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Re: [waltchan] by atb2
Dec 06, 2008 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: waltchan (Dec 06, 2008 10:11 am)

I was at the dealer recently and the Camry(s) I looked at were built at TMMK in Kentucky. The one I bought in April was also built there.
 
http://www.toyotageorgetown.com/
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Re: [atb2] by wwest
Dec 06, 2008 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: atb2 (Dec 06, 2008 2:42 pm)

It doesn't matter where they are "built" (assembled..?), they're the best value overall in the class for a FWD passenger car.
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Re: [wwest] by atb2
Dec 06, 2008 (5:58 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 06, 2008 5:30 pm)

Agreed; perception used to be the "J" vins were superior in build, fit and finish, etc. I don't think that applies now.
Resale, reliability, safety, on and on - best value overall in class as you stated.
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Re: 2009 camry - Defogger [santocs] by atb2
Dec 06, 2008 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: santocs (Dec 01, 2008 1:55 pm)

Yes. It did just as described; a 1-2 second vibration mostly in the steering wheel and probably a 50 rpm drop, then it recovered slightly. It's more pronounced in D than Park. Amp draw must be substantial. I suspect the V6 does not react this way.
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Re: [wwest] by exler
Dec 07, 2008 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 06, 2008 5:30 pm)

I get a vibration in my 4 cylinder 08 Camry automatic when driving at a steady 50 mph in"D". When I put it in "4" this does not happen. This has nothing to do with the rear defogger as it is off. Any ideas on this?
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Re: [exler] by wwest
Dec 07, 2008 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: exler (Dec 07, 2008 8:23 am)

It would not be considered "normal" to drive the Camry consistently in "4" rather than "D" so you may have a mechanical resonance that was inadvertently overlooked, maybe even intentionally so.
 
A 4 cylinder mated with a CVT or 6 speed would have been a better match, those are coming.
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Vibrations in D? by notmybmw
Dec 07, 2008 (9:08 am)
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My educated guess is that you are (or at least your transmission is) "lugging" your engine in an attempt to live up to its EPA gas mileage claims. Check your tach to be sure. When you hear the vibrations, I'll bet your engine is turning about 1300 to 1500 RPM. This used to be considered a "fast idle"; now it's what mfg's strive for as an engine "cruising" speed. It's VERY tough on 4 cylinders to achieve this since they are inherently less smooth to begin with, compared to engines with more cylinders to "round off" the bumps of the compression/firing strokes.
 
Drive in 4th when around town and you'll notice all this "commotion" will all but disappear. (and your throttle response will be better if/when you need it). Just don't forget to put her back in "over-D-rive" when you get out on the highway and "up to speed" so that you DO get that great MPG!
 
Cheers,
Scotty
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Re: [atb2] by waltchan
Dec 07, 2008 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: atb2 (Dec 06, 2008 5:58 pm)

I don't agree at all. See post #7019 at "Prices paid and buying experience" thread. I was laughing my ass off at how lousy the assembly quality is in one of Indiana-made ones.

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