presara_Dec_2006

Have not had any mechanical issues for just over 12 months since car was new.

You have to be joking. Do you think that ppl in the forum are idiots. Can you aford to be without a car for a month? Beside what do you do if issues start popping up after 12 months or so?

Sales talk, they want to sell it asap and get their bonus.

So we shoule not buy australian made products? or force force OEMs to change mentality of their work force?

im probably guessing thats a loose screw or bolt..or maybe its one of the brackets holding the exhaust system...has the car scrapped the ground ever?? just like anything its probably best to see your mechanic...but considering its a new car i would go straight to the toyota dealers and get them to check it out for you... No, i am very conservative driver and my car has always been looked after and driven with care ( i have evo VIII that i use for spiretd driving ;) )

Thanks, come to think ... my other toyotas were built in Japan. I have just checked on Red Book web site, so it could be just the fact that it is manufactured in aus?

Hi, I have December 2006 built Aurion Presara that has done 24,000 km. In the last 6-8 weeks I have satarted noticing number of rattle and squeak issue that were not there before. 1. With sunroof open rattle coming out from behind driver side B-Pillar, next to drivers right ear. Gets worse at higher speeds. 2. Number of different rattles and squeaks from dash, as if there is something loose? 3. At small inclines with engine at 1000 to 1200 rpm there is metallic rattle coming from engine bay. 4. Pulling into my driveway there is awful squeaking noise coming from the rear of the car as it is undergoing some twisting due to the slope of the driveway. I will have this looked after second week ob Jan when I visit my dealer. If you have had any similar issue please advise as I would like to learn more about this issue before I go to see my dealer as dealers can be very reluctant to find any faults. I have owned Toyotas in the past and never had any issue with them. So I am wondering if Toyota is slipping in quality / reliability areas due to rapid expansion globally and in Australia. These issues are not serious in terms of vehicle operation / safety but ARE very annoying and constant. Unless they are rectified promptly by the dealer I will consider switching to either Honda or Subaru by April next year. Any advise on the above are greatly appreciated.