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For consideration only. I note a seemingly popular title in the Lexus ES350 section which might be more appropriate for this one "New XXXX Owners-Give Us Your Report" Seems there are some who don't much like a forum like this one because it only gives one side of the equation.
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Replying to: gmontagew (Oct 25, 2006 9:17 am) 
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Replying to: pat (Oct 25, 2006 10:06 am) I did not even test drive the I4, looking at the horsepower to weight ratio I'm surprised it can get out of own way. How could it not hesitate? My one complaint is that they could not fit the V8 in there. I suppose the I4 makes sense if you are just sitting in heavy traffic everyday, it probaly uses less gas idling. What I really don't understand is why anyone would get an SE with the four; I mean, it's supposed to be "sporty", but without that 80 to 125 mph boost, what's the point?
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Replying to: lukejs (Oct 25, 2006 12:35 pm) Well, whether you understand it or not, a good sports sedan isn't always about flat out speed. Equally, if not more important is the handling and road feel the car posesses which is near absent in the LE/and XLE trims with or without the V6. The other reason buyers such as myself opted for the I4? In my earnest opinion... it looks better and have been extremely happy with it for everyday driving to work and around town. That said, if I want pure speed, I'll take my Porsche Boxter S out for a drive. btw, Have you even driven the SE I4?
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Replying to: drjames (Oct 25, 2006 12:47 pm) Your thoughts on the I4 in an XLE... Anyone have an XLE with the I4? |
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Replying to: carfreak123 (Oct 26, 2006 7:11 am) No rattles, no noises, no hesitation, good acceleration from standing or passing, all the interior/exterior parts fit, quiet ride, good handling and great fuel economy (over 9,000 miles - worst gas tank, 22.71 mpg - best gas tank, 33.14 mpg - avg. since new, 27.41 mpg). My only complaint is that the trip computer averages 4-5% too high on the fuel mileage but I can factor that as I'm driving. Never expect to return to the dealer again but I did buy the 84 month/100,000 mile/$0 deductible extended warranty just in case something happens in 6 or 7 years ($880 cost). I paid $300 over dealer invoice the first week they were out but if I bought one now it would be for $150 max. over dealer invoice. There are a lot of moaners and complainers about the new Camry but being on 4 Camry forums they are the vocal minority. If there is something that is possibly wrong with a vehicle, they have found it in a '07 Camry. Go for it!!!!
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Replying to: 07xle (Oct 26, 2006 7:28 am) Do you have to buy the warrnty up-front or can you shop it at any Toyota dealer for a certain period of time? Thanks for the info.
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Replying to: carfreak123 (Oct 26, 2006 7:47 am) No hurry to buy the warranty. Lots of time to shop around. I read in another forum that one dealer is only charging $750 for the identical Platinum warranty. It's just like any insurance policy, it may or may not ever pay off. |
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Replying to: carfreak123 (Oct 26, 2006 7:11 am) In my experience, I also own a Porsche Boxter S and a Lexus RX and in comparison, my Camry SE I4 does NOT feel underpowered by any means.
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Replying to: drjames (Oct 26, 2006 11:14 am) ...maybe if you are ignoring the "marginal" rating it received from the IIHS in the rear impact portion of its test. Considering one is much more likely to be rear-ended than broad-sided or hit head on, I would give some weight to that result.
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