Official Car Thread :: Vol 2 :: Now with More Bikes!

**Finch** · 29 Jun 2008, 04:42 AM

The only insurance you need for a scooter accident is life insurance, or not, since there isn't going to be anything left.

**stormy** · 29 Jun 2008, 04:55 AM

some of these scooters on craigs list are neat
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/mcy/735948313.html
this one looks like a Go-Bot http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/736227533.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/734886696.html

**Finch** · 29 Jun 2008, 04:59 AM

Nice. I almost got a CT90 instead of what i have. CT90's a little quicker, but i was worried about keeping up with parts, since they haven't made them since the late 70's.

**bandit** · 29 Jun 2008, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bojack

There are much better vehicles than a Camry. Don't be a sheep.

NO thanks. I've done my research. I dont want American cars even though so people here love them. I love the look of the Camry SE and its in my price range.

Originally Posted by Advocate

No cause the majority of people who buy a Camry ... follow other people and not try and do the legwork to see if that's what they really want.

If he followed Bojack's advice he would be going against the grain. Which is not a bad idea really. Considering that the current batch of Toyota's are getting bad reviews due to bad quality control and a ton of recalls.

Ive been reading ToyotaNation.com forums to see what people have to see as aswell as recalls. Majority or the biggest problem is the transmission flare. Toyota knows about this problem and will fix it. They reflash the ECU and if problem continues, they'll swap out car/engine or atleast thats what they did for someone on the forums.

Originally Posted by Advocate

go back and ride your scooter.

also: I did like that car back in the day.

I don't mind the Camry, but the big thing right now that is hurting Toyota is that their quality control is gone in the shitter. The 2007-'08 model Camry's and Corollas are plagued with brake and engine issues. All he has to do is Google auto recalls and the latest set is Toyota. And its only going to get worse, cause the 2008-'09's are from the same factories. Monitored by the same board and since the auto industry is being hit hard with the economy. Not only are the big 3 laying off workers, so are Honda and Toyota.

If anything buy a 2005-'06 Camry. Or do what Finch does and ride a scooter.

I want a crotch rocket but I'll probably kill myself.

Havent heard any problems about brake. Engine, yes (see response above). No matter what car manufacturer it is, they're all laying off people. The economy sucks and the gas price isnt helping. So it doesnt matter if you're GM, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, all are affected sooner or later.

I dont like the look of Gen 5.5. I would like a car that is stable but I also want a car that looks nice too

Originally Posted by stormy

I get the Camry thing. It's a safe choice. Resale is high, mpg is great, the reputation for reliability is there, and it rides like you're floating on a cloud. It's soft, quiet, and relaxing, and for a lot of people it doesn't get much better than that. The price isn't bad either. It's just a different style than what traditional enthusiasts look for. I won't hate on it.

Bing-fucking-O! Took both the 4cyl and v6 on a test drive. Both are so different. Obviously the 4cyl doesnt have the umph that the v6 has but the smoothness of the ride was different even though both are same models just different engines.

My aunt had a 1995 Camry. Hardly any problems. Drove like a rock. Over 150,000 miles on it and gave it to my cousin. My cousin went a got a new car and give it to his gfs little brother. He's still rocking it and probably at over 200,000 miles right now. First thing that pops into peoples head when you say Camry is "family car". Yes, but Toyota is changing its ways hence the SE which is sportier. I wanted a sporty yet sleek car and use it as a family car down the road as well, so this comes in handy.

My first choice was Acura TSX but with gas, the sticker price of the car, too much for me. Not to mention, the new grille and front of the new Acura's are hideous. Since I drive my family around, there was no leg room for whoever sat behind me and the Camry offered a lot of room and cheaper price.

**Tsubaki** · 29 Jun 2008, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by stormy

I still think if you want a reliable boring-mobile you should get an Accord. It's beaten the Camry on every comparison I've read.

I would normally recommend a Honda over a Toyota (having only ever bought a Toyota - reliable as hell, but zzz to drive), but the thing I really dislike about the new Accord is its size. It's now classified as a "full size" vehicle as opposed to the Camry's "mid-size".

With the 09 Mazda6 and 08 TSX growing bigger, the current Subaru Legacy is the only European-sized family car left :/