- #810 of 904
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Re: 2009 Camry transmission overdrive roughness [exler]
by mcdawgg
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Mar 29, 2009 (7:55 pm)
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Replying to: exler (Mar 29, 2009 4:18 pm)
Glad to hear everything worked out. Those two TSBs are very easy fixes for annoying problems.
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- #811 of 904
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Body Side Mouldings
by kohli
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Mar 29, 2009 (3:18 pm)
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I recently got Camry LE with heated leather seats in Atlanta GA for $20800 (OTD) , I was also interested in body side mouldings but dealer quoted me another $500 for the same. So I backed out . But I wanted to know
a) How good / effective are body mouldings ?
b) Can any body share as what is a good price to pay for the same
c) Alo is there any third party option ther than going to dealer.
Thanks
Kohli
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- #812 of 904
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Re: Body Side Mouldings [kohli]
by mcdawgg
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Mar 29, 2009 (4:17 pm)
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Replying to: kohli (Mar 29, 2009 3:18 pm)
I got the body side moldings put on for less than $200. They are not going to protect you from everything, but they are better than nothing. I would negotiate the price with your dealer or try another dealer.
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- #813 of 904
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Re: 2009 Camry transmission overdrive roughness [mcdawgg]
by exler
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Apr 04, 2009 (12:00 pm)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Mar 29, 2009 7:55 pm)
After thousands of miles finally performing right--I always wonder why these shifting aberrations are not discovered before retail, if exhaustive and complete road tests are performed. Do you have any knowledge about what type of road tests are performed on these vehicles and under what condition? Thanks
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- #814 of 904
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Re: 2009 Camry transmission overdrive roughness [exler]
by wwest
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Apr 04, 2009 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: exler (Apr 04, 2009 12:00 pm)
FWD and F/awd manufacturers who do not yet use a CVT, or the engine's HP/torque rating is too high for same, are trying to match the outstanding FE of a CVT using as many gear ratios as can be STUFFED in the small space allotted with a sideways engine.
Lots of compromises in order to NEVER reach the goal...
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- #815 of 904
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Re: 2009 Camry transmission overdrive roughness [wwest]
by dmathews3
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Apr 04, 2009 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 04, 2009 1:45 pm)
My understanding from what I have read of people who have had to replace a CVT tranny is they cost $6000 where as a 5/6 speed goes for about $3500 and the good old 4 speed for less than $2500.
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- #816 of 904
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Re: 2009 Camry transmission overdrive roughness [exler]
by mcdawgg
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Apr 04, 2009 (6:26 pm)
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Replying to: exler (Apr 04, 2009 12:00 pm)
I agree, it is surprising that the improper computer program wasn't caught before the car went on sale. I'm just glad that it was only a simple 25 minute reprogram that solved all the problems. Look at it that way, it could have been a LOT worse.
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- #817 of 904
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17/18 computers in the car? According from the service manager.
by hvtec2002
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Apr 06, 2009 (6:34 am)
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Will these cars last as long as the old models with all these computers in there?
If I don't update these computer then my car won't run right or shut down?
I have to keep up with updating my PC at home and then cell phone start doing it following with directtv and now my car too?
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- #818 of 904
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Re: 17/18 computers in the car? According from the service manager. [hvtec2002]
by dmathews3
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Apr 06, 2009 (6:40 am)
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Replying to: hvtec2002 (Apr 06, 2009 6:34 am)
There is a old computer term that is "If it isn't broken, don't fix it" A lot of times by updating a program it causes more problems then it fixes. If your car is running fine and you have no problems then don't up date the software as you may then have problems.
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- #819 of 904
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Re: 2009 could be the glorified year for Japanese-made Camry... [kiawah]
by kevlight
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Apr 08, 2009 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 25, 2008 12:32 pm)
If you can get a Japanese made Camry maybe you should, my 2009 Camry SE (Shitty Experience) was built in Kentucky and it has a persistent rattle in the dashboard on the driver's side and another on the passenger side. I've taken it in twice to be fixed and the best they can offer is that plastic on plastic. I expect more from a $30,000 car. If I could have done it over again I wouldn't have purchased the car. Other things that I don't like about it: the "heated" seats only stay on for a minute at a time, the car shuts itself off after a couple minutes when started with the remote starter, the radio shuts off immediately after the car is shut off, the charger does not work when the car is off. If Toyota wants to buy this vehicle from back me, I would dump it in a heart beat.
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