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Thanks for the pre-order information, June 1, 2007
This review is from: Toyota Corolla, 2003-05 Repair Manual (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals) (Paperback)
Nowhere on the product details here on Amazon does it say "does not include information specific to XRS models". However, turn either the Chilton or Haynes manual over to the back and in small print at the bottom it reads "Does not include information specific to XRS models".
If you haven't guessed, I purchased the manual because I have the XRS model. I am extremely disappointed that such a small but important detail could not have simply been placed in the product detail section here on Amazon. I have now purchased two manuals that are useless to me because of this mistake. The differences between the XRS and the CE/LE/S are too great to make these manuals of any use.
I will most likely return them. Please change the item description in case other people who own the XRS wish to buy the manual thinking it has information on the XRS model.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Paying for the name..., February 3, 2010
This review is from: Toyota Corolla, 2003-05 Repair Manual (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals) (Paperback)
First off I have to say, I did think they did a great job at covering several areas. This guide went over many things I was intending to work on in a very easy to follow manner. My main concern, however, is that after purchasing and comparing both Haynes and Chilton manuals for the same car, I believe I paid more for the name Chilton.
The guides are nearly identical (If someone says one is "more in-depth" they are full of it), in fact both guides can turn the page to similar numbers and the same information will be there. The difference was again, in price, about $5 more for the Chilton guide.
Overall, I think I would recommend Haynes over this one as it even includes a spark plug quick reference (the only real difference between the two) whereas the Chilton, does not.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good reference book for the non-major maintenance-repairs., November 1, 2008
This review is from: Toyota Corolla, 2003-05 Repair Manual (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals) (Paperback)
Hey, let's not kid anyone, having a Chilton's manual is a very good reference for taking care of one's car. I do my own oil changes, PVC valve, air filter, spark plugs, and many other repair and maintenance procedures. This book is a good reference for everything I do. Yes, there could be a few more pictures of some things. But, in order to keep the book at 3/4 of an inch thick they must limit some things. They cover the oxygen sensors, brakes and transmission aspects okay. It isn't like the book I had when I worked at a service station for 7 years (1973-1980), but I like it. It helped me align my headlights also. A great book to have for each vehicle you own if you handle some of the maintenance or repairs.
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