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modified_camry · 08-23-2009, 07:12 PM

Hey guys, i recently just got this 04 camry from my dad. he got a new charger.

ive done pretty much all i want (can afford) to do to it right now, and still am not satisfied.

theres also a significant lack of aftermarket parts for camry's, which doesnt make sense because theyre one of the best selling autos...

anyways, i want something with a lot of options. something thats cheap, and something i can mod to no end haha.

i found this site because a murdered out yaris flew by me on the highway today, and i heard a super charger whine. i was like- damn. was that a GTI? wait...

wtf? was that a yaris!?!?!

haha

needless to say im interested.

should i go with the 2010 or the 2009 model?

other advice is welcome.

AlexNet0 · 08-23-2009, 07:35 PM

personally, Id get a 2008 if you can get one new still somewhere in a lot.
the body parts from '06-'07 will still fit.

eTiMaGo · 08-24-2009, 02:25 AM

Camry is a best seller, yes, but not so much to enthusiasts

Anyway welcome! Yep, there's a good range of mods you can do to these lil cars... Can't compare to a Civic or Fit in terms of aftermarket support but getting there!

Like Alex mentioned, there's now two versions of the cars in the US, pre (06-08) and post-facelift (09+). So while you might get a better deal (and more cosmetic parts) on the older cars, you'll probably find the newer ones have more optional equipment like ABS, power windows, etc.

Anyway please do look around, make good use of the Search function too, there's a TON of info on this site

AdeJong 03 · 08-24-2009, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexNet0

personally, Id get a 2008 if you can get one new still somewhere in a lot.
the body parts from '06-'07 will still fit.

they made so many subtle changes in 09 that you wouldnt want an 08, especially now that new kits and lip extensions are coming out

some people in the forum are looking into 09 conversions now

EleKid · 08-24-2009, 08:48 PM

I have an 09 and I kind of wish I got an 08. Waiting for new kits and grills and headlights/taillights is making me antsy =(

ChinoCharles · 08-24-2009, 08:50 PM

Quote:

they made so many subtle changes in 09 that you wouldnt want an 08, especially now that new kits and lip extensions are coming out

Yeah, I'll have to disagree with this. Just based on the availability of JDM tail lights and body modifications, I'd say that if you want to mod a Yaris, you're better off getting an 07 or 08. You'll save money buying used anyway.

AdeJong 03 · 08-24-2009, 09:04 PM

if he is looking for a liftback i suppose you guys are right

the sedan on the other hand is far improved. even just having a nice grill from the start is nice.

08-23-2009, 07:12 PM	#1
modified_camry I've made a post! Drives: 2004 TOYOTA CAMRY Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 1	camry owner looking to buy a yaris. Hey guys, i recently just got this 04 camry from my dad. he got a new charger. ive done pretty much all i want (can afford) to do to it right now, and still am not satisfied. theres also a significant lack of aftermarket parts for camry's, which doesnt make sense because theyre one of the best selling autos... anyways, i want something with a lot of options. something thats cheap, and something i can mod to no end haha. i found this site because a murdered out yaris flew by me on the highway today, and i heard a super charger whine. i was like- damn. was that a GTI? wait... wtf? was that a yaris!?!?! haha needless to say im interested. should i go with the 2010 or the 2009 model? other advice is welcome.

08-23-2009, 07:35 PM	#2
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	personally, Id get a 2008 if you can get one new still somewhere in a lot. the body parts from '06-'07 will still fit. __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

08-24-2009, 02:25 AM	#3
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Camry is a best seller, yes, but not so much to enthusiasts Anyway welcome! Yep, there's a good range of mods you can do to these lil cars... Can't compare to a Civic or Fit in terms of aftermarket support but getting there! Like Alex mentioned, there's now two versions of the cars in the US, pre (06-08) and post-facelift (09+). So while you might get a better deal (and more cosmetic parts) on the older cars, you'll probably find the newer ones have more optional equipment like ABS, power windows, etc. Anyway please do look around, make good use of the Search function too, there's a TON of info on this site __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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