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OUTSTANDING VALUE
R.J. Anderson, 12/31/2018
2005 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased this car new 15 years ago and put almost 109,000 miles on it. It proved to be a comfortable, economical and pleasant vehicle for all these years. We liked it so much we purchased a 2019 Camry XLE to replace it which we really like.
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10 Years later and still looking and running great
Thomas, 11/09/2018
updated 11/18/2019
2005 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th Camry and I've NEVER bought one new, EVER. I buy them certified used with around 30,000 miles and then drive them for no less than 5 years. The 2005 however, has been with me the longest, almost 11 years and it still looks and runs great. I'm estimating I'll get a another decent 3 to 4 years out it of so I've gone ahead and replaced the timing chain and water pump just to be on the safe side. Other than breaks and tires and some routine maintenance it hasn't needed anything major repair-wise. I LOVE this body style and not big on the new styles but eventually I'm almost certain, I'll be headed for my 5th Camry.
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Fuel Economy Disappoints
cwa, 12/20/2005
2005 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This model is up to Toyota's standards in build quality and reliability, but it suffers in comparison with my '98 Camry 4 (and my wife's former '97) in two respects. The engine is louder under acceleration, producing a very audible roar, and the fuel economy is less. The '97 and '98, EPA rated at 23/30, achieved 22/31. The '05, EPA rated 24/34, is getting 20/30 at best. If it weren't for the clearly inflated EPA rating, my disappointment would be less. Additionally, the dashboard display of avg mpg is consistently 5-6 mpg too high. If it says 36, I'm getting 30; if it says 24, I'm getting 19. Makes me think I'm getting EPA mileage when I'm not. How convenient for Toyota!
05 Camry SE
mbateyman, 09/14/2009
2005 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Having driven my Camry for over a year, and almost 20,000 miles, I must say its truly an amazing vehicle. Although mine is a 4cyl. SE, its got some nice kick to it. I really think Camry owners get their money's worth because its all around a great car. Things don't break unexpectedly or unexplained. It never quits, very fun to drive, looks great, and the ride quality is just astonishing. And to add, I actually get about 23 to 24 in the city including quick take offs when I'm running late for work. Its nice when people envy your car! ***The only choice for SE 4cyl was manual but my vehicle is an automatic.
Most decent car bough longest car kept
voau, 04/10/2011
2005 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bough new in 2006 and now 55K miles. Also bough 2006 Civic in same year. The camry is a champ in performance for 4-cyl car itCaccelerates aceptionally I have confidence passing cars on a 2-lane road. Miles-per-gallon is second to none in term of distance over weight is related, even the Civic is very good, especially in resale so I sold it and bough an Acura MDX yesterday. Anyway, Camry is a very rightous car to own! I like it's appearance too. oh no thanks, not with the spoiler!