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The 2003 Chrylser Sebring Coupe
The 2003 Accord Coupe
The Monte Carlo SS
and
one that I had NEVER laid eyes on before ...
The new Solara Coupe.
Exterior: like i said b4, it looks like a 2 door ES300 with funky organic roundish tailights.
Interior: very upscale, watchface instruments with weird pods (3 of em) on top of the center dash for time, temp, and *erk* radio.
Engine: their upping the ante a bit with a 3.3 or 3.4 (can't remember) V6 with ~240 HP (to compete with Accord)
No mention of 5 speed manual.
they had one on display to sit in a play with.
They also had photos of the 4cyl, sport and convertible.
What else u want to know?
No more ads, please, and try to get along if you can.
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now that we are onto new subjects... glad to see the new Soderbergh film is about our cars! anyone think there will be prominent product placement?
A better man than I and no two ways!
Job's got nothin' on you, my friend!!
Please continue your discussion and sorry for the interruptions in the thread.
My parking brake light will periodically come on for a few seconds while I am driving and then go off. Sometimes this will happen 3 or 4 times. Usually happens when the car is still warming up. Anyone else experience this or have any thoughts. thanks
Check your brake fluid resovoir!
This thread reads like I missed a good arguement or Cliffy is arguing with himself!
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and once again, to address any lurkers - an open question: anyone here in this forum have a sludge problem? i have almost 46K on my 2000 SE V-6, with regular oil changes by both the dealer and other shops, and have had no such problem.
since i tend blame unknowledgeable consumers/drivers, i'll relay this unrelated anecdote: last year, while shopping for a PS2, i struck up a conversation with a guy who claimed he had just gotten a late-model Cadillac. i was rather shocked at his proud demeanor when he claimed he changes his oil every 20,000 miles (just like the manual says!).
oy vey...
you can read all about Sludge in the Archives, please let's not re=hash it anymore beyond what we've noted here.
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I did not buy my car out of "spite", I paid it off, possibly to "spite" the greedy credit guy that gave my 11%interest!
Said sister just told me she is not pleased about the Sebring's somewhat rough ride and the wind noise at cruising speeds (which may be a problem with most convertibles, dunno).
Just trying to set the record straight.
Yours in non-sludge talk,
-ss4
CR was (and remains) really positive about the vehicle. With ample reason. Solara (mine) runs quietly, efficiently (I calculated 35 mpg Twin Falls to Sacramento last year), and - in a straight line (at a constant speed) - is almost without peer. However - and here is my (personal) pet peeve): the car is boring to drive, (ain't got no sole), bobbing and bouncing when the road/driving style turns from the straight and narrow. But it's a good buy....if one hadn't driven a Supra 125,000 mile prior...ez
Thanks.
It's not related to this, is it???
Recall 01V012000: Accelerator Cable Defect
I am assuming that your Climate Control is the same as previous years, and in other Toyota products.
If so, When in "Auto" mode, the A/C will always be on, so that the unit is ready to heat OR cool the car as needed.
If you want heat or fan only, turn OFF "Auto" by pressing the "A/C" button to turn off the A/C and set the temp where you want it. It will still maintain the temp for you as long as A/C is not needed.
It lasts for about 30 seconds then disappears, on and off at different times.
What's the problem? The sensor?
(The on-and-off may have to do with the level changing due to acceleration and braking causing the fluid to shift, setting off the sensor.)
Hope this helps.
I oddly noticed, though, that it only went on when I made the same left turn on this same street that I do every morning...so maybe as the other poster mentioned it does have to do with the way the fluid is shifting.
Last month, I got my transmission fluid changed at an oil change center chain (big mistake). Four days later, my check engine light goes on in the middle of my commute down the highway. Like I should have in the first place, I brought it to the dealer for diagnosis, and this is the runaround I got: I kid you not, 6 times I've brought it there, and the problem is STILL not solved:
Visit 1: "The sensor is giving us a trans code. But we can't find anything wrong with it. Sure it isn't the gas cap? We've cleared the code. Call us if it comes on again."
Visit 2 (3 weeks later): "We can't find anything wrong with it right now. Sure it isn't the gas cap? We cleared the codes but you'll have to bring it again for further diagnosis."
Visit 3 (1 week later): "You're going to need an E-shift solenoid. We don't have the part in stock. We'll order it and you'll have to come back when it's in."
Visit 4 (1 week later): "The wrong part was ordered. Sorry. We'll give you a rental car so you can leave it here overnight." [I was forced to pay for that rental by the way.]
Visit 5 (1 day later): E-shift solenoid was replaced. Obviously did no good because it was on again the next night. Of course when I called, even after all these visits, I was asked again if my gas cap was on tight enough. I proceeded to roll my eyes.
Visit 6 (3 days later): I have NO idea what they did because I never got an invoice and nothing was explained to me. But the light was off. My guess is, they simply took a dead bug out from underneath my hood because the light came on 5 days later.
It has now reached the point where the service center has to consult with Toyota to resolve this. Almost a week and I haven't heard from them. I already got chewed out by the service advisor for bringing in the customer relations manager into this "unnecessarily" (likely because I'm a girl in my 30s who didn't walk in with a man). He thinks he has this under control. As you can see, he doesn't.
Can anyone tell me if they've had this repetitive problem, and how it was eventually solved? I've read here some people saying it was simply a short in their sensors and they needed to be replaced. Of course, I had brought this up with the dealer from the start and they pretty much shrugged it off.
Any help is appreciated!!
Years ago, I had a beater that always had a check engine light come on regardless of how many sensors went bad, and were replaced, with no apparent problem, or a problem that could be determined. My solution was a piece of chewing gum, to cover the check engine light!
Is there a new Solara coming out, Cliffy? Any hint what it might look like as of yet???
And, yes, there was a quip made by the manager that I should just put a piece of black tape over the light in the meantime. Hysterical, isn't he?
Has anyone contacted Toyota Corp. directly either by phone or e-mail, and if so, has it gotten you anywhere? My light is now off for four days now, but I'm giving it two weeks. If it goes back on again and I still don't get a call from these guys, I'll have to take matters into my own hands.
also - try posting to Camryman.org - you'll need the year/model, and the engine type.
It looks like a lexus ... a 2 door ES300 with organic tailights ala SC430.
Interior is upscale with multiple textures and colors with 3 central pods in the center top dash for radio, compass and time.