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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha] by lzc
Aug 16, 2006 (11:24 am)
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Replying to: bigdaveinomaha (Aug 16, 2006 10:18 am)

>>Is it really that much more difficult to put a 17" wheel in front of a robot for a few days of manufacturing?
 
If you limit it to one option for a few days only, of course not. But multiply that over all the possibilities and time frames, which is what people want, and the answer is yes. Believe me, Toyota has done the the math.
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha] by kdhspyder
Aug 16, 2006 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: bigdaveinomaha (Aug 16, 2006 5:55 am)

All good points ...
 
1) the Charcoal in the SE only is a corporate characteristic throughout all Toyota vehicles. Getting this changed would require more than an act of Congress. Charcoal and Black are never in any of the LE, XLE, XLS trims of any model; Camry, Corolla, 4Runner, Avalon.
 
2) 16" wheels are likely a manufacturing efficiency matter; less variation means lower costs. In addition the 17"ers will ride a little stiffer which is not what the XLE buyer is looking for.
 
3) Xenon headlights are likely the future but for now they are 'special'. The Lexus' have them but so does the Prius. By not offering them at first allows there to be some room for midcycle tweaks and additions. In the same way, the 3.5L can be tuned up to 300+hp for some Lexus models it likely has room for improvement over the next 10 years of it's life.
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [kdhspyder] by jaxs1
Aug 16, 2006 (4:40 pm)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Aug 16, 2006 11:58 am)

Blinding oncoming traffic is not a safety feature and very, few people will get any benefit from brighter headlights in their daily travels due to street lighting and other lighting in most developed areas.
People like to say maybe they will drive out in the wilderness on a 2 lane unlit road at 75 MPH at 2 am and want or "need" super bright lights, but the reality is, most just want to show off since Xenon lights = "BLING."
You probably won't like having your fancy Xenons stolen and put on other Camrys who's owners didn't get they option when they purchased the car, but want to stick them on their car anyway.
See Maxima owners and their high insurance rates due to frequently stolen Xenon headlights.
Xenon headlights are probably as big or bigger of a theft magnet as fancy aftermarket rims and stereos.
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Re: Oil filter location [califfam] by nifty56
Aug 16, 2006 (5:48 pm)
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Replying to: califfam (Jul 30, 2006 8:06 pm)

I have a Mazda 3 that has or had a canister filter. Changed to a spin on filter by changing the oil filter housing. I also have a 1956 Oldsmobile that in those days had the canister filter. I also changed the oil filter housing to take a spin on. I believe the manufactures are using the canister to make it difficult for the DIY selfers and for the quick lube jockeys. Maybe a housing will be available for the V6. But of course there might be a waranty issue by doing the change
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [jaxs1] by bigdaveinomaha
Aug 16, 2006 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Aug 16, 2006 4:40 pm)

Xenon lights does not equal "bling" for me. If I wanted bling, do you really think I would buy a Camry? I do live in the city but must drive 25 miles on a two lane highway to get to work every day. Xenon's would most certainly come in handy since last October there were 42 deer accidents on that stretch of road alone. And I am certainly not worried about getting my lights stolen where I live. I am fortunate to live in an area where that crap doesn't happen very often. Two or three years from now every Chevy and Ford will come equipped with Xenon's and I don't think I should be behind the curve in a 30K car.
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha] by jaxs1
Aug 16, 2006 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: bigdaveinomaha (Aug 16, 2006 7:05 pm)

Plenty of people driving Lexuses and BMWs who live in very nice neighborhoods still get their Xenons stolen. The optional Xenons are also a high theft item on the Lexus RX330s.
The belief that your Xenons can't be stolen because you live in too nice of a neighborhood for the possibility isn't a valid one.
Do you plan to always leave the car parked in your garage, never park at malls and airports or anywhere else that isn't as nice of a neighborhood as yours?
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [jaxs1] by bigdaveinomaha
Aug 17, 2006 (5:44 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Aug 16, 2006 7:31 pm)

Jaxs1 let me ask you this: Have you ever been out of your house or apartment? If yes, did you take everything with you? Because if not then your point is moot. We all own things that are valuable to us and everything is subject to theft. However, I choose not to go through life worrying about things with such little possibilities. Let's remember what this post was about in the first place. I just want the option of Xenon's for the Camry. They are not the Devil.
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha] by lzc
Aug 17, 2006 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: bigdaveinomaha (Aug 17, 2006 5:44 am)

bigdaveinomaha-
 
I wish the moon roof was optional on the XLE Camry. I want the extra headroom. It used to be. No more. Toyota has adopted the policy common in old-style coffee shop restaurants: "Please, No Substitutions!"
 
For the great middle class, which is their target market, this strategy is immensely successful. But for people who want it "their way," Toyota is the wrong car company.
 
In a few years, Xenon headlights will be available on Camrys. But by then, high end cars will include something else that Toyota won't offer.
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha] by neno8403
Aug 17, 2006 (9:35 pm)
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Replying to: bigdaveinomaha (Aug 16, 2006 5:55 am)

Toyota does not offer these things on the Camry because they want you to either upgrade to the Avalon or get a Lexus ES350. What would be the point of spending the thousands extra on an Avalon or Lex when you could get Xenon, larger tires, and black interior on a Camry??? That's why Toyota is not offering those things. If they were offered Toyota would essentially be cannabolizing two of their own products. But it is kind of strange how the 06 Camry Solara has added Xenon lights.

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