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Title: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 04, 2010, 13:46:05

Picked up the Camry Hybrid tonight at 5.00pm.. Did about 120 kms of varied driving and showing an average of 6.5 LPH although didn't zero it when I picked it up (will wait until I fill it to the brim)

Has 65 litre tank so hope to be able to get 1000 kms on a trip as ADR figure is 6.0 LPH..

The Colour I got (demo, so no choice of colour) is Arctic Frost .. which is shown on Toyota website as a fairly bright blue similar to the Getz/i30 Sky Blue but when I collected her (about a month since I test drove her and hadn't seen her since) she was lighter than I remember .. Almost an ice blue (hence the name of the paint colour I suppose) Very happy with the colour and the standard of pre-delivery..

I recently picked up 5 ltrs of Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 for only $40 so got them to throw that in her with a new Totota filter (She has done about 6100 in 5 months)

Only definite Mod I will be doing at this stage is Darkest legal tint on the windows..

Was too dark to take photos when I got home so will do some on the weekend (weather permitting)

FIrst impressions pretty good.. Very refined and comfortable.. More features than you can poke a stick at (had to actually read the manual for some features) :eek: Don't normally need to do that..!!!

Doesn't have the character of an i30 though  :'( (don't think I will get quite as attached)

But will be great on long trips ..

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: 2i30s on August 04, 2010, 13:53:19

thanks for the heads up on the new car dazz. i think it will hit you in a week or so.[trading in the i30].  :wink:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: eye30 on August 04, 2010, 19:17:22

Should I say this .................. yes go on................. No don't he'll only get a big head................... well go on then................


Many K's of carefree motoring.............. Do I actually mean that or should I say.............Many K's of being passed by many i30's on Tassie.

ps Many K's of carefree motoring in your new motor

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Lakes on August 04, 2010, 20:44:24

Hi Dazz, is the darkest legal tint so you don't get seen driving it? :lol:
thats why i got ewindow tint in the i30 :)
cheers

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 05, 2010, 06:07:07

Congrats on the new Toyotai  !!

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: asathorny on August 05, 2010, 10:58:14

Great news Dazzler, my last car was a Toyota...

I have to concede that they're 'ALMOST AS GOOD' AS Hyundai I30...... :-)

can't wait to see the piccies

Asa

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 05, 2010, 11:06:11

Going to do more than 200 kms tommorrow then I'll give her a clean up and do photos on Saturday and a bit more of a review..

Thanks for the support  :wink: :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 05, 2010, 13:41:01

good stuff! how does she go? rocket ship... or Morris Marshal?

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 05, 2010, 13:48:17

No rocket ship but I think it is because she is exceptionally quiet I think it makes her seem slower...She holds good speed up hills better than I expected (although probably not as easily as the CRDi did)  :'(

Fantastic Cruiser though (as good as the CRDi but a lot more serene) I will know more tomorrow when I drive to Launceston and back for work (200kms) They have given me a New Toyota Hi Ace van to use for a month or so while I help them out up there 2 days per week (it flies but very noisy and harsh)

Decided I want some luxury 2moro after a busy week ( and going to show a M8 in Launceston my new car after work  :D)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: bumpkin on August 05, 2010, 19:36:27

Pleased for you Darryl, look forward to some pix....................... :D :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 05, 2010, 21:26:03

Thanks Brian .. Mixed feelings but I guess we all have to move on... Still a bit in shock (their offer was too good to refuse and that doesn't happen often in a car yard  :rolleyes:) :D :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: bumpkin on August 05, 2010, 22:18:35

Yeah, last time that happened to me I got an i30 :D :D :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 06, 2010, 11:23:08

Very pleased with economy at this stage (for a big car) Did 100kms this morning at an average of 95KPH and averaged 6.5 LPH (according to the trip computer) See picture below .. not very clear sorry  :-[

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/HybridDash.jpg)

Got even better for return trip tonight (was only 2 degrees C this morning, about 8 on the way home) may have made a difference .. averaged 6.2 LPH on the way home  :eek: :D

The i30 taught me to drive economically (and I used the cruise a fair bit)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: 2i30s on August 06, 2010, 11:28:54

its certainly different to look at[the dash i mean.]

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 06, 2010, 11:31:36

If it doesn't rain tommorrow I'll take lots of photos with my GOOD camera.. :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: 2i30s on August 06, 2010, 11:38:56

is steve still looking for his ban key?   :eek: :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 06, 2010, 13:13:08

ohh man i remember on my skyline making the L/100km on the trip computer go to 99.9L/100km when doing motorkanahs LOL i would hate to drive a car with a massive moving one! it would be off the richter every time haha

dash looks nice!!!

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 07, 2010, 07:47:12

I know it is not an i30 .. but a few members are inquisitive.. (Well that is my excuse anyway..)

The Toyota styling department aren't exactly adventurous (not as pretty as the i45  :'( )

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybrid_ThreeQuarters.jpg)

Can get Sportivo Side Skirts for only about A$230 each (Unpainted including foam spacer)
(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybrid_side.jpg)

Quite like the back with LED taillights and the dinky spoiler..

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybrid_rear.jpg)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybrid_LED_Taillights.jpg)

The Hybrid lights have blue reflectors similar to the colour of the car  :D

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybrid_front.jpg)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Blue_reflector.jpg)

Interior is a nice place to be...

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybrid_Inside.jpg)

With Auto Dimming Mirror (Never had one of those before but I know some i30's do)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybrid_AutoMirror.jpg)

Like the reversing camera too.. The Audio System is just a little bit better than the SLX one.. Does have bluetooth for playing music wirelessly from your phone and handsfree though...

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Console_With_Reversing.jpg)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybdid_Dash_N_Instruments.jpg)

Closeup (off the net.. The wife took off to her sisters in MY car to show her) :rolleyes:

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Hybrid-Camry-instrument-cluster_lg.jpg)

Got a great deal and because it was a demo got 4 x Genuine Mats + Headlight Covers + Style Visors which I wouldn't normally bother with but suit the car .. probably worth another A$250 combined..

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Free_StyleVisors.jpg)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Shambles on August 07, 2010, 10:06:04

Tis a fine machine you got there.

Not my style particularly, but I can see why folk would drool over it :D

Surprised that Mr T didn't put the sidelights in the door mirrors.

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 07, 2010, 10:13:59

Thanks Steve.. I'll post a picture of the engine bay in the next day or two a bit messy with both petrol and electric.. Gas struts for the bonnet a nice touch...

and yes.. strange how they didn't put repeaters in the mirrors  :cool:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 07, 2010, 10:17:27

im suprised all the indicators/reverse lights arent LED like the brake and park lights!!

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 07, 2010, 10:21:28

Quote from: agentr31 on August 07, 2010, 10:17:27

im suprised all the indicators/reverse lights arent LED like the brake and park lights!!

Yeah .. bit of a mixed bag..

Don't know if you saw the bit about the Sportivo Side Skirts I can get for just $230 each.. I've downloaded heaps of pix of Sportivos cant decide if it's worth bothering.. Front spoiler won't fit Bumper is different.. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Lakes on August 07, 2010, 10:52:11

Hey Dazz it looks good m8, i saw a few on the road here, i don't think i've ever looked till you got one :).
but i've became a small car man , my m8's son got a new XR6 Turbo Ute 6 speed manuel with all options Momo steering wheel leather seats, got me to drive it today. but i like smaller performance cars as seem to be more fun.
Dazz i drive a new Toyota Hi Ace van 2.7 hate it m8, when you go over a speed hump feels like a bucking horse looks like a fridge on wheels, gets 14L/100k no matter how it's driven but goes ok till u load it up then it's gutless. the turbo Diesel same thing is much better i drove one. but they are reliable and i don't pay to run it.
i would still like to test drive a Suzuki K???? 6 speed manuel, did you test drive the manuel or the auto?

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Mike SX on August 07, 2010, 11:05:18

Well, I really like it; bit like being married  :P, better not try one, otherwise I will want both :wink:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 07, 2010, 11:20:19

Quote from: Lakes on August 07, 2010, 10:52:11

i would still like to test drive a Suzuki K???? 6 speed manuel, did you test drive the manuel or the auto?

I Drove the Auto.. Reckon you would like the 6 speed Kizashi (The auto was nice enough) It is between the i30 and the camry in size .. what put me off was the apparent real world fuel use of close to 10 LPH .. and the Snub nose styling...

Thanks Interphase  :razz: I would have not liked it in my 30's but now 20 years later it is nice to be pampered .. the wife took it for a 40km return trip to her sisters today .. she loved it (wan't to swap her Tiida with me) It ain't going to happen  :twisted:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: 2i30s on August 07, 2010, 11:27:02

its a nice package dazz. im not a camry fan,but the kit in that camry isnt bad at all.  :razz:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 07, 2010, 11:45:42

Quote from: 2i30s on August 07, 2010, 11:27:02

its a nice package dazz. im not a camry fan,but the kit in that camry isnt bad at all.  :razz:

I'm not a Camry fan either.. This car is very different to a standard Camry... :cool:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: eye30 on August 07, 2010, 12:18:39

Nice wheels.

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 07, 2010, 21:25:35

Quote from: eye30 on August 07, 2010, 12:18:39

Nice wheels.

Thanks Lester.. they are the style that the wife and I like best (and fairly similar to the i45 as well)  :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Shambles on August 07, 2010, 21:36:03

Dazz,

"Nice wheels" (over here, and I believe the USA) means "nice ride", like "nice car" :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 07, 2010, 21:37:14

 :-[   :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

That's funny.. I was a bit disappointed I thought it was the only bit he liked  :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Lakes on August 07, 2010, 21:53:39

the good thing is the Camery is made in Australia so your suporting the country buying one :)
what brand and type tyres do they come with? what size wheels? & how heavy is the Camery?

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 07, 2010, 22:08:34

Hi John .. She's pretty heavy (actually has 2 x electric motors + Petrol) around 1650kgs all up I think and she runs on 215/60 R16 tyres (Dunlop SP Sport 300E)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 08, 2010, 10:13:47

Nice car Dazz, well done.

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 08, 2010, 10:56:43

Thanks Dave.. Very pleased so far (not taking anything away from the i30.. That was a brilliant car too)  :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 16, 2010, 11:05:52

Being a Hybrid I have 3 Motors (1 Petrol and 2 x Electric) Although can only see one of each in these photos as far as I can see...(Busy looking place  :eek:)

Getting window tint done 2moro will post pix of that on the weekend...

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/HybridMotor2.jpg)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/HybridMotor1.jpg)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/ElectricMotor1.jpg)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/CloseupMotor.jpg)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: 2i30s on August 16, 2010, 11:14:26

busy,that's an understatement.  :eek: you would need very small hands to work on that.  :razz:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 16, 2010, 11:25:40

I am happy the next 4 x services are only $130 including consumables (then I will get my friendly service centre to do them... :D)... they still do our Tiida

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: 2i30s on August 16, 2010, 11:32:01

$130  sounds good.  :razz:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 16, 2010, 11:34:56

Quote from: 2i30s on August 16, 2010, 11:32:01

$130  sounds good.  :razz:

Toyota are doing it on most of their small & medium cars at 15000 intervals it is designed to cover the first 3 years which is the length of the warranty (60,000 kms)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: 2i30s on August 16, 2010, 11:47:24

I've got a 5 year warranty,i think.  :P

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 16, 2010, 12:43:47

Quote from: 2i30s on August 16, 2010, 11:47:24

I've got a 5 year warranty,i think.  :P

I had one of those with my last couple of Hyundais too  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Shambles on August 16, 2010, 12:47:06

I thought all post-crash-era Toyos now had 5 years.

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 16, 2010, 12:50:58

Not over here.. we only had a minor recall on Prius brakes all the other Toyota issues and recalls were in the US so they may have extended the warranty over there (they are still a top seller over here)  :mrgreen:

says the guy who was making smart ass wise cracks about Toyotas a few months ago... :-[ :rolleyes: :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Shambles on August 16, 2010, 13:03:31

Quote from: Dazzler on August 16, 2010, 12:50:58

says the guy who was making smart ass wise cracks about Toyotas a few months ago... :-[ :rolleyes: :lol:

Haha, me too (and I also own a Toyo :rolleyes:)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: MelWA on August 21, 2010, 07:34:57

Looks very nice Dazz - leather seats too, very flash. I was surprised to read in a motoring review that a towbar can't be fitted to this car.

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Lakes on August 21, 2010, 10:33:49

Quote from: MelWA on August 21, 2010, 07:34:57

Looks very nice Dazz - leather seats too, very flash. I was surprised to read in a motoring review that a towbar can't be fitted to this car.

Why is that Mel? & good to see you posting again

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 21, 2010, 13:03:34

Quote from: Lakes on August 21, 2010, 10:33:49

Quote from: MelWA on August 21, 2010, 07:34:57

Looks very nice Dazz - leather seats too, very flash. I was surprised to read in a motoring review that a towbar can't be fitted to this car.

Why is that Mel? & good to see you posting again

Thanks Mel .. enioying the luxury (done over 2000kms in 2 weeks  :D)

Hi John.. Can't have towbar fitted because of under body shielding to assist with aerodynamics... (a very low .27)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 21, 2010, 13:50:47

surely you could trim the plastics to allow the towbar to work...

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 21, 2010, 23:05:38

Possibly but don't have a trailer any more .. I'll just put a Tow Bar on the wife's car if we find that we miss it  :razz:

I'm going to try and look after the new car a bit better than I looked after "Luna"

Unfortunately she came into our life when we started building so we treated her a bit like a work horse... :-[

Bricks, Timber, Trailer full of sand.. Furniture (you name it)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 21, 2010, 23:53:53

i probably wouldnt feel that bad... im sure people have done worse!!

argghhh!!! you never get rid of a trailer! they are soo handy, even my old man had a tow bar made for his R34 skyline!

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: babis_xo on August 23, 2010, 13:23:46

(n)ice-T! Really rocks rapping.
I'm sure you'll be happy with her.
Never saw one in Greece. Probably not imported.

Quote from: Dazzler on August 21, 2010, 23:05:38

I'm going to try and look after the new car a bit better than I looked after "Luna"
Hmmm i doubt that, that is...

Unfortunately she came into our life when we started building...
...are you sure that you won't start building another one as soon as this one finishes?

Bricks, Timber, Trailer full of sand.. Furniture (you name it)

BTW, Toyotas have a 6 yrs / 160.000 kms guarantee here. "Unfortunately", did never used it in the past 12 years that i own one :P  (P.S. it's a Japan made).

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 23, 2010, 13:28:31

Thanks Babis  :wink: The Hybrid is built in Australia (although the drivetrain is imported from Japan I think)

Very happy so far and Toyota is generally very reliable (fingers crossed)  :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Lakes on August 23, 2010, 20:11:42

Dazz the towbar i got required the removal of the under bumper wind shield but did not efect economy  that i have noticed. i use the towbar for my push bike rack ( hold the ball, fast on fast off Thule rack ). i think you need one too to get the flab off :lol: if you lower a car it cuts wind resistance a lot.

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 23, 2010, 22:21:07

Hi John.. I sold my bike when I moved into the new house..The 3 km road up to my place is not push bike friendly :wink: I'll have to think of other fat burning options... :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Lakes on August 24, 2010, 07:54:24

Quote from: Dazzler on August 23, 2010, 22:21:07

Hi John.. I sold my bike when I moved into the new house..The 3 km road up to my place is not push bike friendly :wink: I'll have to think of other fat burning options... :D

What about the tourists that ride pushys around Taz? i could see some were pushing there luck, you must have a lot of pushy tourists injured on the roads?
you have some great bush walking trails and can walk around Taz, i did some myself down there

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 24, 2010, 10:55:40

Quote from: Lakes on August 24, 2010, 07:54:24

What about the tourists that ride pushys around Taz? i could see some were pushing there luck, you must have a lot of pushy tourists injured on the roads?
you have some great bush walking trails and can walk around Taz, i did some myself down there

A few cyclists are skittled each year surprised it is not more.. I used to ride quite a bit but picked safer (wider roads)

Yes, some nice walking tracks about and they are making more... :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 28, 2010, 02:54:13

Did my first mileage test in new car .. used e10 fuel for a change which probably didn't help. Ran her down to 7 kms remaining (brave  :eek:)

Fuel cover says I can use e10 (although probably won't make a habit of it - usually use Caltex with a fuel voucher but didn't have one with me)

Thought I would see if the 95 octane made any difference to performance (none i could notice)

Did 822.3 kms on 56.08ltrs (same pump to 2nd click) Devonport to Hobart and return 300 kms each way (plus lots of city driving in Hobart) and then Devonport to Burnie and Return 50kms each way plus some other short trips..

Trip computer said 6.5 average when I went to fill her (above figures work out at 6.8  :'() still not bad for e10 in a big car with only about 8000kms on the clock.. :cool:

Excuse the ducking fusty dash  :eek:.. I'm off to give her a good clean right now!!!!

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/Ethanol.jpg)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/DifferentFuels.jpg)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/DistancetoEmpty.jpg)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 28, 2010, 03:04:15

LOL cruising range!!

sounds like a feature russia would have put into a cruise missile!!!

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: eye30 on August 28, 2010, 12:27:51

I think, and I'm sure someone will correct me, that in the UK if you use "e10" it invalidates the warranty.

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: bumpkin on August 28, 2010, 15:55:43

Quote from: eye30 on August 28, 2010, 12:27:51

I think, and I'm sure someone will correct me, that in the UK if you use "e10" it invalidates the warranty.

Think you might be right there Lester, not so important on a car that only has a three year warranty I guess :P :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Shambles on August 28, 2010, 16:06:32

Quote from: bumpkin on August 28, 2010, 15:55:43

... not so important on a car that only has a three year warranty I guess :P :lol: :lol:

:lol: keep 'em coming lads - I'm sure Dazzyota doesn't mind :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: bumpkin on August 28, 2010, 16:26:04

I see they are working on a methane powered vehicle but so far it has proven a bit sh1t.  Codename is Toyolet.

(click to show/hide)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/toyolet.jpg)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: eye30 on August 28, 2010, 18:33:49

Nice one...... :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 28, 2010, 22:40:45

Quote from: bumpkin on August 28, 2010, 16:26:04

I see they are working on a methane powered vehicle but so far it has proven a bit sh1t.  Codename is Toyolet.

(click to show/hide)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/toyolet.jpg)

I like it.. :mrgreen: I believe the ball cock kept getting stuck  :wink:

Quote from: Shambles on August 28, 2010, 16:06:32

Quote from: bumpkin on August 28, 2010, 15:55:43

... not so important on a car that only has a three year warranty I guess :P :lol: :lol:

:lol: keep 'em coming lads - I'm sure Dazzyota doesn't mind :lol:

I always wanted to be someones Toy Boy .. :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: eye30 on August 29, 2010, 13:48:38

Daz,

Is this how you funded your new motor?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11105220


A man has paid for a van in China with 100,000 yuan ($14,700; £9,500) in pocket change he gathered over years, state television reports.

Mr Zhao, a businessman, dropped bundles of notes, none worth more than one yuan - about $0.15 - at the dealership in Jining, in northern Shandong province.

Extra staff had to be brought in to work shifts to count it all, a clerk at the dealership said.

And I like this bit:


After hours of counting, the staff at the dealership confirmed he had provided exact change

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 29, 2010, 22:10:20

That is a classic Lester  :eek: I throw all my 5c pieces in my wife's jar.. I hope she doesn't go out and get a better car than me...

P.S. Got incredible finance deal through Toyota 20k at 1.64%  :eek: about A$1264 I think in fees and charges over the 4 year term.. (I can nearly earn that much a year in dividends on the shares I was going to sell  :D)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 30, 2010, 12:07:11

bloody hell thats low...

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: eye30 on August 30, 2010, 18:39:23

Quote from: Dazzler on August 29, 2010, 22:10:20

Got incredible finance deal through Toyota 20k at 1.64%  :

Check the small print ----- and hope you don't find it's 16.4%

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 30, 2010, 22:37:05

Quote from: eye30 on August 30, 2010, 18:39:23

Quote from: Dazzler on August 29, 2010, 22:10:20

Got incredible finance deal through Toyota 20k at 1.64%  :

Check the small print ----- and hope you don't find it's 16.4%

No.. got it all in writing.. They are advertising 2.9% but that is for small business buyers I think .. turned out to be even less for joe blogs (and me)

Due to the public perception that they need to be plugged in, are new technology and would drive a lot differently to a normal petrol car they are selling a bit slowly so this was a way of increasing sales without butchering the price..

I don't normally use finance but I would have been crazy not to on this occassion.. They did want to know the "ins and outs of a ducks a$$" but happy to oblige for that deal  :mrgreen:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Shambles on August 30, 2010, 23:10:44

Quote from: Dazzler on August 30, 2010, 22:37:05

I don't normally use finance but I would have been crazy not to on this occassion.. They did want to know the "ins and outs of a ducks a$$" but happy to oblige for that deal  :mrgreen:

I really do have to meet you face-to-face before I die, we have soooo much in common :D

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: bumpkin on August 31, 2010, 08:39:43

Quote from: Shambles on August 30, 2010, 23:10:44

Quote from: Dazzler on August 30, 2010, 22:37:05

I don't normally use finance but I would have been crazy not to on this occassion.. They did want to know the "ins and outs of a ducks a$$" but happy to oblige for that deal  :mrgreen:

I really do have to meet you face-to-face before I die, we have soooo much in common :D

Make that a trip for two :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 31, 2010, 10:59:43

Dazzler starts searching the internet for 1.64% finance deal on trip to the UK... :razz:

I like the idea of travelling to the UK and Italy in particular (although wife is paranoid about terrorists..) and I'm paranoid about spending money with nothing but memories in return..
:-[

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 31, 2010, 11:07:46

travel the world while your young dazz :p

tell your wife, if agent can go to south africa and zimbabwe and not get killed that she will be fine!

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Lakes on August 31, 2010, 11:40:44

Quote from: bumpkin on August 28, 2010, 16:26:04

I see they are working on a methane powered vehicle but so far it has proven a bit sh1t.  Codename is Toyolet.

(click to show/hide)

(http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo261/bumpkinbucket/toyolet.jpg)

Have you seen the Race or performance version of that car? code named TRD
(always makes me think of what you do in a tolet lol

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 31, 2010, 11:44:10

Quote from: Lakes on August 31, 2010, 11:40:44

Have you seen the Race or performance version of that car? code named TRD
(always makes me think of what you do in a tolet lol

Yeah, I've 'urd of them.. :wink: :lol:

Think TRD has closed up shop now.. Supercharged Camry Hybrid  :idea: (now you're talkin'  :mrgreen:)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: eye30 on August 31, 2010, 12:36:14

Quote from: Dazzler on August 31, 2010, 10:59:43

travelling to the UK .......................... and I'm paranoid about spending money with nothing but memories in return..

In the 1800's we Brits exported prisioners to OZ, mainly Tassie and Melbourne..

Now make enquiries and see if you can take up 1 of the return places, which should be FOC, which wasn't claimed.  :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on August 31, 2010, 12:39:04

I wonder if I stole a loaf of bread or swore at a policeman if they would transport me to the wilderness called the UK  :idea:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: agentr31 on August 31, 2010, 12:51:35

i think you would be transported to the local watch house for a nice cup of tea and an overnight stay in a small cell!

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Lakes on August 31, 2010, 21:45:10

Quote from: Dazzler on August 31, 2010, 10:59:43

Dazzler starts searching the internet for 1.64% finance deal on trip to the UK... :razz:

I like the idea of travelling to the UK and Italy in particular (although wife is paranoid about terrorists..) and I'm paranoid about spending money with nothing but memories in return..
:-[

The trick is die doing something exciting just as the cheques bounce, then you know u timed it perfect. LOL cheers

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: ozsnowman on September 06, 2010, 12:13:30

Dazz, say it isnt so!! *shakes head sadly*....I vanish for a little while, come back & Dazzler's lost the I30 for a Camry??!??!!

:) :) Wishing you many km of happy motoring mate! I must admit the hybrid idea intruiges me somewhat, might test drive it one day :)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on September 06, 2010, 12:28:29

Quote from: ozsnowman on September 06, 2010, 12:13:30

Dazz, say it isnt so!! *shakes head sadly*....I vanish for a little while, come back & Dazzler's lost the I30 for a Camry??!??!!

:) :) Wishing you many km of happy motoring mate! I must admit the hybrid idea intruiges me somewhat, might test drive it one day :)

It is an amazing car to drive.. Drives like a Statesman or a Calais then you look down and see you are still getting 6.4 LPH  :eek: I really like the reversing camera and the auto wipers are very clever the way they adjust to the intensity of the rain.. and the Hybrid is so Quiet and rides so well over rough surfaces..  :cool:


Doesn't have the kick in the back you get with the diesel though... :'(

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: babis_xo on September 08, 2010, 11:44:40

Quote from: Dazzler on September 06, 2010, 12:28:29

Doesn't have the kick in the back you get with the diesel though... :'(

It doesn't? It must have a really roooomy back seat! I always have that kick when my kids are sitting behind me.

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on September 08, 2010, 12:39:24

Quote from: babis_xo on September 08, 2010, 11:44:40

Quote from: Dazzler on September 06, 2010, 12:28:29

Doesn't have the kick in the back you get with the diesel though... :'(

It doesn't? It must have a really roooomy back seat! I always have that kick when my kids are sitting behind me.

 :rolleyes: :lol:

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on December 19, 2010, 07:15:54

Got a set of Hybrid Decals the other day.. Bit tricky to put on but happy how they look (the Window tint is darker than it looks in this photo too)

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/HybridDecal.jpg)

Also did a bit of a mock up of something similar for the i30.. Logo didn't come out too clear though  :'(

(http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm103/dazzling_darryl/DecalLogo.jpg)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: 2i30s on December 19, 2010, 11:18:36

have you seen her since she was sold dazz?

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Dazzler on December 19, 2010, 21:38:49

Quote from: 2i30s on December 19, 2010, 11:18:36

have you seen her since she was sold dazz?

No I haven't  :'( Bit strange really as apparently she went to a local person in the end...)

Infact I haven't seen a moonlight blue i30 in a month or two..(Used to be quite a few in Devonport ???)

Title: Re: Dazzler's Camry Hybrid
Post by: Surferdude on December 20, 2010, 01:16:17

Quote from: Dazzler on December 19, 2010, 21:38:49

Quote from: 2i30s on December 19, 2010, 11:18:36

have you seen her since she was sold dazz?

No I haven't  :'( Bit strange really as apparently she went to a local person in the end...)

Infact I haven't seen a moonlight blue i30 in a month or two..(Used to be quite a few in Devonport ???)

There's a lunar eclipse due tonight.
That probably explains it. :rolleyes: :wink: