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904 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 8:03 AM

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#630 of 904 Re: Camry SE pulling to the left [oka1jeg] by jagger Dec 14, 2008 (11:07 am)
Replying to: oka1jeg (Nov 04, 2008 3:30 pm) Just joined this forum to report my '09 Camry CE purchased this week also pulls to the left. I got it realigned and it still pulls to the left. Did you ever get your situation resolved? Jagger
#631 of 904 Re: Front Wheel drive pulls to left? [jagger] by dmathews3 Dec 14, 2008 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: jagger (Dec 14, 2008 10:07 am) If this is your 5th Toyota aren't/weren't all Toyota's except their trucks front wheel drive. That there should be the factor that tells you that since you have had a few FWD's that the dealer is giving you BS and to fix it right and maybe you should also tell him that you didn't care for his BS and you will consider other places to do business next car. With his sales down about 35% and dropping ask him if he can afford you lose you next time around. With the economy in shambles you are in the drivers seat instead of your friendly Toyota dealer who isn't used to this drop in business. Also talk first with the sales manager/owner if availible first and have him go with you into the service department. With 50 million or more FWD's on the road do you think we would be happy with our cars doing what you say yours is doing. I may have had problems with some American cars I have bought but have found that the dealers do a better job of taking care of them then I ever got on the foreign cars I bought. The Foreign dealers have the attitude that they are doing you a favor by just working on your car. Replies to this message: jagger (Dec 14, 2008 3:05 pm) dmathews3 (Dec 14, 2008 5:20 pm) kiawah (Dec 14, 2008 7:07 pm)
#632 of 904 Re: Front Wheel drive pulls to left? [dmathews3] by jagger Dec 14, 2008 (3:05 pm)
Replying to: dmathews3 (Dec 14, 2008 1:40 pm) thank you for your reply. I meet them tomorrow morning. I've left word with the manager and also plan to call Toyota Hq. altho this forum says they are not much help either. Wondered what all the pulling left problem might be, other than alignment issue. Glad I found this site. Jagger Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Dec 14, 2008 5:20 pm) kiawah (Dec 14, 2008 7:07 pm)
#633 of 904 Re: Front Wheel drive pulls to left? [jagger] by dmathews3 Dec 14, 2008 (5:20 pm)
Replying to: jagger (Dec 14, 2008 3:05 pm) If it is pulling to the left with out using the brakes than it has to be an alignment issue of some kind. Had my Colorado Truck in for an alignment a couple years ago before I traded it and when I got it back it would wander toward the left. Took it back and according to the machine with me watching it was according to specs but the guy said that he would adjust it some and had it did away with most on a test drive. He adjusted a tiny bit more and all was well. Problem I felt was wife took it in because there was a slight brake squeal when stopping, but not all the time. They resurfaced the front brakes and told her she needed an alignment. PO'd me as the truck went down the highway for about a 1/2 mile without hands on steering and it stayed straight plus the tire wear was even. I still believe it was the old feed the woman a bunch of BO and told the service manager and my salesman that too. They credited my CC for the alignment.
#634 of 904 Re: Front Wheel drive pulls to left? [jagger] by notmybmw Dec 14, 2008 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: jagger (Dec 14, 2008 10:07 am) I agree with dmathews....your dealer is screwing you over. "Only one tire has power"? What kind of bullshit is that? The dirt and the flat tire probably means your car was dropped or rammed or pranged or slammed or something while in transit cross country to the dealership. Just keep taking it back until the damn thing will track straight down any highway. Toyota dealers are getting away with murder these days; give 'em hell in return.
#635 of 904 Re: Front Wheel drive pulls to left? [jagger] by kiawah Dec 14, 2008 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: jagger (Dec 14, 2008 3:05 pm) Most of the time this is an alignment issue, but it also could be a defective tire. Have them swap the tires from the front left to the front right (or you do it), to see if the symptoms change. You may start pulling to the right....in which case you now have proved one of the tires is bad.
#636 of 904 Considering an SE-4 or 6, love the disses!!! by motorcity6 Dec 15, 2008 (12:20 pm)
Having owned 44 cars in my 75yrs, all Big3 except 2 Porsches, I occasionally do get interested in a Toy SE, due to it's firmer suspension..I do have a 02XLE-4 in the garage with 75k miles, along with a 09 Bullitt and 06 Pontiac GPGT, and am considering trading the 02 in on an 09.. The Toy belongs to another individual, however I cover all gas and maintenance costs. My disappointment is it's gas mileage which is only 2-3 additional mpgs than the 260 hp SC Pontiac..Idle vibration and drony accleration noise is not really a plus, but it is a 4-banger..Shift problems, alignment and vibration ailments plus shoddy overall construction are not the quality pluses along with the dealer lack of concern in trying to explain away problems without trying to address the situation. Live in Venice,Fla and have only been to the local dealer twice for oil changes and observe the overall activity while waiting and they are quite busy, lots of paper moving..Let's face it, Toy has had a rapid growth and the dealerships are busy.\, however I believe the real quality products are the past models and the recent body redesign of the Camry was needed but has not enhanced some of its past quality achievements.. Back to the 02 XLE in my household, the fit and finsh along with overall workability of all systems is okay', however it's road manners are pitiful..sloppy and unacceptable..The car's condition is pristine, but the suspension is goosey, steering is vague, and the brakes are not worth much.. So before I talk my party into an SE, I would like to be somewhat assured that the current Toy product is worth pursuing. I don't need a mailbox full of TSBs to appease a poor product..I have been thru the repurchase cycle with one of the Big3 and they wrote out a check after 26k miles for the purchase price less $800 for mileage..No lawyers involved and they never drove the car, wasn't a bad car and I turned around and brought the same car only the current model and piled 80k quick miles on it, traded it for another one, same brand, and piles 120k miles on it. The Japs are somewhat protective in the repurchase of cars, and if the occasion arose it would be somewhat more involved. Would appreciate any opinions and complaints on high mileage 2006,2007, and 2008 SEs..Are they still tight and reliable after 50k requiring only tires and brakes.??? Wheel alignments, if properly done at the factory are good for 100k unless the suspension has turned to slop due to cheap components..Struts on a std Camry are pure loosey/goosey, the old Buick ride, lots of travel and zero handling. The SE has sport suspension, and should be tight for 125k miles.. Let's hear...Thanks in advance.. Replies to this message: notmybmw (Dec 15, 2008 12:44 pm) motorcity6 (Dec 16, 2008 5:26 am) notmybmw (Dec 16, 2008 7:54 pm) and 5 more... dmathews3 (Dec 15, 2008 12:54 pm)
#637 of 904 Re: Considering an SE-4 or 6, love the disses!!! [motorcity6] by notmybmw Dec 15, 2008 (12:44 pm)
Replying to: motorcity6 (Dec 15, 2008 12:20 pm) Two words, buddy: Go Nissan Replies to this message: motorcity6 (Dec 16, 2008 5:26 am) notmybmw (Dec 16, 2008 7:54 pm) wwest (Dec 17, 2008 11:43 am) motorcity6 (Dec 17, 2008 12:03 pm) exler (Dec 18, 2008 9:38 am) and 2 more...
#638 of 904 Re: Considering an SE-4 or 6, love the disses!!! [motorcity6] by dmathews3 Dec 15, 2008 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: motorcity6 (Dec 15, 2008 12:20 pm) One thing that always surprises me is the gas mileage GM pulls out of its big cars on the highway. They darn near match a Camry and are much bigger and heavier. My 94 Deville with Northstar 325HP got 29 on the highway with the cruise at 70.
#639 of 904 Success & thanks! by jagger Dec 15, 2008 (2:20 pm)
Follow up on my '09 CE Camry pulling to the left... Went to the dealer this morning armed with all of your observations/suggestions and guess what!! Unbelievably they let me switch Camry's to another '09 CE of my choosing and gave me several freebies, such as APP interior/exterior protection, window tinting, mud flaps, bumper guard, MP3 connection, keychain (whoop) and gave me a loaner car while the detailing, tinting, etc. is being done. I pick it up tomorrow. You guys ROCK! Jagger Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Dec 15, 2008 2:27 pm) cubssoxs (Dec 15, 2008 5:54 pm) motorcity6 (Dec 16, 2008 5:33 am) motorcity6 (Dec 16, 2008 5:52 am) mcdawgg (Dec 16, 2008 8:57 am)

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