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mike mamad · 05-01-2009, 07:51 AM

Hi every 1 ...

I'm Mike livin in Kuwait, I have this 05 Camry GLI, with a 4 Cyl engine, Wooden Interior, Sunroof, Alloy Rims, DVD player, TV, Blutooth Receiever in Dash, 64 Hard Dic Data Bank. but my car, as every other 5th Gen Camry sold in the middle east region lacks the ABS and EBD systems.

My Car is in an Excelent Condition, which Makes me Hesitate to Upgrade it and get the newest SE ...

What do u guys think ...

Shall I Do it and Upgrade ?

or Stay loyal to my very clean ride ?!

ps. This is my car:

catric69 · 05-01-2009, 08:40 AM

Welcome to TN and very nice car. Keep it! I would not trade you car in just because it lacks ABS/EBD system.

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 05-01-2009, 10:14 AM

Gen5.5 FTW!

Keep it!

jalcom · 05-01-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Punks_Not_Dead5

Gen5.5 FTW!

Keep it!

+1

I like how your headlights does not have the amber side marker reflector and how the side marker is on the front fender. I wish they did that for the USDM.

ToyotaToday · 05-01-2009, 11:22 AM

Definitely keep it if you ask me. I have a 2002 Gen5 and it's been very reliable, so yours being a 2005 would probably be even better as they work out the "Bugs" if any.

It's a nice looking car you have there, why trade in or buy a new one. Drive it a few years.

I wouldn't worry too much about ABS. If you know how to drive, it should be fine.

mike mamad · 05-01-2009, 05:39 PM

Thanks alot ppl for the warm welcome and kind replies.

I have to admit that I'm still tempted by the very good Price Offer I got on a brand new 08 Camry SE ...

But well, my current car was so realiable and trouble free, that I feel guilty to let it go !

...

and as for the silght diffrences in the body details, I have to say, Japanese cars are kind of more perfect in designs for the Middle East Market,

Meanwhile the interior and some technical specifications are really better for the cars being built for the US region Market !

Dna_splice · 05-01-2009, 08:00 PM

more pics of rood spoiler!!!

TypeRex187 · 05-01-2009, 08:06 PM

welcome to toyotonation, there are few different aero kits for the gen5.5. Search around and choose what you see fit.

Netforcer · 05-01-2009, 11:59 PM

Keep it, get a rims and a drop

mike mamad · 05-02-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dna_splice

more pics of rood spoiler!!!

If you mean the spoiler on the top of the rear window, I got that from an ordinary car accessorie shop. This spoiler is specialy designed for 5th Gen and it originaly comes in dark transparent color, but well I had to take it to the Toyota Dealer to get it painted with the original Diamnond white (my car's color) .. to make it look as an original part .

After all, I'm more of a Stock car Fan .. than customising the car.

Redline_Me · 05-02-2009, 03:56 AM

You won't get much for it, so it wont be worth trading it in. The car looks great and if it runs just as good than you are fine. I'm sure you guys don't get any snow and ice down there lol, so ABS shouldn't be needed as long as you drive safely. Except in the snow my ABS has never kicked in during dry weather.