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Old 02-17-2008, 10:26 AM
deejub44 deejub44 is offline
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Real Name: Doug Broda
Location: Schaghticoke, NY
Hybrids: 2008 Camry Hybrid
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Default Newbie pre-delivery questions

I just ordered (for delivery later this week) an 08 Camry Hybrid (non-nav, leather package, JBL stereo, no moonroof). The only hybrid I've ever driven any length of time was a rental Prius from Hertz that I drove about 600 miles in Florida. (I live in upstate NY, just a bit colder.)

I have some questions -- a couple of which are important as they might cause me to change what I'm buying depending on the answer!

1) I have a Garmin 680 that I love. I do not love the Toyota nav system, hence the non-nav purchase. I saw a couple of threads suggesting that some had issues with plug-in Nav systems. Should I be horribly worried? (I need a nav system of some sort.)

2) I am still a bit iffy on what I am losing other than navigation in having a non-nav version. I know I lose the fancy screen and some detail in info re regeneration of the battery, but what else do I lose? (Yes, I've read other posts on the issue, but they were confusing.)

3) It is *very* important for me to be able to use the Bluetooth handsfree with my phone. Has anyone paired/had issues with pairing a Motorola Q?

4) What real-world hints re cold weather driving are recommended in the Camry Hybrid? (I read the FAQ but it was cursory on this. Also confusing at one point. It says it's best to not warm the car up to increase mileage, but it also says this is impractical in cold climates. Is it impractical because of the car or impractical because of comfort-for-driver issues?)

5) Are there any dealer-customizable settings that are considered musts to have changed? (The touch-opens-all-doors-not-just-driver's can still be changed by the owner, right?)

Thanks for any input!

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