Hybrids in trouble?

[Tobra]

camry means "blander than watered down milk" in Tongan

wouldn't an ES300 hybrid pretty much be a camry hybrid

Hugh seems to like his, toyota, not lexus

If you want bang for buck economy car, buy a Fit

[mikeesik]

Originally Posted by Tobra

camry means "blander than watered down milk" in Tongan

wouldn't an ES300 hybrid pretty much be a camry hybrid

Hugh seems to like his, toyota, not lexus

If you want bang for buck economy car, buy a Fit

lol

[RWebb]

the Prius is also much larger and more luxo than the Fit, or Yari class cars

[jyl]

I think +50% growth for the class, and +100% growth for the Prius, is doing a little better than "okay". Of course, high gas prices and Japan Inc's recovery from the earthquake plays a part. Still, none need shed a tear for the hybrids, as a group they are doing very well.

Fit and Yaris - ha! go drive them. They are bottom of the range econoboxes. I can't think of anyone here on PPOT who has one. For good reason. But, yes, if you want the cheapest possible transportation, they might be it, along with something Korean.

[RWebb]

oh c'mon!

One of my neighbors has a Yaris and it is a LOT nicer than riding on a chain saw or leaf blower.

[Tobra]

John, if you are buying a car for the sake of economy, a hybrid does not make sense, but you know that already.

Yaris is a nasty little car. My sister has a Fit. Economy car with a particularly crappy rear suspension, pretty color blue and bigger than seems possible inside. I would consider one if in the market for an economy car.

I seem to recall somebody working out how long it would take to recoup the premium you initially pay for a hybrid over a conventional vehicle. 8 years to break even, or somthing like that, with $5 per gallon gas.

I am not in the market for an economy car. Turbo miata is about as economical as I can manage.

[onewhippedpuppy]

My parents have a Fit, as far as cheap economy cars go it's pretty decent. Huge inside, zippy handling and engine, great MPG. For a car that starts at $15k it's a good appliance.

[911pcars]

Originally Posted by Tobra

camry means "blander than watered down milk" in Tongan

wouldn't an ES300 hybrid pretty much be a camry hybrid

Hugh seems to like his, toyota, not lexus

If you want bang for buck economy car, buy a Fit

Many Toyota models are built on the Camry platform including the Toyota/Lexus ES and RX SUVs, Solara, Sienna, etc. They are basically the same vehicle with different sheet metal and trim and drivetrain.

Sherwood

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by RWebb

oh c'mon!

One of my neighbors has a Yaris and it is a LOT nicer than riding on a chain saw or leaf blower.

Now I must have one.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by 911pcars

Many Toyota models are built on the Camry platform including the Toyota/Lexus ES and RX SUVs, Solara, Sienna, etc. They are basically the same vehicle with different sheet metal and trim and drivetrain.

Sherwood

And suspension.

[Flieger]

Originally Posted by rwebb

oh c'mon!

One of my neighbors has a yaris and it is a lot nicer than riding on a chain saw or leaf blower.

roflmao!