Toyota Camry LE 2005 Dealer must replace engine - READ ONLY

6 messages, Last post on Dec 28, 2004 at 9:54 PM

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#1 of 6 Toyota Camry LE 2005 Dealer must replace engine by chopper8849 Dec 27, 2004 (11:18 am)
I purchased a 2005 Camry LE Dec. 15th 2004 and noticed a loud pinging noise while idling. I took car in to dealer to have it checked. Their answer was it has a bad engine which needs to be replaced. This is unacceptable to me as it has ruined the "new car experience". I am curious if anyone is aware of this problem on other 2005 Camrys. I also would like to know if I could request a new vehicle from Toyota.
#2 of 6 by ian721 Dec 27, 2004 (1:00 pm)
Wow, that's tough. That would certainly ruin my new car experience as well. Did you notice it as you drive it off the lot, or did it start after you got it home? How many miles did it have on it? I don't know if Toyota would hook you up with another car, but no harm in asking and making a stink about it if they refuse. Replies to this message: chopper8849 (Dec 27, 2004 1:11 pm)
#3 of 6 Re: [ian721] by chopper8849 Dec 27, 2004 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: ian721 (Dec 27, 2004 1:00 pm) I didnt notice it when I drove it off the lot. The car only has 200 miles on it. I noticed it while I was stopped in traffic and car was idling.
#4 of 6 by ian721 Dec 27, 2004 (1:28 pm)
Maybe you should call your local and state consumer affairs offices. They might have some good advice for you. You can also try Toyota corporate customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Don't take the dealer's word as the last word. Let them know you'll be happy to go over their heads.
#5 of 6 let's not run duplicate forums.... by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 28, 2004 (11:04 am)
Hi Everyone, This is a very interesting problem but I think it best if we share this information with all the other Camry owners who are now participating in our ongoing Toyota Camry Owners Forum. thank you! MrShiftright Host
#6 of 6 I'd say hooray for the dealer by swschrad Dec 28, 2004 (9:54 pm)
who is ready to swap out a 200-mile old engine in a new car on warranty. most will string you along until you have a lap full of pistons two miles after the warranty expires. maybe the new car experience is gone, but I'd say the warm fuzzies about your dealer have just started.