Went to do the oil change on my 2017 4 cylinder Outback and noticed leaks at both front and rear seal on transmission. I’m done with it, going to push to get it fixed under warranty and get rid of it.
Really want to order a 4 Runner, but I look at the price along with considering long term additional fuel, tire, brake costs, so I’m looking at The Camry (cheap like Scotty).
Base 2022 Camry ~ $27,000. Base 2022 Camry hybrid ~$29,000.
Figure I’m saving $50/mo ~ $3,000 over 5 years with the hybrid.
I drive maybe 10-12 mi/yr
Just wanted to see if anyone had any input on how long term maintenance costs and resale values may factor into the decision- Thanks to all the contributors helping people here.
I drive maybe 10-12 mi/yr
I think you meant a thousand times more than that. So pretty average.
It depends on what kind of driving you do. I find the are gutless and guzzle fuel on the highway.
Low speed, stop & go city traffic is where hybrids are strong.
https://caredge.com/toyota/camry-hybrid/maintenance
You’d have to run the numbers. I did these numbers before gas prices went up, but I think it is a good reference point. I compared a Hybrid RAV4 and a ICE RAV4. It should translate over to Camry, because they now have a similar platform. Here is the summary of my findings:
Get the ICE Camry:
If you plan on owning the car for LESS than 100,000 miles.
If you plan on driving nearly 100% on the freeway.
If you only drive your car around 5,000 miles per year. (Hybrids don’t like to sit around, they need to be exercised.)
Get the Hybrid Camry:
If you plan on owning the car for more than 100,000 miles.
If you plan on driving 100% city, 75% city, 50% city, 25% city.
If you drive a ton per year, especially stop and go traffic.
Get either:
If you plan on owning it more than 200,000 miles. (While you will save on gas, it may equal out in terms of changing the battery. Most of the Prius stories I hear seems to be able to get at least ~225,000 out of it. Some less mileage, most folks more.)
