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1. "Thud in the back". Happens for me when I accelerate from stop, but only when my fuel tank is over 3/4 full. Never happens when under 1/2 filled. I thought something was loose in the trunk, too, but checked and nothing was loose. Fuel tank "Baffle"?
2. "center console rattle" --seems to happen sporadically for me, but is nevertheless annoying.
I haven't had the time to take the car into the dealer, but soon will.
Left-front wheel (or shock) makes metalic
noise what pass bumps when at 2,700 miles.
The shocks were replaced when 3,000 miles.
Then it is better a little bit. The noise kept
happening, but difficult to find. Then, about 22,000 miles, went to dealer again,
dealer did something, situation improved
only a little. Now, about 35,000, today, even worse. The 2nd dealer said they did what they can but the noise is still there. Ask me to bring the document to show them what the 1st dealer did last time. Both dealer told me it was not a safty
issue. I have only about 15 days to go
beyound the 36000 miles warrant. what should I do?
One friend told me that probably the chassis
had some problem. I know this is a big
problem and time-consuming, and can't be
fixed easily.
Any comments? Is this a safty issue?
Final question: Is this TOYOTA? Is this CAMRY?
Isn't it LE, SE, and XLE? Those that you listed would be for pre-2002 models.
1. Driver's door, either the outside mirror or side curtain airbag area--rattle that is noticeable when going over uneven roads;
2. Rear window shade in rear package shelf: rattles occasionally when in the down (rolled up) position, doesn't rattle in the up position. I placed some pieces of weatherstripping under the top bar of the shade to prevent any possible rubbing with the mounting shelf, and the rattle is still there. I suspect it has something to do with the roller mechanism or its support.
It is true that the car is otherwise amazingly quiet, which in a way makes the rattles all the more noticeable! I have not had the middle-dash or trunk noises noted by others.
~alpha
: )
Mackabee
I had a pre-approved loan lined up and no trade in to mess with. Simply and straight forward deal. When I bought vehicles before, every time I have asked to see the actual invoice sheet for the vehicle I was buying, the dealers have shown it to me. I thought this dealer was about $300 to $400 higher than what the SE should have been.
Told the finance guy that this was business and you never complete a deal without seeing all the paperwork. End story is the wife and I got up and walked out.
Any thoughts out there? Unreasonable dealer, or unreasonable on my part? They had over 20 various Camrys on the lot, so it was not like there was a shortage here. Just curious what others think about this.
I thought $300 over invoice was a good deal too. The dealer still would clear around $600 on such a quick, simple and clean sale. But the problem is I think the end cost to me should have been no more than $20,000. They were $500 over this and without seeing the actual invoice sheet, I am in the dark as to what the true cost of the vehicle was to them. Oh well, no hurry here. In the middle of Jan or Feb sales will slow down and I will find a dealer who wants a quick end month sale.
Besides, there are dozens of websites that post this information. Start right here at Edmunds.
~alpha
I bought the car 2 months ago and as I was driving the car on its first "long drive" through stop-and-go traffic I noticed that my right leg was starting to cramp and hurt and my knees were killing me! I chalked this up to "just being in my head" and tried to ignore it. Didn't work. Now everytime I have to make a drive through traffic (like today from Ft. Lauderdale-Miami-Palm Beach-Ft. Lauderdale) I dread it. Sure enough my leg is killing me now. Is this in my head? I did read where CR says the car lags in thigh support and I guess this explains it. But has anybody else experienced this?
Damn, this car was too expensive to go through this. I'm in a lease so that makes it worse. I can't survive another 34 months with this! Does anybody have any suggestions? Can I buy something to provide for thigh support?
Help!!!
I bought the car 2 months ago and as I was driving the car on its first "long drive" through stop-and-go traffic I noticed that my right leg was starting to cramp and hurt and my knees were killing me! I chalked this up to "just being in my head" and tried to ignore it. Didn't work. Now everytime I have to make a drive through traffic (like today from Ft. Lauderdale-Miami-Palm Beach-Ft. Lauderdale) I dread it. Sure enough my leg is killing me now. Is this in my head? I did read where CR says the car lags in thigh support and I guess this explains it. But has anybody else experienced this?
Damn, this car was too expensive to go through this. I'm in a lease so that makes it worse. I can't survive another 34 months with this! Does anybody have any suggestions? Can I buy something to provide for thigh support?
Help!!!
I bought the car 2 months ago and as I was driving the car on its first "long drive" through stop-and-go traffic I noticed that my right leg was starting to cramp and hurt and my knees were killing me! I chalked this up to "just being in my head" and tried to ignore it. Didn't work. Now everytime I have to make a drive through traffic (like today from Ft. Lauderdale-Miami-Palm Beach-Ft. Lauderdale) I dread it. Sure enough my leg is killing me now. Is this in my head? I did read where CR says the car lags in thigh support and I guess this explains it. But has anybody else experienced this?
Damn, this car was too expensive to go through this. I'm in a lease so that makes it worse. I can't survive another 34 months with this! Does anybody have any suggestions? Can I buy something to provide for thigh support?
Help!!!
; )
Mackabee
I have also had great luck with the Yokoham Avid series on another car, Dunlops stunk on that car, really really bad tires.
Go to Tire Rack and look at the comparisons, good site. I now buy all my tires from them, local places are way overpriced and you cannot compare features etc.
www.tirerack.com
Mackabee, I thought the new slogan is "get the feeling." In any event, the tires' humming sound is actually kind of comforting.
1. Change oil/filter every 3000 miles (regular oil)
2. Change spark plugs/air filter every 20,000 miles
3. Change timing belt at 80,000 and 150,000 miles
4. Change water pump at 150,000 miles (wow)
5. Change battery every 5-6 years
6. Flush coolant every 30,000 to 60,000 miles
7. Change trans fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles
8. Replace CV joints at 140,000 miles
I would like to keep it until it dies (>250,000 miles, I hope). To the great car mechanics out there, what should I replace to keep it going??? (starter, alternator, fuel filter,etc...). I would rather be proactive than reactive. Thanks.
for the seats. There is no back support & they
are too wide. Any ideas on how to fix this?
p.s.
The Mr2 has factory alloy wheels 14"s and I want to move it up to a 15" wheel. I like the car just the way it is but my boys want me to have the racer boy look like they do on their Integra and SE-R.
; )
Mackabee
~alpha
Those of you looking to buy a Camry in the $25 to $30k price range may also want to consider an Avalon XL. The seats are a bit longer in the thigh area on the Avalon.
The email address in your profile is not valid - my email to that address was rejected as "user unknown". You need to update it to a working address. That is why I had posted here asking you to get in touch with me.
Thanks.
Pat
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I do not consider the V6 Camry's brakes to be spongy. Could the "spongy brakes" be exclusively associated with the four cylinder models?