Thinking of trading in the Prius for a Camry

[Rick Grahn]

I have a 2005 Prius with everthing. I love the vehicle except for the noise at highway speeds----90% of the driving I do is highway driving. I am thinking of trading it in on an '08 Camry Hybrid.

For those who have done, have you had any second thoughts? Any regrets? Would you do the same thing again?

[likesmpg]

Wow... I think the car is exceptionally quiet on the freeway. I guess it depends on your perspective. Are you talking road noise/wind noise/rattles? I'd imagine the Camry has more sound deadoning as it's a larger, more 'luxurious' vehicle. Most people that ride in the Prius comment on how quiet it is, highway and all...

[galaxee]

ask hycamguy07, i know he traded his.

i've driven a hycam once, just through my university campus. i've ridden in one on many occasions and man it's a nice car to ride in...

[patsparks]

High tyre pressure causes more tyre noise. It may be cheaper to fit the same tyres as the Camry has fitted or lower your tyre pressure. Wind and mechanical noise are minimal.

[qbee42]

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Wow... I think the car is exceptionally quiet on the freeway. I guess it depends on your perspective. Are you talking road noise/wind noise/rattles? I'd imagine the Camry has more sound deadoning as it's a larger, more 'luxurious' vehicle. Most people that ride in the Prius comment on how quiet it is, highway and all...
[/b]

I find the road noise is very dependent on the road surface. On a good smooth surface, the Prius is quiet. On a textured surface you can really hear the tires. I suppose it's the lack of sound deadening material.

Tom

[Tideland Prius]

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I have a 2005 Prius with everthing. I love the vehicle except for the noise at highway speeds----90% of the driving I do is highway driving. I am thinking of trading it in on an '08 Camry Hybrid.

For those who have done, have you had any second thoughts? Any regrets? Would you do the same thing again?
[/b]

The TCH is definitely a much nicer car. I still like the mpg and cool factor in my Prius to keep it (plus it's less common than a TCH).

It is quite quiet (did 130km/h during a test drive and it was smoooth). The Prius is definitely "noisier" than our 02 Camry but then again a Camry is a more expensive car and you expect more sound insulation. Extra sound insulation will add weight to the weight-sensitive Prius.

[Rick Grahn]

Thanks all. I guess I could add sound insulation to my Prius...boy, what a hassle.

[FireEngineer]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Grahn @ Oct 25 2007, 05:35 AM) [snapback]530146[/snapback]</div>

Thanks all. I guess I could add sound insulation to my Prius...boy, what a hassle.
[/b]

Cheaper than a new Camry.

Wayne

[pgc100]

I considered this to replace my wifes minivan, but two things put me off

1) the boot is small. The battery pack takes up too much room. As I have small kids, it does not leave much room for strollers etc.

2) I drove a normal Camry as a dealership loaner. The fit and finish of the dashboard just seemed cheap.

Also I didn't like the way it drove because of the fly by wire throttle. I'll assume that with the hybrid, this would not be such an issue.


Overall I can't wait for a bigger full Hybrid or plugin. In the meantime I will hold off until the new 2009 Prius comes around.

[Ichabod]

We drive a 2006 Prius and a 2001 Camry (non-hybrid of course) and I still far prefer the Prius. That's partly because I'm a nerd for my Prius, but also for interior room (with a baby it's more obvious how much more usable space there is in the Prius), for interior and exterior styling (I don't like the look of the new Camry), and for fuel economy.

I haven't driven the TCH, but even if I found it to be superior in comfort and noise level, I don't think that would convince me to trade the Prius.