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hi everyone! I am new to the forum, picked up a 2009 Camry XLE about a month ago, it's got almost 70k on the clock and has a 4cyl engine which has taken some getting used to for me since I have always had a truck with a V8. Overall it's a nice car to commute in. Looking forward to hanging out on the forum.
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Does your camry have the 4cyl? If so does it sound like a lawn mower when you accelerate? Mine does and I think it might be the intake manifold, seems to be a known baffle issue, I was just curious if yours sounds the same way. I like the car but the engine sound is annoying. I know it's a 4 cylinder but it shouldn't sound as loud as it does. I first thought it had an exhaust leak or the flex pipe was damaged but they are all good.
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Tommy,
Does your camry have the 4cyl? If so does it sound like a lawn mower when you accelerate? Mine does and I think it might be the intake manifold, seems to be a known baffle issue, I was just curious if yours sounds the same way. I like the car but the engine sound is annoying. I know it's a 4 cylinder but it shouldn't sound as loud as it does. I first thought it had an exhaust leak or the flex pipe was damaged but they are all good.
Does your camry have the 4cyl? If so does it sound like a lawn mower when you accelerate? Mine does and I think it might be the intake manifold, seems to be a known baffle issue, I was just curious if yours sounds the same way. I like the car but the engine sound is annoying. I know it's a 4 cylinder but it shouldn't sound as loud as it does. I first thought it had an exhaust leak or the flex pipe was damaged but they are all good.
09XLE, Pardon the slow reply.
I didn't know about the 'known baffle issue', but yes, our camry sounds a bit like a lawnmower on steroids. It makes lots of sound with not a lot of power IMHO. However the mileage is pretty good, as I average 31-33 mpg in mixed driving for my 100-150 miles a day driving.
Front rotor warp/shake at interstate speeds, trim coming apart in the interior and generally mis-matched interior trim (in color and finish), less-than-good overall fit and finish of body and interior pieces (lead me to wonder about mechanicals also)..... I can see where Toyota QC dipped in the '09 era.
The '14 and '15 Toyotas I have looked at (have family who have bought 2) seem much better built and fitted.
Tommy
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