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Raptox · Mar 06, 2006, 08:57 PM // 20:57

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Originally Posted by I pwnd U

Nope havent replaced one myself but i have gotten one torn off by a tree before. Course it wasnt my fault since my sister was teh one who drove it down the ravine. It was one of those nice mirros that was electric and all that fun stuff. Didnt have to get a new one since the car was declared totaled by the insurance company. It shouldnt be too hard as long as it isnt one of those electric ones. but i could be wrong.

It's a power mirrior, but fortunately there's only one electrical connector to worry about. It's not heated or anything fancy like that. I'm pretty sure it's just your run-of-the-mill servo motor (or two) in there anyway.

Anyway, I found this link and the install doesn't seem overly complicated:
http://www.myfordfocus.com/how-to/mirrors.htm
It's even easier than that page says because the passenger side doesn't have the little knob thing to adjust the mirror. It's all done from the driver side.

~ Star Maiden ~ · Mar 06, 2006, 09:07 PM // 21:07

Nice points in your first post, OD. I honestly can't understand why anyone would think pumping gas while leaving their car running is safe. Or the thing about static electricity. I live in the Midwest and during winter I see this all the time. I'd rather be chilly for a minute or two than accidentally cause an explosion. lol

I pwnd U · Mar 06, 2006, 09:12 PM // 21:12

Good deal then Raptox.

Old Dood · Apr 14, 2006, 12:40 AM // 00:40

Well it wasn't the one I ordered....I ordered a Corolla LE with some nice options. However, Toyota took my Options and renamed them Special Order.

This annoyed me greatly. I ordered this car in Feburary. They told me it would start production in May. Long story short after Mrs Dood and I went in to find out why....(and Mrs Dood is no one to mess with...she was not a happy camper)....We were ready to walk away and go buy another brand.

Then....I started thinking....

I saw a brand new 2007 Camry LE on the Lot. Nice looking Black car with "most" of the options I had ordered on the Corolla...and it had some better ones that are not available on the Corolla. I asked the Sales Manager what kind of price he would give me on that new Camry?(This new generation is just out...and in High Demand)

Then....He was thinking.....He came back after talking with the owner of the Dealership...2K off the sticker and a good deal on the 6year/100K mile warranty.

Sold....

Since then I added a nice Sportster Sirius Radio and some real nice American Racing "Casino Black" Aluminum rims. It looks sweet.

I will post some pics after I take it in tomorrow for it's full protection package is applied and it is fully detailed.

tommarrow · Apr 14, 2006, 05:11 AM // 05:11

congrats on the new wheels and going with sirius satelite radio

Old Dood · Apr 14, 2006, 08:58 AM // 08:58

Thank you Tom....I hope the rain clears up today. That will mess up my picture taking later this evening.

I want this car to look as perfect as it can be....God knows that will never last...

tommarrow · Apr 14, 2006, 04:38 PM // 16:38

Back in Dec i bought the '06 honda accord ex v6. Love it

It came pre installed with XM but I am using my portable Sirius radio until they come up with a way to replace the XM radio without changing my console.

Divinitys Creature · Apr 14, 2006, 05:33 PM // 17:33

Congrats on the new wheels

I like black

Old Dood · Apr 15, 2006, 12:36 AM // 00:36

Yes I swapped out the Black Casino Rims for the Diamond finish Casino ones. The Blacks had too many defects....I think it actually looks better now.

Mrs Dood and she is HAPPY:

Old Dood · Apr 15, 2006, 12:37 AM // 00:37

Feeling pretty good!

Old Dood · Apr 15, 2006, 12:40 AM // 00:40

Old Dood · Apr 15, 2006, 12:41 AM // 00:41

Thought this was a niffty place to install this....

d4nowar · Apr 15, 2006, 12:50 AM // 00:50

*gasp* Automatic?!

and *gasp* Gigantic picture?!

Old Dood · Apr 15, 2006, 12:52 AM // 00:52

sorry about the pic...the camera was set on High Rez. As you can see I changed it for the last photos...Yes an AutoMatic...These cars are hard to come by for one...and my is an LE...meaning they are mostly Automatics. Mrs Dood can't drive a stick. I personally wanted a Stick.

The Automatic is a 5 speed one tho....pretty smooth. I am getting 34-35Mph right now.

SE Trims are better known for having Manual Trannys! The XLE (the most expensive one) has a Automatic that can be shifted like a stick.
They are a 6 Speed Automatic...really smooth. That would have cost me another 5-10K more. I got a great deal at 20K. The sticker was 22.2K
I am not complaining. With gas on the rise...these cars and Corolla's ( 38 Mpg cars) the dealerships do not have to dicker at all on price.

tommarrow · Apr 15, 2006, 04:30 AM // 04:30

you put your radio in the same place I did on my accord

I pwnd U · Apr 15, 2006, 04:31 AM // 04:31

Very nice car Dood. Glad to see you back and posting. I think im going to get a Corolla once im out of college. They get great gas mileage and do not break down much. Great looking car.

Divinitys Creature · Apr 15, 2006, 12:36 PM // 12:36

Very impressive Dood

it's a black beauty alright.
I like the rims too. Tell us how she drives! and what is her name?

Old Dood · Apr 15, 2006, 01:26 PM // 13:26

Thanks guys...

Her name? Hmm...well it's been called MINE!

Mrs Dood is only Allowed to drive it...not claim it. Every newer car we have bought since we have been married has always gone to her.
I always took Her old car.
This has always worked well since I drive 150 miles a day. Makes sense to keep the newer car on lower mileage. But now...screw that. I bought this for the MPG. I will still take out the 2000 Park Avenue.
I still LOVE that car. It still has a better over all ride then the Camry. Well it should...it is a Park Avenue...a Poor Man's Caddillac. hehe

The Park Avenue has that "boaty" ride. Most young people hate that kind of a ride. Trust me when you are older and you have aches and pains....you will love the Boaty ride.
It glides over the road. Like I always say: "It is like driving your sofa down the road".
The Camry drives nice though. Well built. Quiet...allot more quiet then I expected.
The steering is tighter. I would call it "Peppy" when accelerating. Where as the Park Ave is "Power" when Accelerating.

Last night Mrs Dood and I took our first real drive together into the sunset. Sunroof open....Radio Blasting....it was a good time.
That is where the Pics of me and Her are from. A Michigan Rest Area. To have a smoke...I am not going to smoke in this vehicle.
We get allot of people looking at the car while driving it. Especially since I got the new rims.
I am on another forum called Toyota Nation...now there is some people that know cars.
And the real covented prize Camry is the SE or XLE trim. (Mine is a LE) The SE is the Sporty one.
It has the spoilers on it and fog lamps. I am adding a Spoiler to the trunk next week. However, I do not want the underbody ones.
I do want to add some fog lights. Irritates me they are not available on the LE Trim. I want them not for the cool factor...but for the practical factor.
I believe the wiring is there. I just need to get a Fog Kit and have it installed...

Oh...what the HEY...here is another pic: (See me in the reflection of the bumper?)

Ultimate Warrior · Apr 15, 2006, 01:40 PM // 13:40

Lookin' good Dood. Very nice car.

Old Dood · Apr 15, 2006, 02:01 PM // 14:01

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Originally Posted by I pwnd U

Very nice car Dood. Glad to see you back and posting. I think im going to get a Corolla once im out of college.
They get great gas mileage and do not break down much. Great looking car.

Well the are coming out witha new generation of Corolla's in 2008. They should be pretty sharp looking too.
I like the little Corolla...that is what I originally wanted to get. But now with the larger Camry I am glad they messed up my order on the Corolla.
I paid about $1500.00 more for the Camry then what I was going to pay on the Corolla. I got allot more car for a only a few dollars more.
Plus I get 7 air bags in the Camry...even a Knee Air bag.

Tom: Those Accords are nice cars too. I like them.
And yes...it is good to hide your Satellite radio in a good spot.
Close the door on the cubby...out of sight....out of unwanted hands.