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Replying to: morinku (Nov 24, 2004 6:01 pm)
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Hi! I bought my 04 V6 Solara at the end of March and have faced some problems. First: the acceleration is "harder" than before. I feel like I have to really press on the pedal for it to speed up. It used to be much easier and SMOOTHER. This problem occurred before but it stopped after I stopped switching back and forth from automatic to stick. This problem occurred again after the dealership tighten my gas cap. Second: For the past week and a half, my car has been releasing this nasty odor that I can smell inside and outside my car. It's like something is burning. I'm not sure how else to describe it. As the days passed, the smell is less and less but it's still there. Please help me if you can. Thanks!
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Replying to: cafastlane (Nov 25, 2004 10:43 pm) |
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Replying to: mcgirl0730 (Nov 25, 2004 2:36 pm) |
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Sorry to hear about your problems with the Solara. As far as the stiff accelerator goes, I don't think you need to worry so much about it. It's probably just an attempt by Toyota to make the car feel sportier, or more European. My 97 Camry LE used to have an accelerator that had a nimble feel but my Camry SE, I believe, feels the same as your Solara in terms of the accelerator. I actually find that the stiff accelerator is better than the loose feeling I got from the 97. It is by no means a sports sedan, but it does add a little spice to driving. The same thing goes for the steering feel. It takes more effort to steer, imitating that of European cars (although I find it is still very light). I believe, though not sure, that this generation's Camry LE's accelerator still has that lighter feel to it. Correct me if I'm wrong, LE owners! I also found that the door hinges on the LE are looser than those in my SE, that's for sure. It takes a bit more effort to open the doors now, but then it doesn't bounce back like the doors on the 97 LE I used to own. Maybe I just like things a little tighter. To me, it feels more rigid. Hope the odour goes away soon!
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Replying to: net1 (Nov 24, 2004 11:03 am) |
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Replying to: morinku (Nov 24, 2004 6:01 pm)
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Replying to: hatestoyota (Nov 29, 2004 4:48 pm) Did you try that route? Filing a complaint with NHTSA does not force auto manufacturers to recall the cars or make good on yours; you merely lodge a complaint which others can see and file their own complaints. Enough similar problems, then the NHTSA looks into it, Toyota maybe sends out a TSB for repairs. Further problems forces a recall..... I hate to hear someone rant and rave against a complete company when there was a problem with one product. If you did nothing further than yell and scream at a service advisor at the dealership, you did nothing to help your cause. If you followed up with Toyota directly, you were heading in the right direction, but a visit with a Lemon Law attorney should have been your next move. Hope whatever car you get will be more trouble-free than your Camry. Just stay away from GM products....and some Fords.....and...
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Replying to: camrysev6owner (Nov 26, 2004 7:03 am) oh.. and I'm not sure whether there was a plastic bad in my exhaust pipe but I will check that out. Thanks again! |
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Replying to: msag (Mar 22, 2004 8:05 pm) |
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