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Because only less than 5,000 Made in Japan 2009 Camrys will be produced this year, we probably will not get enough owners to comment their vehicles but me.
Thanks for your input.
Can you share with us how you measured your car running 5% quieter and 1% faster comparing to American made Camrys? How many American made Camrys did you measure for your comparison? My 2009 LE American made and runs very quiet and reasonably fast for I4.
If he wants to pay a 1K premium, because his vehicle came down the Japanese assembly line vs. American, and he believes the vehicle is better, quieter, faster, smoother, and worth more on trade in.......don't bust his bubble.
He's rationalized spending the extra bucks. Salesman is still counting his commission.
The engine in my Kentucky built Camry is quiet. If you have a concern about engine noise, just compare it to another Camry on the lot. The Camry's engine does get a little loud when pushed hard and at high RPMs, but it is very quiet at idle and at constant speed on the highway.
I have no regrets with my Camry. Let us know how it goes.
There is a white-sticker that shows 75% of parts/components are made in USA or Canada in Japanese-made Camrys. I absolutely totally disagree with what the sticker says. When I looked inside the engine hood, I don't know how many times I saw "Made in Japan" in almost every engine part components, including the AC refrigerant, fan, battery, belt, radiator, gasket, power steering motor, alternator, etc... The USA-made Camry only has two or three parts that are Made in Japan, and everything else is Made in USA or Canada. The seats in my Camry have the sticker underneath printed "Made in Japan", as well as the seat belts, light bulb, carpet, glove compartment, windows (Nippon), front and rear bumpers, and etc. The only part that is not Made in Japan is tires. I think the white-sticker is a joke by Toyota. Most importantly, the new car interior smell is completely different scent between the two. Different scent means different parts manufacturer. My Camry is almost 100% Japan-built (probably 90%). No, I'm not kidding, although I believe many people will disagree with me.
My Camry was made in Toyota's Tsutsumi plant in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan, the same plant were Toyota Prius are made since 2004. The Prius has consitently rated very high in reliability by Consumer Reports since 2004 and scored better than Camry and Corolla. The early Prius wasn't made in the Tsutsumi plant and had more problems.
I'm excited to drive this car everyday. My main reason for buying a Camry is not because Camry is affordable and refined, but it's the most rarest and exotic new vehicle I can find for under $20,000. I originally wanted a Honda Accord, but the rep at Honda headquarter told me that Japanese-made Accords will not end at anytime soon, so I went for a Camry instead because Japanese-made Camrys are getting harder and harder to find every year (excluding hybrids), indicating there will be a final year very soon. Toyota already announced two years ago that they are trying their best to eliminate all Japanese imports after the Subaru Lafayatte, Indiana plant goes into full operation. So far, the Lafayatte plant is only 70% in full operation with the remaining 30% still under construction in their expansion field zone.
Anyone have this problem and know what it is?
How'd THAT make you feel about buying a car from those guys? You still did it? I assume there wasn't another Toyota dealer within a hundred miles? You can purchase almost any car anywhere these days and still have it serviced at your local dealer. (although in THIS case.....why would you go near the liar with a ten-foot pole?)
Where are you, anyway? I'm curious to see/hear how your new car is working out. Was that you who mentioned grinding while going in to first gear? Is this an automatic we're talking about?
Regards,
Michael
Also, does anyone have the number for the Canadian equivalent TSB, assuming there IS one?
Thanks, Scotty.
I walked in, handed a copy of the TSB (great dealership and working relationship), said I needed that since I had the vibration, done deal.
Schedule an appointment, tell them you have symptoms (that read similar to the TSB). Tell them you were doing some internet research, and found this TSB , which 'may' address the problem.
They'll read the TSB, put your VIN number into the computer to check that it applies to your vehicle, and then do the TSB.
It's really easy.
I did my TSBs' couple of months back and after that my 4 Cyl camry has been very smooth except while shifting from 1st to 2nd gear but i am not used to it.
But since last 2 weeks i am experiencing little vibration in the accelerator pedal during the speeds of 35 to 45 Miles per hour. Its not the car which is vibrating but i feel little vibration in the pedal.. as it if putting some pressure against my leg.
Has anybody experienced it?
Selected Options and Packages
Code Description Code Description
FE 50 State Emissions
CF Carpet Mat Set
- Carpet Floor Mats
- Rear Trunk Mat
Does it mean all these options are included in the price?
And how's the price ? do you think it's fair or not?
Thanks !
What would you advise? It will cost me $5 more per month on my 1.9% financing.
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Never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, EVER take your car through an automated carwash.
If you have time to drive to a carwash, you have time to whip out a hose and HAND wash your car.
1. Wet it all over and let the dust/dirt soak
2. Wash with a very diluted solution of mild dish or handsoap from a bucket using a large wool or sheepskin mitt. Rinse each section after soaping. (by section, I mean roof, then hood/trunk, then windows, then doors, then bumpers/rocker panels, then wheels/tires.......in that order, so that your wash water starts with the cleanest sections first and ends up with the dirtiest ones (tires).
3. Wipe down with a good chamois to prevent water streaking while drying.
There are 'exotic' car cleaning systems, but this method is cheap, fast and easy and will keep your factory finish looking like NEW for 10 years or more. Guaranteed!
For interior, save your money and have it professionally shampooed if/when you sell the car......or when you think YOU want to see a cleaner interior.
Enjoy your new baby!! (I'm envious.....driving my OLD 2007)
Scotty
Unless your dealership is some very very small low volume dealership, they'll know exactly what to do. Just indicate you are having the apparent engine lugging and vibration problem at about 35-45 mph, give them the TSB numbers you found on the internet, and they'll take the car back and do magic.
You'll have it back in 1/2 hour, running like a champ.
I gotta admit, I'm so busy enjoying the newly found level of non-hesitating, non-lurching, non-gearhunting......that I've become temporarily immune to any other fault the car might have. (except for that rumbling/grumbling noise I hear from somewhere 'down below' that sounds like a wheelbearing or CV joint...do Camrys even HAVE CVjoints?)
My dealer is not in a mood to cooperate with me on ANY TSB now since I ragged him out over the 2650 (Can. version of 068-08). I wrote the owner after being treated like dirt by the service coordinator and service manager. The owner emailed me back and said "many customers spend time on the Internet and come in with their problems PREDETERMINED"...........yes, and your point is?
That was his excuse for the service dept being jerks when I had to teach THEM about the existence of a TSB for hesitation and rough shifting. Shheeeshh!!
In the 4 cylinder's case, the vehicle would get into too high of a gear and lock up the torque converter, and then when you coast down your speed....and then again you would give it a little gas to try to speed back up the engine was lugging. Much the same if you were driving a manual shift transmission and had it in too high a gear.
In my case when we used to have the problem, I personally never noticed it until I rode with my daughter driving. She is a much more conservative and slower driver than I. I noticed it with her driving, but not with me. I just would give it more gas as needed, engine would downshift the transmission and vehicle would speed up. I'm sure this is why some people notice the problem, and others don't....it really depends on your driving style.
Anyhow, the TSB tweaks the shift points a little, car runs great no matter whether I drive it, or my daughter.
Thanks