Kentucky Build date 03/07 V6 Camry LE

[eflw1029]

Took delivery of my V6 Camry Vin#4T1BK46K37U035066 and according to TSB TC002-07 I might have a problem free 6-speed tranny. Until I get use to going back to front wheel drive vehicles I cautiously drove the Camry home. Big difference coming off a Ford Crown Victoria and stepping down to what's classified a mid sized commute car. I am concerned the front nose area and bumper will take a huge beating when I park on the streets of New York City, visit the malls out in Long Island, but more importantly sustain road rash from all the junk kicked up driving on the Long Island Expressway. Thanks to this fantastic web site I pre-read the downloaded 2007 Toyota service manuals and it was here I realized any thoughts of foregoing the extended warranty would be impossible. Simple tasks like replacing tires down the road will be a nightmare especially with the internal pressure sensors on each tire. The typical service tech replacing tires will most likely damage at least one and that's if I don't sustain damage scrubbing the tires or rims caused by any of the parking lot attendants. Anyway, I got the 7yr/100k/$0.00 deductable genuine Toyota extended warranty from Troy Deidrich at Toyota of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Paid $880 versus the thousand here in Long Island City, NY. Can anyone tell me where they located their EZ-pass on the front windshield? I installed mine directly under thefront windshield rear view mirror which is invisible from the driver side. The front passenger side however no longer has a clear unobstructed view...will the dots and tint interfere if I relocate the EZ-pass to above the rear view? Finally does anyone know of the part numbers of both a good Autometer pod and McGard wheel lock set? I'd like to install a transmission temperature gauge but need a good Autometer pod. Dealer is asking $60 for the McGard wheel locks for the alloy wheels...refuse to pay his prices so I called Jeg's but it appears they do NOT have any 2007 documention from McGard as yet. Finally just to let everyone know you can get genuine Toyota oil filters for the V6 2007 model year Camry for $3.70/filter at toyotapartspeople.com I placed an order for a dozen which should be here in a week or so. As you can probably tell I normally perform my own maintenance but had to purchase the extended warranty simply because of the prices of some of the electronic parts (tire pressure sensors, coil on plugs similar to what ford uses, etc). Keep all the tips and tricks coming folks.....

[TitaniumSE]

Congrats on the purchase. If you're worried about the front taking a huge beating, then you should get a nose mask or a clear bra.

[eflw1029]

Per chance do you know of any web site which has pic's, pricing, and availability of a good quality front mask or bra? In the interim I researching about the possibility of installing a class 2 hitch on the back so I can transport 3 bikes. Save a lot of money at the expense of limited load and cargo capability.

[neil0311]

I put my EZ Pass in the same place you did, right under the mirror so it's not visible by me, the driver. I was going to put it where the dot matrix is, but then I could see it, and I'd rather place it where I won't see it. To hell with the passenger.

[w203]

Pics to the 3m Clear bra

Congrats on the purchase and hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for getting rid of the crown vic, one less cop look-a-like not to worry about.

[eflw1029]

Tangerine-
Thanks

[eflw1029]

Tangerine- Thanks for the pic's. If you don't mind my asking what made you decide on NOT using a bra other than the fact the buffetting might burnish the paint and clearcoat? I noticed in your pic's the front literally takes a bath in debris each time you take it for a drive. Where and how much did you pay to get this done? Finally, where di you purchase your bug guard?....I want one of those also!

[hipowernut]

Go to www.mcgard.com and you should be able to look up the locks for your car there. If it's not yet listed, just call their customer service line.