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Re: Toyota CAMRY SE 2009/2008 BACK, NECK. LEG, PAIN, POOR LUMBAR SUPPORT [amirk]
by msbr743
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Jan 27, 2009 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: amirk (Jan 27, 2009 8:54 am)
I've posted previously on my back issues w/my '09 Camry SE which I've had since the end of Aug. '08. What I can tell you is customer service did not do a thing about it. I've also spoken to someone else who had problems w/his '09 SE & he had not gotten anywhere w/the dealership or Toyota on the pathetic seats. The car is great other than the seats & my back continuously hurts. I'm waiting until things settle down in a few weeks in sports for my son & then I'm trading it in for something that's more comfortable & enjoyable to drive. Sad that Toyota refuses to do anything about the seats in these vehicles that apparently is becoming a common problem.
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- #721 of 910
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Re: Toyota CAMRY SE 2009/2008 BACK, NECK. LEG, PAIN, POOR LUMBAR SUPPORT [msbr743]
by ctl
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Jan 28, 2009 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: msbr743 (Jan 27, 2009 9:05 am)
It is a one-seat-type-fits-all scenario, and there are definitely some people that doesn't fit the seats of any particular car (be it an accord or camry or whatever). Seats nowadays are better designed to the way your body posture is "supposed" to be. Blaming that on the car or the company is a bit funny (it is you!  ), try to customize the seat to fit you or try another car.
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- #722 of 910
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Re: Toyota CAMRY SE 2009/2008 BACK, NECK. LEG, PAIN, POOR LUMBAR SUPPORT [ctl]
by wwest
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Jan 28, 2009 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: ctl (Jan 28, 2009 2:08 pm)
I just go to ebay and buy the seats that i want, make me comfortable.
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- #723 of 910
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Re: Toyota CAMRY SE 2009/2008 BACK, NECK. LEG, PAIN, POOR LUMBAR SUPPORT [wwest]
by 210delray
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Jan 28, 2009 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Jan 28, 2009 4:09 pm)
I don't think your solution is so easy these days. How do you ensure that the seat mounts up to the tracks in your current car? What about all of the power connections, if you have power seats? And with side thorax airbags built into the seats, you're taking a big risk in that the replacement seats may not be compatible with the original seat's airbag deployment timing and pattern. It's possible that the new seat's airbags won't deploy at all. Then there's the aesthetic issues such as matching colors and upholstery patterns.
I do have to agree with the previous poster that with seats, you have to try before you buy, preferably by taking a long test drive. Even better, try to rent the car of your interest for a weekend before you buy. I would speculate this is especially important if you have a prior history of back or neck problems, are over 50 (like me), or are obese.
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Re: Toyota CAMRY SE 2009/2008 BACK, NECK. LEG, PAIN, POOR LUMBAR SUPPORT [amirk]
by zhengm
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Jan 29, 2009 (11:09 pm)
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Replying to: amirk (Jan 27, 2009 8:51 am)
At first please lower your car seat. You will feel comfortable when your seat is high, but it will cause you backpain problem in long term. You can also try to drive with one hand put on top of the lower left hole or lower right hole of the steering wheel, so you can have a rest with the other hand. Ask experienced people to show you before you do that. Third, slow down and your driving will be more fun. Good luck.
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Tire wear
by exler
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Feb 04, 2009 (1:26 pm)
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Has anyone got a great deal on tires from a selling dealer or Toyota if you were not pleased with the tire wear from your original equipment tires?
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Re: Tire wear [exler]
by gooddeal2
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Feb 04, 2009 (3:33 pm)
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Replying to: exler (Feb 04, 2009 1:26 pm)
I used to try to do this once long time ago with firestone/bridgestone but it was a wast of time. You can get a better deal out there. If you don't want to shop around, you can just get them from wholesale places or walmart.
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- #727 of 910
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Find a guy who does nuthin but tires!!!
by notmybmw
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Feb 04, 2009 (5:27 pm)
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That's my advice for putting rubber on any car. Not likely that a car dealer can touch a tire guy who's putting on 30 or 50 sets a day.
Look in the Yellow Pages.....or in the daily newspaper: call three guys for quotes (installed and balanced) and if he can't tell you exactly what tire SHOULD be on the car withing 5 seconds of you telling him the year and model.....hang up.
That's my two cents.....and I've put a lot of tires on three Camry's over 15 years.
Mike
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Re: Find a guy who does nuthin but tires!!! [notmybmw]
by exler
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Feb 05, 2009 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: notmybmw (Feb 04, 2009 5:27 pm)
Thanks for the info--I just feel one should get more than 18-20K out of original tires while not being heavy footed or doing rough driving.
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Re: Toyota CAMRY SE 2009/2008 BACK, NECK. LEG, PAIN, POOR LUMBAR SUPPORT [zhengm]
by amirk
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Feb 05, 2009 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: zhengm (Jan 29, 2009 11:09 pm)
I have tried to adjust the seat many times. I have also taken it to the dealer and gotten them to adjust it for me. No matter how i adjust it, i still feel the pain. Doesnt matter how fast or slow i drive, it is definately the car seat and not me.
I have been driving different cars (honda accord, lexus, toyota sienna), and none of them gave me any problems. But as soon as i drive this toyota camry 08, i get back pain.
I do agree that i should have test driven it for longer time than i did, but i didnt expect a brand new toyota car would have such a big issue and the dealers not do anything about it.
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