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Bought it new in 2005 and would drive it anywhere
Larry Ro., 06/29/2016
updated 12/31/2018
Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I hated this car when I first bought it new in 2005. My previous car was purchased new in 1995 and it was a Maxima with a six cylinder engine and five speed manual transmission and I kept it until I bought this Camry. It had 229,000 miles and it was a lot more fun to drive. It took me a while to get used to my Camry with a four cylinder engine and an automatic transmission and a lot of my friends teased me over this car. I used the Camry for my business and used to drive it a lot so I wanted better gas mileage. Anyway, 12 years later and with 146,500 miles and climbing I would still drive it cross country and know there would be no problems. It does smoke when I first start it if it sits for a few days and I read online that the valve seals leak (smokes for about 5 seconds) which causes the smoke but it is never down very much oil when I change it at 5,000 miles. Some people have complained about the paint but my battleship grey color has stood up very well. Anyway, it is a basic car and boring by many standards but it runs great. The maintenance has been two batteries, I change the oil every 5,000 miles, tires and I've changed the transmission oil and coolant at 70,000 mile intervals. Also the front brakes were changed and the rear brakes are original. The exhaust, water pump, timing chain, tranny, engine, radio etc. are original. With that said, it has been a great reliable car. Update, it is now almost July, 2017 and the car has 150,130 miles and still has no issues. I have decided to sell it as I want something new. If anyone is interested let me know at 904-834-1120. NADA book value is $5,225 and I will sell it for less, asking $4,500. Still a great reliable car. It is sold.
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Eddie Wooldridge, Bedford, TX, 01/08/2018
Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this auto with 120,000 miles on it. Very well maintained and perfect inside. The paint does chip very, easy so use the Vin number and buy a paint mark up from Toyota to cover the small spots which make them hard to see. Yes, the car would smoke for a few seconds after sitting for more than 24 hours. Use Lucas oil treatment at oil changes to stop this, it works. The car was drove 5000 miles, before the additive, and never used a drop and never used any thereafter. Getting 23.5 in town and 30 on the highway driving 75- 80. A very good car with small curable problems. Would buy it again it the opportunity presented itself and I needed an auto. TEXAS
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Anonymous, 12/08/2010
Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought mine in 2007 with 6k on it. This has been an excellent car, best I've owned, but also the lowest mileage. It now has 76k on it. No issues, and a consistently great performing car. I put TripleTread tires on and it does awesome in the rain now. I too love the steering wheel radio controls, cruise works great, great visibility. And I'll share a condensed story: was passing a car on a two-lane one day.. punk kid thought he'd be cute and not let me get around. I punched it hard and took off like a rocket, from 60mph, quickly jumping to 100mph! left him in the dust. This from a 4 cyl! I've wanted to trade it in several times for something sportier, but can't bring myself to do it yet.
Still Going Strong
Dave, 12/08/2009
Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my base 2005 Camry since I purchased it new in August 2004. It now has 75,000 miles and I commute 68 miles roundtrip 5 days a week. I'm getting approximately 28 mpg which I consider good. I had a tune up at 60,000 miles which improved its performance. I've also changed the transmission fluid twice. Other than oil changes every 5,000 miles, I haven't had to do much else. It's been a great reliable car so far.
Amazing car but lurches at stop lights!
hatedealers, 04/03/2005
Toyota Camry Standard 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my new 2005 Camry for six months now with 1750 miles. I am very happy with it with two problems.It lurches frequently when I come to a stop and have the A/C on. The dealer knows this is a problem on these cars and refused to do anything about it.It also makes a loud grinding noise from the front end when I do a U-turn. They lubricated the steering, don't know yet if this fixed it.But the LURCHING!!! It is a small push feeling that feels like someone rear-ended me at a stop light.I worry that someday the lurch may be a BIG one and I may ram the car in front of me!I don't know what to do about this.The dealership was no help but I didn't talk to the manager yet.