Used 2008 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews
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Perfect family sedan, good on gas
MJB-PHD, 04/30/2008
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Have owned this Camry almost 6 months now and love it. Got the upgraded LE package to include sunroof, alloy wheels, and a few other little add ons. Love the bluetooth hands free feature. Very good on gas, plenty of power, a little hesitant at times when you step on it, but that is to be expected when driving a four cylinder vehicle. Interior ergonomics are comfortable with all cluster gauges in full view. Exterior has a more aggressive stance than previous models, with aerodynamic lines that compliment the vehicles overall appearance.
Better and better
waynecarsen, 02/24/2009
2008 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I bought a 2007 and had many problems, the 2008 is great, they resolved many of the issues on the 2007s. Noisy brakes, dash squeaks, transmission. I have had no problems at all. I do not drive much any more but I am very happy with the car.
Poor transmission
sam, 02/11/2008
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Very poor transmission. It changes gears and you can feel it since it stalls. Had rotor problems already. just has 1058 miles. Interior makes noise as though something is loose. The passenger side windows would not open front and the back. Just a nightmare since the day one. I do not think it is number one when you spend so much money for it.
Crappy Transmission
Dezra, 04/30/2008
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
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Car vibrates when driving up a slight incline at 40-43 MPH, keeping speed steady. Was told by non Toyota mechanic that it is the torque converter and Toyota themselves say "its a normal characteristic of this car". WHATEVER!!! Pretty scary huh? Could harm me while driving someday. It also shifts hard sometimes and revs up when I am not accelerating. Also, my cd player will play a song or so then stop completely and keep my cd, and won't give it back until the stereo cools down! Other than that, I love the car!
Very good car—Toyota stands behind product
Sean Mclaughlin , 03/14/2020
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
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I acquired this car at 75k miles. It had already had the transmission and transaxle replaced by Toyota under warranty at 50k. Dash looked “distressed” looked bad and felt melty/sticky. Toyota replaced dash for free under “customer relations”. Engine began burning oil at 120k miles. About.a quart every 1000-1200 miles. Toyota did an oil consumption test, my car “failed” and the engine had pistons and piston rings replaced—at no cost to me. All else I have done to the car: not much, beyond routine brakes, fluid changes, tuneup. Replaced cruise control arm, about $100 bucks, part and labor. Replaced all four struts at 150k. Not cheap at $800 installed, but normal for a car with high miles with KYB brand struts. Pluses: it’s not a fancy car but decent looking style and shape-wise for an older car and extremely reliable. Radio/CD functions great—pretty good, great quality of sound and loud for a factory system. Seats and interior have held up very well. They are plain Jane and not upscale but okay enough looking. Pretty comfortable, fairly quiet, nice ride, smooth engine and transmission, except for a little bit of rough idle at stoplights. Replaced small leak power steering pump, and lower front end bushings, $300 parts and labor. Now I’m at 200k miles. Air conditioning has always blown very cold and well in very hot weather, heater works great, all controls accessories etc and power window power lock switches all work perfectly still. Gas mileage is pretty good— 30-32 mpg flying along at 80 mph, this thing cruises very well and comfortably for long trips. Seats are supportive, a tad on the firm side, but the 6 way electric adjustable driver’s seat helps change up sitting position which helps on long trips. Visibility out of car is good. Electric mirrors are good. 4 cylinder 2.4 engine is pretty peppy and is not a dog by any measure. It is responsive and compared to 4 cylinder cars of the 70’s and 80’s, really compares to the V6’s in 90’s Nissans and Camrys. Goes pretty well. Geared well with 5 speed transmission and pulls steep and long hills well In 4 gear up to 80 without undue pushing. Trunk space is very large. Toyota quality was a bit spotty with American built and assembled cars but, in my experience, Toyota stood behind my car. Probably part luck and good timing for me, as Toyota seemed to lag in implementing campaigns to fix known issues. But, I’m incredulous as a second owner, with a near 10 year old car, that they stood behind my car. I owned 2 4Runners and now a Toyota Sienna for my wife. We’ve owned Nissan product too. The only cars that may topple Toyota are Kias—if they last as long. We shall see!
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