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#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

#25 of 49 Where do we complain to Toyota? by jimdrew

Oct 07, 2010 (4:27 pm)

Anyone know how we complain to Toyota...I can't believe they would design this wonderful car with a built in problem....of course I am referring to my previous post of the engine protector under the car.
 
Jimmy Drew

#26 of 49 Re: Has any camry owner experienced the runaway accelerator problem? [elliotu] by jimdrew

Oct 07, 2010 (4:35 pm)

Replying to: elliotu (Apr 25, 2010 12:14 pm)
I have the 2011 LE with auto transmission and 4 cylinder....it is great...I was going to buy the V6 but they let me drive a 4 cylinder over night...and wow was I impressed. Yes, this will get you on the freeway, no problem.
 
Jimmy Drew

#28 of 49 Re: Where do we complain to Toyota? [jimdrew] by delbar

Nov 27, 2010 (7:14 am)

Replying to: jimdrew (Oct 07, 2010 4:27 pm)
Toyota Headquarters phone # is 800-331-4331 - good luck
i placed a call to them but was told to just take to service dept for tranny issues
service dept. cancelled my appt and have not heard back from them so i will continue the battle until they resolve the jerky tranny issue
but if anyone has a complaint they truly need to go on record at h q
if hq gets enough calls they will have to address the issues

#29 of 49 2011 Camry Build quality by phylis1

Dec 31, 2010 (8:35 am)

My newly purchased car (3 weeks) has provided me several unhappy surprises. The first issue rose when we had rain and I opened the car door to discover rain inside the door frame. It wasn't in the car -- just inside the door frame, which I fear will rust. I called the dealer and they said that was standard for Toyota -- so long as it does not get into the car it is acceptable. The water spots leave ugly looking splotches on the frame so when it stops raining I run out with my towel and dry the door frames. I even had ice inside the door frame (but not inside the car proper) after we had some severe cold weather.
  My second unhappy surprise was that the door locks sometimes do not work. I took it back to the dealer, but the door locks always worked for them. They didn't think they could fix anything they couldn't make happen, so I have to check my door locks each time I start the car. Perhaps it will get bad enough that they will eventually be able to diagnose the problem and fix it.
  Have a couple of other build issues with the car, and will likely post about them later. I am very disappointed with the quality of the build on my car and want to caution others who might be considering a purchase.
 
Phylis

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