On Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:32:45 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:

On Friday, January 15, 2016 at 5:08:15 PM UTC-5, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:42:35 -0500, John H.
wrote:

On Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:30:44 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 1/15/2016 12:22 PM, Keyser Söze wrote:
On 1/15/16 12:19 PM, True North wrote:
Keyser Söze
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"About six months ago, we got my wife a new car, maybe one step up from
your basic compact. We shopped five or six dealers, looking at several
brands of four door sedans, including two "fancy lines." She ending up
liking the Toyota Camry best because "it's a simple car, well-made, nice
ride, and peppy." I was pretty surprised at how well it performs, since
she opted for the naturally aspirated four cylinder engine."

Too bad Toyota discontinued the V6 when they redesigned the Camry four
or five years ago. It's a nice engine...plenty for my Highlander, the
way I drive. Not sure if Camry has gone to the CVT type transmission
yet. That seems to be the future but I'm not convinced the slightly
better gas mileage is worth any negative traits...such as when towing
etc.


I think you can get a V6 in the Camry but once my wife test drove the
Camry with the 4, she was "decided." On a recent long drive on I-95, she
was able to average 38 and 40 mpg at 70 mph.


Assuming they have a history of being reliable, I think the best
combination is a small 4 banger with a turbo. The turbo adds plenty of
pep when you need it but you don't have to get on it when you are just
driving normally. Some of the turbo 4 cylinders can challenge the
performance of a V8 in some cars.

My driving habits have changed a great deal in the past few years.
I don't drive fast ... I don't accelerate any faster than necessary ...
and I am not in a big hurry to get anywhere anymore. Had my fun with
the M5, Porsche and big old American muscle cars but I am over them.


Like my wife's VW Jetta. 1.4L Turbo-diesel. Quick little bugger.

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Diesels have huge torque when the turbo kicks in. My wife's M-B is a
3.2L turbo diesel and it's amazing. Torque peaks out at something
like 400 ft/lbs which is more than the V8 in my Tundra.

Last time I took the A6 in for scheduled service, the loaner was an A6 with the TDI diesel (mine has the supercharged V6). That thing wasn't quite as quick off the line, but it pulled like a freight train! I can get 26-28 mpg at 75 or so, but I hear reports of the TDIs getting in the mid to upper 30's. It would take a l-o-n-g time to recoup the diff in price.

On the interstate, my wife's VW gets 45mpg, or so.
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Ban idiots, not guns!

8:43 AMJohn H.
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On the interstate, my wife's VW gets 45mpg, or so.
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My town car gets 24 and my wife's Honda gets 34-36. Jets rides lke a log wagon. Mine rides like a leather sofa...

wrote:
On Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:30:00 -0800, Califbill billnews wrote:

The seat backs are in the way of the rear view
mirror.

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Is there a way to switch on the backup camera?


Throw it in reverse. . She also liked the look better of the Venza.
Is the V6, and does not get the Mileage it should. They state 28 highway,
but gets around 23-24. But fuel,costs are not killer.

True North wrote:
California Bill sez...

"Depends on your height. Â*My wife is 5'10 and the Camry roof line inside hit
her hair. Â*She liked the Venza which is really station wagon Camry.
Roofline is moe like a Highlander. Â*Problem with the Highlander is the
visibility to the rear. Â*The seat backs are in the way of the rear view
mirror."



Say what....not on my 2013 Highlander. I find the tint on all the
windows back of the front seats interfere with my night time backing up.
First vehicle I've had with a back up camera and I'll never be without one again.


Her car was bought in 2009. Highlander has changed since then. Probably
someone realized the problem and fixed it. Even my truck has backup
camera. Makes it great to hook up boat trailer.

Keyser Söze wrote:
On 1/16/16 8:29 AM, True North wrote:
California Bill sez...

"Depends on your height. My wife is 5'10 and the Camry roof line inside hit
her hair. She liked the Venza which is really station wagon Camry.
Roofline is moe like a Highlander. Problem with the Highlander is the
visibility to the rear. The seat backs are in the way of the rear view
mirror."



Say what....not on my 2013 Highlander. I find the tint on all the
windows back of the front seats interfere with my night time backing up.
First vehicle I've had with a back up camera and I'll never be without one again.


Gee, I'm more than 6' tall and my head doesn't come close to hitting the
"Camry roof line."


Was her hair as the roof line curves, my head did not hit , but was real
close, and I am 6'3 these days,

On 1/16/2016 8:29 AM, True North wrote:
California Bill sez...

"Depends on your height. My wife is 5'10 and the Camry roof line inside hit
her hair. She liked the Venza which is really station wagon Camry.
Roofline is moe like a Highlander. Problem with the Highlander is the
visibility to the rear. The seat backs are in the way of the rear view
mirror."



Say what....not on my 2013 Highlander. I find the tint on all the windows back of the front seats interfere with my night time backing up. First vehicle I've had with a back up camera and I'll never be without one again.

Do you still need to sit on phone books to see over the steering wheel?

On 1/16/2016 8:33 AM, Keyser Söze wrote:
On 1/16/16 8:29 AM, True North wrote:
California Bill sez...

"Depends on your height. My wife is 5'10 and the Camry roof line
inside hit
her hair. She liked the Venza which is really station wagon Camry.
Roofline is moe like a Highlander. Problem with the Highlander is the
visibility to the rear. The seat backs are in the way of the rear view
mirror."



Say what....not on my 2013 Highlander. I find the tint on all the
windows back of the front seats interfere with my night time backing
up. First vehicle I've had with a back up camera and I'll never be
without one again.


Gee, I'm more than 6' tall and my head doesn't come close to hitting the
"Camry roof line."

Speaketh the shrinking sniveling man from Maryland. ;-)

FlatulentJim farts..
"Do you still need to sit on phone books to see over the steering wheel?"


The FloriduhFunnyMan makes another feeble attempt at humour.

True North wrote:
California Bill sez...

"Depends on your height. My wife is 5'10 and the Camry roof line inside hit
her hair. She liked the Venza which is really station wagon Camry.
Roofline is moe like a Highlander. Problem with the Highlander is the
visibility to the rear. The seat backs are in the way of the rear view
mirror."



Say what....not on my 2013 Highlander. I find the tint on all the windows back of the front seats interfere with my night time backing up. First vehicle I've had with a back up camera and I'll never be without one again.


Is "Say what" how Canadians start their (incomplete) sentences? I've
been to Canada many times and never heard that.

On 1/16/2016 10:33 PM, Alex wrote:
True North wrote:
California Bill sez...

"Depends on your height. My wife is 5'10 and the Camry roof line
inside hit
her hair. She liked the Venza which is really station wagon Camry.
Roofline is moe like a Highlander. Problem with the Highlander is the
visibility to the rear. The seat backs are in the way of the rear view
mirror."



Say what....not on my 2013 Highlander. I find the tint on all the
windows back of the front seats interfere with my night time backing
up. First vehicle I've had with a back up camera and I'll never be
without one again.


Is "Say what" how Canadians start their (incomplete) sentences? I've
been to Canada many times and never heard that.

Donnie learned his version of English from his buddies, the trailer
trash boys.