History/Description: Few family cars are as sensible as a Toyota Camry -- and with a reputation for reliability and high resale value, Toyota’s bread-and-butter model is an attractive piece of machinery in the used-car marketplace.
Look for a 2.4L, 158-horsepower 4-cylinder as standard, and an available 3.5L, 268-horsepower V6. A 5-speed stick was standard on the 4-cylinder Camry, and a 6-speed automatic was standard on the V6. Note that a new 4-cylinder engine, displacing 2.5 litres, replaced the 2.4L unit in 2010.
Feature content included a sunroof, heated leather seats, premium JBL audio system, navigation, automatic climate control, power seats, and plenty more. Toyota Camry nomenclature works as follows: base models were called LE, while the SE variant took the middle place in the model range. Top-line Camry’s wore an XLE badge.
What Owners Like: Performance with the V6 engine is rated very highly, and most owners comment positively on overall fuel mileage, roominess and utility. Many Camry owners also enjoy plenty of at-hand storage within the cabin, which helps them stay organized on the go. The up-level sound system is also highly rated.
What Owners Dislike: Common complaints include a dull, unstimulating overall design, a “floaty” ride, and numb steering and brake feel. Some owners report questionable seat comfort, so be sure the Camry’s seats fit you well on a test drive.
Common Issues With A Used Toyota Camry: Though Camry has a deserved reputation for reliability, a few checks should be considered mandatory. Be sure to check the oil level and condition of the model you’re considering, as numerous reports of excessive oil consumption have been made. Any engine will consume oil, and keeping on top of the vehicle’s oil-change schedule and monitoring oil levels are key to longevity.
The V6 engine available in this generation of Camry suffered from a well-documented problem with oil lines that could leak or rupture. Your local Toyota dealership will be familiar with this problem, and should check out the Camry you’re considering ahead of purchase. If an oil line leaks or fails it could, in extreme cases, destroy the engine.
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| 2007 Toyota Camry (Photo: Toyota) |
Look for a 2.4L, 158-horsepower 4-cylinder as standard, and an available 3.5L, 268-horsepower V6. A 5-speed stick was standard on the 4-cylinder Camry, and a 6-speed automatic was standard on the V6. Note that a new 4-cylinder engine, displacing 2.5 litres, replaced the 2.4L unit in 2010.
Feature content included a sunroof, heated leather seats, premium JBL audio system, navigation, automatic climate control, power seats, and plenty more. Toyota Camry nomenclature works as follows: base models were called LE, while the SE variant took the middle place in the model range. Top-line Camry’s wore an XLE badge.
What Owners Like: Performance with the V6 engine is rated very highly, and most owners comment positively on overall fuel mileage, roominess and utility. Many Camry owners also enjoy plenty of at-hand storage within the cabin, which helps them stay organized on the go. The up-level sound system is also highly rated.
What Owners Dislike: Common complaints include a dull, unstimulating overall design, a “floaty” ride, and numb steering and brake feel. Some owners report questionable seat comfort, so be sure the Camry’s seats fit you well on a test drive.
Common Issues With A Used Toyota Camry: Though Camry has a deserved reputation for reliability, a few checks should be considered mandatory. Be sure to check the oil level and condition of the model you’re considering, as numerous reports of excessive oil consumption have been made. Any engine will consume oil, and keeping on top of the vehicle’s oil-change schedule and monitoring oil levels are key to longevity.
The V6 engine available in this generation of Camry suffered from a well-documented problem with oil lines that could leak or rupture. Your local Toyota dealership will be familiar with this problem, and should check out the Camry you’re considering ahead of purchase. If an oil line leaks or fails it could, in extreme cases, destroy the engine.
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| 2008 Toyota Camry (Photo: Toyota) |