they appeared to be doing things there.

02-16-2007, 11:48 AM	#9
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,830 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It is not meant to be unkind. It comes from my seven year stint repairing Toyotas at a dealership. The Camrys built in the US had issues that the Japanese ones did not. The KY plant, and others, build cars almost as well as the Japanese plant. The real issue is the parts; there are different parts suppliers for the NAP and JAP cars. We had even more issues with Corollas built at Nummi. Delco Radiators, starters, alternators, etc. The JAP Corollas had Denso parts and didn't have these issues. All factors being equal, I'd rather own a HyCam from Japan. Nate

02-16-2007, 03:41 PM	#10
hycamguy07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,707 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Im paying $442.00 a month, If I buy a newer hybrid do I expect the payments to be higher? I would be using the current hybrid as a trade-in & no cash down. I did the cash down and it didnt really affect the payment I think it was $4k down + trade in and it dropped the payment down $20.00. I refuse to pay $500 a month, I would like to stay at or under $400 a month. Any ideas??