Hey everyone, I just joined this forum and wanted to get some advice. I’m planning to buy a brand-new 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid soon and want to know how to keep it running for 250k miles or more.
I live in Des Moines, Iowa, where summers can get really humid and winters can be extremely cold. I don’t have a garage, just a sunshade I use for my current 2022 gas-powered Camry. I’ve heard the lithium batteries in the new hybrids can handle extreme temperatures, but is that true?
Also, I drive a lot, so any tips on maintenance or things I should watch out for to keep the car running strong would be really helpful.
@allson
I used to have a big tree that gave me shade where I parked, but I had to take it down after a bad storm. Would using a sunshade or windshield visor help keep the car cooler?
Also, after everything you’ve said, do you think the Camry hybrid is worth buying?
Dez said:
I’ve seen people mention that their hybrid gets worse mileage in the winter.
Yeah, that’s something I need to think about. Midwest winters can get pretty rough. My gas car already struggles to start sometimes when it’s really cold.