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Best price for Camry LE in MD by beban
Oct 28, 2008 (5:16 pm)
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Does anyone know who has the best price for Toyota Camry LE in Maryland or surrounding states?
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Re: Strange event during test drive by brendanu1
Oct 28, 2008 (5:46 pm)
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Thanks for all your input. I'm not quite sure how to describe the vibrating. The steering wheel was not vibrating, but the engine was not the steady hum I expect of a new engine. . . I know thats not much help. I'm relieved that the burning smell is nothing. I don't think the engine is out of place though. I'll definitly post how it goes if I get it. I'll be looking at an Accord and an Altima also tommorow.
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Re: [lucky_777] by waltchan
Oct 28, 2008 (10:05 pm)
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Replying to: lucky_777 (Oct 28, 2008 1:42 pm)

I measured with only four different cars, two Japanese-made and two USA-made, and all are 4-cylinders. 5% quieter means nothing at all and is a very small number. Both are very quiet and 99% of people will not notice any noise difference. On the other hand, I have excellent hearing and eyesight (very talented in this field) and can notice the difference very easily. The Japanese-made Camrys appear to use smoother bearings in their engines. They use Made in Japan Denso motors. The USA-made Camry use Made in USA Denso motors.
 
There is a white-sticker that shows 75% of parts/components are made in USA or Canada in Japanese-made Camrys. I absolutely totally disagree with what the sticker says. When I looked inside the engine hood, I don't know how many times I saw "Made in Japan" in almost every engine part components, including the AC refrigerant, fan, battery, belt, radiator, gasket, power steering motor, alternator, etc... The USA-made Camry only has two or three parts that are Made in Japan, and everything else is Made in USA or Canada. The seats in my Camry have the sticker underneath printed "Made in Japan", as well as the seat belts, light bulb, carpet, glove compartment, windows (Nippon), front and rear bumpers, and etc. The only part that is not Made in Japan is tires. I think the white-sticker is a joke by Toyota. Most importantly, the new car interior smell is completely different scent between the two. Different scent means different parts manufacturer. My Camry is almost 100% Japan-built (probably 90%). No, I'm not kidding, although I believe many people will disagree with me.
 
My Camry was made in Toyota's Tsutsumi plant in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan, the same plant were Toyota Prius are made since 2004. The Prius has consitently rated very high in reliability by Consumer Reports since 2004 and scored better than Camry and Corolla. The early Prius wasn't made in the Tsutsumi plant and had more problems.
 
I'm excited to drive this car everyday. My main reason for buying a Camry is not because Camry is affordable and refined, but it's the most rarest and exotic new vehicle I can find for under $20,000. I originally wanted a Honda Accord, but the rep at Honda headquarter told me that Japanese-made Accords will not end at anytime soon, so I went for a Camry instead because Japanese-made Camrys are getting harder and harder to find every year (excluding hybrids), indicating there will be a final year very soon. Toyota already announced two years ago that they are trying their best to eliminate all Japanese imports after the Subaru Lafayatte, Indiana plant goes into full operation. So far, the Lafayatte plant is only 70% in full operation with the remaining 30% still under construction in their expansion field zone.
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Re: [waltchan] by lucky_777
Oct 29, 2008 (5:46 am)
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Replying to: waltchan (Oct 28, 2008 10:05 pm)

wow, "smoother bearings", that really makes a difference. I'm sure "75% content of US parts" sticker on your Japanese made Camry was installed only to fool customs and didn't account for Japanese air in tires and inside of the cabin. I'm sure Japanese air in your tires makes ride cushier and makes your car to smell better inside . I'm also glad to hear that you consider your Camry to be "the most rarest and exotic new vehicle"... come on ... stop this nonsense.
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Strange noise at 60 kms by kay23
Oct 29, 2008 (6:16 am)
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My month old Camry makes a strange growling noise when it runs at 60 kms and you're stady on the gas. Almost sounds like the engine is bogging when driving a stick. It goes away as soon as you get off the gas or give it a bit more.
Anyone have this problem and know what it is?
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Re: 2009 Camry LE - extended warranty [kay23] by notmybmw
Oct 29, 2008 (7:25 am)
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Replying to: kay23 (Sep 18, 2008 8:23 am)

So, right off the bat, Kay, you knew your dealer was a money-grubbing liar, since he told you the extended warranty HAD to be purchased within 30 days......and Toyota told you otherwise!
How'd THAT make you feel about buying a car from those guys? You still did it? I assume there wasn't another Toyota dealer within a hundred miles? You can purchase almost any car anywhere these days and still have it serviced at your local dealer. (although in THIS case.....why would you go near the liar with a ten-foot pole?)
Where are you, anyway? I'm curious to see/hear how your new car is working out. Was that you who mentioned grinding while going in to first gear? Is this an automatic we're talking about?
Regards,
Michael
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Re: [kiawah] by exler
Oct 29, 2008 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 28, 2008 1:49 pm)

Anyone had the TSB 0069-08 done regarding the vibration problem between 30-45 mph on a 4 cylinder LE when doing minimal acceleration in this range. Did it help rectify the problem?
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Re: [exler] and TSB 0069-08 for vibration by notmybmw
Oct 29, 2008 (9:22 am)
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Replying to: exler (Oct 29, 2008 9:11 am)

What model years does this "anti-vibration" TSB apply to? Some TSBs cover several years, like the 0068-08, for example.
Also, does anyone have the number for the Canadian equivalent TSB, assuming there IS one?
Thanks, Scotty.
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Re: [exler] by kiawah
Oct 29, 2008 (10:37 am)
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Replying to: exler (Oct 29, 2008 9:11 am)

yes absolutely...get it done, it takes 1/2 hour and no charge under warranty
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Re: [kiawah] by exler
Oct 29, 2008 (11:25 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 29, 2008 10:37 am)

I assume you had it done lately---does it remove that vibration completely? Was there any hassle with the dealer where you had to demonstrate it on the road as mine will only do it in particular circumstance and I do not want to drive it all over the county to try to show them--in other words did they take your word that it happens??? Thanks.

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