Another one bites the dust. She's gone: Part II
05-20-2005, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
eh, every car has problems. my dad's mechanic has seen quite a few 05 toyota's with oil leaks already.
True.. but what matters is what kind of problems they are.
i dont mind having rattles and leaks but defintely not tranny and engines.
05-20-2005, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Eggplant-EX
Toyota recommends changing oil every 3,500 for regular oil and 5,000 for synthetics. I believe that is the norm. I have not heard of anyone willing to push synthetics oil changes every 10K miles.
05-20-2005, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bulldog01
I change my Mobil 1 Synthetic every 10k.
Using Synthetic for only 5K or less is like washing you feet with Poland Spring, lol.
Originally Posted by Eggplant-EX
Toyota recommends changing oil every 3,500 for regular oil and 5,000 for synthetics
05-20-2005, 07:55 AM
#45
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10k synthetic....MINIMUM.....i feel safe letting it go to 15k. Amsoil full syn with a super duty filter. I do 80% highway so no need to get rid of the oil prematurely.
05-20-2005, 09:32 AM
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Guys...
the deal with the syn I got let's me change the oil every 5k and that is also what Toyota recommends on their sked. I am not going to tell them I'll change it every 10K. Besides, I do have the 100k warranty that I have to keep up the maintenance with.
the deal with the syn I got let's me change the oil every 5k and that is also what Toyota recommends on their sked. I am not going to tell them I'll change it every 10K. Besides, I do have the 100k warranty that I have to keep up the maintenance with.
05-20-2005, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Eggplant-EX
Guys...
the deal with the syn I got let's me change the oil every 5k and that is also what Toyota recommends on their sked. I am not going to tell them I'll change it every 10K. Besides, I do have the 100k warranty that I have to keep up the maintenance with.
the deal with the syn I got let's me change the oil every 5k and that is also what Toyota recommends on their sked. I am not going to tell them I'll change it every 10K. Besides, I do have the 100k warranty that I have to keep up the maintenance with.
lol take it easy, just a discussion
lifetime oil changes is nothing to sneeze at 
05-20-2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Zapata
the seating and power felt better in the Accord.
05-20-2005, 01:14 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by Eggplant-EX
Just came home with my new car. Traded in my 01 CLS and got a fully load XLE Camry with Nav. Less hp but quieter/nicer drive. Just couldn't stand the tranny issue any more.
I got $13.5K on the trade.
What's cool with Toyota is you get synthetic oil change for life for $500 (4 changes a year).
Woot!
I got $13.5K on the trade.
What's cool with Toyota is you get synthetic oil change for life for $500 (4 changes a year).
Woot!
I have to admit that what it tends to lack in performance, it more than makes up in reliability. 
05-20-2005, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
I have to admit that what it tends to lack in performance, it more than makes up in reliability.
05-20-2005, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulldog01
Who knew some of us weren't getting reliability with the CL-S.
05-20-2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulldog01
, Sir.
but e x a c t l y!Tranny #1 (38k)
Tranny #2 (27k)
Tranny #3 (44k)
Tranny #4 (???)
119k! (02-13-01) <---- I'd hate to see unreliability.
05-20-2005, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
I forgot to post the but e x a c t l y!
Tranny #1 (38k)
Tranny #2 (27k)
Tranny #3 (44k)
Tranny #4 (???)
119k! (02-13-01) <---- I'd hate to see unreliability.
but e x a c t l y!Tranny #1 (38k)
Tranny #2 (27k)
Tranny #3 (44k)
Tranny #4 (???)
119k! (02-13-01) <---- I'd hate to see unreliability.
I barely drive it anymore, though. I think I've put about five hundred miles on it in the last three months. New place, new job...public transportation.
05-20-2005, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulldog01
I barely drive it anymore, though. I think I've put about five hundred miles on it in the last three months. New place, new job...public transportation.
If I needed a reliable daily driver (high mileage), I'd probably have purchased the Camry over my Maxima. When I commuted daily in my new 99 Accord, the tranny went bad shortly before my 3rd year of ownership.
05-20-2005, 04:10 PM
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Really ticks me off about Honda & Acura cars as I'd be the first to admit that they are much sportier cars than the Toyota/Lexus cars. I was reading the newspapers about the 10 best brands with least complaints and both Lexus & Toyota made it. Honda and Acura did not make it.
I guess, in time, when they lose more sales they may change their way. Currently, I think that is what is happening to Harley Davidson. The 05s are apparently not selling as well.
I guess, in time, when they lose more sales they may change their way. Currently, I think that is what is happening to Harley Davidson. The 05s are apparently not selling as well.
05-20-2005, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Same here with my Maxima. I use public transit regularly (to/from work), which is probably why it's been as reliable as it has.
If I needed a reliable daily driver (high mileage), I'd probably have purchased the Camry over my Maxima. When I commuted daily in my new 99 Accord, the tranny went bad shortly before my 3rd year of ownership.
If I needed a reliable daily driver (high mileage), I'd probably have purchased the Camry over my Maxima. When I commuted daily in my new 99 Accord, the tranny went bad shortly before my 3rd year of ownership.
05-20-2005, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulldog01
Tranny #1 (38k)
Tranny #2 (27k)
Tranny #3 (44k)
Tranny #4 (???)
119k! (02-13-01)
Tranny #2 (27k)
Tranny #3 (44k)
Tranny #4 (???)
119k! (02-13-01)
How did you manage to have tranny #1 go at 38k and tranny #2 go before #1 @ 27k...
Shouldn't it be #1 (27k), #2 (38k) ???
Maybe I'm just losing it
05-21-2005, 11:26 AM
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here are some pictures. Bear in mind, it is a Camry. If anyone has nothing good to say, please keep it to yourself. Thanks.
05-21-2005, 11:29 AM
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Features that I like.. the interior is leather with the seats having the lumbar support as well as heat; auto lights; NAV includes Canada (I cross into BC at least once a month); the car is quiet but is a 'slug' compared to the CLS
Features I miss.. the auto tilt wing mirror, the instant get up & go and the memory seats.
Features I miss.. the auto tilt wing mirror, the instant get up & go and the memory seats.
05-21-2005, 09:18 PM
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...not big on the wood trim (in any car) but that's a nice ride man. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise. I've spent A LOT of time in Camrys and IMHO they really are step above Accords and a few steps above Altimas (easily).
Sidenote: I'm amazed at how similar the ES330 and Camry resemble each other. <--- that comment probably wouldnt make ES owners happy though.
I've spent A LOT of time in Camrys and IMHO they really are step above Accords and a few steps above Altimas (easily).Sidenote: I'm amazed at how similar the ES330 and Camry resemble each other. <--- that comment probably wouldnt make ES owners happy though.
05-22-2005, 02:13 AM
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thanks. Spoiler has been ordered. I most likely will not do the chrome wheels as I have spent enough. I was tempted to do the Lexus GS300 but that is some bucks in difference..
like I said, I'm happy with the car.
like I said, I'm happy with the car.
05-22-2005, 07:42 AM
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My in laws just bought a V6 XLE laoded to the gills and love it.
05-22-2005, 12:45 PM
#71
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The Camry was the one car that I had really considered buying before getting the TL-S. I didn't want to have to think about tranny issue but as I sat in a (ugh) green XLE (with all the option, nonetheless), I found out that I didn't like the interior at all. And because I would be driving it everyday, I knew I couldn't handle not liking what I see. Oh well.
Anyway, Congrats to you on your purchase. It's a fine choice.
Anyway, Congrats to you on your purchase. It's a fine choice.
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