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OFF TOPIC => MEMBERS OTHER MOTORS => Topic started by: Dazzler on May 09, 2019, 23:57:09
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Long term members will be used to me swapping cars.. Between the wife and I we've had 8 different cars since I helped to co-found the club 11 years ago, including 4 x i30's and 2 Hybrid Camrys.
Many of you will know we've also been doing a lot of long road trips lately. Now the SR has been amazing at filling the shoes of our previous car (2014 Holden Calais V) but we have missed the extra boot space and comfort of a larger car. The SR does a great job for its size considering it has 18" wheels with low profile tyres, but the seats are pretty firm even with Sheepskin seat covers on.
Fuel economy has certainly been impressive too.. Averaging around 7.2 L/100 kilometres over the first 57,000 kilometres. Yes, that's right, we've done 57,000 kms already and she's not 2 years old until the end of June.
When the latest Camry came out last year I was impressed with the styling of the Ascent Sport in particular and did take one for a test drive. I wasn't wowed because it didn't seem as zippy around town as my previous 2012 Hybrid Camry, but I think some of that was the fact the little SR has spoilt me in that regard. The SR is definitely a nicer drive in the town from a zippiness point of view.
On the other hand I do enjoy the quietness of Hybrids and the demo I drove, did get up and boogie when needed. The interior isn't perfect but it is a lot better than my 2012 model. Trish prefers the integrated entertainment system rather than the Tablet style that has become so popular.
So anyway, I ordered one in frosted white (metallic) about 2 weeks ago, but due to demand (now almost 45% of Camrys sold are hybrid) and also due to battery shortages I have to wait 4 months or so. No firm delivery date available yet! (I hate waiting) :Pout: But I love new cars... :happydance:
Most agree the new Camry is one of the better looking versions to have been released but not too keen on the fake vents near the tail lights. The Hybrid only gets twin exhausts on the left hand side unlike the V6 which gets quads.. So the first thing I'll do when it arrives is get a dummy pair of twin pipes for the other side (at least there's a spot for them already) :evil: :goodjob:
Here's a few shots of a car similar to mine.
(https://i.ibb.co/5804VMc/2018-Toyota-Camry-SL-interior-680x453.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6PMw5ns)
(https://i.ibb.co/VBz1dcV/Ascent-Sport-front.png) (https://ibb.co/DKvJNH4)
(https://i.ibb.co/zf0rPxw/Ascent-Sport-rear.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2KfychB)
(https://i.ibb.co/cDn8DLC/Ascent-Sport-Side.jpg) (https://ibb.co/D52M5p8)
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BTW, this one is rated at 4.2 L/100 kms economy overall!
My 2010 was rated at 5.7 I think and I used to average 6.1 or thereabouts.
The 2012 was rated at 5.2 and I averaged around 5.7 from memory..
So, I'm hoping for (well) under 5.0 L/100 kms from this one. :DoubleKiss: :fingers:
The other benefit over my SR is the 15K service intervals with the first 5 fixed at $195.
The two things that most annoyed me about the SR were the 10K service intervals (I actually had to have one service at Tweed Heads NSW) and the way the car is vented so you nearly always have to shut the doors twice! :crazy2:
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BTW, this one is rated at 4.2 L/100 kms economy overall!
Almost as good as Firty. :whistler: :lol:
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BTW, this one is rated at 4.2 L/100 kms economy overall!
Almost as good as Firty. :whistler: :lol:
That little buzz box... :snigger:
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BTW, this one is rated at 4.2 L/100 kms economy overall!
Almost as good as Firty. :whistler: :lol:
That little buzz box... :snigger:
@The Gonz hope you know I was joking my friend... you know how fond of the FD CRDi I am...
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Of course, Dazz, don't overthink it. :lol: :victory:
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Gonz, MATE, this is a giant mea culpa.
@The Gonz
members will be used to me swapping cars..
Many of you will know.... we have missed the extra boot space ( :rolleyes: that's what I miss when I blatt the Z3)
, that's right, we've done 57,000 kms already ( ooooh so old :whistler:)
When the Camry came out last year I was impressed ( :crazy2: he was about to be crunched by dealer) ( cockroach parlance)
On the other hand ( here comes the 'its not me' crap :spitty:) Trish prefers......... :undecided:
So anyway, ( still the nonchalant ) about 2 weeks minutes ago,( now the 'I was So Right' phase :snigger:)... due to demand ...due to battery shortages I have to wait 4 months or a lot more. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
dealer sold the only one he had to another wally :happydance:
Most agree (really? :faint: :scared:).... its better looking , but has to have a dummy pair of twin pipes . :tease:
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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Think I'm banned.,. :snigger:
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Gonz, MATE, this is a giant mea culpa.
@The Gonz
members will be used to me swapping cars..
Many of you will know.... we have missed the extra boot space ( :rolleyes: that's what I miss when I blatt the Z3)
, that's right, we've done 57,000 kms already ( ooooh so old :whistler:)
When the Camry came out last year I was impressed ( :crazy2: he was about to be crunched by dealer) ( cockroach parlance)
On the other hand ( here comes the 'its not me' crap :spitty:) Trish prefers......... :undecided:
So anyway, ( still the nonchalant ) about 2 weeks minutes ago,( now the 'I was So Right' phase :snigger:)... due to demand ...due to battery shortages I have to wait 4 months or a lot more. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
dealer sold the only one he had to another wally :happydance:
Most agree (really? :faint: :scared:).... its better looking , but has to have a dummy pair of twin pipes . :tease:
:utterrubbish: :evil: :TutTut: :kissmyass: :tease: :toldyou: :harhar: :harhar: :laughter: :rofl: :goodjob2: :goodjob:
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@Dazzler
:mrgreen: Glad you took it so well mate :twisted:
My few idle moments. :rolleyes:
Much of my last year in Uni was spent doing "Critical Discourse Analysis", which is not as boring as it seems, if you are a nerd. :undecided:
Even the position of an in-text picture (top left or middle right etc.) will have bearing on the message.
PS: Hope the car comes sooner and its all you ever wanted. Gary :goodjob2:
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@Dazzler
:mrgreen: Glad you took it so well mate :twisted:
My few idle moments. :rolleyes:
Much of my last year in Uni was spent doing "Critical Discourse Analysis", which is not as boring as it seems, if you are a nerd. :undecided:
Even the position of an in-text picture (top left or middle right etc.) will have bearing on the message.
PS: Hope the car comes sooner and its all you ever wanted. Gary :goodjob2:
Cheers Mate, Since I was a fat kid at school I've always reckoned it is better to be stirred than ignored. :goodjob:
It won't be all I've ever wanted , because it won't have auto wipers and a height adjustable passenger seat (but I wasn't paying an extra 10K for the top model just to get those two features...) :crazy1:
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I wasn't paying an extra 10K for the top model just to get those two features...
There's always eBay :whistler:
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It won't be all I've ever wanted , because it won't have auto wipers and a height adjustable passenger seat (but I wasn't paying an extra 10K for the top model just to get those two features...) :crazy1:
Not sure if C4 Bruce is top model, but Im finding things like that, electric every which way seat, auto wipers and lights, permanent sunroof :wacko:, and auto motor off and start at traffic lights. All fully explained in an illegible handbook.
Also the dash you hate is by Versace, thats why it looks like a handbag.
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It won't be all I've ever wanted , because it won't have auto wipers and a height adjustable passenger seat (but I wasn't paying an extra 10K for the top model just to get those two features...) :crazy1:
Not sure if C4 Bruce is top model, but Im finding things like that, electric every which way seat, auto wipers and lights, permanent sunroof :wacko:, and auto motor off and start at traffic lights. All fully explained in an illegible handbook.
Also the dash you hate is by Versace, thats why it looks like a handbag.
That explains it... I never wanted a handbag. :victory:
Mine has a most of those features, but I didn't want a sunroof anyway. The driver's seat has multiple electric adjustments. It has auto on and auto dipping headlights and stop start.
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It won't be all I've ever wanted , because it won't have auto wipers and a height adjustable passenger seat (but I wasn't paying an extra 10K for the top model just to get those two features...) :crazy1:
Not sure if C4 Bruce is top model, but Im finding things like that, electric every which way seat, auto wipers and lights, permanent sunroof :wacko:, and auto motor off and start at traffic lights. All fully explained in an illegible handbook.
Also the dash you hate is by Versace, thats why it looks like a handbag.
That explains it... I never wanted a handbag. :victory:
Mine has a most of those features, but I didn't want a sunroof anyway. The driver's seat has multiple electric adjustments. It has auto on and auto dipping headlights and stop start.
And it's "Butt Ugly". :happydance:
Sorry. :-[
Most of it looks good. :goodjob2:
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And it's "Butt Ugly".
Sorry.
Most of it looks good.
But does saying it's butt ugly mean its butt is ugly? :snigger:
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And it's "Butt Ugly".
Sorry.
Most of it looks good.
But does saying it's butt ugly mean its butt is ugly? :snigger:
Exactly!
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And it's "Butt Ugly".
Sorry.
Most of it looks good.
But does saying it's butt ugly mean its butt is ugly? :snigger:
Exactly!
wadeup yu lot, :'( over here you take whatever the French decide to dish up.
Butt ugly, ?? Seems 'Bruce' was the wrong name. :whistler:
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vilain derriere :whistler:
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Oui, il n'est pas vilain . :winker:
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Starting to get excited now after reading this great wrap in the car buyers guide (my exact model featured) should be here by end of August. It really is a no brainer for our sort of driving...
(https://i.ibb.co/MfgR4W2/20190805-064225.jpg) (https://ibb.co/w7dKX30)
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Starting to get excited now after reading this great wrap in the car buyers guide (my exact model featured) should be here by end of August. It really is a no brainer for our sort of driving...
Lucky you don't do much driving mate :P Because that unsupportive drivers seat would be a killer if you did. They are nice cars. I wanted one but the missus wouldn't let me spend the extra 10k on a accent sport hybrid.
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Starting to get excited now after reading this great wrap in the car buyers guide (my exact model featured) should be here by end of August. It really is a no brainer for our sort of driving...
Lucky you don't do much driving mate :P Because that unsupportive drivers seat would be a killer if you did. They are nice cars. I wanted one but the missus wouldn't let me spend the extra 10k on a accent sport hybrid.
Yeah, I don't think the seats are that bad, but we put thick sheepskin seat covers on and sometimes even an extra layer of foam or a cushion between the seat and the seat cover... :goodjob:
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Ok been away,................. has it arrived yet? No reports :crazy1: No close half-brothers ramming you :crazy1: It must still be safely aboard some tramp steamer heading for Hobart...... True? :cool:
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Ok been away,................. has it arrived yet? No reports :crazy1: No close half-brothers ramming you :crazy1: It must still be safely aboard some tramp steamer heading for Hobart...... True? :cool:
Should be arriving in Darwin! some time this week I think. By the time it's freighted to Tassie and prepped I'm not expecting to see it until the end of the month... :goodjob:
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enjoy :goodjob2: :goodjob2: :goodjob2: when ever. :mrgreen:
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Ok been away,................. has it arrived yet? No reports :crazy1: No close half-brothers ramming you :crazy1: It must still be safely aboard some tramp steamer heading for Hobart...... True? :cool:
Should be arriving in Darwin! some time this week I think. By the time it's freighted to Tassie and prepped I'm not expecting to see it until the end of the month... :goodjob:
Funny how it's still going to Darwin first, leave on boat take to Vic ??
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Ok been away,................. has it arrived yet? No reports :crazy1: No close half-brothers ramming you :crazy1: It must still be safely aboard some tramp steamer heading for Hobart...... True? :cool:
Should be arriving in Darwin! some time this week I think. By the time it's freighted to Tassie and prepped I'm not expecting to see it until the end of the month... :goodjob:
Funny how it's still going to Darwin first, leave on boat take to Vic ??
Some clever bugger sold Darwin Port to China. :head_knock: China is not happy... :disapp:
"Big wait time Joe! But you no worry Joe, my brother use it as #1 Uber Darwin to Tasmania. Make you some bucks. Your lucky month Joe! "
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If they took price of airfares and fuel off, I'd be happy to drive it home! :idea: :happydance: :goodjob:
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If they took price of airfares and fuel off, I'd be happy to drive it home! :idea: :happydance: :goodjob:
But by then itd have so many klms on it you'd have to trade it in. 😄
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If they took price of airfares and fuel off, I'd be happy to drive it home! :idea: :happydance: :goodjob:
Some clever bugger probably included the airline sale in the Darwin deal.
Dont get all wound up Dazz, it will turn up one day/ month/ year :mrgreen:
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If they took price of airfares and fuel off, I'd be happy to drive it home! :idea: :happydance: :goodjob:
But by then itd have so many klms on it you'd have to trade it in. 😄
:rofl: True!
If they took price of airfares and fuel off, I'd be happy to drive it home! :idea: :happydance: :goodjob:
Some clever bugger probably included the airline sale in the Darwin deal.
Dont get all wound up Dazz, it will turn up one day/ month/ year :mrgreen:
It's all good. I'm still enjoying the SR. Had friends in it today who have a 2014 Corolla and 2013 Territory and they are always super impressed with my car. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
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If they took price of airfares and fuel off, I'd be happy to drive it home! :idea: :happydance: :goodjob:
But by then itd have so many klms on it you'd have to trade it in. 😄
:rofl: True!
If they took price of airfares and fuel off, I'd be happy to drive it home! :idea: :happydance: :goodjob:
Some clever bugger probably included the airline sale in the Darwin deal.
Dont get all wound up Dazz, it will turn up one day/ month/ year :mrgreen:
It's all good. I'm still enjoying the SR. Had friends in it today who have a 2014 Corolla and 2013 Territory and they are always super impressed with my car. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
Bet you tried to sell it to them at a bargain price too !
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Might as well use up as much rego and put as many km on it as you can.....
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Might as well use up as much rego and put as many km on it as you can.....
Yep! 'll have done over 20,000 on those Michelin Pilot sports by the time she goes! :Shocked: :crazy1:
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Wonder if your new car was part of the batch needing the recall
:link: Toyota Motor Corporation ? Toyota Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid MY2019 | Product Safety Australia (https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/toyota-motor-corporation-toyota-camry-hybrid-corolla-hybrid-and-rav4-hybrid-my2019)
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:scared: just what he needed. :faint:
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Thats why it is taking so long, they stopped supply to work out the issue. The recall applies to the few that got delivered before they discovered the problem.
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:whsaid:
It ended up being a very small number of cars but I'm sure they will be checking mine at predelivery anyway.
Ironically, Trish's Kona went in for a recall for a potential brake issue yesterday. I took it in and got a new Qashqui ST-L as a loaner.. Not bad, but the Kona goes and handles better... :honk: :Drive:
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:whsaid:
Kona goes and handles better... unless it has a brake issue. :honk: :Drive:
Reality check .......Sorry maaate :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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:whsaid:
Kona goes and handles better... unless it has a brake issue. :honk: :Drive:
Reality check .......Sorry maaate :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
:lol:
no biggie, change the plastic clip near the exhaust for a steel one .
Anita's was done in WA prior to going to the dealer.
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Ok, so I took delivery of my new car on Tuesday just gone and already put over 500 kilometres on it. The 1000 service is booked for next Friday but the way I'm going I reckon it will have over 1500 on it by then.
Up until now the two best cars I've had for different reasons would be my very attractive and well featured 2014 Holden Calais V and my 2017 Hyundai i30 SR.
I hate to say it but this new car combines the best of both then adds some. Although to be honest wish I could take the infotainment system and menus for driver aids including the cruise control buttons out of the SR and transfer them to the Camry. Hyundai has that stuff way more sorted than Toyota.
While on the negative side, while my favourite feature (automated cruise) works really well on the highway it's not as good around town as the SR was.
I've already put a K & N Air filter in it and it looks like I'm going to be getting around 4.5 L/100 kms (so hopefully 1000 kilometres out of a tank) the official combined ADR economy is 4.2 L/100kms.
She is so quiet and the ride on the 17" wheels with 50 series tyres is so comfy after the 40 series tyres on the Calais and SR.
She is the first Camry to have independent rear suspension so she handles pretty well too.
The regenerative brakes have a much nicer (less wooden) feel than my previous 2 Camry Hybrids (a 2010 and a 2012 model)
I've got some ROH SprintR alloys ordered and I'm going to put a pair of matching chrome exhaust tips on the other side to give a quad exhaust look. :evil:
This is the wheel I've ordered.
(https://i.ibb.co/ZBnhNy7/Screenshot-2019-09-20-08-17-46.png) (https://ibb.co/dPdQ7nx)
It's only got a space saver spare so I'm going to use one of the current full size alloys as a spare.
(https://i.ibb.co/7gKxrSB/Studio-20190918-201435.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pWd641N)
(https://i.ibb.co/BVBV7jP/Studio-20190918-201405.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VWTWhDN)
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I must admit that the styling is certainly more aggressive than previous gen camry's. I'd like to see pics of the new wheels on the car when you get them on too Daz. Looks good!
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I must admit that the styling is certainly more aggressive than previous gen camry's. I'd like to see pics of the new wheels on the car when you get them on too Daz. Looks good!
Thanks Adz! I'm confident they will transform the car . The standard wheels have been on all Camrys for 10 years or more .. so boring. I hope I'm not disappointed.
Will definitely share a picture.
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Wow! I forgot how great it is to have 1000 kilometre range (as in my old FD CRDi and my two previous Hybrids). I filled her up after doing around 150 kilometres in the first two days before our trip to Hobart and she took $15 of Premium unleaded (I doubt they brimmed her when they gave me a full tank)
We did well over 700 on our recent trip to Hobart and I've done another 100+ since getting home. So now we have done over 950 kilometres and still showing a quarter of a tank. It's saying about 100 kilometres range remaining but it's been very conservative all along (so I'm expecting to get close to another 200)
I am still very happy, but she's not perfect. The stereo is pretty ordinary. I doubt it is as good as the SR sound wise. Certainly way behind Trish's Krell system in the Kona. Luckily I don't tend to listen to the stereo much. I may end up getting a little under seat sub woofer installed at some stage.
I'm going to miss the TPMS (Tyre pressure Monitoring System) I thought it had that but looking at the spec sheet I don't think even the SL (top model) gets it.
A lot of the little thing that i30 owners complain about on the i30 are the same on the Camry. Auto hold can't be set to stay on permanently. Also, as I've said before only the base model comes with a full size spare. At least in the SR if you set the preferred Auto cruise distance to the car in front in the SR it would stay at your preferred setting. The Camry defaults to the furthest distance. There was another thing that the Camry shares with the SR and other i30's but it escapes me at the moment. :spitty:
But don't get me wrong. They are all minor and easy work arounds. I'm still loving the economy, quietness, comfort and room. :goodjob2: :goodjob:
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Some more random thoughts on my new car for anyone that's interested.
I was thinking it seems like I'm not going to get quite as much out of a tank as my previous two Hybrids but when I checked the specs of the 2010 and 2012 models I previously owned, It was easier to work out why... Amazing really, but nearly getting as much range out of this model's 50 Litre tank as I was out of the 2012 model's 65 Litre tank and the 70 Litre tank in the 2010 model.
Luckily the good outweigh the bad because it is a bit of a love hate thing. The SR (and other Hyundai's I've owned) have spoiled me with the "detail".
Things I live or Love..
The new Camry Styling (except for the fake rear vents)
The Value for money compared to a similar spec'd SUV
The Combination of performance and economy
The Quietness of the cabin (in most circumstances)
The excellent ride quality.
The interior room and large boot.
The increased range between fuel stops (compared to most petrol cars)
Operation of Automated cruise on the highway.
Feel of Steering and Brakes (big improvement compared to previous Camry models and as good as anything in the class)
Not so great...
No TMPS (I liked the Tyre pressure monitoring feature in the SR - my first car with that feature)
No compartments in boot to hold small purchases in place (and bag hooks poorly located)
Menus in instrument cluster and Infotainment system not user friendly compared to Hyundai ones.
Tom Tom based navigation not as good as system used in Hyundai models.
No Android Auto (yet)
Operation of Auto cruise in the town.
I can work around about half of the negatives but fortunately none of the negatives are deal busters.
It's just a shame Toyota is so set in their ways to copy some other brands better ideas.
I think Hyundai has made a point of pinching some of the better tech from some other brands like VW and BMW.
If I could put the good bits of the SR into the Camry it would be an exceptional car.
Hopefully I get my new wheels on today (I can't wait) Talking of weight, I'm going to get them to check the weight of the new wheels against the OEM ones. :goodjob:
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Saw a Black one of yours this morning.
FUGLY rear vents? , what vents ? ? ?
Get yours painted white :victory:
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Saw a Black one of yours this morning.
FUGLY rear vents? , what vents ? ? ?
Get yours painted white :victory:
Yes, they are much less noticeable on the dark blue as well. I may get them sprayed at some stage.
Trying to duplicate the exhaust tips on the other side is proving harder than anticipated. Probably going to have to get two the same made up and replace the existing tips... :undecided:
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Another lesson in patience! My wheels were delayed for some reason.. may not get them until next Monday now. :Pout:
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Saw a Black one of yours this morning.
FUGLY rear vents? , what vents ? ? ?
Get yours painted white :victory:
Yes, they are much less noticeable on the dark blue as well. I may get them sprayed at some stage.
Trying to duplicate the exhaust tips on the other side is proving harder than anticipated. Probably going to have to get two the same made up and replace the existing tips... :undecided:
How about a couple of 3 inch dumps ? :winker:
Am 90% sure this black one had 2 outlets each side .
Was on bike at time so may have been distracted.
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Saw a Black one of yours this morning.
FUGLY rear vents? , what vents ? ? ?
Get yours painted white :victory:
Yes, they are much less noticeable on the dark blue as well. I may get them sprayed at some stage.
Trying to duplicate the exhaust tips on the other side is proving harder than anticipated. Probably going to have to get two the same made up and replace the existing tips... :undecided:
How about a couple of 3 inch dumps ? :winker:
Am 90% sure this black one had 2 outlets each side .
Was on bike at time so may have been distracted.
Yeah the black one was probably a V6.
Actually that's a thought. I'd prefer even one on each side than the current lopsided set up.
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Saw a Black one of yours this morning.
FUGLY rear vents? , what vents ? ? ?
Get yours painted white :victory:
Yes, they are much less noticeable on the dark blue as well. I may get them sprayed at some stage.
Trying to duplicate the exhaust tips on the other side is proving harder than anticipated. Probably going to have to get two the same made up and replace the existing tips... :undecided:
How about a couple of 3 inch dumps ? :winker:
Am 90% sure this black one had 2 outlets each side .
Was on bike at time so may have been distracted.
Yeah the black one was probably a V6.
Actually that's a thought. I'd prefer even one on each side than the current lopsided set up.
Yeah !, I thought you'd like the 3"dumps :victory: :victory: :rofl:
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The new Camry certainly is a heap better looking than all previous models and decent value for a hybrid. For the first time in decades Toyota is building cars that look decent and have comparable levels of equipment to their opposition.
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The new Camry certainly is a heap better looking than all previous models and decent value for a hybrid. For the first time in decades Toyota is building cars that look decent and have comparable levels of equipment to their opposition.
Cheers Matt,
I didn't like the previous version of the Camry at all looks wise , hence buying a Commodore, then an SR.
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Ok so I got my new wheels. @CraigB I made a point of getting them weighed compared with the OEM alloys. Approximately 20Kg with Tyre on Versus 22 for OEM. Interestingly it almost exactly offsets the extra weight of the OEM full size wheel versus the spacesaver. OEM with a free second hand Dunlop SP Sport Max +21 KG V Spacesaver spare wheel 13 KG.
Very Happy! Think it has transformed the look of the car.
I've got two genuine exhaust tips coming from Toyota for roughly $100 all up to make my other side exhaust for the quad exhaust look. Probably be the only other mod I'll make I reckon.
Oh, and while I think of it the Ceramic tint makes a noticeable difference to the amount of heat coming into the car. :goodjob:
(https://i.ibb.co/Zhqg8K8/20190928-113401.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nDx1cfc)
(https://i.ibb.co/sqnsNJP/20190928-113429.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1T1RPJn)
(https://i.ibb.co/jGsdqbg/20190928-113451.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gwhGQmz)
(https://i.ibb.co/hWqTLV8/20190928-113516.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4TQ0KpN)
(https://i.ibb.co/BBkpQdK/20190928-113858.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1TcgPhJ)
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They really suit the car Dazz :cool: 2kg per corner unsprung weight reduction is really good :goodjob2: enough that you should be able to notice/feel small differences in the suspension and steering response now.
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Wheels look brilliant Dazz. Good choice. Certainly picks this Camry up from the gutter. :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:
Ok so I got my new wheels. (abysmal grammar :spitty:)
Oh, and while I think of it the Ceramic tint makes a noticeable difference to the amount of heat coming into the car. :goodjob:
Where would you find sufficient heat down there ? 18 degrees max, prior to blizzard? :scared:
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Thanks Gary , I think.. :rofl:
Our sun is savage down here at times! :crazy1:
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Looking much sweeter. :goodjob:
( Dont forget to paint the fugly rear vents )
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Looking much sweeter. :goodjob:
( Dont forget to paint the fugly rear vents )
Thanks! Yes I will look into that. Here's a better photo I got today.
(https://i.ibb.co/ZdyXD1X/Sporty.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4WBtrgt)
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Wheels are very cool Dazz, you may want to put some locking wheel nuts on to stop unsavouries stealing them in Tasmania :whistler: can't wait to see pictures of exhaust tips too
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Wheels are very cool Dazz, you may want to put some locking wheel nuts on to stop unsavouries stealing them in Tasmania :whistler: can't wait to see pictures of exhaust tips too
Thanks Scott. You make a good point, but probably more risk of them being knicked on one of our mainland road trips! So maybe I better look into a set.. :sweating:
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Just for you Trevor @Surferdude I didn't like the black vents any more than you did.
Went to my mate Garry (who did my wheels on the SR) with the paint, but he had just had an injection in his hip so wasn't mobile enough.
Went home and did it myself. Plastic Primer, 3 coats of Glacier white and then 2 coats of clear coat... Looks heaps better.
Got two more matching exhaust tips from Toyota for $99 and a length of exhaust pipe for $10 so when Garry is feeling better we are going Quad! :victory:
(https://i.ibb.co/sK9JyQ4/Improved.jpg) (https://ibb.co/48RgPML)
(https://i.ibb.co/w7WQPjw/improved2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xYjgBdf)
(https://i.ibb.co/XJxfk2r/White-Vent.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JkjWFBw)
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WHAT VENTS ? ! :judges:
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Well done. :goodjob2:
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Good job Dazz :goodjob2: I actually didn't mind the black vents :)
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Good job Dazz :goodjob2: I actually didn't mind the black vents :)
They wouldn't have been as bad if they weren't attached to the lights. Looked too much like a rubber seal gone heywire! :crazy1:
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:lol: Yeah I can see that too :)
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A vast improvement :goodjob:
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Indeed, much better in white.
I suspect they aren't fake vents. I think they might be micro diffusers to pull the airflow in behind the car to reduce turbulence? Possibly too small to make much impact.
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Yeh that looks so much more aesthetically pleasing. Possibly even more satisfying doing it yourself as well?
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Lucky you're not trying to insure it in England hey?
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Lucky you're not trying to insure it in England hey?
Yeah, true!
Yeh that looks so much more aesthetically pleasing. Possibly even more satisfying doing it yourself as well?
Yes, definitely.
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* inside Adzie’s head * “This is how I want Dazz’s new Camry to sound with those additional exhaust tips” :D
:link: 2018 Camry Custom Exhaust (Best sounding 18' Cam) Part 2!!! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/puFoZlsvDiU)
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* inside Adzie’s head * “This is how I want Dazz’s new Camry to sound with those additional exhaust tips” :D
:link: 2018 Camry Custom Exhaust (Best sounding 18' Cam) Part 2!!! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/puFoZlsvDiU)
Cool! you've actually given me an idea! I might find the sexiest sounding engine note on the net and burn it to CD (yes, I have a CD player in my new car :crazy1: ) and discretely queue it up when I'm escorting new passengers in the car! :evil: :happydance:
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* inside Adzie’s head * “This is how I want Dazz’s new Camry to sound with those additional exhaust tips” :D
:link: 2018 Camry Custom Exhaust (Best sounding 18' Cam) Part 2!!! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/puFoZlsvDiU)
Cool! you've actually given me an idea! I might find the sexiest sounding engine note on the net and burn it to CD (yes, I have a CD player in my new car :crazy1: ) and discretely queue it up when I'm escorting new passengers in the car! :evil: :happydance:
I heard a guy talking about that, except he had the sound of a steam train... very loud .....how exceptional would that be. :goodjob2:
Do it Dazz, all the cousins will be out next morning searching for lost train tracks. :twisted:
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* inside Adzie’s head * “This is how I want Dazz’s new Camry to sound with those additional exhaust tips” :D
:link: 2018 Camry Custom Exhaust (Best sounding 18' Cam) Part 2!!! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/puFoZlsvDiU)
Cool! you've actually given me an idea! I might find the sexiest sounding engine note on the net and burn it to CD (yes, I have a CD player in my new car :crazy1: ) and discretely queue it up when I'm escorting new passengers in the car! :evil: :happydance:
I heard a guy talking about that, except he had the sound of a steam train... very loud .....how exceptional would that be. :goodjob2:
Do it Dazz, all the cousins will be out next morning searching for lost train tracks. :twisted:
You've got my creative juices flowing now! :snigger:
Actually I jut remembered I made a video with one of my other hybrids...
:link: Camry Hybrid V8 .mkv - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGPWYCq9XHs)
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So I've now done around 2750 kilometres in a bit over 3 weeks.
The things that are better than the SR.
The three biggest things for me are..
The quietness. I can now hold a conversation at highway speeds with passengers in the front and back. Much less tiring on longer drives (100 kms +) Seem to get there quicker and feel a bit more refreshed. Part of this feeling is probably due to the 2nd big benefit the ride. 17" wheels with 55 series tyres will always be more comfortable than 40 series on 18" wheels.
The 3rd thing is the fuel economy. Overall since I got the car it's saying I've averaged 5.2 L/100 kms. A bit disappointed with this figure to be honest as the car is rated at 4.2 L/100 km's overall and I usually can get pretty close to the ADR figures. It should average under 5.0 on the flatter north island roads with 100 kph speed limits. Most Tassie highways are 110 Kph limit and I set the cruise at 114 kph. I am using E10 though which may be making a difference. E10 is up to 20 CPL cheaper than Premium down here. I have to run at least 95 Octane (sticker on cap says e10 is acceptable). Some stations only offer 98 premium (not 95) and this can be even dearer.
I may do a trial with a full tank of 98 but can't see it being cost effective as it would have to make well over 10% difference to the economy.
Some of the other things that are better include the Full LED headlights with Auto dipping. The reverse camera is much clearer and higher resolution (i think) and loses little if any clarity at night. The electronic handbrake is entirely automatic. :goodjob:
It steers, handles and brakes very well for a big car but not quite as sharp as the SR. I miss the chuck ability and zippiness around town. It's obviously not a car you can throw around roundabouts like the SR. It will get up and boogie on the highway but 0-100 kms is low 8's (so about 1 second slower than the SR DCT)
So pretty much the only significant negatives are to do with the user friendliness of the menus systems and the lack of Android Auto. Plus the overly cautious behavior of the Auto cruise around town.
I'm still fine tuning my quad exhaust mod. :cool:
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Looks clear without the Ax marks!
5.2/100k good from a car that size and set on CC. what's your food bill like? :rofl:
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Looks clear without the Ax marks!
5.2/100k good from a car that size and set on CC. what's your food bill like? :rofl:
You're a funny guy John. :snigger: :goodjob:
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@mrpayner
Finally got the quad exhausts done. They look pretty cool I reckon.
(https://i.ibb.co/XZCdYQg/20191013-154110.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pvLsh78)
(https://i.ibb.co/F7cXmk5/20191013-154134.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GPG9nfW)
(https://i.ibb.co/HpPTthD/20191013-154031.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0V9yCsj)
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:goodjob2:
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MUCH better ! :goodjob:
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Yeah, top modding Dazz :goodjob:
Are the extra tips just cosmetic or have you bridged to the existing pipe...?
I wonder what it looks like from behind on a cold morning - lopsided exhaust fumes anyone? :snigger:
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Yeah, top modding Dazz :goodjob:
Are the extra tips just cosmetic or have you bridged to the existing pipe...?
I wonder what it looks like from behind on a cold morning - lopsided exhaust fumes anyone? :snigger:
Thanks guys. Purely cosmetic, but reasonably convincing until a cold start. My Mate Dorian already pointed that out as an "issue".. He was following me the other day and commented how much stuff comes out of the exhaust under hatd acceleration.
Will confuse a few people. :evil:
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Yeah that's a bit more balanced. Looks great.
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Yeah that's a bit more balanced. Looks great.
Thanks Adz, I've had some positive comments from friends down here as well. :victory:
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It's come up great Dazz, the whole car is looking pretty slick :goodjob2:
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It's come up great Dazz, the whole car is looking pretty slick :goodjob2:
Thanks Craig. I'm actually getting lots of admiring looks (and I don't think it's me they are looking at) A Camry, who would have guessed! :crazy1:
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Dazz, what have you gone and done???!!!??? :lol: :lol: :lol:
(https://i.ibb.co/6wprq2Z/1555483b-toyota-avalon-the-mean-machine.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B37cYmP)
Credit: Carscoops (https://www.carscoops.com/2019/11/toyota-avalon-mean-machine-features-lots-of-batman-stickers-and-studs/)
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Jeepers! Sometimes I try to act like I'm a stud, but that's crazy! :crazy1: :Shocked:
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That may lift 'The Office' a tad. :happydance: :happydance:
Unfortunately, its an 'only in America' thing; assuming the front is the same, it would probably be illegal in Oz.
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Have to say Dazz, those wheels on your car are spectacular in the flesh.
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Have to say Dazz, those wheels on your car are spectacular in the flesh.
Thanks Trev, certainly a big improvement on the stock ones. :victory:
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Just got an email from Toyota saying I can have Android Auto and Apple Carplay added to my 2 month old Camry for only $199. Not happy Jan... when I get a chance I'll be going in to negotiate a lot better deal than that... should be free. :crazy1:
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Good luck! I tried to do that with the AA/AP update for the Mazda before I bought it [available 1 month after purchase] .. they gave me a discount but it should have been a scaled approach [newer cars cheaper, older cars more exxy, etc.]
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Just got an email from Toyota saying I can have Android Auto and Apple Carplay added to my 2 month old Camry for only $199. Not happy Jan... when I get a chance I'll be going in to negotiate a lot better deal than that... should be free. :crazy1:
That’s thievery :disapp: 200 bucks for a 10 minute update :crazy1:
Damn rite it should be free on such a new car, Japanese car makers should be quite ashamed they’re so far behind their Korean cousins.
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Especially given the sales pitch prior to this being rolled out was that there was no need to wait before buying the car - implication is what it would have been free for recent purchases.
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Maybe I should give her another little tweak to make her look more like this...
(https://i.ibb.co/ZVNqxhd/Studio-20200118-194354.png) (https://ibb.co/hyC3VKs)
:link: Toyota Camry, Corolla and Avalon Get Epic Widebody Transformations - autoevolution (https://www.autoevolution.com/news/toyota-camry-corolla-and-avalon-get-epic-widebody-transformations-140408.html#)
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God Damn! !,
someone has gotten a hold of some brilliant drugs and is not holding back in partaking of them! :eek: :Shocked:
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Had my $195 , 15,000 kilometre on Friday. I said I'd like the Android Auto upgrade applied if you will do it for no charge. Not interested at $199.
Anyway, to cut a long story short. I got the freebie and it works very well. The way the Camry screen is laid out I think it will be more user friendly than AA was in my SR.
Because I have set up a wireless charger in the Camry I reckon I'll only plug the phone in so I can use AA on our mainland road trips where I need navigation. I seldom need that in Tassie.
Unfortunately our next mainland road trip has been deferred indefinitely due to other family commitments. :Pout: :fum:
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So i was looking though product recalls as i do and saw this one about Camry seatbelts then was wondering if seat belts are even required in Tassie?
:link: Toyota Motor Corporation ? Toyota Camry and Toyota Camry Hybrid MY2019 and Toyota Coaster MY2019-2020 | Product Safety Australia (https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/toyota-motor-corporation-toyota-camry-and-toyota-camry-hybrid-my2019-and-toyota-coaster-my2019-2020)
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So i was looking though product recalls as i do and saw this one about Camry seatbelts then was wondering if seat belts are even required in Tassie?
:link: Toyota Motor Corporation ? Toyota Camry and Toyota Camry Hybrid MY2019 and Toyota Coaster MY2019-2020 | Product Safety Australia (https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/toyota-motor-corporation-toyota-camry-and-toyota-camry-hybrid-my2019-and-toyota-coaster-my2019-2020)
Cheers for that. Yes a mate spotted that and because the Vin number list was oddly sorted I double checked with the Dealer (mine wasn't on the list)
We only have population of 500K but get much more than that in Tourists each year and some got their licenses out of a wheaties packet, so I reckon we need every safety device we can get. I think these tourists feature disproportionately in the accident stats as do Motorcyclists in the fatality figures down here. :Pout: