*MAD DOG*'S Outta here... - Toyota Yaris Forums

*MAD DOG* · 02-09-2012, 05:40 AM

Well sort of. I read yesterdays newspaper at work this morning and in the cars section I saw something that made my eyes do this

I've been thinking about upgrading cars for a while now and what I saw pushed me over the edge.

This Toyota dealer had 4 demo 2011 Toyota Hybrid Camry's for sale. None had been driven. They were advertised as $29,888 drive away

I commute 52km a day to get home and back from work and the road noise in my 2007 Yaris Yrx was getting to me.

I test drove the Hybrid Camry this afternoon and it was really quiet, even at freeway speeds.

Toyota have been advertising the Hybrid Camry here for $41,000 drive away, so at $29,888 I got my arse down to a dealership (4 Doors down from work) and test drove it on my meal break.

I look like picking the car up within the next 4 days. As for YarisWorld, i'd like to thank each and every one of you for helping me and others in both Yaris related questions and in real life situations.

I intend on staying on here cause most of you i'd miss if I left. Aaaaawwwwww.

I'd love to upload the only pic I have of my new car, but alas my isp is really shitty atm. It feels like i'm back on dial up speed.

Anyway when I get my car, i'll be sure to post some pics up in this thread. As we all know

I also got fixed priced servicing at $130 a service for the first 6 services

Thank you for your support. All of you.

p.s. While it's an end of an era for me, I look forward to getting 1000km a tank

eTiMaGo · 02-09-2012, 07:21 AM

traitor!

seriously, good deal, should be a nice upgrade :) Sorry to see a red Yaris go, though :(

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-09-2012, 12:52 PM

I saw your post on fb. Congrats on an awesome steal!

*MAD DOG* · 02-09-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

traitor!

seriously, good deal, should be a nice upgrade :) Sorry to see a red Yaris go, though :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I saw your post on fb. Congrats on an awesome steal!

Thomas,

Yup a little sad to see the red YRX go

Been a good car to me. 76,000km so far. I know someone else will enjoy it as much as I did. After all it still has the NST lite crank pulley and cruise control installed on it

Laz,

I saw your like on my fb wall. At the price I got I consider it a steal too.

*Astroman* · 02-09-2012, 04:50 PM

Sad to see you leave the yaris, but happy to see you keeping it in the family. At that price difference I don't blame you for wanting to switch over, and get a bigger, quieter more economical ride. Definitely post up those pics, and let the modding begin!

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-09-2012, 07:38 PM

You should VIP-style it out now ;)

*MAD DOG* · 02-09-2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

You should VIP-style it out now ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Astroman

Sad to see you leave the yaris, but happy to see you keeping it in the family. At that price difference I don't blame you for wanting to switch over, and get a bigger, quieter more economical ride. Definitely post up those pics, and let the modding begin!

Maybe some tint, mats, weather shields on driver and passenger windows.

*MAD DOG* · 02-09-2012, 09:02 PM

I get my car on Tuesday :woot:

OTA'sTOY · 02-09-2012, 09:26 PM

IMO i'd would've stayed with the yaris
hybrids are ok if your leasing or if you will plan to trade for newer model before warranty expires
trust me you think you'll be saving money but jus wait when the HV battery craps out and no warranty easy 5k to replace

*MAD DOG* · 02-09-2012, 10:26 PM

Toyota Australia have replaced 3 hybrid batteries since hybrids were released here. My one comes with an 8 year battery warranty. I turn my cars over on average 4-5 years. I'll be fine.

*kimona* · 02-09-2012, 11:58 PM

Congrats!!!

My other car is a (non-hybrid) Camry. I've got about 12,000 miles on it now and I love it!

Waiting to see pics of your new ride.

*MAD DOG* · 02-10-2012, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimona

Congrats!!!

My other car is a (non-hybrid) Camry. I've got about 12,000 miles on it now and I love it!

Waiting to see pics of your new ride.

Oh they'll be pictures :)

nemelek · 02-10-2012, 05:52 PM

Be sure to let us know your actual milage. Keep the jokes coming.

*MAD DOG* · 02-10-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nemelek

Be sure to let us know your actual milage. Keep the jokes coming.

Oh don't worry, I'm not leaving this forum. I get the car on Tuesday. Pictures to come.

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-10-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by *MAD DOG*

Maybe some tint, mats, weather shields on driver and passenger windows.

What about some Enkei RPF1's? I think they would look nice if you don't want to go the VIP-style route, and they should be lighter than the factory wheels, meaning even better gas mileage!

*MAD DOG* · 02-10-2012, 08:43 PM

I dunno what it is, but I tend to stick to stock rims, unless they are fugly. I don't even remember what they look like at this stage. For me, upgrading your own rims makes your car look more appealing. But I'm never going to admire my own cars looks whilst driving it, it's a bit hard to see your own rims rolling while your driving.

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-10-2012, 08:46 PM

lol. One way you can admire them is for the functionality while driving, like I said, lighter/smaller rims will lead to better performance and gas mileage (may not always be the best looking rims tho). That should help prolong the electric motors too.

Actually, I forget what the stock rims look like on the Camry Hybrid. I know the car itself looks rather sporty.

Kaotic Lazagna · 02-10-2012, 08:47 PM

I'll just have to wait and see the pics. Make sure you give it a nice detail job to really bring out the paint's color ;)

02-09-2012, 05:40 AM	#1
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	MAD DOG'S Outta here... Well sort of. I read yesterdays newspaper at work this morning and in the cars section I saw something that made my eyes do this I've been thinking about upgrading cars for a while now and what I saw pushed me over the edge. This Toyota dealer had 4 demo 2011 Toyota Hybrid Camry's for sale. None had been driven. They were advertised as $29,888 drive away I commute 52km a day to get home and back from work and the road noise in my 2007 Yaris Yrx was getting to me. I test drove the Hybrid Camry this afternoon and it was really quiet, even at freeway speeds. Toyota have been advertising the Hybrid Camry here for $41,000 drive away, so at $29,888 I got my arse down to a dealership (4 Doors down from work) and test drove it on my meal break. I look like picking the car up within the next 4 days. As for YarisWorld, i'd like to thank each and every one of you for helping me and others in both Yaris related questions and in real life situations. I intend on staying on here cause most of you i'd miss if I left. Aaaaawwwwww. I'd love to upload the only pic I have of my new car, but alas my isp is really shitty atm. It feels like i'm back on dial up speed. Anyway when I get my car, i'll be sure to post some pics up in this thread. As we all know I also got fixed priced servicing at $130 a service for the first 6 services Thank you for your support. All of you. p.s. While it's an end of an era for me, I look forward to getting 1000km a tank __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

02-09-2012, 07:21 AM	#2
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	traitor! seriously, good deal, should be a nice upgrade :) Sorry to see a red Yaris go, though :( __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

02-09-2012, 04:50 PM	#5
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	Sad to see you leave the yaris, but happy to see you keeping it in the family. At that price difference I don't blame you for wanting to switch over, and get a bigger, quieter more economical ride. Definitely post up those pics, and let the modding begin! __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

02-09-2012, 09:02 PM	#8
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	I get my car on Tuesday :woot: __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

02-09-2012, 09:26 PM	#9
OTA'sTOY DAT'S RIGHT I GOTz 2 View User's Garage Drives: '10 5dr Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hilo, Hawaii Posts: 361	IMO i'd would've stayed with the yaris hybrids are ok if your leasing or if you will plan to trade for newer model before warranty expires trust me you think you'll be saving money but jus wait when the HV battery craps out and no warranty easy 5k to replace __________________

02-09-2012, 12:52 PM	#3
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I saw your post on fb. Congrats on an awesome steal!

02-09-2012, 07:38 PM	#6
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	You should VIP-style it out now ;)

02-09-2012, 10:26 PM	#10
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	Toyota Australia have replaced 3 hybrid batteries since hybrids were released here. My one comes with an 8 year battery warranty. I turn my cars over on average 4-5 years. I'll be fine. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

02-09-2012, 11:58 PM	#11
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Congrats!!! My other car is a (non-hybrid) Camry. I've got about 12,000 miles on it now and I love it! Waiting to see pics of your new ride.

02-10-2012, 05:52 PM	#13
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Be sure to let us know your actual milage. Keep the jokes coming. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

02-10-2012, 08:43 PM	#16
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	I dunno what it is, but I tend to stick to stock rims, unless they are fugly. I don't even remember what they look like at this stage. For me, upgrading your own rims makes your car look more appealing. But I'm never going to admire my own cars looks whilst driving it, it's a bit hard to see your own rims rolling while your driving. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

02-10-2012, 08:46 PM	#17
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	lol. One way you can admire them is for the functionality while driving, like I said, lighter/smaller rims will lead to better performance and gas mileage (may not always be the best looking rims tho). That should help prolong the electric motors too. Actually, I forget what the stock rims look like on the Camry Hybrid. I know the car itself looks rather sporty.

02-10-2012, 08:47 PM	#18
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I'll just have to wait and see the pics. Make sure you give it a nice detail job to really bring out the paint's color ;)

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