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#15 of 49 Re: What Are You Looking Forward to Seeing on The 8th Gen [0082] by samnoe

Apr 26, 2010 (3:42 pm)

Replying to: 0082 (Apr 26, 2010 9:16 am)
Some other suggestion and nit-picking:
 
I hate some recent grilles on many Toyotas. The 2010 Camry redesign is not as nice and classical as the 2007-2009 gen. They changed it just for the sake of change. I also don't like the Venza, and definitely not the new Sienna, which looks to me like it is "embarrassing".. (except for the SE version). The 2009 Avalon is very nice and elegant.
 
I would also like yellow real signal lamps. They keep on changing between red & yellow, also just for the sake of change. I do love the nice redesigned rear LED tail lamps on the Camry, though.
 
I would like bigger mirrors on the sun visor. And have a "secondary" visor, which once upon a time was a common feature among many vehicles but recently disappeared.
 
Heated mirrors on all trims. Like Sonata and some others. Would also love auto-dimming exterior mirrors option. I would also like bigger outside mirrors.
 
Some more interesting beep notifications for seat belt, lights on, key in ignition (with driver door open), etc. The Ford Fusion added some nice sounds, and so does Honda. Honda has different sounds for different notifications.
 
Wiper de-icer, used on the Sienna, is an excellent idea. I would love to see that on all Toyota models.
 
Audio system featuring mp3 players with Hard-Drive integration, like so many Chrysler & GM models. (Also the NAVIGATION system should be HD based, not DVD based).
 
Interior fuel door / Trunk releases more easily accessible.
 
I will add more soon. In the mean time, add yours as well.

#16 of 49 Re: What Are You Looking Forward to Seeing on The 8th Gen [0082] by berri

Apr 26, 2010 (5:23 pm)

Replying to: 0082 (Apr 26, 2010 9:16 am)
The Camry is a nice car. I think the '10-11 drive train was an improvement. However, if you're a six-footer, there are two serious ergonomic weaknesses. The roof is too low. If you get a sunroof, you've got to recline the seatback too much to fit. The seat bottoms are also a bit short on thigh support which shows up if you're doing a long drive.

#17 of 49 Re: What Are You Looking Forward to Seeing on The 8th Gen [samnoe] by 0082

Apr 29, 2010 (7:56 am)

Replying to: samnoe (Apr 26, 2010 3:42 pm)
What you don't like about 10/11 Camry? I think they did a good job on the bumper. And even though it is 5 years old, I think it is still one of best looking family sedan along with the new Sonata and Mazda6.

#18 of 49 Re: What Are You Looking Forward to Seeing on The 8th Gen [0082] by samnoe

May 03, 2010 (11:37 am)

Replying to: 0082 (Apr 29, 2010 7:56 am)
It's just the new grille that I can't take. I like more classic style, like to '07-'09 grille. Otherwise, bumpers are nicely done. The SE is still nice.

#19 of 49 Re: What Are You Looking Forward to Seeing on The 8th Gen [samnoe] by 0082

May 10, 2010 (7:15 am)

Replying to: samnoe (Apr 11, 2010 10:19 am)
The 2010 Camry actually has this already. When you enable CRUISE, speedometer with an arrow icon will appear. When you actually set the speed, there is a SET word display next to the speedometer. The icon may not be as easy to understand as the word "CRUISE" but it does make the dashboard look a lot nicer and less clutter with all the "words".
 
---- Also, Honda have 2 cruise notifications, when you enable CRUISE, the word CRUISE appears in all vehicles, even if still not engaged. When you engage (i.e. press SET), another notification appears that it is SET (on Honda vehicles) which is very informative. -----

#20 of 49 handling in snow for late Camry models by connecticut2

Sep 21, 2010 (7:44 am)

I have 2000 Camry and it's been pretty bad in snow in spite of using the best "winter" tires I could buy; - it would fishtail, skid, etc...Does anybody happen to know if the late Camry models (2010-2011) are just as bad or have they been improved?
 
Thanks..

#21 of 49 Re: handling in snow for late Camry models [connecticut2] by wwest

Sep 21, 2010 (10:00 am)

Replying to: connecticut2 (Sep 21, 2010 7:44 am)
They have been improved, DRAMATICALLY improved.
 
But not so that the average driver will appreciate it.
 
As a FWD and/or F/awd SAFETY measure TC, Traction Control, will now INSTANTLY activate, severely dethrottling the engine while braking the slipping/skidding 9DRIVEN) wheel(s). You will not be able to move forward absent being VERY gingerly, feathering, the gas pedal ever so lightly.
 
Some new vehicles using this more aggressive TC have an "off" button so you can more easily get up and going on the slippery stuff, on an incline, or rock back and forth to get "unstuck".
 
All newer FWD and/or F/awd vehicles will now have this new SAFETY feature. For even greater safety and a much more beneign TC system look to a RWD or R/awd vehicle if you often drive on an adverse, slippery, roadbed in the wintertime.

#22 of 49 Re: handling in snow for late Camry models [connecticut2] by wwest

Sep 21, 2010 (10:35 am)

Replying to: connecticut2 (Sep 21, 2010 7:44 am)
They have been improved, DRAMATICALLY improved.
 
But not so that the average driver will appreciate it.
 
As a FWD and/or F/awd SAFETY measure TC, Traction Control, will now INSTANTLY activate, severely dethrottling the engine while braking the slipping/skidding (DRIVEN) wheel(s). Since this new TC design will not allow even the slightest level of driven wheelspin/slip you will not be able to move forward absent being VERY gingerly, feathering, the gas pedal ever so lightly.
 
This is an important SAFETY measure on the part of FWD and F/awd manufacturers as loss of directional control can be almost INSTANT once front front wheel traction is lost due to engine torque, leading or lagging, compression braking, engine torque.
 
Some new vehicles using this more aggressive TC have an "off" button so you can more easily get up and going on the slippery stuff, on an incline, or rock back and forth to get "unstuck".
 
All newer FWD and/or F/awd vehicles will now have this new SAFETY feature. For even greater safety and a much more beneign TC system look to a RWD or R/awd vehicle if you often drive on an adverse, slippery, roadbed in the wintertime.

#23 of 49 Re: What Are You Looking Forward to Seeing on The 8th Gen [smarty666] by connecticut2

Oct 03, 2010 (9:32 am)

Replying to: smarty666 (Apr 09, 2010 2:17 pm)
1 thing - tighten the power steering at higher speeds, similar to what Sonata and Accord do. It would go a long way...
 
btw, when are the 2012 Camry's are coming out?

#24 of 49 Protector under engine.... by jimdrew

Oct 07, 2010 (4:03 pm)

The Camry has a plastic protector under the front of the engine...apparently it is easily pulled off. I took my 3 Month's old Camry to the dealer and he said that it was missing 4 of the plastic screws to hold it up. He wanted to charge me...I said no way..I have not hit anything and it seems like poor engineering to me. The dealership let me get by with ONE complementary reinstall. This is completely shameful. A company like Toyota building one of the best sedans on the market and having such poor engineering of the engine protector and than wanting the customer to pay for it. C'mon Toyota...whats up with this?
 
Jimmy Drew

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