Looking at Camry SE I4 Man.

[m0nty]

My wife likes the new Camry's design and what isn't to like really. They have done a really bang up job as far as the exterior of the car is concerned. My only complaint I could make is that it sits just a little too high. We are looking at this car to help with our new family, 13 month old boy. We have a Honda Civic Hatch which is a little cramped on space but worth its weight in gold..... Drifting a little off of topic.... I was wondering if the hesitation issue which had been plaguing the 2007's has been fixed for 2008? I have read many posts about this particular issue and noticed in one of the postings that October 1st was the date when the fix hit the production lines. Has this issue been resolved for the I4 Man.?
Are there any other outstanding issues with the car that ppl would like to fill me in on?

Thanks

[TRD VVTi]

I've never heard of anyone having a problem with the manual transmission cars.

Everyone seems to complain about transmission flare and downshift delays.

How does the Camry sit too high?

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by Evan215

How does the Camry sit too high?

I agree, they do sit too high. So do Gen 5-5.5's.

[Epsilon]

There's a TSB for the hesitation problem. You can always drop the Camry if you think it sits too high.

[patrick5]

I have heard a couple people mention acceleration problems with a 2007 camry manual transmission. Mostly a delay in throttle response if I remember, and it was worse when the outside temperature was hot. I'd be interested in hearing if anyone else is having issues with their manual transmisssion camrys. I might consider buying one, but not with TSBs being released every few months, so hopefully the issues are worked out soon.

[Camread]

Originally Posted by Evan215

How does the Camry sit too high?

they lowered the seating height for gen6 to give it a little more sporty ride. i think his civic is slammed or something...

[CharmCityES]

the SE I4 manual has no issues that i know of....its easy to drive, and actually pretty quick too...they manual is much better suited tlo the gen 6 4cyl than the auto it is usually equipped with

[Epsilon]

You can always get aftermarket bucket seats if you want to sit lower.

[m0nty]

Shouldn't have said anything about the lowering because its not my concern. What is, is the normal operation of the vehicle. So the issue is more hesitation in the heat. How hot are we talking. I live in Canada and the it sits around 25 C.

i think his civic is slammed or something...

I love how these assumptions are made.

[patrick5]

Here's what info I have read from others about hesitation with the manual transmission: When driving on the highway at 60-65+ mph, very difficult to accelerate, even dropping to 4th and there is still little acceleration. Condition is noticeable about 70 degrees, and very bad by 90 degrees. Below 70 degrees not a problem. No help or explanation from dealer. I don't know how many cars have this issue, but apparently at least a small number do and there is no fix that I know of yet.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by patrick5

Here's what info I have read from others about hesitation with the manual transmission: When driving on the highway at 60-65+ mph, very difficult to accelerate, even dropping to 4th and there is still little acceleration. Condition is noticeable about 70 degrees, and very bad by 90 degrees. Below 70 degrees not a problem. No help or explanation from dealer. I don't know how many cars have this issue, but apparently at least a small number do and there is no fix that I know of yet.

BS!!!

TSB dated 8/2/07 corrects if there is a problem................. at least in the USA!!!!

[m0nty]

I have found the bulletin here. Just wondering if the 2AZ-FE engine referred to is the I4 engine or is it the V6?

Thanks.

[patrick5]

Originally Posted by njerald

BS!!!

TSB dated 8/2/07 corrects if there is a problem................. at least in the USA!!!!

Has anyone with a manual transmission with hesitation issues tried the latest TSB? With some of the previous TSBs, there have been varying levels of sucess reported. It'd be great if this solves the problems though.

[patrick5]

Originally Posted by m0nty

I have found the bulletin here. Just wondering if the 2AZ-FE engine referred to is the I4 engine or is it the V6?

Thanks.

The 2AZ is the 4 cylinder.