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Thanks, I'll drive it for a bit and see how it goes, will try resetting ecu if no change. Already on 98 fuel, so not that. Ahh yes, that is the question isn't it? I'm still asking myself that a bit! The manual was from a dealer of dubious repute. Log books looked good till 3 years ago, but no servicing since, though it had apparently only done 16K in that time. That said, it seemed in good condition and I guess not all their cars are necessarily dodgy! Was certainly tempted, but would have cost more upfront also. The auto had 180K on it and while it was reasonably cheap it needed quite a few things fixed. So the one I bought is in better condition generally, has had timing belt done, good service record etc. But still, I am wondering if I shouldn't have been a bit more patient.

Thanks again Ian, that makes a lot of sensse. Back to original question - my mechanic suggested that ECU management adapts to driving style. I knew the auto boxes did, but he thinks it applies to manuals too. Could this explain the difference in engine revving more freely? Asking because I bit the bullet and bought a 98 Conquest manual. While it goes well, the touring model I tried definitely revved out much more freely especially above 3000 revs, almost felt like it had a turbo! I guess older cars vary a bit, but just seems strange that the 2 touring models both exhibited this characteristic and it seems more than just suspension stiffness making the difference - I don't think that would explain the significant difference in rev response.

Thanks for that link Ian, much appreciated. I also noticed the random Red Book figures - manual Touring listed as 8.9 - well slower than the 7.8 listed for other manuals and slower than the auto! A bit off topic - but are there more reliable sources for performance figures available?

Thanks Trent, I thought I was probably imagining it. The revving more freely may also have been due to the 2 touring models having been the only ones I was able to test drive alone!

Hi all Am looking for a Gen 4 V6 camry, have driven a few Touring models and they feel faster than other models, both in auto & manual form. Engine seems to rev more freely, and in auto gears are held longer, though mabye this just reflects previous owners driving tendencies! I realise engines & power figs are identical to other models. Red book has 0-100 figs of 8.7 for touring vs 9.2 for other models. Any comments? And if there is a difference, how or why?

Thanks for the reply, nice to know its an easy job. He's more 'friend of a friend', but I'm sure he'd be happy to do it for a bottle of wine or the like! Or maybe I could even do it myself. The ~$300 cost is obviously from a wrecker. Thanks again Ha, but no, we are not referring to the door switches - I believe we are talking about some sort of 'hidden place' master switch.

Thanks for the reply Ha, good to know. Though I didn't make properly clear that both ceased to work at the same time, which would seem to indicate some other cause. Just spoke to a mechanic friend and he sugguests its likely a control switch which is apparently $200-300 to buy, plus install. Any other thoughts most welcome.

Hi all Looking at buying a 99 conquest, but front power windows have died - won't work at all. Any idea what might be the cause and how much its likely to cost to fix? Any advice would be much appreciated. Regards, Steve