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John.
I think it helps with sound deadening.
Congrats on your new car! It's a beauty. Did you actually set out to buy a TL? What changed your mind? Did the TL feel comfortable? Please share some details - I know I can't be the only one who is comparing the TL to the SE V6. Thanks so much for any info.
I must admit. I love the look of the TL, but now that I've seen the Camry (not an SE yet) in person the car is definitely growing on me. The TL somehow looks bigger than the Camry though.
For a time I had changed my mind & decided to go with the Touring, but backed away because the JBL system in the 06 Av doesn't have bluetooth, a feature I really want, so I'm back to a JBL equipped SE.
If you're looking for all out comfort with all the goodies standard equipment, the XLE should do very nicely.
source R&T: 0-60 6.1s vs. 6.3s
but TL should handle better.
I got mine for $600 over invoice that way.
- $500 (refundable) deposit
- MSRP
- 4-6 Weeks
- your color combo
the 07 Camry's cloth interior (LE) vs. the previous generation of Camry, as well as segment competitors such as the Sonata GLS, Accord LX/EX, etc.
Thanks in advance!
Personally, in my limited experience with the vehicle (auto shows and dealerships), I have found the cloth in the LE to be superior to that of the previous generation, as well as to that in the Sonata GLS (which I recently had as a two week rental), and the Accord EX (which is owned by a very close personal friend).
just curious....
~alpha
If you do it, do it because you want it. Don't fool yourself into thinking there is a resale advantage or even a wash. It will be like a strange color...unless you have the one guy looking for it, you can't get a premium for it.
Econ 101: the value of a widget is what someone is willing to pay for it. Supply and Demand only guide that willingness!
There's a lot to like about the new Camry XLE. The back seats are a little larger, the front seats are about the same overall--hip room up, head room down. And we both thought the Camry was the more attractive car.
Good luck in your car hunt.
However, I'm 6'2", 200 lbs. In terms of room and comfort, the Avalon wins hands down. We tested the Touring model. It handled extremely well, much better than the Camry. And I've reached an age when comfort matters! The Avalon's back seat is large.
We wished the Avalon's radio/cd was mp3 compatible and that it had the Camry's new 6-speed transmission. And the center dash isn't as user friendly as the Camry.
We may wait for the '07 Avalon. I'm pretty sure the cd player will be updated and there's a good chance the Avalon won't be left with an old transmission.
Plus, the dealer sells molding installation if you want to make a futile attempt anyway.
People who really do not want door dings do not park their cars where a door ding is a possibility rather than having faith in protection offered by bodyside moldings.
You can buy the body side moldings for about $120 and put them on yourself or pay the dealer to install for you.
I didn't want them and didn't want to pay for them as a standard on my '07 XLE.
On most cars they are just decorations, seldom at the height required to do much good. I've got them on my LHS and have 2 dents above the moldings from rear doors that had a high back being opened into me.
Toyota Aurion (Toyota of Australia) is going to make a supercharged version of the 3.5 for the sport line of their Camry-esque Avalon replacement.
Toyota Aurion
Also, someone mentioned here the additional sound deadening that was placed in the rear wheel wells. I'll take that over concealed hinges too. Other nice tiny touches...Optitron instrumentation, which only the Accord also has in this class, no prop rods under the hood, middle rear head restraints, etc.
~alpha
They will sell any new 2007 for $250 over invoice. He will also order it the way you want. He can get Camrys without all the profit options, oh I mean port options.
He offered me a 2007 LE, 4 cy, alloys and mats for $20,500.
I have no idea what his invoice includes as far as fees.
I had another dealer offer me the same car for $100 cheaper.