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Old 01-06-2007, 07:20 AM
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Real Name: Patrick
Hybrids: Camry Hybrid
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Default Re: Worried New Owner

I was in your same shoes a week ago. I had just purchased the car and for some reason I didn't feel very happy about it. I was concerned that I should have bought a cheaper version of the Camry since my commute is not very long and the gas savings won't be huge. I got a good deal on the car but then I got ripped off on the extended warranty. I really wanted the extended warranty because of the potential problems of a new design year + hybrid but I felt slighted when I found out that I could have gotten the warranty for considerably less than I paid.

Now after driving the car for a week I'm totally convinced that I made the right decision. The car has a great ride, is extremely quite, has probably more electronic features than any other car in its class, and I'm getting 34mpg on my short commute. I am also in the process of cancelling my first warranty purchase (minus $25) and will pick it up again at a better rate once my tax credit clears.

My advice is to stick it out and hopefully your opinion will turn like mine. If you are really concerned about long-term relieablility then pick up an extended warranty. Warranties aren't for everyone but if it allows you to sleep better at night and provides you a better confidence level in your decision then it's probably worth the money. Just do some forum reading and research before you purchase it. It will save you a lot of money!!!

Good luck and hopefully you'll be forced to change your username!
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