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What are the key things lacking in the SE that make the LE more popular?
Personally, I wanna get the V6 but reliability ratings scare me. Is it really that big of a deal if I go for a 2008 model, or would a 4 cyl be a safer bet. Please 'enlighten'
Bobvee
Just got new LE (4cyl). What do you recommend for the fuel? Premium or regular? The manual said OK to use regular but would like to hear from you guys.
Thanks in advance.
Dealer to dealer, shop to shop.
When it was always over, I was told several things.
1> Our equipment can only high speed balance up to 65 MPH
2> The legal speed limit is 65MPH, so we have only the obligation to make sure the issue does not occur with the legal limits, not over.
I 'tried' to counter many dealers, telling them I travelled cross country, and in Montana, the limit was 85MPH or even non-existent.
When it worked, I got my way, when it didn't, I had another coronary.
Just a FYI........
Mackabee
On my 4Runner I have to keep it in manual mode to prevent it from having a mind of it's own and switching the recirc off.
Interstingly, I have read how the V6 Camry has been dropped in ratings from Consumer Reports due to the number of transmission complaints. The irony in this is that the Lexus ES350 is still recommended and yet has the same transmission. I have found posts @ Clublexus.com whereby people are compaining about [non-permissible content removed] flare. Not sure why the Camry gets spanked while the ES 350 does not..... :confuse:
Any light that you guys can shed would be great. My friend has a late 2007 V6 model and has had no trouble. It seems that 25% of V6 owners are complaining. Wonder if driver habit has anythign to do with the shift flare by learning ones driving style and programming shift points in the ECM.
It seems to me that this 25%, 75% logic doesn't hold because there are people who fail to catch this erratic RPM behavior and there are some who are very quality conscious especially if they've driven a previous gen. camry.
Might have something to do with the ratio of Camrys sold vs ES350 and the fact that the Lexus dealers might be more willing (higher profit margins) to step up and fix problems.
I have been thinking of buying a V6 Camry or maybe spoiling myself with an ES350, but given the heartburn that some have gone through in these posts, I can't quite build the confidence to buy one. Some posts at other forums make you wonder if someone is being honest about the car from personal experience or if they are merely smearing / slandering a model for unilateral gratification. I love how Toyotas look, feel, and how they fit my body. But not enough to go through major problems and headaches. Thank you in advance for your time. I look forward to your response and any direction you could give.
I'm at a total loss as to what to suggest as an alternative.
Meanwhile I plan to keep my '01 AWD RX300 until things sort of settle down.
Thank you
Dealer opened a ticket with Toyota technical and they were told that other Camry owners have complained about the same problem but they do not have a resolution at this time...
I have an issue with my camry 01 when I have 2 tires in the front it vibrates at higher speeds. When I have them rotated the vibration stops. Since I have changed the tires many times during the life of the car it does not appear to be a tire or balancing issue. It appears to me to be an out of round tire rim. I live with the problem because its not that bad but I think its a bad tire rim. I have never had a wheel alignment but doubt that will fix anything. I have never had a car that had a wheel alignment that ran any better after it. So I decided why waste the money.
thanks :confuse:
There's nothing lacking on the SE that the LE has. On the contrary, you get more with the SE. They are basically two different Camrys. The SE has sport fabric or perforated leather (optional) the ground effects, rear spoiler, fog lights, 17 alloys, three spoke leather covered steering wheel, blueish gauges, sport tuned suspension, Bluetooth capability with JBL upgrade stereo.
The LE is the "bread and butter" Camry. Volume leader which has all the usual standards such as pw/pl/pm, a/c, cruise, cd, power driver's seat, keyless remote, cd player.
I doubt you'll find any 07's left. I've driven a V6 SE and have had no problems with it. I wouldn't hesitate to get the V6, OR I would rather get the V6.
Mackabee
Good luck!
No idea.
so i think perhaps the bulb which is illuminating the various shifter positions (is there one?) is giving off substantial heat. i think you are correct, if it's only when the head-lights are on...
does your manual provide instructions on replacing the bulb? if so i'd pull it and see if the area with the lights on are now cool.
it's possible there is an LED replacement for an incandesent bulb, but the "color" maybe a bit different. it should radiate less heat though.
I'm going to try to rent as many different models as I can before I purchase one, to get the best idea of how they stack up overall.
The car I rented only had 19K miles, and the interior already had squeeks and rattles. The transmission seemed confused when going up hills or downshifting. When accelerating from a stop, there was serious hesitation (electronic throttle issue?). I was expecting decent build quality from what I've seen in past Camrys, but overall the car felt very cheaply assembled.
The handling was horrible. I've driven a 4,200 pound Mercury Grand Marquis that handled flatter and more responsively. The engine also felt underpowered, more like a 4cyl from the early 90's compared to the newer 4cyls I've experienced.
I definitely will not consider a Camry. What I really don't understand is how this car won any awards.
did you get it fixed? How did you get it resolved.
Thanks,
Ram
Still checking it out.
4cyl problems vs. 6cyl problems. Please let us know anything you can.
thanks
:shades:
Mack
Mack
Before you shut off your car fo the night, turn the CD player on. Before you get the "Error 1 ", shut he car off. The next morning, start the car. The "Welcome to Camry" message will come up, and your CD will start playing. Hit the eject. The CD will come out! I did this for weeks, until I ordered a new radio.