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What else changed?
by samnoe
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Apr 05, 2009 (11:58 am)
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Power controls for windows / door / mirrors are illuminated? Interior quality is improved? Any improvements in driving dynamics?
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Re: What else changed? [samnoe]
by wwest
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Apr 05, 2009 (7:48 pm)
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Replying to: samnoe (Apr 05, 2009 11:58 am)
"...Any improvements in driving dynamics?..."
No, it remains a patently unsafe FWD vehicle.
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Re: What else changed? [samnoe]
by mcdawgg
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Apr 06, 2009 (3:43 am)
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Replying to: samnoe (Apr 05, 2009 11:58 am)
No changes, other than the 2.5 L engine, 6 speed manual/automatic, and different tail lights, slightly different grill, and stability/traction control standard on all models. I have never needed to look down at the power windows or locks to find them. They are at your fingertips, and you can easily feel which button is which. The drivers' power window switch is lighted, just like most Toyotas in the past.
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Re: What else changed? [wwest]
by dudleyr
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Apr 06, 2009 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Apr 05, 2009 7:48 pm)
FWD patently unsafe.
Thats hysterical.
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Re: What else changed? [mcdawgg]
by 1lpn
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Apr 06, 2009 (6:50 am)
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Replying to: mcdawgg (Apr 06, 2009 3:43 am)
I would like to hear more opinions about this...
Anybody out there been able to do a good interior comparison of old v. new?
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Re: What else changed? [1lpn]
by mcdawgg
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Apr 06, 2009 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: 1lpn (Apr 06, 2009 6:50 am)
Very few 2010s have been purchased, so the comparisons are not available yet. Wait a few weeks. Interior is going to be the same, from what I read.
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Re: What else changed? [dudleyr]
by acdii
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Apr 06, 2009 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: dudleyr (Apr 06, 2009 5:47 am)
FWD patently unsafe.
Thats hysterical.
Based on what criteria I myself wonder. AFAIC the Camry handles well, I dont have any issues with it and where the "patently unsafe" comment came from is beyond me. The Prius OTOH does have a few flaws that I deamed unsafe, poor traction control that shut down the motor, very bad when trying to accelerate into traffic and there happens to be some gravel or sand on the road, not very happy when that happened. Over 23000 miles in the Camry, and not once do I have a complaint on its handling. It is what it is, a family sedan, if you want a sports car, get a frikin sports car.
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Re: What else changed? [acdii]
by thegraduate
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Apr 06, 2009 (9:06 am)
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Replying to: acdii (Apr 06, 2009 8:29 am)
Some people need a family sedan for practical reasons, but still want some sporty driving, or dare I say, fun behind the wheel of their car. For them, there are other options (Mazda 6, Accord, Altima). The Camry is a sofa on wheels; relaxed, comfortable, and a great place for a nap.
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Re: What else changed? [thegraduate]
by acdii
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Apr 06, 2009 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Apr 06, 2009 9:06 am)
OTOH, taking a sofa and putting it through a course can be a heck of a lot more exhilarating than a sports car. Coming from a background driving Crown Vics, the Camry is a fun car to put through its paces. You haven't had a heart pounding experience until you drift a Camry through a open road course. I did it last year up in WI just for fun, I also had the thrill of having the first Hybrid on that track.
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Re: What else changed? [acdii]
by thegraduate
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Apr 06, 2009 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: acdii (Apr 06, 2009 9:24 am)
I can't imagine the non-defeatable VSC Toyota has would let you have much fun?
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