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Mack
From Toyota's website:
"Fabric seat and door trim treated with Fraichir™ [4] process with integrated armrests and dual front and rear map pockets"
4:
"Fraichir™ is a trademark of Seiren Co., Ltd."
Obviously a 5 speed vs a 4 speed will more often put you at the "just barely" level. So yes, you will likely experience more upshifts with a 5 speed than a 4 speed with the same engine.
Does the '08 I4 produce the same HP/torque as the one in your '02 did..??
Or something slightly higher..??
Additionally, along with the new '08 5 speed undoubtedly came the technologically advanced ability to make use of the torque converter's lock up clutch more often. So, while your 4 speed may have only used the lockup in OD, 4th gear, the 5-speed might use the lockup clutch in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gear.
So really, when it comes down to it, you're comparing an '02 4 speed automatic transaxle with an '08 8 speed transaxle.
I have both a Camry 4-cylinder 4A and a 5A (2004 vs. 2005 models), and I can tell you that the 5-speed shifts a lot more than the 4-speed (and gets poorer mpg in the process -- go figure).
I have both a Camry 4-cylinder 4A and a 5A (2004 vs. 2005 models), and I can tell you that the 5-speed shifts a lot more than the 4-speed (and gets poorer mpg in the process -- go figure).
Or maybe it was only, strictly, intuition based on the fact that vehicles with a CVT, Continuously Variable Transaxle, but otherwise equivalent vehicles, get much better FE.
Mack
I was talking about getting keyless aftermarket, so I would get keyless entry with lock and unlock, but no trunk release.
For the price difference, I can live without remote trunk release!!
I did an internet search and discovered this was a problem with 2008 LE model but there has not been a recall or a field fix yet. Some drivers thought it was either the shift lock solenoid or the lightbulb eluminating the gear indicators.
I worry that my gear box may melt before Toyota comes up with a fix. It was kind of uncomfortable driving knowing someting that should be cool is very hot.
Anyone knows what is going on?
Mack
Mack
I don't have a 09 model Camry, so could you please elaborate on this issue a bit more? Exactly why would Toyota install such a device, and how would it know what the speed limit is? Are you referring to the RPM speed limiter on the engine?
Please explain...Thanx!
For the life of me, I could not see why that would have been. I guess I was having a "duh-h-h-h" moment!
Mack
The two problems with the 2007 V-6 - Oil consumption and transmission "flash" between shifts" are solved as follows: There never was an oil burning problem - the crankcase capacity was increased to from 5 to 6.4 quarts in the 2007's because they run hot to meet EPA requirements and many Toyota dealers and Quick Lube shops were only putting in 5 quarts when the oil was changed. Because the oil is so clear and splashes up on the dipstick holder, I can only get a a good read on the oil level when the car has sat level in the garage overnight. Thus far, the oil level has not moved from the "full" marker in over 1,000 miles. The transmission fix was taken care of in a TSB (there was a recall letter for it) and the new ones have the "fix" built into the six speed automatic transmission.
As for premium versus regular gas: here in Kansas City - regular is $3.59 a gallon and premium is $3,79. That's a 5.6% increase in cost that delivers about a 10% increase in gas mileage so it is actually cheaper to run premium fuel than regular.
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I am planning to buy Camry 09 LE with auto dimmer rearview mirror as the only additional option. But the dealer told me that the option is not available as part of LE V4 in my area. Checked the toyota website and there also doesn't show that option in my zip code.
Is it true? Does anyone has a Camry LE V4 2009 with auto dimmer in N New Jersey area?
My local dealer in California, told me I could not get VSC and JBL on an LE in California. The Build Your Toyota website doesn't show that combination in the pre-configured 4 cylinder LEs in my zipcode or any other zipcode I tried in California.
Then I went to another dealer across town and saw more than one of them on the lot with my own eyes despite what the previous dealer said and the website indicates.
Check the sticker. It shows California, and it shows the optional JBL stereo and VSC :
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d163/rexpix/camry/a.jpg
The photo shows the bluetooth controls on the wheel and also shows the manual non-XLE/non-hybrid a/c controls.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d163/rexpix/camry/a-2.jpg
Most Toyota dealers don't want to bother ordering anything other than cars equipped with the regular popular packages of options showing on the website. However, they can order any options that are available for the trim level if they make the effort.
Have an 07 LE, and dealer put the mirror on, hardly took any time.
It's not as if you can buy the V6 cheaper than a 4 cylinder and the V6 resale will get worse if gas prices keep rising over the next few years like they have been rising over the last few.
Mack
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Mack
No more Cadillacs with V8 engines.....
Why...??
Modern day V6 3L engines easily produce upwards of 300 HP and yield STELLAR FE in comparison to V8 engines of the same HP/torque rating.
Can 300HP 4 cylinder 2L engines be far behind...??
But yes, there is significant level of THRILL involved in having more HP/torque than is reasonably required for everyday use, long distance highway cruising.
And just what is the ratio of "thrill" driving vs just simply getting, boringly, from point A to point B...??
My most common distance driving is either from/to Seattle to Portland or Seattle to Lewistown MT. THRILL..?? No, the clear majority of those drives are spent on cruise control.
THRILL...??
Enough to justify the poor FE of a V6 vs the relatively STELLAR FE of an I4..??
NO, NEVER..!!
Buy the I4 and go find an older, inexpensive, V8 for those times you have the thrill "urge".
Even better, is there a MUCH SAFER RWD I4 passenger car out there in the market..??
Does anyone know what the differences are between the 2008 and 2009 camry? what little signs "give it away" ? Different tail lights, head lights, rim spokes? I can't help but thunk the questionable dealer I purchased my camry from, may have pulled a fast one, but I can't be sure..... Any help would be greatly appeciated. Thanks.
Ivan
Mack