ncelk goes green - Honda Pilot

ncelk · 03-26-2008, 11:25 PM

Well, after 6 months or so with the MDX, the wife has decided that she wants to trade it for a hybrid. I know that several of you have had them, and for the most part have liked them.

The MDX goes to the Toyota dealer on Monday, when we pick up our 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. THIS one is supposed to be the car we keep. We will see. I welcome any feedback you other hybrid owners have had........

jdeanski · 03-26-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally posted by ncelk
Well, after 6 months or so with the MDX, the wife has decided that she wants to trade it for a hybrid. I know that several of you have had them, and for the most part have liked them.

The MDX goes to the Toyota dealer on Monday, when we pick up our 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. THIS one is supposed to be the car we keep. We will see. I welcome any feedback you other hybrid owners have had........

The auto makers love people like you...................those that buy on emotion rather on what the really need.

ncelk · 03-27-2008, 12:08 AM

I wasn't looking for your approval, I think I specifically asked for comments from people that had owned a hybrid.

Since you know so much about me, I am sure you know more about what I need than I do. Fact is, you have no idea what I need in a vehicle. Thanks for the unsolicited comments.

switch · 03-27-2008, 12:56 AM

Good choice.

If I were shopping for a replacement car for my wife, the Camry Hybrid would be near the top of the list. It works and it drives well.

rlapid · 03-27-2008, 05:20 AM

i was actually thinking about trading my pilot in for a camry hybrid as well. with gas prices this high, it would be a lot easier on my wallet. i've done some research on several hybrids and the camry would best suit my needs (great MPG, roomy, more power than prius and civic hybrids, affordable, etc). i also like the accord hybrid, but insurance companies seem to recognize it as a 'performance sedan', so the camry got the top spot. good luck with the camry, please share your experiences with it here!

mikey159 · 03-27-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally posted by ncelk
I wasn't looking for your approval, I think I specifically asked for comments from people that had owned a hybrid.

Since you know so much about me, I am sure you know more about what I need than I do. Fact is, you have no idea what I need in a vehicle. Thanks for the unsolicited comments.

I hope you find a Camry board as friendly as this Pilot boad has been. Good luck on your choice, I also hope the pilot does not come out with a hybrid too soon. I know several people that have Camry hybrids and they all like them. I drive a Prius at work and it is fun to drive, lots of pickup and I can get into the 40+mpg range, according to its computer, without any troubles.

jdeanski · 03-27-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by ncelk
I wasn't looking for your approval, I think I specifically asked for comments from people that had owned a hybrid.

I wasn't offering my approval or disapproval.

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Originally posted by ncelk

Since you know so much about me, I am sure you know more about what I need than I do. Fact is, you have no idea what I need in a vehicle.

Sorry if my comments struck close to home but when you move from a SUV to a luxury SUV then downsize to a car it does make a statement about your needs in a vehicle.

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Originally posted by ncelk
Thanks for the unsolicited comments.

I always aim to please!

**colorider** · 03-27-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally posted by jdeanski

The auto makers love people like you...................those that buy on emotion rather on what the really need.

I always buy on both emotion and what I really need. Life would be very boring if we only bought things on need alone.

**colorider** · 03-27-2008, 11:39 AM

Good choice ncelk! The Camry Hybrid is a great vehicle, IMHO.

(moved to Off-Topic)

San_Carlos_Jeff · 03-27-2008, 11:56 AM

I think you'll like the HyCam a lot. I've been driving a Prius for the last 2.5 years and haven't had one bit of trouble with it. It gets driven pretty hard and still over the first 36k miles have gotten 45.2mpg (calculated with actual gas pumped in). The computer averages about 1.5% optimistic on the mpg reading.

Overall the Toyota hybrid system seems to be designed really well so the HyCam should treat you nicely.

Enjoy,

Jeff

jay · 03-27-2008, 02:21 PM

Over at GreenHybrid.com it's referred to as a TCH. The Highlander is a HiHy, but the Camry is a TCH.

BTDT, loved the TCH, love the HiHy in a bigger way.

**colorider** · 03-27-2008, 03:35 PM

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Over at GreenHybrid.com it's referred to as a TCH.

Yep, and when I was a member over there I was "TCH2007"!!

jay · 03-27-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally posted by colorider

Yep, and when I was a member over there I was "TCH2007"!!

And I'm still jay_man2 over there. The TCH forum is much more active than the HiHy forum. And no other auto-related board is as nice as this one, all things considered.

jay · 03-27-2008, 07:49 PM

And don't forget that our very own Wilson Wong, wwong, has put together a great pad set for the Camry!

See pics of the pads in my Camry Hybrid over at GreenHybrid.com.

jay · 03-27-2008, 07:59 PM

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Sorry if my comments struck close to home but when you move from a SUV to a luxury SUV then downsize to a car it does make a statement about your needs in a vehicle....

Sure, sure. While you may be able to read certain things into certain trends, I doubt this is one of them. Speaking as a trend-setter, of course.

Well, recognizing that colorider is my mentor figure and role model.

03-26-2008, 11:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ncelk goes green Well, after 6 months or so with the MDX, the wife has decided that she wants to trade it for a hybrid. I know that several of you have had them, and for the most part have liked them. The MDX goes to the Toyota dealer on Monday, when we pick up our 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid. THIS one is supposed to be the car we keep. We will see. I welcome any feedback you other hybrid owners have had........ __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

03-27-2008, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
ncelk Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 570 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wasn't looking for your approval, I think I specifically asked for comments from people that had owned a hybrid. Since you know so much about me, I am sure you know more about what I need than I do. Fact is, you have no idea what I need in a vehicle. Thanks for the unsolicited comments. __________________ ncelk ------- 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2002 Mazda Miata SE 2006 Acura MDX Touring

03-27-2008, 12:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
switch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 737 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good choice. If I were shopping for a replacement car for my wife, the Camry Hybrid would be near the top of the list. It works and it drives well. __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L Navi AWD HID lights Towing Package Read Mud Guards Cross Rails Chrome Side Steps USA Spec iPod Adapter AW Floor Mats Rear Cargo Liner Interior Wood Trim WW Interior Pads Full Sound Proofing Polk DB650 Front Speakers Extended Warranty Paint/Fabric/Undercoat Protection Michelin Latittude

03-27-2008, 05:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i was actually thinking about trading my pilot in for a camry hybrid as well. with gas prices this high, it would be a lot easier on my wallet. i've done some research on several hybrids and the camry would best suit my needs (great MPG, roomy, more power than prius and civic hybrids, affordable, etc). i also like the accord hybrid, but insurance companies seem to recognize it as a 'performance sedan', so the camry got the top spot. good luck with the camry, please share your experiences with it here! __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

03-27-2008, 11:39 AM	#9 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,772 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good choice ncelk! The Camry Hybrid is a great vehicle, IMHO. (moved to Off-Topic) __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

03-27-2008, 11:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
San_Carlos_Jeff Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Northern CA Posts: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think you'll like the HyCam a lot. I've been driving a Prius for the last 2.5 years and haven't had one bit of trouble with it. It gets driven pretty hard and still over the first 36k miles have gotten 45.2mpg (calculated with actual gas pumped in). The computer averages about 1.5% optimistic on the mpg reading. Overall the Toyota hybrid system seems to be designed really well so the HyCam should treat you nicely. Enjoy, Jeff __________________ '06 EXL w/Navi

03-27-2008, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Over at GreenHybrid.com it's referred to as a TCH. The Highlander is a HiHy, but the Camry is a TCH. BTDT, loved the TCH, love the HiHy in a bigger way. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

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