[Antimadder]

My 2023 Camry Hybrid XLE arrives this March. It's also my first Hybrid. So what's up everyone?! Can't wait for this to happen.

 

[sdspeed]

Welcome to the neighborhood!
Don't ya hate the wait.

 

[Antimadder]

Heh heh yes. And Thank You! It will go by fast. And It gives me plenty of time to locate interesting mods. I am interested in ECU Tuning, adding fog lights (if possible), tint, enkei wheels and maybe chrome delete, new speakers, amplifier and sub enclosure.... So much to do so little time!

 

[retiredat444]

Can't help you with the newer lights, mine is 2014.5. But, I can say, if you are in an area, (not sure where PNW is large and not real specific) you might not like the low drag tires in bad weather. Not much grip for bad weather. Great for good weather and mileage. If you need fog lights get real fog lights, cut through for with yellow (yellow led). If you really want more sounds, Don't trust the aftermarket sound shops, I found some to be very bad and rip offs. Get the rubber matts for the carpets, pick a brand, several companies. Or even Toyota's. IMHO

 

[Antimadder]

Hey thanks for the info. I'm in Oregon. Rarely snows in my area. We did see more rain than usual. You bring up a good point, tires. I'll see how the stock tires handle. If they hydroplane or fishtail when turning I'll look into other all seasons.

Agree with you regarding audio installation shops. Learned my lesson with car toys many years ago. Never again.

All weather floor mats are worth their weight in gold, that's for sure 😃

 

[Antimadder]

Well, I did not not buy the Hybrid. Found a 2023 XLE AWD with better options. The dealership sold it to me at invoice. 2000.00 below MSRP and no dealer installed options. The overall cost of the gasoline version of this vehicle outweighs the upfront cost of the Hybrid. I've fine with the MPG. I'm happy with the price I paid. Although the JBL Premium audio system is literally the worst sounding audio system I've ever heard in a vehicle. The highs are harsh, mids are muddy and the low frequencies from the subwoofer generates a resonance that translates into vibrations and distortion. Sounds sloppy like its blown. I know why its happening, what's causing it and working out a plan to resolve it, but how did someone at Toyota think this was acceptable? Honestly, it sounds like an intern with little to no knowledge installed, tuned and certified the audio system.