2009 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews Page 7

Toyota- oh what a dissapointment!

Written by: Kevman on 01/20/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

The new generation Camry has disappointed me 3 months after purchase. The ride is good and somewhat quiet and the base 2.4 4 cylinder is peppy enough around town. The exterior is plain and sort of ugly in the front end treatment. The sides are plain and easily dinged due to Toyotas cheapness in not including bodyside moldings. Visibility to the rear is sometimes compromised and it's not always easy to judge the hood when parking. The base engine wheezes on long grades out on the open road or when there are more than 2 people on board and the 5 speed automatic can sometimes hesitate when downshifting. Stability/traction control should be std along with fog lamps if your advertising safety.

Favorite Features

Soft ride, quiet, perceived quality, mileage on the open road.

Suggested Improvements

Exterior styling bland, no bodyside door moldings, rear visibility, 2.4 engine needs more get up and go, transmission hesitation needs to be addressed, move parking brake back to console, better handling and high speed stability, fog lamps, traction/stability control should be std like Sonata

7 out 15 people found this review helpful

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I Love My Camry SE V6

Written by: IndyMacAddict on 01/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I've always wanted a tough looking car with the muscle to back it up. But, my family demands more functionality than a small two door hot rod. The Camry offers everything I was looking for. Power, looks, comfort, room, and fuel economy to boot. The Camry has it all. It drives like it's on rails thanks to the sport suspension. This is not the boring Camry of old. This car can move! Acceleration is outstanding. I have had the pleasure of proving this to unsuspecting Accord V6, Malibu LTZ, and Altima owners with a good stoplight whoopin'. At the same time, we enjoy state to state road trips due to the quit, comfortable ride. The Camry SE V6 does it all.

Favorite Features

Looks, speed, stability, sound system, bluetooth, the list goes on and on.

Suggested Improvements

Minor creaks, slight misalignments with interior parts (you have to look for them). Very little to improve.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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The best car I ever had

Written by: CKerian on 01/14/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Traded in a 2007 Tahoe you know the one the saves half the gas by shutting the motor down. I love this car. this is my 6th car in my nine years of driving yes I'm 26 and love the 4 door v-6 power no nav but everything else. Smooth ride and the best gas miles since the '91 CRX (46 mpg) looked at the accord nice but not enough to buy. I can compare this to my old 98' Prelude SH 200hp "built to run" this has way more power for a bigger car. Worth a drive and a buy.

Favorite Features

Power, gas, radio

Suggested Improvements

Needs better seats, softer, more heat, cold air too for the summer

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Worth Every Penny

Written by: L-A on 01/06/2009

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

It's our first Toyota Camry. We decided to purchase one after our old 88 BMW required frequent maintenance. Rides quietly. Very roomy. We traveled outside the city on the weekend for more than 2 hrs and my passengers were in total comfort! I wish I was in the back enjoying the ride. The downside of the car: climate control can need more power for the back passengers, weak acceleration from start, blind spots are many (due to airbag compartments) I had to install two blind spot mirrors. Amazing fuel consumption esp. in LA where there's 24/7 traffic. Music quality's fantastic. Spacious trunk. I love driving big cars so Camry's the perfect size

Favorite Features

Automatic lights, quiet ride, 5 star front/side/back ratings, 4 star rollover rating. Music quality, extremely spacious, moonroof, fuel consumption, good breaks when car is fast and when applied with quickness, remote entry, auto driver seat adjustment, lots of head room, shoulder room, leg room.

Suggested Improvements

Plenty of blind spots, poor vision from the back mirror, slow acceleration from start, needs reverse sensing tech for easier parking due to car's immense size.

12 out 13 people found this review helpful

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More for the money

Written by: TWH on 12/29/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Like the car, but in comparison to other makes I feel I should get more options for the money spent. Car seems pretty "basic" for the type of car it should be. I feel there should be more standard equipment on the SE model. Disappointed in the partial text display for the xm/sirius radio. Also disappointed that I don't have heated side mirrors. Fuel economy display would be nice as well. I had these things on my $18000 Focus but are not on my $25000 Camry SE.

Favorite Features

lots of interior room, great exterior style

Suggested Improvements

heated side mirrors, full text display for xm/sirius, fuel econ display for se and le

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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A solid choice

Written by: NYC on 12/19/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I leased a 2000 Camry and I find that the 2009 Camry I purchased about 6 weeks ago is a better driving experience for me. The handling is tighter and the car maneuvers easier. If you are looking for a family car that gives you plenty of room and a quiet ride. The Camry is a great choice. The XLE adds the extras like the JBL radio which is standard to the stereo I had in my "07 Lexus IS250! Bluetooth and Homelink are very useful and the heat and radio controls and the steering wheel are convenient.

Favorite Features

JBL audio system, Bluetooth, Homelink and steering wheel controls

Suggested Improvements

Improve quality of interior, add memory seating for driver, make keyless start available for 4 cylinder models.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Love It !

Written by: Best Bet on 12/10/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

My second Camry and I love it. Has great acceleration, smooth ride, 5 star crash scores and Toyota reliability. Nothing compares.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, quiet, roomy, good mpg, Toyota reliability and 5 star crash scores.

Suggested Improvements

Even though Toyota has one of the most comfortable seats of different cars I have sat in, I always think there is room to make car seats more comfortable. Same goes for mpg - always can improve.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Best value in class

Written by: atb2 on 12/06/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

First-time Camry owner with only 4k on the clock. Combined city/hwy mpg is 30.2 so far. Very smooth and quiet on the road for an I4, with minimal road/engine noise. Truly a solid and well-built sedan. Excellent overall.

Favorite Features

Exterior styling compared to the last generation is much improved. Underhood layout/design/tidiness is superior for this price range. Easiest and cleanest oil change I've ever done on a car. MPG. Seven airbags.

Suggested Improvements

More seat bottom length for better thigh support. Center stack night lighting a little too strong causing glare - way too bright - cannot adjust down enough to match gauge dimming.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Very Comfortable

Written by: Brian on 12/05/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I traded in a 1998 Chevy Lumina for the 2009 Camry LE. So far, the car has met my expectations in every area and exceeded them in a few. The cabin is very comfortable and spacious. I drove the 09 Malibu and while I like it, the cabin felt "closed in" and has a major blind spot toward the back of the rear passenger window - no such issue in the Camry. Car offers plenty of pep when called for and is quiet. My neighbor though I had purchased a hybrid the first time he heard me drive in. While I agree with a professional review that this car is about as exciting as a ham and cheese on white, I've got enough excitement in my life and love the soothing nature this car provides.

Favorite Features

Quiet and very smooth ride, steering wheel audio controls, mp3 plug in, very comfortable seats, very spacious and open feeling cabin, "solid" feel of car, exterior design, practical and easy access of all controls. I like the "simplicity" of the interior design.

Suggested Improvements

Stability and traction control should be standard on every Camry, along with bluetooth technology. In a car so focused on safety it is surprising that these are missing.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Disappointed

Written by: Josie on 12/04/2008

Vehicle

2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I traded in a 2004 Camry LE when the extended warranty ran out at 100K miles; The 2009 feels smaller inside and out. I feel cramped and like I'm in a fishbowl - and I am a small lady. With the seat arranged for short person comfort, I have no visibility to check for traffic in my blind spot on either side. Maybe it doesn't have a blind spot? Ha! I'm looking at the post when I look over my shoulder. I can't see over the hood to park it and keep missing the lines - yes, I know how to park a car and I'll adjust til I figure it out. I've only had the car for 3 days and now I'm not sure what to do - and I'm really concerned that I'll miss another car sitting in a blind spot.

Favorite Features

The baby blue color, solid breaking, pretty good acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

Put the parking brake back where it was; stretch the interior a bit, better climate control.

6 out 17 people found this review helpful

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