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Old 09-27-06 | 05:41 PM
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that's a killer deal on the RL. I cant even believe my eyes and had to look at it twice. Can't go wrong with RL at that price range. I paid something like that for my IS350. At the same price, RL is the winner!

Hope you are happy with this one!
Old 09-27-06 | 05:43 PM
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We will know after 3k of miles mavericck. Both of the Camrys broke and went into the shop for 2-3 weeks under that time frame. Hehe.
You will probably be fine, the only things I've heard of giving 05' RL owners problems was electronic things like the keyless ignition (not working) and the light sensor (turning the headlights on during the day and turning them off during the night). No tranny problems thankfully, at least that I could find.
Old 09-27-06 | 06:19 PM
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Congrats on the RL - an awesome car, at a killer deal.

10K more than the loaded Camry, but a WAAAAAAAY better vehicle.
Old 09-27-06 | 07:38 PM
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Thumbs up Keyless Ignition

Congrats!

Good choice. I still have my eye on one but the fact that it does not have ventilated seats really bothers me for some reason.

The main problem I have read w/ the car is that if you do not turn the ignition **** off the right way, it will drain your battery. Luckily, you have road side assistance.

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Old 09-29-06 | 02:39 PM
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We picked up the new RL today. And the deal was done. When we get tint done, I will get some more pictures taken.

The Camry is still here in the garage. Should be next week before Toyota takes it back.
Old 09-29-06 | 03:35 PM
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CONGRATS!!!..

WOW...you got a really great deal!! no car in that price range can really touch the RL.
Old 09-29-06 | 04:54 PM
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Yea, and I am really surprised how much quality difference there is between it and my TL. Hehe. It is definitely a nice car with lots of gadgets which will take me a while to learn.
Old 09-29-06 | 05:13 PM
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WOW, that is an INCREDIBLE deal. The only thing on the RL that does not stike my fancy are the rims - wish that had a little more something to them. Change those out and I just love that car.

Keep us updated on how it turns out... oh and and BTW, if the trans goes on this one, then YOU have a problem
Old 10-07-06 | 02:30 PM
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Some new pics of the car with 20% tint.



Old 10-17-06 | 09:22 PM
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gorgeous RL
but i think the shark fin ruins the look of the car, breaks the flow
Old 10-18-06 | 09:42 AM
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Wow, you're brave for spending close to $30k for a camry.

Glad to see your car-venture is over.
That RL is steal and no way in the same league as the camry.
It even has the jp-style tail that us gs owners want
Old 10-18-06 | 10:11 AM
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sorry to hear that. New camrys are sex.
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Sweet, the RL is a really nice vehicle
Old 10-18-06 | 12:14 PM
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33k was the MSRP tag on the Camry. Due to what options that it had added. This RL was 40,9k. Wasn't that much more really and a way nicer car.
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Update guys. We do still have the Camry. The Camry refund check has hit the bank from Toyota, and is now paid off. I just drove it to put a few gallons more in the tank we will be taking it on Friday to the dealer to sign the paperwork for returning it and dropping the car back off.

One thing she said to me which made me laugh a little. She said, man when it rains and I drive the RL, it changes completely. It feels weird, it feels like it has CLAWS and it just turns and goes. She said it feels like someone is pushing me. HEhehehe. I said thats the AWD system working. I told her you should put the monitor up and look at it to see how it works when you can.

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