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2007 Toyota Camry Problems and Repairs

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Re: 1 day away from buying 07 camry xle V6 [yanivsme] by djm2
Sep 13, 2008 (2:20 am)
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am)

Good Morning Yaniv:
 
       As you know, from my other postings, my 2007 V6 XLE operates properly! I also have a "top of the line" Toyota extended warranty on this vehicle for 6 years / 100,000 miles so as such, I am not concerned about any major repair issue. (I will not own this vehicle after 100,000 miles!)
 
      I suggest that you take the following action:
 
1.) Go back to the dealer and test drive the vehicle again.
 
2.) Purchase a "top of the line" Toyota extended warranty for the maximum number of years & mileage.
 
3.) Enjoy this vehicle!
 
     Best regards! ------------------ Dwayne
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Re: 1 day away from buying 07 camry xle V6 [yanivsme] by dmathews3
Sep 13, 2008 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am)

I don't know what is like where you live but where I live the dealer if asked has to give me the phone number of the person who traded in this vehicle. I'm guessing since it has 6K on it someone owned it. My only problem would be why the other person got rid of it with only 6K on it. Was it because of the tranny. If so, run the other way as Toyota won't fix it. I don't think I can remember anyone here who had one that got it fixed so it didn't do it again. I think even a couple people here went through 2 new trannies. A lot had dumped it and bought other vehicles, and none were Toyota. I think Toyota is where GM used to be, they sell way to many cars and just can't keep up with their quality. I think GM is making big headway where as Toyota is going down. Someone either here or anther forum said that Consumers Reports downgraded the Camry for 08 as not a car to buy. I don't know since I don't subscribe to that rag due to the byous reporting against american cars. I have bought both american and foregin cars and have always had less problems with the american ones. I buy for the style and am not the type to say with one maker come h--- or high waters. If you must buy foregin than get a Honda accord, I think over the long run you will be better off.
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Re: 1 day away from buying 07 camry xle V6 [yanivsme] by kiawah
Sep 13, 2008 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am)

It may be a great car, but personally I would be slightly suspicious of that vehicle with 6K miles on it, due to the 'potential' problem with the 6sp transmission. Many do not have a problem, but those that do are obviously not happy. We have the I4-5spd, and love it...and would definitely buy another.
 
Perhaps if you could get the dealer service history on it, you'd be able to see if it was in for service on the transmission.
 
Personally at that price, and the fact that it's now a 3 year old vehicle, and the risk that there is a problem....I'd probably pass and buy new. That car has done a LOT of sitting around for a 3 year old vehicle. You'd get full warranty on new vehicle.
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Re: 1 day away from buying 07 camry xle V6 [yanivsme] by chuck28
Sep 13, 2008 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am)

Hello, I would be very careful about the v-6 2007. I have the 2007 Camry v-6 SE and still have tranny issues. The 2007 is a first year design and they are still working out the kinks and if you read these post the 2008s also have problems.
 I don't agree with the extended warranty advice because Toyota can't fox the problem at this point. Also many of the Trans problems happen only after cold starts or just occasionally. There is a good chance you won't experience the problem at the dealership and then realize the jerks and rpm flares in the trans a week later.
  There is a reason somebody traded that car in? Probably Trans.
  DO NOT TRUST THE DEALER WHEN THEY TELL YOU THAT THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THE TRANS PROBLEM OR THAT IT HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF IN THE EARLIER PRODUCTION CARS.
    
   I would advise against it.
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Re: 1 day away from buying 07 camry xle V6 [yanivsme] by sewcoolsue
Sep 13, 2008 (9:23 am)
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 12:07 am)

Yaniv,
I own a 2007 Camry LE (6cyl, 6 speed) and I've had the transmission replaced twice already and the computer once. The last time was last weekend and I'm not sure it's OK. I've been back and forth to the dealer 8 times (I thought it was 6, then I found the other 2 receipts). My husband is nagging me to see the manager of the dealership and tell him I want another car or my money back. Here in NY we've got the lemon law, but the problem needs to be unresolved. They'll probably claim that they fixed it. Anyway, I don't trust this car or the transmission. Even though there are Camrys that are OK, I'd look at another vehicle if I were you. Try a Honda Accord. I owned one years ago and loved it. Also--the Avalon (even though it's a Toyota) was always a good car. My '97 is still running with over 160,000 miles on it. Good luck!!! --Sue
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thank you all by yanivsme
Sep 13, 2008 (9:54 am)
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I really want to say thanks for all the feedback. WOW!! you guys and gals(sue) were very helpful. Its very hard to not buy this car. The price, the color, the options and the miles were perfect. Funny thing is I called the dealer this morning and first thing he said was "I knew you would call me, are you ready to buy your camry?". I asked him about the transmission issues and if hes familiar with it? I told him that ive been reading reviews and he told me that because the camry is for older folks that they want an extremley smooth ride and that the V6 was made for the rav4 so when its in the camry, its so stong that is flares, "its more like an athlete". He said that reviews from consumers are usually much older people, and they are used to lincolns etc. Im 30 years old and ive been around the block way to many times!! I could tell there were things he didnt want to talk about. We were very nice to them and we are not difficult customers!! He ended the conversation with "it looks like this is not the car for you". I have never in my life heard that from a car salesman. Just wanted to say thank you again to everybody here who replied. I hope I can help people in the future. Off to the Honda dealership.
 
Thanks,
Yaniv.
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Re: thank you all [yanivsme] by dmathews3
Sep 13, 2008 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 9:54 am)

Smart move. When he told you all that baloney there is no way I would ever trust that salesman. Don't even look back and don't give that car another thought.
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Re: thank you all [yanivsme] by djm2
Sep 13, 2008 (12:14 pm)
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Replying to: yanivsme (Sep 13, 2008 9:54 am)

Hi Yaniv:
    I can understand why you decided to turn down this vehicle. ----- I owned a 2003 four cylinder Honda Accord prior to purchasing this Camry. The Honda also had a 7 year / 100,000 mile Honda extended warranty.
 
    The Accord was very good up until 50,000 miles. Between 50,000 miles & 90,000 miles, the Honda Extended Warranty paid for $3,300.00 worth of repairs. (AC Compressor, Motor Mounts, Window Regulator, Radio, Two Cat Converters----etc). This vehicle was serviced every 3,000 miles by the Honda dealer.
 
    I did not purchase another Accord because the driver's seat was killing my back!
 
    You might want to look at a Chevrolet Impala. That was one of my choices on my "short list," when I purchased the Camry. I did not get the Impala because I could not get the trim package that I wanted!
 
     Best regards and lot's pf luck with your search.
 
                                 Dwayne
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Re: 07 Camry Problem [sewcoolsue] by 650spx
Sep 16, 2008 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: sewcoolsue (Sep 11, 2008 9:21 am)

Take it to a lexus dealer and have them reprogram it. Then it will be a 8 speed and very smooth. Same trans just a different program an't technology great.
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Re: 07 Camry Problem [650spx] by sewcoolsue
Sep 17, 2008 (6:17 am)
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Replying to: 650spx (Sep 16, 2008 6:11 pm)

Thanks for the idea. Right now this car's still under warranty and being "repaired" at no charge to me. Because of other unrelated problems, I have to back-burner going to the owner of the dealership to complain. I'll be doing that next week. Will let you know how that turns out.

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