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Re: Drove a 2008 Camry LE V6 [bvdj84]
by phantomv
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Feb 12, 2008 (7:58 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Feb 12, 2008 7:22 am)
I would really like to read some unbiased comparisions among the three V6 versions of these cars, and the reaction to the Accord's VCM. One person here said it was "noticeable" but not objectionable. A WSJ tester found it "maddening behavior". Anyone out there actually road test all three identically?
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Re: Drove a 2008 Camry LE V6 [bvdj84]
by thegraduate
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Feb 12, 2008 (10:19 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Feb 12, 2008 6:02 am)
Eh, i have no intention of getting a new car. But, if I did, I'd take a hard look at those I mentioned.
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Re: Drove a 2008 Camry LE V6 [thegraduate]
by bvdj84
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Feb 12, 2008 (10:23 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Feb 12, 2008 10:19 am)
thegraduate go look at the lease quotes I got in the lease forums, and tell me what you think, and what I should do..Thanks alot!
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Re: Drove a 2008 Camry LE V6 [bvdj84]
by thegraduate
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Feb 12, 2008 (10:39 am)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Feb 12, 2008 10:23 am)
I'm clueless on leases. I would never lease a car, therefore have never taken the time to understand the lease rates. I'm not going to be any help there my friend, sorry!
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Re: my feeling [joed6]
by mistym
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Feb 12, 2008 (12:02 pm)
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Replying to: joed6 (Jan 28, 2008 1:15 pm)
Which car did you end up going with? My husband and I went thru the same scenerio. Had all intentions of purchasing a new Honda, drove an 08 Civic and Accord. Wasnt totally happy with either. Then went next door to the Toyota dealer, almost made a deal on an 08 Camry, but I wasnt 100% satisfied with those either. Beautiful car, no doubt. Then a friend who has always had Nissan's steered us in the direction. We ended purchasing an 08 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL. The interior (comfort and looks) is alot better than both Honda and Toyota, more for your money. The incentives were better, cash back AND low APR, unlike Honda and Toyota it was one or the other. And the warranties are unbeatable. 100,000 mile warranty, and the others were only 30,000. The dealer threw free tire and oil changes for life, the others just couldnt beat it. I almost settled for a Camry, I'm sure it would of been a good car, but I'm glad we checked out the Nissan's. Very nice car.
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Re: my feeling [mistym]
by thegraduate
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Feb 12, 2008 (1:34 pm)
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Replying to: mistym (Feb 12, 2008 12:02 pm)
100,000 mile warranty, and the others were only 30,000.
I'm not sure who told you about a 30,000 miles warranty, but they were mistaken. Hondas I know (and I think Toyota as well) have 5 year, 60,000 mile powertrain warranties, with 3 year, 36,000 miles for the bumper to bumper.
I'm guessing the warranty you got at the Nissan dealer is aftermarket, and not what comes standard with the car? Honda and Toyota offer these as well.
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Re: Drove a 2008 Camry LE V6 [bvdj84]
by blane
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Feb 12, 2008 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Feb 12, 2008 6:02 am)
"I am over my mileage, and the dealer, which they correct, told me that I will have about $700 in negative equity when I trade because I am over, I should be at around 24kmiles."
You might try working with your leasing company to extend your lease for several months and then drive the vehicle sparingly. That way you might be even before having to return it.
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Nissan Altima Seats
by fventura
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Feb 13, 2008 (4:37 pm)
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I too was comparing the Altima 2.5 and 3.5 to the Accord I4 and V6. I love the comfort and drive of the Altimas from the drivers seat, but my wife complains of the rock hard seat bottom on the Altima's. They also sit quite low on the passenger side and do not support her legs.
Anyone else notice this?
Most I've driven have a slight vibration at highways speeds also
In the Accord I've notice vibrations from VCM on almost all V6's I have test driven at 58-65 on the highway. I find the interior very comfortable though.
Haven't tried the Camry's yet.
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Re: my feeling [mistym]
by parviz
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Feb 13, 2008 (10:26 pm)
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Replying to: mistym (Feb 12, 2008 12:02 pm)
"...The dealer threw free tire and oil changes for life, ..."
I would be carefull with that warranty and read the fine print. Some other poster did an analysis on a similar warranty and decided not to take "advantage?" of it. His warranty required excessive trips to the dealer for balance/rotation, etc. (for a fee, of course) that at the end of the tire life he would have paid 3 fold for the tires through other "required" services to maintain the warranty. I think it was either a Pilot or Accord forum if you want to locate the older post.
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Re: 2008 Honda Accord vs 2008 Toyota Camry vs 2008 Nissan Altima (V6 Models) [norwestgal]
by minivanguy
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Mar 19, 2008 (8:36 pm)
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Replying to: norwestgal (Nov 14, 2007 2:30 pm)
I know you heard this a million times, "All cars have problems"!!!! (some are more major than others). I have an 08 XLE V6 w/o nav, for a little over 3 weeks now and this car has been fantastic. Not to say that in the future it won't have any problems. If you search throughout the internet people are posting complaints about all these cars. I think you need to personally test drive all three, find out which one fits in your budget with the options you like, whatever one looks the best to you etc. I never driven the accord or altima, but the camry ride is quiet and there is basically no wind, engine or tire noise in the cabin. Every time I hit a pothole or any imperfection in the road, there are virtually no rattles and the imperfections in the road are smooth, "like gliding on air" . The camry is alot more crisp and refined like a Lexus.
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