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Where do you base your information from? Many have said that the new redesign will follow Accords sporty look to attract younger buyers and push the current market to Avalons and Lexus sedans. However time will tell. I hope you are right because waiting over a year to buy a new camry after a redesign just might be what I do. However, I think they could use it now along with upping the standard features to match that of Malibu's feature laden LT model.
-Glavinsolo
I like the Camry over the Accord just because it seems like I have a more flexible set of options.
It says it has xm satillite enabled radio.
My question is If I dont enable this does the normal radio works? please respond asap
I hope that helps.
Another observation I like to point out is that with every new model the Camry (Accord and other cars as well) keeps getting bigger and bigger, and at some point it has to stop, and probably on the 07 Camry. The current model is big enough already and I don't know if I'd like it any bigger. The next trend /cutting edge in engineering design is how to make car smaller on the outside and roomier on the inside. The new Volvo S40 is an example and the pioneer of this engineering philosophy. I think the rest of the automotive industry will catch up and lean toward that trend. If not can you imagine seeing your next Corolla get as big as the 06 Avalon or your current Camry as big as a Limo or close to it . . . in 20 years?
brake i feel a strong vibration on a brake pedal
i dont know if its normal or not.Any idea guys?
This is a common problem with many cars. Make sure that after the brakes are done, that the shop torques the wheel bolts using a torque wrench, not an air gun, and that all bolts are correctly tightened. Overtightening, and/or uneven tightening, is one way warpage can occur in any car. Simple overheating of the brakes is another possible cause. In any case, you need to get the rotors seen to asap.
I found in the Owner's Manual how to reprogram the door locks, so they do NOT lock when you put the tranny in R or D, and do not unlock when you put it in Park. Call me old-fashioned, but Ijust never liked those features - would rather have the door locks do what I said, when I said. (Else why do they have those handy switches on the armrest and on the key fob?)
Also found the section where it described the power windows. In Mode A, you can push the switch all the way down and release it, and the window will keep going down until it's fully open. But it won't go all the up if you push the switch all the way up and release. You have to HOLD the switch up until the window is fully closed.
In Mode B, the manual says, you can make the window go all the way down OR UP if you push the switch all the way down or up and release.
But I can't find anywhere in the manual where it says how to change from Mode A to Mode B for the power windows. Mine is in Mode A - it will go down all the way without my babysitting it, but will not go up all the way unless I continually hold the switch UP.
Anyone know how to make the driver's window go up all the way, with just a quick press and release of the switch? My 2004 Sienna LE will do this. Why not this 2005 Camry LE?
I looked up the Goodyear Integrity reviews at TireRack.com and one other site, expecting good things. However, this current Camry LE stock tire is universally hated, with many hyproplaning complaints! Since we bought our Camry with side airbags for safety, I immediatlely traded in these tires locally and paid a $172 difference for new Kumho 716 tires. These well-priced tires are rated by literally hundreds of buyers as tops and make our new car even quieter. With the torrential Florida rains we've again had this week, we sure are happy we immediately switched to a much better rated tire. Something to consider when you budget for your new car.
Have to admit to some amusement to your initial reaction that GY Integritys would somehow be better than the Contis - lots of manufacturers use these tires as OEM, but they have only one virtue - they're inexpensive for the car makers to buy.
Honda tends to settle on one or two tires for any given model in their line, and equip every car with the same tires. Lots of people complain about the Mich MXV4s that are OEM on most Accords, but these are far superior to just about everything that Toyota uses on Camrys.
I pulled off the back panel on the from seat (no tools needed, just pull hard from the top).
You're now looking at the 'innards' of the front seat back.
I positioned 2 steel rods vertically and then used nylon cinch cables to draw the springs, lumbar mechanism, etc away from the seat and toward the steel rods. The tension holds the rods in place. Make sure the lumbar is all the way off and don't press the lumbar button otherwise you'll either burn out the lumbar motor or break the nylon cables. All of this is completely reversible. It took me about 15 minutes to do the whole thing.
So what is required to take advantage of the capability?
As it reads to me, the radio is set up to have a receiver added, but Toyota doesn't supply it.
In those criteria, I found the MXV far superior to Dunlop and Bridgestone Potenza in the same Camry we had.
Have just agreed to lease a new SE-V6 which I hope to pick up late next week.
Based upon the posts I've seen here and in the Accord forum, it appears that Camry will have a major refresh in 2006 (not sure when) as a 2007 MY, while the Accord will be about one year behind that timing.
I plan on keeping the car for a long time, but I hate the idea of buying something for $25k when it will (potentially) be significantly restyled/recontented in a year or two. Yes, I realize that I will experience a refresh if I hold onto the vehicle for 7 years, but it irks me that I may be giving up significant improvements just 12 months from purchase.
Do you have any more clarification on timing of Camry's refresh? I haven't seen any media speculation on a major Camry refresh for the timing you indicate, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything, I guess.
Do you have any thoughts on my concern of buying a vehicle one year before refresh? Am I being irrational?
Thanks.
I bought mine in 2003, I plan on keeping it for at least 7 years and I might be in a similiar situation as you're in now. By 2010, the next generation will be in its 5th year I think.
I am a little concerned about the current Camry. I test drove the XLE V6 the other day, and I noticed a short "lag" when I stepped on the accelerator before it actually accelerated. The other issue was that the steering was so light, that I could barely feel the road. (Reminded me of those kids' toys with a steering wheel that spins around and around with no resistance.)
Was hoping the new Camry would address the issue. Else, I'll be stepping into an Accord, which I test drove and liked as well.
The Camry has more standard features that I really like, but the Accord drove better in my opinion.
It probably won't be revamped as much as the 2002 model, just as the 1997 model used the same basic platform as the 1992 model. This was very obvious from looking at the underbodies of the 1992 cars vs. the 1997 models.
However, if you're interested in the V6 model, it might be worth waiting for the new 3.5-liter V6. If you're going with the 4-cylinder, you may not want to wait, unless styling differences are important to you.
This bodes well for the next-generation Camry, however, as it is slated to be built on a variation of the new Avalon's chassis architecture, and from what I've been told, feature a version of the powerful new 3.5-litre V6 in its top trim level.
Read the bottom part of page 4 of this Avalon review.
If a vehicle were to debut in Spring 2006, when would a manufacturer begin to show it (e.g. at an auto show, etc.)?
We're 12 months away from Spring 2006 and I've only "heard" what you've posted above.
While it is true that the 2007 redesign will be more along the lines of the 1997 makeover, I suspect more substantial changes will be made for the 2007 vehicle vs. the 2002-2006 than were made for the 1997 Camry vs. 1992-1996. The marketplace is much more competitive this time around, and Toyota needs to recognize that said competition is providing more car. I expect the 4 cylinder will feature the enhanced VVT system that includes variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust sides, which would reap benefits in power and efficiency. Toyota has moved its new V6 family to this technology (the Avalon's 3.5L, the GS300's 3.0L, etc) already. In my opinion, Toyota needs to get the 4 cylinder model in the range of 170-180hp (with static or better fuel economy) to remain competitive for the next 5 years.
The V6 (3.0L, 210 hp unit) of the current car will be joining the old 2.2L in the anals of Camry engine history. That said, it remains to be seen whether the new V6 family will show up in the 3.0L or 3.5L sizing, because at this point, its all speculation. Me personally, I'd like to see the LE and XLE V6s use the 245 hp 3.0L V6 and the SE trim use the Avalon's 280hp 3.5L. But that might be a bit complex for TMMK.
I would also expect a significantly upgraded interior design (re: center stack), as well as the addition of side curtain airbags as standard (if this doesnt happen for the 2006 model year). Given the Camry's current size, I dont think we will see much of an increase, especially now that the Avalon is in a great position as Toyota's clearly defined and luxurious flagship.
Should be interesting.
~alpha
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Lexus might want the ES350 to have several months of exclusivity to help differentiate it from the Camry.
~alpha
http://motortrend.com/future/spied/112_2007fvf/index11.html
This is what I found in MotorTrend's "Future Vehicle Forecast" . Looks like the only change for MY 06 is the addition of a hybrid Camry. For 07, as expected, a complete redesign. That is when the 3.5L V6 will most likely be available. I am also guessing that the 4 cylinder model might also get a modest 10 to 15 Hp boost to keep up with the competition. Doesn't mention anything about a Spring 2006 release, although it is possible. Toyota generally is very tight lipped about upcoming products
I think this makes more sense. I think Toyota will limit 3.5L use to the Avalon/Lexus to differentiate them from the Camry.
Of course, I may be wrong. But given the added efficiency and power of the new family of engines, I see no competitive reason that Toyota will continue using the 3.3L and new engines concurrently for any substantial length of time. For all intents and purposes, the 3.3L was a stop-gap measure, from what I've read.
~alpha
A few stats: 7.5 million sq feet under roof (that's 170 acres), 7500 Toyota employees plus 2500 contract employees (cleaning & cafeteria staff, etc.) 2000 cars a day from two assembly lines running 2 shifts. They have their own stamping and plastic molding plants as well as an engine plant. A car rolls off the line every 55 seconds but it takes 26 hours to build one, 10 of those hours are the painting process.
Highly recommended if you are ever in the area. Make reservations in advance. Tours are 10, 12, & 2 M-F plus a 6 pm tour on Thursday. About 1 hr 10 min total duration.
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I still think that it's going to be a 2007 debut. However, they could do it as a 2007 model like they did with the Sienna and introduce it early.
One day the 3.3L will be out phased and I'll own two phased-out engines. (2.2L Camry & 3.3L Sienna)
BTW, anybody know if the RX330 will become RX350?
The new Camry will be a 2007 model, no doubt. And from what we know, it will either be in the Spring of 2006, or in the Fall of 2006 as in generations past.
How do you like your Sienna? A good deal more spirited than the 2.2L Camry, eh?
Yes, the RX330 will become the RX350, Toyota has already patented/trademarked that name (as they have done with ES350).
~alpha
The Sienna is much faster and peppier compared to my 1995 Camry LE i4. It's a 105 HP difference and like around 100 more lb-ft torque. However, chances that it's going to be replaced with the 3.5L V6, right?
But don't fret. I have been VERY interested with the RX and with the RX350 coming up. I'll be getting that with no doubt. 3.3L and a 3.5L ain't bad. And the 3.3L is still very peppy and the hesitation issue is very minor for me.