Is there anyone with a late MAY 07 or JUNE 07 build CAMRY v6???

[reyrey127]

Just currious if you guys still had the transmission flare. I have been holding off for a while to purchase a new camry v6 se, until the problem or issue had been solved. I just dont understand how TOYOTA cant get a simple thing like a transmission to work properly with an engine. This should be BASICS 101. So let me ask EVERYONE who owns or will own a camry, if the camry v6 had the transmission problem and you were aware of it, would you still buy it?? If not, what other car would you get? If you do, why would you want to have a transmission flare problem that will last for the duration of your vehicle life, which would most likely damage the transmission in the long run from flaring??? Thanks in advance.

[jaysi09]

to answer ur ? above...
-our camry was built 01/07 with 7xxx miles and no transmission flare.
-if we knew about the transmission flare before we bought the camry we will still buy it coz were big fans of toyota and besides theres always a solution for everything. although a nissan altima wouldnt be bad as a second choice. wait for the 08 if u dont wanna deal with the flare i hope toyota has dealt with the problem by then. camry ftw!

[compfreak]

I'm beginning to think that the transmission flare is somewhat blown out of proportion. I just took a drive in our other car (2001 Subaru) and i noticed a flare on a cold start. I'm not saying that the flare is something that's "normal" but it's not an isolated Camry incident...other brands have similar issues. What's paramount though is that as long as the flare isn't detrimental to the reliability of the car then I should be fine with it. If the flare was flaring 500-1k+ rpm they i'd probably have something to say, but a 100-300 rpm flare is something i could live with.


---end rant, haha

[gdanaher]

I had my transmission reprogrammed about two weeks ago and it hasn't been an issue since, but it's still only two weeks. I feel certain that the problem is in the programming and it is taking awhile to get it right. Yes they should already have done this you say, but these things are not your fathers' transmissions. Complicated as can be they are. Lots of factors to figure in. I'd still buy the car. It's a well built and thought out vehicle and it should last me many years as the last several have.

[akira751]

Originally Posted by reyrey127

Just currious if you guys still had the transmission flare. I have been holding off for a while to purchase a new camry v6 se, until the problem or issue had been solved. I just dont understand how TOYOTA cant get a simple thing like a transmission to work properly with an engine. This should be BASICS 101. So let me ask EVERYONE who owns or will own a camry, if the camry v6 had the transmission problem and you were aware of it, would you still buy it?? If not, what other car would you get? If you do, why would you want to have a transmission flare problem that will last for the duration of your vehicle life, which would most likely damage the transmission in the long run from flaring??? Thanks in advance.

My Camry was built late June 06 and no transmission flares at all.

[reyrey127]

thanks for everyone's reply. i do like the styling and interior of the car compared to other cars. everything seems to be where it need to be. it is not too clustered with buttons all over the place which is a plus in my book. the only thing that is really hitting me is the whole transmission flare issue. yes i have read that it may be blown out of proportion, but i have not actually sat in a vehicle with it. i have seen all the videos online and it does not seem to look normal. i have love toyota and have been a die hard fan ever since my first 1984 camry vehicle. though it lacked hp, it was a SOLID car. the car is no longer here since we donated it with EVERYTHING running in good condition in 2001. that is the TOYOTA reliability that i have fallen in love with.

i know many of you do not have the flare, yet there must be some explanation as to why some have and some dont. is it a production mistake?? the problem exists, else the TSB would not have surfaced from toyota multiple times.

i desperately need a car, since i was in a car accident with my 1996 camry. so as you can tell i am a camry die hard fan, my family has owned ONLY camry's with a vehicle from each model change. unfortunately my dad got old and decided to go up a notch and owns the newer avalon, i was very disappointed. he broke the trend, yet i am continuing it on with this generation camry.

i expect my kids to continue the legacy. toyota has given me a sour taste in my mouth with all these issues with transmission flare from both the camry and es350 which share the same mechanicals.

I DO NOT want to have to go honda or acura, but that would be my next choice. let me know how you guys feel. i am just upset that toyota has done this. i can live with rattles, but transmission issues is a nono in my book. but for now i will wait for the 08. lets cross our fingers for those who feel the same way as i.

cheers for now...

[BuckeyeSE]

Originally Posted by reyrey127

Just currious if you guys still had the transmission flare. I have been holding off for a while to purchase a new camry v6 se, until the problem or issue had been solved. I just dont understand how TOYOTA cant get a simple thing like a transmission to work properly with an engine. This should be BASICS 101. So let me ask EVERYONE who owns or will own a camry, if the camry v6 had the transmission problem and you were aware of it, would you still buy it?? If not, what other car would you get? If you do, why would you want to have a transmission flare problem that will last for the duration of your vehicle life, which would most likely damage the transmission in the long run from flaring??? Thanks in advance.

My Camry SE V6 was built on 5/17/07 in Georgetown KY and has not shown any sign of a flare (yet). I currently have just over 500 miles on it. I was well aware of the potential flare issue before buying my Camry - I had been doing my research and checking out this message board for 2 months prior to purchase. I figured that if the flare really was a big issue then there would have been a recall instead of a few people complaining on a message board. Besides, if it does start to flare then that is what the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty is for.

[smeg]

I'm not sure when or where my Camry was built, but I bought it with 4 miles on the clock little over a month ago - it's now at 2000 miles and I've never seen anything odd with the transmission.

I'm not sure it would have stopped me from buying it either

[darksparkz]

04/07 built for me.

It's perfectly fine, with over 1000 miles.

In some cases, Toyota would swap your tranny for you, and I've even heard of one case where the person got a buy back from Toyota.

[Cartang]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeSE

My Camry SE V6 was built on 5/17/07 in Georgetown KY and has not shown any sign of a flare (yet). I currently have just over 500 miles on it. I was well aware of the potential flare issue before buying my Camry - I had been doing my research and checking out this message board for 2 months prior to purchase. I figured that if the flare really was a big issue then there would have been a recall instead of a few people complaining on a message board. Besides, if it does start to flare then that is what the 60,000 mile powertrain warranty is for.

[Cartang]

Where do you find the date the car was made thanks

[Burnes]

Originally Posted by Cartang

Where do you find the date the car was made thanks

Inside the driver door. Open and look.

[_Charles_]

5/23/07 build, already have over 2,000 miles on her (Yes, I drive alot), and no tranny flare.

Charles

[gdanaher]

Originally Posted by Cartang

Where do you find the date the car was made thanks

As stated the month of manufacure is printed on the door post vin label but Toyota can give you the exct date if you contact them.

[_Charles_]

I guess I spoke too soon. The car had been sitting in for about 4 hours, and as I took off, it slipped about 200 RPM. Only once. Barely noticable.

Charles