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Have you seen the pictures of the new 2008 Highlander yet? Looks pretty cool.... (Yes, I know it was unveiled in February...this is just the first time I'd found any pictures online!).

It's almost definitely the TRAC system. It works by retarding power to the wheels that are slipping or by applying the brakes/abs system, depending on the circumstances. It's not a problem; it's normal operating conditions. Your description of the conditions and the car's performance are textbook for TRAC. The good news is that Toyota now has VSC...much better than TRAC, and some of the high end models have VDIM which is MUCH better than VSC.

Is it during stopping or just driving? Do you have TRAC?

Happy 4th, everyone!!

Someone mentioned this site before, and you may find it useful for this: www.camrymanuals.com

Is it the fuse or the lights that are the problem?

It seems to me that the only sheet metal change on the car was around the taillights, so I'm about 90% sure the newer lights would fit...

Maybe a Tercel seat?

It really shouldn't be quite that difficult...

I know that on the 1997-2001 Camry, there's a spot on the driver's side that you can feed wires though...not sure about the 1996, but it's worth checking out..

This is a really complicated question, with lots of answers...where do I start? Do they really deliver? Yes...and no. A lot of it depends on you, your driving habits, your climate, and more. If you have the patience to follow the instructions on the Toyota website about how to optimize your gas mileage, you can get pretty close to the listed mileage. However, don't plan on getting the mileage for the first few thousand miles as it takes time to break it in properly. If you live in an area with temperature extremes, you'll need to run the motor more to power all your accessories, like air conditioning, and this will take your gas mileage down. If you are looking for performance, it's got it...but you'll lose mileage if you drive for performance. The ideal situation for a hybrid is if you live in a large metro area, and you do a lot of stop and go driving. Do not buy the hybrid for a commuter car as that's absolutely not what it's made for. Half of the hybrid benefits come from the fact that the gas engine will shut off when not needed...and it's almost always needed when you're driving at highway speeds. You will be wasting your money if you purchase a hybrid with highway fuel savings in mind. What it does deliver: Taxes: I believe there's still an income tax savings available. Check www.irs.gov for more information, but do it soon. I believe the tax credit/write-off is only available for a few more months for Toyota hybrids. Emissions: the Toyota/Lexus hybrids are SULEV (super ultra low emissions vehicles). This means that a hybrid in LA will actually have cleaner air coming out of the tailpipe than going into the engine. Pretty cool, huh? Brakes: reduced brake pad wear because the nature of the hybrid system uses something similar to engine braking to stop the vehicle until you get under about 15 mph. As a result, your brakes last significantly longer. Handling: okay, this might just be me. However, I found that hybrid versions of Toyota and Lexus products seem to handle better than the gas versions. The hybrids are slightly heavier, and have responsive electric steering. They feel a bit more like a European car to me. Noise & vibration: the hybrid is much quieter than the gas model. It's because the gas motor kicks on and off as needed, so there's less engine noise & vibration. There's also no "shift shock" in the transmission because it's a CVT. Carpool lanes: some of the major cities that have carpool lanes allow you to drive in the car pool lane if you have a hybrid car or electric car (or an actual car pool, of course.) Really cool technology: at a bare minimum, you get an amazing piece of cutting-edge technology. Toyota has been making hybrids for almost 11 years, and have the hybrid drive down to an art form. And the hybrid components add some nice torque to the vehicle. One last thing: take another look at that price tag. I think you'll find that the difference is closer to $4,000 more for a comparably equipped hybrid. The MSRP may be $10,000 more, but hybrids typically come with more high-tech equipment that would cost extra on a standard vehicle.

Ouch...

Your friend's probably right...just don't overheat it if you try it.

Hmmm...not sure... Stevelaw? Any thoughts?

Try these guys: http://www.classiccarpartsgiant.com/oldtoyotaparts.html

Yes, I have to admit my GS350 IS a bit boring...but it's good for Las Vegas traffic jams! The Porsche with the 6 speed, on the other hand, is a fabulous car to drive, but absolute misery in any sort of traffic...

Bummer. What material is it made from?

It IS for a Corolla, right?

Sweet deal! I think there's just little clips on the inside edge of the top of the bumper.

It could very, very easily be the tires. The problem with tires is that there isn't really one tire that will do everything. If you get a long-lasting tire, like a 60,000 mile tire, it's harder and will be noisier and not handle as well; if you get a performance tire, it'll have softer rubber and will wear out sooner. Most of the tires that are installed at the factory are a softer tire built for a better, quieter ride. The previous owner probably already replaced the original tires because I can't imagine them lasting past about 30,000 miles, and they obviously went for long life instead of any other factors. About the dealer: yes, they will most likely charge you because they still have to pay a trained technician to spend time with your car.

Hmmm...not exactly....

Can't help you there... :(

I found some parts for it on this site: http://www.hirschinds.com/index.html?cooki...ntid=hirschinds Also this one: https://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/mak,TOYOTA,1984 The second one seems a bit better.

Those are all pretty great...I can't believe that REM song was that long ago! For me: 1.) Anything ever sung by Sarah Brightman 2.) Black Velvet, Alannah Miles, 1989 3.) Silent Lucidity, Queensryche 1990(?)

This should help you: http://www.camrymanuals.com/index.php?m=Ho...107#article_107