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umm so im gonna need $3000 in repairs on this $5000 car? :( sounds like i got totally ripped off and $225(inc member discount)+$200 for Full RACV inspection+1yr Warranty was total waste of money too. it sucks cos there is 2003 Camry MCV36R Sportivo V6 manual (142,418km) for $7350 on carsales. http://www.carsales....eapi=2&__N=1246 1247 1252 1282 4294962861 4294962464 903 1216 1622&silo=Stock&Range=Price:7500,7500~0.5&sort=default What would be other ~$2000 besides the clutch? and do i need to fix any of em urgently cos i thought the car would be ok without any repair(just service only) for a year since i won't be driving that much, but if its urgent i'll probably get it done at same time when i get the clutch fixed from Toyota.

Thanks dude. Cos that dealer pulled shifty and deliberately contacted late so i missed the RACV inspector. When the RACV roadside assistant looked at the car yesterday, he could tell it was involved in an accident front and back straight away, he also said paint on one side is slightly darker, so one side has been repaired/repainted. Well i didnt know any of these until yesterday cos dealer told me its never been involved in major accident. However i would have known all these if i met the RACV inspector and many other information which would have definitely effected purchased decision of the car. (who knows maybe i wouldn't have bought it, i didn't want preupdate MCV20R but manual ones are rare and this one was cheap so i just thought the clutch will be ok for at least 6-12mths etc cos wear/tear is kinda normal for a car 12 year old car, and since dealer assured me that car be fine for at least a year. As i mentioned i told the dealer to contact me ASAP when RACV inspector arrives, and i was ready from early morning and waiting to drive to the dealer to meet the RACV inspector, took me ~10mins to drive to dealer after the phone call but he told me RACV inspector just left when i got there, so i was like wtf?!? Anyway the loser dealer kept on telling me he called me straight away when full $225(with member discount) RACV inspection take ~45-60mins, and he kept on telling me today that new clutch will cost $500-$600(i think) etc. Well i just cant stand people talking total retarded bs all the time. RACV roadside assistant dude told me he can fix the clutch for very cheap cos he buys parts directly from supplier and does all the repairs himself and even gave me his personal no. According to him it should be covered under dealer warranty(?) cos its under 2mths old, and he even offered to talk to dealer directly on behalf of me if i had trouble dealing with em, etc.

Thanks heaps for useful infos but my clutch died yesterday :( so looks like that spare money i had for the car is going to the clutch. :( http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/index.php/topic/36870-need-help-guys-clutch-died-qq

Just called the dealer but the shifty dealer(cos he told me there won't be ANY problem with the car for at least a year, AND i also asked dealer to contact me asap when RACV inspector arrvies so i can go meet the inspector, etc, but the dealer contacted me after RACV inspector left, and im pretty sure he did something shifty with RACV inspector(cos somehow he already knew all of the results and RACV report was in sealed envelope, i.e. sweet talk or bribe, etc. (its a very small car dealer but apparently hes been running business for 20 years) I don't blame the dealer for repeatly telling me you won't have any problem with the car for at least a year, cos im sure used car dealers lie all the time. But im ****** off at the fact that he pulled shifty on RACV inspection(i was very unhappy that day cos i was waiting the phone call and got there ~10mins after the call but still missed the inspector) Anyway dealer basically told me to contact the National Warranty Company and they can only cover upto $200 for clutch(but apparently pressure plate must be to be faulty to be eligible for warranty, and cause for the faulty pressure plate determines how much they can pay, so i have to get a mechanic to send the report/quote). I need to replace the clutch asap, but i got 3 different prices from 3 different Toyota dealers. City Toyota - $850 to $900 installed Chadstone Toyota - can't do it, told me there are no genuine clutch kits for my Camry left in Australia(?) and they don't deal with non genuine parts so told me to contact Repco. Footscray Toyota - $1330-$1450 installed, $450(aftermarket clutch kit) + $880(8hrs labour) + $120(fly wheel if needed) Metro Motor Mechanic - ~$1200 installed, genuine clutch kit(~$400) + installation(~$800). Repco - $380(aftermarket clutch kit) + installation(waiting for quote from Repco authorized mechanic) According to National Warranty Company authorized repairer, they won't pay if its just worn cos its not covered by warranty, so unless somethings gone wrong(i.e. transmission, pressure plate collapsed, etc). So not sure if i'll be eligible for any of the $200 clutch warranty. :(

Umm ok so if its not covered under dealer warranty, do you think it would be covered under the National Warranty i paid extra for? http://nwco.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/NWC_VitalWtyPlan_CoverComponents_O1.pdf

I bought 2000 Camry Touring V6 manual about month ago(drove ~1200km so far). Did RACV inspection before buying the car and also paid $200 extra for 1 year National Warranty Company Drive Plus warranty.(http://nwco.com.au/w...mponents_O1.pdf) Could smell some buring smell from the bonnet when i drove the car, but it got much worse today and i could see the smoke coming out of the bonnet and i also had to rev to ~3000-4000rpm on each gear to get the car moving slowly.. :( So i called roadside assistance and was told that clutch is dead/burnt(?) and need to be replaced, he advised i should contact the dealer first cos according to him its it should be covered under dealer warranty since i bought the car less than two months ago. I'm gonna call the dealer tomorrow, but could you give me some advice on this matter? Thank you. RACV Vehicle Inspection Report Date: 27/02/2012 Make/Model: Toyota Camry Speedo: 164,667 Fuel System: Petrol Transmission: Manual Charge (incl. GST): $225.00 Compliance Plate Date: 04/1999 Summary: The purchase recommendation for this vehicle is: Good for age - Vehicle rated still in reasonably good condition, taking age and odometer reading into consideration, with various items outlined below. Engine Rating: Green = Go Severity Section Part/Location Fault/Comment Observation OIL LEAKS General engine area, Lower oil staining evident, steering pump and C/V boots all weeping. Observation DADIATOR & HEATER HOSES Various hoses. Various generally aged/perished. Trans/Drive Rating: Green = Go Severity Section Part/Location Fault/Comment Early CLUTCH Clutch take up. Not Applicable drive pick up point high, clutch assy. nearing end of its serviceable life. Steer/Susp Rating: Green = Go Severity Section Part/Location Fault/Comment Observation OTHER ITEMS Suspension/bushes, Various minor wear & tear, Body Rating: Green = Go Severity Section Part/Location Fault/Comment Observation PAINTWORK/PANELS Various Panels, Various minor dents/chips/scratches evident. some window tint peeling and oil spill at left side boot area, and bonnet struts weak. Breaks Rating: Green = Go Severity Section Part/Location Fault/Comment Observation VIBRATION/PULSATION Steering Various vibration, slight vibration noted.,,,pads approx 2.5mm.. re-torque all wheelnuts and confirm RWC compliance. Tyres Rating: Green = Go Wheels Rating: Green = Go Electrical Rating: Green = Go Mise Rating: Green = Go Severity Section Part/Location Fault/Comment Observation UPHOLSTERY AND TRIM General condition, Various general wear and tear. headlining dropping in places and interior light inoperative. Test Rating: Green = Go *** End of Report ***

Cool thanks for the info, i think they are ~$180-$190.. Do you have 225/45R/17 or 235/45R17 Pirelli P7?

Cool, thanks for the details dude, i wouldn't mind buying V6 badges from ya if you are in Melb. I'm gonna get 17" Enkei(http://img52.imagesh...610/img061z.jpg, don't know the model no) on monday. 2 of the tyres(Federal Super Steel 595, 235/45R17) are in decent condition so i'm gonna keep em but i'll probably replace other two worn ones, would someone recoomend a good 17" tyre? (brand/model/and rough price if you are familar with it) I checked some reviews on net but too many mixed reviews :( e.g. http://www.productre...enza-re001.html

Looks really nice and clean. :)

Cool thanks for the info. Its bit weird cos i can't seem to find that 17" Enkei wheel model at all :( googled 17" 9 spoke Enkei, etc and also checked 10 pages on 17" Enkei wheels on http://www.ebay.com/...&_skc=450&rt=nc on ebay. 15" vs 16" Toyota Touring http://img99.imagesh...8712/15v161.jpg 16" Totoya vs 17" Enkei(?) http://img189.images.../3820/16v17.jpg Anyway i'm gonna buy the 17" wheels first thing monday but probably also buy 2 new 17" tyres since 2 of em are worn, Can someone recommend me a decent 17" 235 tyres? i have two options atm depending on price, buy 2 good tyres and use em for front, or buy 2 cheap tyres and use em for back, but replace the front ones in near future. I checked some reviews on net but too many mixed reviews.. http://www.productre...enza-re001.html

Yer maybe i'll try to drop it down to $280 lol, not sure if they'll look ok on drak green camry tho. And i thought they might be fake heavy ones, etc cos they weren't listed on Enkei website. I just wasnt sure if that was the normal going price cos all my tyres are in good condition(near new), and my friend will probably buy those 17" for his Aurion ATX IF i dont buy em. Also i heard something like putting larger wheel can actually effect your speedo a bit(making it slightly inaccurate), or was i just told bs? :)

I have 15" Toyota alloy wheel atm but i can upgrade em to 17" Enkei(not sure about the model, couldnt find the matching one on Enkei website) for $300 including installation. I also get to keep my spare alloy, so i'll be just swapping 4 wheels and tires. My tyres are different brand/models but in good condition(near new),. 2x 15" Dunlop Sports 300E (Rear, 205/65R15, alloys in decent condition, tyres in good condition, near new) 2x 15" Gemstone G3300 (Front, 205/65R15, alloys in decent condition, tyres in good condition, near new) 2x 17" Enkei tyres were 17" Federal Super Steel 595 (235/45R17) are in decent condition but other two(different brand/model) are worn. I think he'll sell the 4x 17" Enkei wheel(+tyres) for ~$450-$500 out right. so basically i'm getting $150-$200 for my 4x 15" alloys. Do you think its worth it? My current 15" wheels: http://img834.images...6396/car04t.jpg (205/65R15) 17" Enkei ??? wheels: http://img52.imagesh...610/img061z.jpg (235/45R17)

geez you guys are ruder than the real Gordon Ramsay :D (at least i presented some facts, and was trying to be helpful..) i did mention i dont know much about cars(especially compared to you guys), but i think i know lil bit more than average person tho.. and besides im a newbie here too qq

LOL i was thinking about that cos i saw 2003 Camry Sportivo V6 manual for ~$7500 (~142,000km) in Melb, but apparently got some hail damage. If it was a dealer ad, i'd probably call em and ask for trade in difference.

I heard that you can fit Mitsubishi 380 breaks on Magnas, so maybe you can also fit Aurion breaks on Camrys? sorry i dont know much about cars.