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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha]
by lzc
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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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- #4293 of 5260
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha]
by neno8403
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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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- #4294 of 5260
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha]
by priggly
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Aug 18, 2006 (12:35 am)
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Replying to: bigdaveinomaha (Aug 16, 2006 5:55 am)
You ought to check out the new Chevy Impala SS:
1) ebony interior: high quality leather, looks lovely.
2) 18" bright-polished aluminum wheels with W speed rated tires, again, look lovely.
3) halogen instead of Xenon headlamps but the beam configuration (which determines the overall illumination pattern of the lighting fixture) is again excellent. With the fogs on, they are almost indistinguishable from Xenons but WITHOUT the theft problem.
And, of course, there is that 303 HP engine with 323 foot-pounds of torque and that intoxicating exhaust note . . . simply exhilarating!
Go check it out. You'll be surprised. It certainly represents a refreshing alternative to the bland Camry with the poor interior, small wheels and so-so lights. Not to mention the six cylinder engine . . .
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- #4295 of 5260
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People in this forun with LE 4 cyl camry 2007
by ilovecars1
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Aug 18, 2006 (5:10 am)
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I read the whole "toyota camry woes" forum. It is quite scary the way people wrote the problems. Are you guys (with 4 cyl camry) happy with your purchase?
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [priggly]
by bigdaveinomaha
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Aug 18, 2006 (5:37 am)
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Replying to: priggly (Aug 18, 2006 12:35 am)
Wow, I can't even believe you suggested that. These vehicles aren't even in the same class. Sure you get a lot of stuff in the Impala, and cheaper I might add; but the quality of the vehicle is garbage. The crappy plastics that warp after a year of heat and cold, wide tolerances in the part fit-ups that inevitable squeak and rattle, shotty electrical work at best, cheap leather interior that will be full of cracks in six months. I'm not saying the Camry won't come without it's problems (yes I am aware of the tranny problem that is now fixed), but the differences in these cars will be able to be seen after 50k miles. They're both great at 0 miles on the Odo-meter, but the Impala will be off the charts on the Suck-ometer shortly there after. Frankly, it boggles my mind how the Impala is ever bought new. If people were smart, they'd wait a year and pick up a used one for around 6 bucks.
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [bigdaveinomaha]
by andy82471
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Aug 18, 2006 (6:15 am)
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Replying to: bigdaveinomaha (Aug 18, 2006 5:37 am)
Agreed. A used IMPALA SS would be the bargain of the century considering the rapid depreciation of its resale value. You probably could get a 2 year old IMPALA for the same price as a Corolla. 
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Re: Things Toyota missed with the 2007 Camry [neno8403]
by petl
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Aug 18, 2006 (7:18 am)
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Replying to: neno8403 (Aug 17, 2006 9:35 pm)
The Solara is being discontinued in a couple years. Xenon lights didn't save it.
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Re: People in this forun with LE 4 cyl camry 2007 [ilovecars1]
by njerald
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Aug 18, 2006 (7:26 am)
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Replying to: ilovecars1 (Aug 18, 2006 5:10 am)
Mine is great, 4,600 miles now.
No problems, no noises, good gas mileage, no hestitation, no woes or whines.
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Re: People in this forun with LE 4 cyl camry 2007 [njerald]
by ilovecars1
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Aug 18, 2006 (7:36 am)
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Replying to: njerald (Aug 18, 2006 7:26 am)
thanks. your post is the only encouragement for getting a Camry 2007. Do you know any other poeple who are happy with their 07 camry?
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Re: People in this forun with LE 4 cyl camry 2007 [ilovecars1]
by andy82471
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Aug 18, 2006 (7:42 am)
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Replying to: ilovecars1 (Aug 18, 2006 7:36 am)
Your chances of getting a bad car is rather slim contrary to what you heard on this board. Trust me. The Camry wouldn't have gotten the ratings it has year after year if it was a bad car. Hopefully it will put your mind to rest. I personally know two people who bought the 07 Camry ( both 4 cylinder LE's) and so far they are very happy with the car. Once you do get your car hopefully you can post your own experience.
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