Door handle jam!!! - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

motionLes · 03-23-2003, 06:20 PM

I'm inquiring as to the reliability (or preference) of OEM door handles (sand colored Gen 4--Drivers door) vs any old brand.

I've seen 'em in ebay and the dealership, my question is "Is a door handle really just a door handle or should I beware and do a little mo' research (if so, any good sites)

WHY? YOU ASK: ON monday, I was getting back to my car in haste, pulled my door handle and SNNAAAPPP!!!!

the sh*t came off right in my hand (insert your favorite joke or pun here). I can still get in..part of the handle is reinforced.

I have never heard of that, I do not think it is a camry thing at all.
any suggestions on where I can get a replacement.

damn, I guess I do need to see my girlie more!!!

motion.

Tex97 · 03-23-2003, 07:12 PM

me personally..... I would go to the dealer and have them put a new one on.

I'm not a fan of "other brand" parts. I have APC clear corners and a Pioneer radio but I see those as upgrades.
If I have a mechanical part go out on my car, I only replace it with oem. BUT, I pay out the ass for it.

It all comes down to what you want to pay and how you feel about mixing and matching parts.

motionLes · 03-23-2003, 07:20 PM

right..good rule. (I am not big with mix and matching on mechnical parts like those either)

that may be my "end awl, be awl"--the dealer, but I want to make sure I give some time to research the "just as good as OEM vendors" just in case there are any--for a door handle

you're right though, Tex..sometimes the extra money is worth it.

I went through a "crazy" shaving all the handles off moment, but I figured--

"If it's not in the budget right now--dont do it. plus I dont think that would be for me.

thnx
motionman

***Phi*** · 03-23-2003, 07:53 PM

Go OEM on a relatively inexpensive part that needs to be durable and stand up to use day in and day out such as a door handle.

You're not the only one this has happened to.
http://www.toyotanation.com/showthre...t=handle+broke

motionLes · 03-23-2003, 08:28 PM

DAYUM!! that was fast. I guess it is a lil mo' common than I thought.

thanks--OMG I think I'm becoming a junkie!!

(e)motionLes.