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Re: My 2 cents [smythe]
by thegraduate
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Apr 22, 2008 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: smythe (Apr 22, 2008 9:56 am)
Sounds like the Camry had some first-year jitters!
I have a 2006 Accord which has had minimal issues (none mechanical). My interior rear-view mirror wasn't attached properly to the housing (the glass vibrated as if it would fall out), and my gas-flap had a rubber piece that was slightly misaligned so that it wouldn't allow the flap to open on the first try. Both were fixed under warranty, at 500 miles (when I tried to pump gas and couldn't open the flap on my first fillup!). No issues since.
2006 Honda Accord EX 4-cyl 5AT, 32,000 miles.
TheGraduate
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Re: My 2 cents [thegraduate]
by smythe
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Apr 23, 2008 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 22, 2008 10:01 am)
Yes, thegraduate, you bring up a good point. for the sake of fairness, I should point out that my Camry was one of the first off the line of the new generation (2007+). When I did my research, I read all the professional reviews which were glowing. The few consumer reviews that were available at the time were positive, but of course, people hadn't had them for very long. So let that be a lesson... Don't make the same mistake I did and buy a car early in a new generation of that model. You're just asking for trouble, as I did. Of course, the 2008's are pretty bad too, but I definitely compounded the problem by not waiting a little longer to purchase, and if I had waited a little longer, I would have seen the flood of negative reviews (especially xmission and related drivability issues) that hit the message boards after people had had them a couple months.
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Re: My 2 cents [smythe]
by dolfan1
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Apr 23, 2008 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: smythe (Apr 23, 2008 1:08 pm)
I originally was set on getting a 07 Camry but "chickened out" after reading the problems & bought an 07 Accord instead. Have not regretted that choice at all.
I haven't kept up with it but I was wondering whether or not Toyota fixed the tranny issues with the V6 08 Camry?
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The difference
by nvbanker
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Apr 23, 2008 (2:33 pm)
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After reading this, even I would be afraid of a Camry! Yet, I just don't like the Accord's rougher ride and smaller seats and cabin. No doubt, the Accord is an excellent car. Wonder what the alternative would be for me - Nissan Altima? Not sure I trust Nissan. Hyundai Sonata maybe - they're really nice now, and the warranty is great.
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- #2759 of 2806
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Looking to buy 2009 Toyota Camry XLE Blk Leather (Bisque) Heated front seat
by kkohl
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Apr 23, 2008 (2:45 pm)
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What are the prices people are paying for :
2009 Camry XLE V4
Black
Bisque Interior Leather
Heated front seats
Moon roof
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- #2760 of 2806
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Re: Looking to buy 2009 Toyota Camry XLE Blk Leather (Bisque) Heated front seat [kkohl]
by thegraduate
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Apr 23, 2008 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: kkohl (Apr 23, 2008 2:45 pm)
Try searching the Toyota Camry Prices Paid and Buying Forum
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Re: The difference [nvbanker]
by gooddeal2
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Apr 23, 2008 (4:14 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 23, 2008 2:33 pm)
...Nissan Altima? Not sure I trust Nissan. Hyundai Sonata maybe...
Wow, you trust Hyundai over Nissan? 
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Re: My 2 cents [dolfan1]
by moeharri
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Apr 23, 2008 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: dolfan1 (Apr 23, 2008 2:01 pm)
To answer your question, NO, Toyota has not yet fixed the transmission issues ("flaring"--spiking of the RPM's when changing gears) with the Camry. The 2007, 2008, and 2009 Camrys all still have the same transmission and software and it is very possible to still get one that has a "flare" more than 2 years after Toyota found out about the problem and has basically done nothing except give the run around. Believe me, it is very frustrating and it gets worse over time. Many users report having multiple transmission replacements and that doesn't work either.
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Re: The difference [nvbanker]
by packer3
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Apr 24, 2008 (5:27 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 23, 2008 2:33 pm)
I drove both cars the Accord is a tighter riding car and the Camry is softer, but the Accord handles alot better, re check your interior specs you will find the Accord has a little more room than the Camry.
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Re: Looking to buy 2009 Toyota Camry XLE Blk Leather (Bisque) Heated front seat [kkohl]
by hp6130
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Apr 24, 2008 (5:49 am)
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Replying to: kkohl (Apr 23, 2008 2:45 pm)
Fitzmall is selling them for MSRP $28149, selling price $24582. Several weeks ago the price on this same car was 4 to 7 hundred dollars higher.
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