Mission complished! Just spent $15.453 total on my 09 LE with cruise control, mp3, no bluetooth though. I am done with dealing the car dealer for now.They also gave me $25 gift card and let me charge partial on my credit card which I can get 1% rebate.
Thank you all for your time, advice and kindness,especially Flu.
I did my part to support this economy.
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Congrats! Corolla is to driving what a work uniform is to clothing. Dude, you coulda bought a G6 or a Caliber and at least turned some heads and got a “nice car” thrown your way once and a while. Now you are lost in a sea of same.
WHat are you gonna put on your antenna so you can tell which one’s yours in the mall parking lot?
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I dug this one up from a forum listing outstanding TSB’s on every car/make/model….The good part of the internet is that it keeps the consumer well informed……….
“Mr. Source” wrote: “Some Calibers are suffering from rattles and noises coming out from the dash, suspension, and other areas. There is problem in the welding of the “A” pillar, not easy to fix at the dealer.” An ex-Chrysler engineer responded: “I would think the issues are with the 3T spotwelds for the retention bracketry for the IP, not anything structural to the body. (3T means 3 layers of sheetmetal being spotwelded together into one assembly-the weld heat and time is critical over 2T to ensure adequate attachment.) About all the dealer can do is to use Sikaflex adhesive (something like Sika252) and possible Hucks to repair any spotwelds that are failing. Remember, this is only a guess and opinion!”
caliber: oh20 noted the following service bulletins
* 02-001-06 Swish Sound Heard From Rear Of Vehicle Over Low Speed Bumps
* 06-001-06 Clutch Pedal Squeak
* 07-003-06 High Pitched Tone from Engine Compartment At Temperatures Below Zero Degrees F (-18C)
* RC-F29-06 Emissions Recall F29 Reprogram PCM – OBD Thermostat Monitor
* 14-006-06 Under Flush Fuel Filler Door
* 08-032-06 Water (Drip) Marks on Rear Window
* 08-016-06 Intermittent Electrical Components Due To Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Fuse Not Being Fully Seated
* 08-027-06 Flash – Rear Wiper Stops Operating with Diagnostic Trouble Codes B231B And B2215
* 08-019-06 Speaker Static
* 08-010-06 Flash: A.C. Power Inverter Does Not Operate after Key Cycle
* 08-009-06 Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) Sensor Programming Methods
* RC-F38-06 Customer Satisfaction Notification F38 – Engine Camshaft Cap Bolts
* 11-003-06 Moan Sound At 2300 to 2500 RPM Under Moderate Throttle
* 18-020-06 Warm Weather Spark Knock and/or DTC P2173 **and/or P0452**
* 23-047-06 Cracked Windshield
* 23-043-06 Water Leak From Headliner
* 23-041-06 Exterior Lamp – Lens Fogging
* 23-028-06 Clicking/Creaking Sound From Seat Or Looseness At Front Of Seat Cushion
* 24-005-06 Chill Zone Does Not Stay Cold Or Chill Zone Mode Door Does Not Stay In Position
* 23-029-06 Console Armrest Slides Too Easy Or Will Not Stay In Place
* 23-024-06 Scraping, Clicking Or Squeal Sound From Seat Track
* 23-016-06 Lower Door Hinges Make Popping/Groan Sound At Cold Temperatures
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Giving new definition to phrase: “That will buff right out”…
People also don’t seem too pleased who purchased the Caliber product.
