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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2006, 12:35:55 pm »
I Give Him  500 to 1 ODDS at Daytona................an that's just on the beach sand wif da TOURISTAS................... :P......................Umo Ya need ta UPGRADE yer READING ;)
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2006, 12:41:54 pm »
Not finished reading your thread, but have to go now, so here's a bit about the Corolla.

Aaahhh, brings back memories. Your 2002 was better than my 2001, but you're right, the 2003+ models are a significant jump ahead. I test drove the current model twice and liked it lots.

If I were you, I'd think the deal I got was great!

I can't believe with the multiple cosmetic damages (albeit small), a 2002 Corolla can still fetch $8000 wholesale. I mean, the car wasn't that much to begin with....
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #22 on: October 02, 2006, 12:53:18 pm »
Congrats Umro!  A very nice car indeed. 

One of the few cars IMO, whose inherent goodness, drivability and style, belies the modest purchase price.   Good job. 
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #23 on: October 02, 2006, 01:26:54 pm »
Quote from: safristi on October 02, 2006, 12:35:55 pm
I Give Him  500 to 1 ODDS at Daytona................an that's just on the beach sand wif da TOURISTAS................... :P......................Umo Ya need ta UPGRADE yer READING ;)

Sir, You've got an eagle's eye, a Scott Archer eye indeed, hinted for you. The salon door swings wide open and both ways.  ;) part of the collection.
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #24 on: October 02, 2006, 03:57:17 pm »
Great car.....great colour choice.  A big congrats, Umro!   :)
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #25 on: October 02, 2006, 04:09:15 pm »
Thanks everyone, I truly wanted and like this car. Previous wasn't by absolute choice, I didn't even know what to look for. I've learned a lot from here atleast to check whether all 4 hubcaps are similar.  ;D

And the story about justifying the purchase. I just wanted this car.  :)
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #26 on: October 02, 2006, 04:18:50 pm »
Quote from: UmroAyyar on October 02, 2006, 04:09:15 pm
Thanks everyone, I truly wanted and like this car. Previous wasn't by absolute choice, I didn't even know what to look for. I've learned a lot from here atleast to check whether all 4 hubcaps are similar.  ;D

And the story about justifying the purchase. I just wanted this car.  :)

If you can afford it, wanting it is all the justification you NEED.  :thumbup: ;D ;D
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #27 on: October 02, 2006, 04:19:14 pm »
Wow!  Lovely vehicle.  And you got a terrific deal!   :D

BTW, how are the stock tires?  How well do they perform in highway?  Any excessive wind noise?  Are you going to replace them soon?

Sorry for so many questions, but my father is looking into getting a new car (by next year), so I'm starting to do my research now.

Thanks!



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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #28 on: October 02, 2006, 04:27:56 pm »
Quote from: PWP_6MT on October 02, 2006, 04:19:14 pm
Wow!  Lovely vehicle.  And you got a terrific deal!   :D

BTW, how are the stock tires?  How well do they perform in highway?  Any excessive wind noise?  Are you going to replace them soon?

Sorry for so many questions, but my father is looking into getting a new car (by next year), so I'm starting to do my research now.

Thanks!

The stock tires are Michelin Energy MX4, I wouldn't want to drive on them in winter now as they are half way through their life. They are rated for 40,000km. They drive fine in rain, no problems, no spinning.

Wind noise is almost non-existent, its a very quiet vehicle on the highway.
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #29 on: October 02, 2006, 04:31:51 pm »
Quote from: UmroAyyar on October 02, 2006, 04:27:56 pm
Quote from: PWP_6MT on October 02, 2006, 04:19:14 pm
Wow!  Lovely vehicle.  And you got a terrific deal!   :D

BTW, how are the stock tires?  How well do they perform in highway?  Any excessive wind noise?  Are you going to replace them soon?

Sorry for so many questions, but my father is looking into getting a new car (by next year), so I'm starting to do my research now.

Thanks!

The stock tires are Michelin Energy MX4, I wouldn't want to drive on them in winter now as they are half way through their life. They are rated for 40,000km. They drive fine in rain, no problems, no spinning.

Wind noise is almost non-existent, its a very quiet vehicle on the highway.

Those are the OEM tires for Camrys and you are right, do NOT try to use them as winter tires. Wife had same on her '99 Solara and I never cared for them that much, but they are engineered for low noise and good fuel economy. When we got the new '06 Solara, the first thing that got changed was the OEM tires.
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #30 on: October 02, 2006, 07:29:05 pm »
nice :thumbup:
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #31 on: October 02, 2006, 08:13:34 pm »
Hi Umro again,

I've seen the Camry pictures now, and that's a great color!

re: Corolla vs. Camry question

Personally, I think that if someone can afford it, wants the extra space, and doesn't mind the extra size, then a Camry is a better value for a few thousand more.
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #32 on: October 02, 2006, 09:30:49 pm »
Now that they camry has been covered,

How's the Musharraf book?
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #33 on: October 02, 2006, 10:35:45 pm »
Congrats on the new car, a great step-up from the Corolla, I like the new Camry a lot  :thumbup:
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #34 on: October 02, 2006, 10:41:40 pm »
Nice looking Camry, Congrats.
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #35 on: October 03, 2006, 01:05:05 am »
That is a very good looking Camry ...  :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup::thumbup: Love the color ...  :)

I will like any color other than silver.  :)
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #36 on: October 03, 2006, 01:53:16 am »
Nice Camry, love the black. Hardly looks like a 'family' sedan - very agressive.

Interesting reading materials in the back. How is it?  ;D
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #37 on: October 03, 2006, 06:35:22 am »
Quote from: Oz on October 03, 2006, 01:53:16 am
Nice Camry, love the black. Hardly looks like a 'family' sedan - very agressive.

Interesting reading materials in the back. How is it? ;D
Quote from: nocar on October 02, 2006, 09:30:49 pm
Now that they camry has been covered,

How's the Musharraf book?

Its not black, its Magnetic Grey, I'll post proper pictures after some cosmetic changes.

The book is a memoir so everything is not a fact and English is very plain, typical army man. Starts with a mixture of 'I am good' , behind the scenes decision making processes and an attempt to explain events with his perspective. A good PR move though.

I haven't read all of it yet, so lets skip it for now ;)
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #38 on: October 04, 2006, 01:11:06 pm »
Very nice Camry!! Hows the gas mileage? I am getting ~35mpg ... lol but I have an 87 Camry Wagon. When Toyota decides to bring back the Yoda Wagon I would consider buying new :)
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Re: UmroAyyar's Toyotas
« Reply #39 on: October 04, 2006, 01:37:29 pm »
Magentic Gay.....that's  a great KOLOR fer San Fran ;) ::) :P....... Oh Magnetic Gray..is that compulsory fer IT types????? :P...do the drapes match the carpet?
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