It looks like you might still be able to get the full tax benefit from Toyota. The deadline is Sept 30. Unfortunately there is a waiting list and you might not make the cutoff. After that the tax break is cut in half.
http://biz.yahoo.com/cbsm/060817/549437e98c324bc381e961ceeb3dc3f8.html>German cars typically cost more for maintenance than "Japanese" cars. Hybrids are nice, but pricey. About six months ago I read some research on the cost/benefit of hybrids and found they don't pay for themselves. That was before the price of gas jumped, but still not worth it. I also recently heard that the tax incentive for a hybrid was being discontinued.
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>Go with something affordable. If you like the Camry, go for it.
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>>I think Toyota Camrys are nice. But they're not cheap anymore.
>>I think VW Golf GTIs are so cool.
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