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#3393 of 3934 Re: CD player skipping [nrl76 #2560] by trekrider1 Jun 19, 2004 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: nrl76 (Feb 10, 2003 4:34 pm) Same scratch-ring on my CD's on my 2004 SLE. JBL - Just Big Loud crappy equipment. Doesn't scratch the discs but puts a cirle 1/4" from outer edge of every disc all the way around! Installing Alpine equipment next weekend, so... my problem will be solved!
#3394 of 3934 Mileage on you disc brakes ? by solaraman2003 Jun 23, 2004 (6:25 pm)
I'd like to hear what kind of miles people are driving before changing their disc pads? I have a 2003 SLEV6 and have 28k miles on it.   In all my years of driving I don't recall EVER getting this many miles without changing the pads.   I have to admit though...1) I am hard on brakes, I have moved out of the city and now do much more highway driving.   In any event, I already purchased the pads from Toyota and intend to replace them at the 30k point.   i realize that "your mileage may vary", but I am still curious as to how many miles others are getting.   Thanks in advance ! Replies to this message: speedracer (Jun 23, 2004 8:21 pm) solaraman2003 (Jun 24, 2004 2:20 am)
#3395 of 3934 Re: Mileage on you disc brakes ? [solaraman2003 #3394] by speedracer Jun 23, 2004 (8:21 pm)
Replying to: solaraman2003 (Jun 23, 2004 6:25 pm) I still have the original pads and rotors on my 1999 SE-V6 5-Speed with 149,000 miles. Most of my driving is highway miles though, but I generally can get 100K miles out of my brakes. Then again, I only drive manual trannys. Replies to this message: solaraman2003 (Jun 24, 2004 2:20 am)
#3396 of 3934 Re: Mileage on you disc brakes ? [speedracer #3395] by solaraman2003 Jun 24, 2004 (2:20 am)
Replying to: speedracer (Jun 23, 2004 8:21 pm) HOLY SMOKES !   I have typically driven American autos my whole life, with the exception of a Honda Prelude once.   I don't EVER recall getting anything near 30k miles on brake pads.   Is there really that much of a difference with city driving?
#3397 of 3934 Mileage on disc brakes - solaraman2003 by silversolara Jun 24, 2004 (5:43 am)
Yes, there is a HUGE difference on brake wear in terms of city driving versus highway.   I have been driving in/outside of Philadelphia for about 20 years, to give you an experience base.   My 2000 SE V-6 (manual tranny) has about 70K miles, and the original pads. I think there was a long ago discussion in this forum (I'm talking years back) regarding the superiority of Toyota brake pads versus generic brand pads when it comes time to replace them...   speedracer - wow! 149K miles! way to go! Replies to this message: trekrider1 (Jun 24, 2004 2:22 pm)
#3398 of 3934 Re: Mileage on disc brakes - solaraman2003 [silversolara #3397] by trekrider1 Jun 24, 2004 (2:22 pm)
Replying to: silversolara (Jun 24, 2004 5:43 am) I understand the difference on break wear; city vs. highway. What about rotor wear? My 2004 SLE V6 with just 560 miles on it has developed two deep grooves in the left rear rotor and is starting to show a groove in the right rear. I am easy on my breaks, typically get 50K+ on a set of pads on my other vehicles minimum.
#3399 of 3934 Disc Brakes... by ezshift5 Jun 25, 2004 (7:08 am)
..well done, SpeedR.... 149k reflects good driving habits: you are "out front" with your vision sweep.   My '89 Supra Turbo had just 100k when the disc pads were changed out   My '00 SE-V6 (MT) currently has 60k on orig pads...   Incidentally...for my 60k service - FWIW - I laid out 157 to replace PPlugs, 40 for oil/filter + new air filter. My source indicated that the Toyota Red coolant is really extended life and good for 100k..........appreciate any feedback...ez
#3400 of 3934 HELP! to decide!! by wgretzky Jun 30, 2004 (2:51 am)
Im in Canada, Im looking at Honda Accord Coupe 4 cylinder w/ leather (EX-L) which is $28,800 CAD   OR   toyota camry solara 6 cylinder SE (WITHOUT the sport package) - MSRP - $30,900 CAD   I was thinking of the V6 Accord, but the price jumps to $33495 for the 6 speed and $32495 for the auto   Which one to get!!!!?????
#3401 of 3934 wgretsky by jschamberger Jun 30, 2004 (7:28 am)
Well, seeing as how you posted this in the Toyota section... of course everyone is going to tell you to get the Solara.   I too, bounced between the Accord and the Solara. The Accord just didn't give me the styling that I was looking for (both inside and out). Look around at all the features offered in 2004/2005 vehicles. Honda's Accord seems to be about a year or two outdated.   I'm sure they'll both hold their value very well and reliability won't be an issue either. It really all comes down to personal opinion. The six versus four cylinders will probably end up being your biggest debate. Good Luck!
#3402 of 3934 Solara Gauges by wgretzky Jun 30, 2004 (6:23 pm)
What do the gauges look like in the SE V6 with and without the sport package. I noticed that during the day, the SPORTS gauges were Black on black, and the SE V6 WITHOUT sPort package was black on white....What do these look like at night? how do they light up?   Its weird...the gauges look better during the day without the package!

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