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From: hls on 25 May 2010 21:06

"Bob Jones" <email(a)me.not> wrote in message
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>
> "Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:930cab8e-f5b7-4295-98b1-017af07fe916(a)k31g2000vbu.googlegroups.com...
> On May 25, 5:34 am, "Bob Jones" <em...(a)me.not> wrote:
>> "Dan" <drn...(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1ccd1c23-5199-4233-87d3-c3453c62c01d(a)40g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
>>
>> > 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny.
>> > I am the second owner and the records show it was maintained properly
>> > and according to schedule.
>> > The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
>> > anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
>> > pronounced after the car has warmed up.
>> > Transmission fluid level is OK and the fluid color is dark red.
>> > Did I buy a lemon? Is this anything to worry about?
>> > Or is this a known issue with these models, maybe another sign of
>> > slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try besides replacing the
>> > tranny fluid?
>>
>> Wouldn't it still be under warranty? You might check with the dealer for
>> any
>> kind of defects.
>
>> Not under waranty.
>
> You mean to tell me Toyotas have less then 4 years/30k miles warranty?

Not mine.. I had a 7 year, 70,000 mile warranty.

From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 25 May 2010 21:42
On Tue, 25 May 2010 12:01:03 -0500, Ray O wrote:

>
> "Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1ccd1c23-5199-4233-87d3-c3453c62c01d(a)40g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
>> 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny. I am the
>> second owner and the records show it was maintained properly and
>> according to schedule.
>> The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
>> anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
>> pronounced after the car has warmed up. Transmission fluid level is OK
>> and the fluid color is dark red. Did I buy a lemon? Is this anything to
>> worry about? Or is this a known issue with these models, maybe another
>> sign of slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try besides replacing
>> the tranny fluid?
>
> Noise, vibration, and harshness are difficult to diagnose without
> experiencing them first hand. Besides the transmission, other possible
> sources of noises are the differential, wheel bearings, power steering
> pumps, alternators, etc.
>
> My recommendation is to take it to a Toyota dealer and go for a test ride
> with dealer personnel to determine source of the sounds.

Do you have this somewhere you can copy and paste quickly? ;)

Of course, I agree. Noises can be hard to ascertain even when you're
standing next to the car.


From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 25 May 2010 21:44
On Tue, 25 May 2010 20:06:47 -0500, hls wrote:

>
> "Bob Jones" <email(a)me.not> wrote in message
> news:4bfc6c63$0$10541$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com...
>>
>> "Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:930cab8e-f5b7-4295-98b1-017af07fe916(a)k31g2000vbu.googlegroups.com...
>> On May 25, 5:34 am, "Bob Jones" <em...(a)me.not> wrote:
>>> "Dan" <drn...(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news:1ccd1c23-5199-4233-87d3-c3453c62c01d(a)40g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
>>>
>>> > 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny. I am the
>>> > second owner and the records show it was maintained properly and
>>> > according to schedule.
>>> > The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
>>> > anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
>>> > pronounced after the car has warmed up. Transmission fluid level is
>>> > OK and the fluid color is dark red. Did I buy a lemon? Is this
>>> > anything to worry about? Or is this a known issue with these models,
>>> > maybe another sign of slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try
>>> > besides replacing the tranny fluid?
>>>
>>> Wouldn't it still be under warranty? You might check with the dealer
>>> for any
>>> kind of defects.
>>
>>> Not under waranty.
>>
>> You mean to tell me Toyotas have less then 4 years/30k miles warranty?
>
> Not mine.. I had a 7 year, 70,000 mile warranty.

I have 7 years, 100,000 miles. But it has to be a "Certified Used" Toyota
to get that.

Or you pay extra for it when you buy the car new.



From: hls on 25 May 2010 21:50

"Hachiroku ハチロク" <Trueno(a)e86.GTS> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 25 May 2010 20:06:47 -0500, hls wrote:
>
>>
>> "Bob Jones" <email(a)me.not> wrote in message
>> news:4bfc6c63$0$10541$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com...
>>>
>>> "Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:930cab8e-f5b7-4295-98b1-017af07fe916(a)k31g2000vbu.googlegroups.com...
>>> On May 25, 5:34 am, "Bob Jones" <em...(a)me.not> wrote:
>>>> "Dan" <drn...(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>
>>>> news:1ccd1c23-5199-4233-87d3-c3453c62c01d(a)40g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
>>>>
>>>> > 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny. I am the
>>>> > second owner and the records show it was maintained properly and
>>>> > according to schedule.
>>>> > The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
>>>> > anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
>>>> > pronounced after the car has warmed up. Transmission fluid level is
>>>> > OK and the fluid color is dark red. Did I buy a lemon? Is this
>>>> > anything to worry about? Or is this a known issue with these models,
>>>> > maybe another sign of slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try
>>>> > besides replacing the tranny fluid?
>>>>
>>>> Wouldn't it still be under warranty? You might check with the dealer
>>>> for any
>>>> kind of defects.
>>>
>>>> Not under waranty.
>>>
>>> You mean to tell me Toyotas have less then 4 years/30k miles warranty?
>>
>> Not mine.. I had a 7 year, 70,000 mile warranty.
>
> I have 7 years, 100,000 miles. But it has to be a "Certified Used" Toyota
> to get that.
>
> Or you pay extra for it when you buy the car new.
>
>

It was ceded to me when I bought the car new...Whether or not it is
standard,
I have no idea.

From: Hachiroku ハチロク on 25 May 2010 22:26
On Tue, 25 May 2010 20:50:09 -0500, hls wrote:

>
> "Hachiroku ハチロク" <Trueno(a)e86.GTS> wrote in message
> news:I1%Kn.17722$TL5.8783(a)newsfe24.iad...
>> On Tue, 25 May 2010 20:06:47 -0500, hls wrote:
>>
>>
>>> "Bob Jones" <email(a)me.not> wrote in message
>>> news:4bfc6c63$0$10541$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com...
>>>>
>>>> "Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:930cab8e-f5b7-4295-98b1-017af07fe916(a)k31g2000vbu.googlegroups.com...
>>>> On May 25, 5:34 am, "Bob Jones" <em...(a)me.not> wrote:
>>>>> "Dan" <drn...(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>>
>>>>> news:1ccd1c23-5199-4233-87d3-c3453c62c01d(a)40g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>
>>>>> > 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny. I am the
>>>>> > second owner and the records show it was maintained properly and
>>>>> > according to schedule.
>>>>> > The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a
>>>>> > rather anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and
>>>>> > is more pronounced after the car has warmed up. Transmission fluid
>>>>> > level is OK and the fluid color is dark red. Did I buy a lemon? Is
>>>>> > this anything to worry about? Or is this a known issue with these
>>>>> > models, maybe another sign of slipping Toyota quality? Anything I
>>>>> > can try besides replacing the tranny fluid?
>>>>>
>>>>> Wouldn't it still be under warranty? You might check with the dealer
>>>>> for any
>>>>> kind of defects.
>>>>
>>>>> Not under waranty.
>>>>
>>>> You mean to tell me Toyotas have less then 4 years/30k miles warranty?
>>>
>>> Not mine.. I had a 7 year, 70,000 mile warranty.
>>
>> I have 7 years, 100,000 miles. But it has to be a "Certified Used"
>> Toyota to get that.
>>
>> Or you pay extra for it when you buy the car new.
>>
>>
>>
> It was ceded to me when I bought the car new...Whether or not it is
> standard,
> I have no idea.


Not standard. The original owner either bought the car "Certified Used" or
bought the warranty as an 'option'. And different dealers have different
prices, and you can shop around and get the best deal up to ~180 days
after you buy the car.

And, it is transferrable to new owners until it expires.Not a bad deal,
and a good selling point.

Trouble is, the dealer I bought my Scion from wanted to add it on for
$1200. I found a dealer in CT with the same warranty for ~$800, but was
hesitant.

THEN I got the letter from Toyota saying, "Here's your *FREE* 7
year/100,000 mile warranty"!!!!!
It includes Roadside Assistance as well.
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