hi I’m looking to buy a use but late model 2001 year and newer. My question is I am debating between the Honda Accord hybrid and the Toyota Camry hybrid. Do you have any opinions or advice on the pros and cons of the two? I like ride and comfort feeling of the Camry whereas the Honda feels more sporty and more stiff. But I’m wondering as far as reliability and future repairs since I’m going to invest quite a bit of money? Also, should I be concerned about high mileage or salvage titles? Because there seems to be really good deals with salvage titles or late models with high mileage Like close to 100 K miles? Thank you for your reply and taking the time to answer my question. Demian
hi I’m looking to buy a use but late model 2001 year and newer. My question is I am debating between the Honda Accord hybrid and the Toyota Camry hybrid.
You are most certainly playing with fire if you're considering paying for any 24-year-old hybrid. Toyotas have the best hybrid systems, but that was when the thing was brand new. One more year and that car will be considered a classic car -I was 11 when they built that car.
@justin-shepherd thank you for your answer. But I made a typo. I meant to put 2021 and newer? Not 2001.
Both the Camry and Accord use unibody frames and a picture wouldn't reveal frame damage. Even a minor wreck can bend a unibody frame beyond repair. Buying a car with a salvage title is extremely risky, it's a bad idea.Some of the salvage vehicles, the sellers are showing me the pictures of the damage. And they look to be some minor, fender damage ?
Hybrid + wreck = TROUBLE
I’m looking to buy a use but late model 2001 year and newer.
You're talking about vehicles up to 25 years old! Buying any old hybrid is going to be a risk due to the batteries and other expensive components that have the potential for repair costs measured in thousands of dollars. Toyota has the best hybrid system but age takes its toll. Don't buy any vehicle that has a salvage title, and you need to have a hybrid expert evaluate any prospective used hybrid before purchase.
Do you have any opinions or advice on the pros and cons of the two?
An old Hybrid in either is a poor choice, especially when gas only Camrys and Accords are available.
Also, should I be concerned about high mileage or salvage titles?
Forget trying to snag a deal on any car with a salvage title, that's asking for trouble.
Most gas only Accords and Camrys last several 100k so find a well maintained.
Thank you for everyone’s reply. But I made a typo. I meant to say 2021 and newer. Because I’m looking to pay cash somewhere between $22,000 and $27,000. Not 2001. And as far as the salvage. Some of the salvage vehicles, the sellers are showing me the pictures of the damage. And they look to be some minor, fender damage ?
@demian357 A used hybrid that new can be OK but you should avoid salvage titles. It would take a lot of damage to total a late-model Toyota or Honda hybrid and there can be hidden damage not obvious from what sellers show you or discloses to you. Even experts get burned going that route.