5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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And if so, is it the same design and size, etc.?- k
Yes, it's the same car, and yes, there are Japan-built cars out there. That said, it could be that they're all over here on the west coast, and not on your side of the continent. I'd suggest looking on all of the dealer web sites in your area -- see if they've got new vehicle inventories, see if they display the VIN for each vehicle, and check for VIN's starting with the letter "J." Those would be the Japan-built cars....
Actually the sticker on the window shows where the car was made. I did see some Jap built Camry's at my local dealer here in Phoenix, so they are in the US.
Someone else had a post with a picture of the Japanese Camry front bumper which is a little different than a US made Camry. There were a couple of square plates covering holes, which is where the mounting brackets are for the overseas trip.
You could spot a Jap built Camry pretty easily just by looking at it from the front.
Here's the pictures. Thanks to whoever posted them.
There are a couple of quick and easy ways to spot a "made in Japan" car, too:
1. Shipping plug:
As I understand it, there's a hook of some sort underneath plugs like these, which allows the car to be secured on the ship that brings it from Japan to the US. Look at the Kentucky-built cars -- no plugs:
2. Shipping hooks:
Same as above, but these hooks are right out in the open. Again, these would be used to tie the car down for ocean transport. And, again, note how the Kentucky-built cars don't have them:
So, look for the plugs and the hooks, and you'll find the Japan-built cars.
Depends on which model you're looking for. There are 5-6 "J" CEs, 1-2 LEs and 2 XLEs at an area dealership in MD. You can search their inventory at www.darcars.com . Warning: they are a pain to deal with. www.fitzmall.com is much MUCH better.
I know the pain. Took me 4 weeks to find a "J" V6 XLE and in the process I had 3 sold out from under me.
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Depends on which model you're looking for. There are 5-6 "J" CEs, 1-2 LEs and 2 XLEs at an area dealership in MD. You can search their inventory at www.darcars.com . Warning: they are a pain to deal with. www.fitzmall.com is much MUCH better.
I know the pain. Took me 4 weeks to find a "J" V6 XLE and in the process I had 3 sold out from under me.
Agreed! Fitzmall.com (Fitzgerald Lakeforest Toyota) took care of me, honored their internet price ($600 over invoice) on a special order (added options to an incoming car) and held to the 7 day trade value on my trade in even after 3.5 weeks.
Mine is from Kentucky, though....y'all.
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IE, is the quality better than Kentucky Camrys? I'm guessing that the cost is the same . . .
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The material is pretty much the same. What makes most people want a Japanese made Camry is probably tied to the psychological factor. No offense intended, but personally, I feel that the Japanese tends to have a better attention to details, they have a good reputation in doing more "delicate" jobs. After all, Toyota is a Japanese car brand, so if there is a choice, of coz I would like to have an origin made one, especially there will be less or none Japan made Camry coming to North America after this year (release year).
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I remember reading an interview with Brian Bosworth many years ago. He talked about working in a car factory making new cars and how they would do things to the cars to piss people off.
One thing was to take a string, tie a small nut to the end of it, and hang it somewhere inside the door frame. That way it would rattle around when the car moved and drive the owner crazy. He thought it was hilarious.
I imagine alot of other things like that can easily happen when a car is being built, and I imagine that kind of crap doesn't happen on a Japanese assembly line.
It is the same car but the Japanese seem to put more effort into quality control when building a car. I do wish someone had statistics on this.
Hey guys I know this is out of the blue and not on topic. But where is the Oil Filter on the V6 motor? Where is there a transmission Dipstick. Thanks in advance.
P.S. Pictures would be helpful as well if its not too much trouble.
I have to admit the Japanese made Camry's are tight. I have no Squeeks or Rattles. Everything is put together with care. I am so pleased with this car.
However, I take it in to the Dealership this Saturday for some upgrades and I have noticed the steering is pulling a bit to the left. I will test their "service" and see if they live up to it...and fix it.
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