2005 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews Page 8
Fuel Economy
21 - 25 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(292 Total Reviews)
Manual transmission
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The 2005 Camry is convenient and even comfort vehicle. However, the manual transmission on Camry STD 5M I am currently using is certainly the worst one I've ever tested. Those who are thinking about manual transmission should stay away from Toyota.
Favorite Features
Convenience, comfort
Suggested Improvements
Manual transmission requires engine to be balanced much better than the current 2.4-liter four-cylinder one. It works relatively smoothly with automatic transmission.
Follow up after 25k miles
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
After 1 yr and 25k miles later we still love our Camry. Avg. City/Hwy fuel efficiency is a solid 32mpg and no problems to speak off. Tire wear is normal (rotated twice), the leather seats are showing no wear at all, the paint is still factory glossy. A seatbelt mechanism recall was taken care by the dealership within 1 hour.
Favorite Features
Fuel efficiency, comfort, quiet ride and styling.
Suggested Improvements
Quieter seatbelt warning sound, Brakes, suspension, telescopic steering, heater rear seats.
Love this car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
I just recently purchased this car. The exterior finish is exceptional. The interior is plush and well thought out. The audio system is fantastic. All this plus great mileage too.
Favorite Features
Audio system. Automatic climate control. Power seats both driver and passenger. Anti- theft system.
Suggested Improvements
Disappointed Toyota didn't addd tire pressure warning feature.
My first Toyota
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is my first "foreign-made" car, after owning GM's for the last 30 years. I'm counting on Toyota's reputation for reliability and value. I've owned my Camry XLE for 6 months and love the comfort--even better than my 1995 Buick Regal, which I didn't think could be beat for long-distance driving comfort. Other than for oil changes, I've only had my Camry to the dealership twice for a hesitation problem between 1st and 2nd gears. When cornerning, or accelerating after a slow down, my car seems to remain in 1st gear at 20 mph, then zooms off all at once. Dealership has re-set the drive-by-wire twice. I'll guess I'll just put up with this minor problem.
Favorite Features
Comfortable leather seats make driving long distances a pleasure. Especially like the heated leather seats in below- zero weather. Auto-dimming mirrors, Homelink garage door opener, roomy interior, and side curtain airbags are a definite plus. Gas mileage is good for a V6, too.
Suggested Improvements
Fix problem with 1st to 2nd gear hesitation. High trunk creates too many blind spots. Slanted back window looks cool, but is bad when it's snowing heavily. Offer the XLE without the moon roof. Moon roof is only good on 60-70 degree days.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
A Great Car to Own
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought the Toyota Camry for my Real Estate business. I have put on 30,000 miles in one year. The car is problem free and stands up to the highway. It is easy to drive and comfortable to ride in. The Camry is a great car for commuting or on the open highway. I only had to replace a tire which was ruined by a nail. The gas mileage has been usually 30-34mpg. On my first trip to Texas in the car, I actually got 37 mpg since I had the cruise control set. I have had the car serviced on time and have had no mechanical difficulties other than the flat tire. The 4 cyl engine packs a lot of power and the 5 speed transmission adds to the great performance of this car. It is a 10.
Favorite Features
The instrument panel is easy to read. The rear fold down seats are easy to use. The seats are comfortable in the front and the back. The cars appearence is very attractive and aerodynamic. The car comes with a valet key for garage parking and the rear fold down seats and trunk can be locked easily
Suggested Improvements
This model would be better if side air bags were standard in the standard camry. High speed tires would add to improving the cars performance. Rear air conditioning vents would help improve the comfort level in Summer and winter. The best improvement will be when the hybrid Camry is introduced soon.
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry SE V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is a 4th Camry that I owned. My father still drives my first Camry (160,000 miles on odometer). The handling and reliability of the SE impressed me from the first time a test drove the vehicle. The comfort and the feel of a sports car in a 4 door family sedan. I test drove BMW, SAAB and several other sedans. For the money - can't beat the Camry.
Favorite Features
Handling.
Suggested Improvements
Telescoping steering wheel would be nice.
Disappointed in shift
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry SE V6 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Car is OK but the transmission shift problem drive me nuts. Dealer says its normal, I just don't buy it. This is the only car that I have ever owned that has had a problem like this and it is my first foreign car. I have had cars since 1969 and never had a transmission shift like this. I have driven rental unit Camry's that were great. Why my car and why will the dealer not fix it?
Favorite Features
Interior is nice, love the leather seats with lumbar control. The dash with the chrome accents is another nice feature
Suggested Improvements
Fix the transmission shift problem!! Exterior look could be modified slightly to make it just a bit more stylish.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
just a nice car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The car was affordable and very comfy. It has plenty room for our 4 person family.
Favorite Features
The car locks on its own when you unlock the car and dont get in right away...
Suggested Improvements
Great Ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
Review
My mom just got this Camry and it is awsome for the price. I drive it whenever she's not driving it and it is way more comfortable than my 2000 Mazda Protege. The trim is really nice and cabin noise is very low. It drives at very low rpms, even when your going 80+ on the freeway. Handling is a bit sluggish but it isn't supposed to be a race car. The steering wheel turns very easily as if it is a rear wheel drive car. I am very satisfied with the gas mileage and oil changes are only every 4 months or 5000 miles which is great.
Favorite Features
Low cabin noise and the standard steering wheel radio controls. It is also very roomy in the back and the front. The trunk is huge!! I'm over six feet and I can fit in it! It also has a lot of little compartments in the front and even compartments inside of compartments.
Suggested Improvements
None, great car, easy maintenance
Great Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Our last Camry, a 1990, was traded in after 14 1/2 years. It was still running perfectly, no problems all those years. We expect the same from this one. It is smooth running, quiet, good acceleration, plenty of leg and head room. The trunk is very large and rear seats fold to to carry large objects. The navigational display is somewhat difficult to use, but once you learn, it is very helpful in finding stores and addresses.
Favorite Features
My wife and I love the whole thing.
Suggested Improvements
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