2005 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews Page 10

rough shifting

Written by: Jean on 07/30/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Not many miles yet but like the ride. Interesting to read other reviews about rough shifting from first to second becasue I notice it too. Not encouraging to hear the dealers consider this normal. I figure I'll get used to it. Miss dual control air and memory seats but for the money its a great little car

Favorite Features

Maneuverablilty.

Suggested Improvements

Smoother shifting, cruise contol on wheel and dual air control in front

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Nice car for the $$$$

Written by: Donald on 07/26/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased a 05 Camry Le in July, traded in an 03 Xterra for it. Lots of features for little $$$. The best thing i like about it is the gas mileage, which is terrific at over 30 miles a gallon. great overall car for the $$$

Favorite Features

GAS mileage, resale value, dependability, reliabilty. all great with the #1 selling car in america.

Suggested Improvements

Differently the REAR DEFOGGER, Seems to be very slow clearing the window. Could be more powerful also.

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executive car

Written by: rahul on 07/25/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

it is awesome car i have seen in comparison to benz c-class

Favorite Features

interior design

Suggested Improvements

external shape

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Best low cost 4 cylinder family car

Written by: DAN on 07/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

The SE has a suspension that beats the Accord in sport handling and has a better ride. In addition, it offers safety features not offered on the Accord- traction control, stability control, and emergency brake assist.

Favorite Features

Ride quality and long term reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Telescoping steering wheel. Make traction control/stability control and side curtain air bags standard equipment.Brake feel should match that on the RAV-4.

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Toyota

Written by: Anne talty on 07/23/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Since I have purchased this vehicle in March of 2004, it has been everything and more of what i have come to expect from toyota. So far the camry has performed flawlessly. I am very pleased with the results.

Favorite Features

radio system and air

Suggested Improvements

nothing at this point

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Fun to drive

Written by: Scottie on 07/23/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Best buy for the money. Comfortable with lots of room including trunk space. Lots of fun to drive.

Favorite Features

Comfort and great interior design. All the controls are conveniently located.

Suggested Improvements

Toyota options are too expensive. Frame rails stick too far down, drags on most driveways with 4 people in it. Exhaust system hags too low, does not look good from the rear of vehicle. Road noise did not improve much from 2004 model.

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Shocking Experience

Written by: Raymond on 07/21/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Purchased the car on a Monday; found over 20 significant/serious defects such as front end misalignment, severe vibration, chipped paint, misaligned doors and many others. Dealership manager graciously exchanged the vehicle the following week. Second car is a lot better; smooth like a Toyota should be.Still has a poor paint job, misaligned doors and an annoying rear suspension "clunk". Fuel economy is 32 highway. Quality is a lot lower than my old '98 Accord, but acceptable. The engineers did an excellent job with the design but the factory floor (made in US) rendition of the design is deplorable.Options are over priced.

Favorite Features

Don't have to replace a timing belt anymore. Power seat feature, smooth/quiet ride, roomy, fuel economy, A/C works nice, easy maintenance for "do it yourselfers".Powerful headlights.

Suggested Improvements

Make the front driver seat bottom an inch longer. Put decent speakers in. Install better rear suspension bushings.Fix the paint problems;chips and fish eyes with today's technology is not acceptable. Quiet down the intake manifold, it growls.Make all air bags standard. Put decent tires in.

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Better Than Excellent

Written by: Teresa A. Ahumada on 07/21/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

Review

This is about the 5th car our family has owned-we've had other car brands before. My daughter has had Toyotas always and has been extremely content with them. In her business she runs them very many miles. She is the person who encouraged me to purchase a Toyota. If the newer models turn out to be as reliable I shall again purchase Toyotas. Parts for this car are not expensive and, above all, the dealer's service people who service my car are very professional and kind.

Favorite Features

1. The road director,i.e. the north, east, south and west, has been very useful to me, personally. 2. The not-so-big front windshield's size is perfect for our weather since less sunshine penetrates and this keeps the inside cooler.

Suggested Improvements

1. The spacing between the front seats is too much. Things easily drop there and it is very difficult, and maybe, "impossible" to reach in there to clean or retrieve things dropping in there. I purchased this car in the later months of 1999 and NOT as stated above earlier.

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15 month review

Written by: Shawn on 07/17/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I purchased my 2004 Camry XLE 4cyl. for $22K in April 04. I wanted an easy to drive, quiet, low maintenance, and reliable car that wouldn't look out of place in the middle class/upscale areas of Irvine. I commute 70+ miles RT each day. This is what I think so far... The good: avg. 30 mpg over its lifetime; effortless to drive (quiet ride, steering requires little effort, braking is smooth); no mechanical problems. The bad: difficult car to drive aggressively (poor acceleration; heavy front and front-wheel drive makes cornering and emergency braking tricky...thank God is has ABS); intermitent rattle in center console.

Favorite Features

Fuel mileage computer (miles remaining computer is accurate to 1-2 miles left in the tank); automatic temperature control; Bose sound system.

Suggested Improvements

None at all.

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Great Car

Written by: cpossenti on 07/16/2005

Vehicle

2005 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Wonderful car on highway or back roads. 18 Gal tank gives you less stopping time on trips. Comfort and reliability.

Favorite Features

computer for gas mileage and trip data. electric seats very adjustable and comfortable for tall as well as short people. Passenger seat also adjusts electrically. Locks automatically when gear is engaged. Great trunk space. Love all the little cubby holes.

Suggested Improvements

Trunk lock out is great but there should be an unlock device (keyed) within the car on the back seats. It is not very convenient to crawl into the trunk to unlock the back seats. Cannot reach from outside the car. Would like a place for a woman to put a handbag (within reach of the driver).

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