new Yelp review

Fantabulous!!! (is that a word...ha) 'Tis now..I just made it up especially for this wonderful dealership...no pressure just pleasant salesmanship and service...no phony bs and fluff...just the facts and keeping it simple...let the Toyota speak for itself.
Sammy, my salesman, Todd and Juda in finance were great and I didn't feel like a solo flaky female buyer or the crazy ol lady i probably am..ha...
I do know I am resting easier that I got a worry-free reliable Toyota Corolla with a lifetime warranty and great maintainance package that a single old lady like me needs..peace of mind, plus better gas mileage.

Also, thanks to Gina in internet sales for her fast and furious response this morning to my online inquiry, and knowing her online inventory....and motivating me to get down to the dealership. Enthusiasm is contagious and I caught it from her. Sorry, Stokes Kia..she beat you out of this customer as I thought I would give them a chance first since I bought a vehicle from them before, but they didn't seem eager...in sales, connection and timing is everything.

And I can't believe the advertised price online for a vehicle was the ACTUAL price and not some bait to bite.. only to find out later that the actual price is much higher once you get in the door as I have found in other dealerships.

It's hard to settle for practical in a car when you're on a limited budget, but it helps when you walk in knowing you're poor, but don't feel like a poor person walking out. and the big boss made a point to come over more than once to thank me for buying
Thanks Hendrick Toyota for a non-stressful car buying experience!!
When I win the lottery I'll be back to trade up to an Avalon...unless you expand to get into the Lexus biz, too.

Thank you very much for your very kind review

Goooooooooooo Eco

Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid won several awards, one they are most proud of is in an excerpt posted below............

Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid take ECOcar awards

Toyota’s Camry Hybrid and petrol Camry have come first and second in the ECOcar of the year awards for 2012.

It is the first major award taken by the new Camry and its flagship hybrid version – both launched in the last six months.

The two Camry versions claimed the award ahead of 29 other vehicles assessed by judges from specialist national magazine ECOcar.

Vehicles ranged in price from $16,000 to more than $90,000. READ MORE

Down under awards for Camry Hybrid

History-Making Award for Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota’s Camry Hybrid (Camry H) has made history by becoming the first Australian-built hybrid car to win an influential Australia’s Best Cars award.

The most affordable Camry Hybrid, Camry H has been judged 2012 Best Medium Car under $50,000 - winning against 20 other models in a highly competitive market.

The victory is a significant breakthrough for hybrid cars, which deliver substantial power while achieving excellent fuel economy through the combination of a petrol engine and an electric motor.
It is the second major award in a week for the Camry Hybrid range, which was also voted the carsales.com.au People's Choice Best Green Car for 2012.

See the complete story HERE

What does Kelly have to say about the Highlander

excerpt from KBB.com (Kelly Blue Book) on the 2013 Highlander

Great car

By Tim (PA) on Wednesday, October 02, 2013

 

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 11,000

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating

10/10

Value

10/10

Reliability

10/10

Quality

10/10

Performance

10/10

Styling

10/10

Comfort

10/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I bought my 2012 Highlander Base last year. Really enjoyed driving it. My wife love the snow button, which gives you better handle on snowy road. The three row sitter is great future to have. Most of the time we have the third row folded down so we have much bigger cargo space. No complains at all after having it for a year and 11K miles."

Customer Review 2013 Highlander

see the Edmunds.com customer review below. To see the complete review click HERE

Review

I traded in my 2010 Toyota Venza for this Highlander because I wanted something more refined and comfortable. And I was right with choosing the Highlander. The ride is so quiet that when I had the radio off once, I only heard the A/C when I was going 40 mph. The ride is so smooth, reminds me of a 2011 Toyota Camry I drove. This car is so much more refined than my Venza. So Quiet. Its also easier to get out of, especially for my grandmother. I also feel safer in this. I've only had it for three weeks, So I will do another review after I drive through the snow with it. The car handles well, its not thrilling or bad. The steering is better than My Venzas. This is my 5th Toyota.

greencarreports.com 2013 Avalon

excerpt 1

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid : Gas Mileage Drive Report

On a 292-mile test drive over a long weekend, using our usual drive route of about two-thirds highway mileage and one third around-town travel, Toyota's largest sedan gave us a combined gas mileage of 40.2 mpg.
Which we'd say is pretty darn good for a full-size sedan that weighs 3,600 pounds.

excerpt 2

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid : Gas Mileage Drive Report
Both the Avalon and the Camry use Toyota's 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine, paired with the Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which contains two electric motor-generators.
The system can power the car on electricity alone, under light loads, and use the electric motors to provide supplemental torque that assists the engine.

The motors turn into generators to recharge the nickel-metal-hydride battery pack using engine overrun and regenerative braking, and they switch on the engine when needed.
Unlike the standard Prius lift back model, the hybrid system in the Avalon has been tuned to permit all-electric running as high as 48 mph.

excerpt 3

2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid : Gas Mileage Drive Report
We found it easy to keep the car in "EV" mode for a mile or more if the road was flat or a slight downgrade, and traffic permitted us to maintain a steady speed.
Speed matters, of course: We noticed that we could easily average 42 mpg around town, but mileage dipped below 40 mpg on the highway.

Overall, the Avalon Hybrid neatly nailed its EPA combined rating on our test drive--unlike some hybrids from other makers.
And it goes to reinforce our impression that Toyota's hybrid system returns real-world efficiency that's pretty close to the EPA ratings that are the only fuel efficiency metric any maker is allowed to publicize.

US NEWS ranking and reviews: Toyota Prius

excerpts from US NEWS

 

The Prius isn’t thrilling to drive, but reviewers say its spacious trunk, high fuel economy ratings and roomy interior will appeal to shoppers who want to save gas and need a versatile hatchback.

The 2013 Toyota Prius has a four-cylinder engine and electric motor that combine to make 134 horsepower. This powertrain is mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Prius’ fuel economy estimates of 51/48 mpg city/highway are outstanding for the class. Since the Prius’ mission is to conserve fuel, reviewers don’t expect it to be engaging behind the wheel. They say it has numb steering, a floaty suspension, spongy brakes and hesitates from a stop, but they do think the Prius delivers a comfortable ride. The Prius also has one of the highest reliability ratings in its class.

The Toyota Prius is the 2013 Best Hatchback for Families because it has the best combination of quality, size and family-friendly features in its class.

Inside, auto critics are impressed with the amount of cargo space and back-seat passenger room. Most reviewers think the Prius’ seats are comfortable. The 2013 Toyota Prius wins some test drivers over with materials they consider upscale, while others think some of the plastics aren’t up to class standards. Standard features include Bluetooth, USB and auxiliary audio inputs, push-button start, Smart Key and seven airbags. SEE INVENTORY