Auri 7

Michelin Energy XM2 ? My original 2010 XM2 tyres liked to squeal on turns, when they got a bit low. Even with 4-5 mm left on the thread. They lasted a fair while, but were quite hard.

Yep, my 2010 Touring had a matching 5th.

Also check the steering intermediate shaft. Although I felt mine, before I heard it.

If you go for the golden one, make your buy dependent on the results of the roadworthy. The most you can loose is the cost for the roadworthy, if there's too much trouble to fix things.

Some news about the planned infotainment system: (this info presently only for USA builds, starting with the new 2018 Camry for late northern summer deliveries. No mention about AUS yet). https://www.automotivelinux.org/announcements/2017/05/30/automotive-grade-linux-platform-debuts-on-the-2018-toyota-camry /Quote: Toyota has adopted the AGL platform for Toyota’s next-generation infotainment system. The 2018 Toyota Camry will be the first Toyota vehicle on the market with the AGL-based system in the United States. /unquote. AGL (Automotive Grade Linux) features include a dashboard, support for Google Maps, climate control (A/C), media player, news reader, smart phone integration etc. Manufacturers can expand the AGL platform to their own specifications. Most of the future Toyota and Lexus models will be delivered with this system. Participants in the AGL consortium are Hyundai, Jaguar/Landrover, Toyota, Mercedes and others.

Thanks again for your feedback. Cheers

A tyre shop might give you a good idea. Take the pics along. If you're buying some online and trying to work out postage cost, you could email the seller for that info.

Yep, I'm on 215/55/R17 , which came with the Touring SE model. Yes, most definitely. Plus you have a wider tyre and higher pressure will help to compensate for that and lighten your steering. I'm always eager to read, what other drivers are using. This forum can be quite helpful. Cheers.

Yes, that was badly worded on my behalf. What I really meant, was, that the new V6 will probably be $10,000 dearer than the current equivalent model Aurion. Maybe like the extras the Touring SE presented in the past.

Do you have very soft tyres? 42 front would see me bubble off sideways on uneven surfaces (in roundabouts or corners), would also slip on acceleration in the wet on T-junctions. I guess it depends a great deal on the tyres. I usually go cornering in some rough large roundabouts and adjust my tyre pressure to the point, where I don't skid (bubble) off anymore. I'm very picky on my pressure, 1 PSI makes all the difference for me. Got my own compressor and gear at home etc. Now on Primacy 3ST (4.5 - 4.8 mm thread left ) I use 36 front and 37 rear (not loaded). Previously on Energy XM I used 32 - 33.

I quite like the looks, side and rear. Could do with a different beak though, but might look ok in charcoal or silver. I hope, the anti-collision system can be switched off (permanently, not everytime new on start up). That would be a deal breaker for me. Yes, will have a test drive and check out the seats for sure. Current model Aurions will probably go for $10,000.00 cheaper, depending how many they've got left at the end of the year. But it's something to look forward to :)

Hahaha, yes, that's why I never persisted with it. Typing in manually seems to be the only other way. Actually I just got interested and tried to transfer my contacts to see whether it works, but got the same results as you have. On the final step it just sits there, "transferring contacts, please operate your phone" Operate how ? So when I switch bluetooth OFF/ON, it won't connect again, just like yours. Anyway, the voice command is much easier, only one button to press. Cheers. Btw, while we're talking iPhone bluetooth connectivity: If you don't get a message alert, but only incoming ring tones on calls, you can divert message tones to your iPhone, but leave calls on car bluetooth. Here's how: When connected to bluetooth, swipe up into control centre, select your BT device and then tick iPhone. The only drawback: It doesn't stick, when you leave the car or switch it off and loose your BT. So you'd have to do that before every trip. Anyway, just a thought.

Legally you can touch the home button, if your iPhone is in a cradle, secure at the dash or windscreen. I'm using a vent-clip for mine. (Similar to this:) http://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/HH0J2ZM/B/belkin-car-vent-mount-for-iphone As for transferring the contacts: Have you tried manually with bluetooth off temporarily? New stereo: I have no idea, you'd have to search the topics, or maybe someone else can answer this question. Good luck !

Hey, welcome to the club :) As per iPhone and calls: I just keep the home button on the iPhone depressed until it vibrates and the "voice control" shows. Then I speak : "call Mary mobile" and bluetooth will do the rest. So, there's no need to transfer contacts, you can do it all with voice commands. You can also say "ring Janice" or whatever your contact is listed as. At the end of the call, you can press the red stop button on the dash.

It would be good to know, what you understand by "comfortable ride". Do you mean, you'd want a softer ride, or a more "performance-like" comfort in curves? If you want a softer ride, then stick with the 16" higher wall tyres and play with the air pressure. I personally think, the pre-2012 Aurions are soft and rolly enough. The 17" wheels with 215/55/R17 size tyres seem to be a good match to make the Aurion roll a little less and stick to the road better than the stock 16" wheels, because the sidewalls are not as high.. You'll find, with new tyres you might have to develop a feel for the right air pressure first, try it out in a few large roundabouts or just doing U-turns with different air pressures. My favourite tyres: Michelins.