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As usual, cannot see blind spot
sn, 11/13/2007
2008 Toyota Camry CE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
As usual, with so many cars out there today, you cannot see your blind spot with the camry. Even if you turn your head to the left, out of a total of 180 degrees, you will only be able to see about 45 degrees. With my old 00 Corolla, you could turn your head and literally look down the street in the left lane. With the new camry, you cannot - you must use your mirrors and buy a blind spot mirror; and using mirrors is dangerous when making split second decisions - you simply can't see down the left lane with this car - obstructions block it. Dangerous car. Its a very, very dangerous car. I almost got into about 5 accidents already with it on multi lane roads/highways. I want to get rid of it.
Great car
sandwinder, 12/11/2007
2008 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I think this is a great car. I have driven several types of cars from Acura to BMW and I can say this car is great. It doesnt have the driving ability of the German cars but it is still great for the money. I did test drive the 4 cylinder and wasnt impressed at all. The 6 cylinder is great, very refined and power when you need it.
Landscape photographer owned, Best car ever!
Brian B., 03/19/2019
2008 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a great car! I have driven this car through many snow storms, OffRoad, desert sand (driving with dune buggies in the Mojave desert with only all season tires and it was great) I have driven on many unpaved unmanaged roads, up and down the west coast of Hwy 1 from border to border Mexico to Canada and back. I drove it in Death Valley in the extreme heat with no problems and in extreme cold Canada, Lake Tahoe, Utah, Arizona, Idaho. If you are shopping for this car, the JBL sound system sounds great! Plenty of bass and clarity. The leather seats are comfy. Because of ABS braking system I had to replace the rotors about every 2 to 3 years but I did also drive thousands of miles each year to waterfalls and Seascapes. I also put premium gas in it the whole time I owned (not required -> 87 gas worked ok too) it is because i liked how it performed with premium gas. It never broke down, I had some repairs, the alternator went out and I had to get a new battery and I had the coolant flushed once. No leaks, the engine oil was always clear, clean. The V6 engine had great power and the automatic transmission shifts very well. The 268hp never disappointed. I could be going 70 MPH on the freeway and if I need to speed up for any reason, I could punch it and it would go up to 90 MPH with no hesitation (remember I used only premium gas). The trunk space was good, I always had a full trunk and the car still drove great with passengers and a full trunk of gear. The lights were easy to replace. The radio is great, and the CD player is great, and it plays MP3 cd’s. The Cruise control never failed and worked even up hills with no lag. The moon roof was cool, I never used it but it was included. No problems with the V6 engine ever! Oil change every 5000 miles = no engine problems. I am pretty sure it would have gone for over 300,000 miles. I would buy this car again the V6 is the way to go!
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Done with Toyota Never Again!!!!
Susan Polillo, 08/17/2015
2008 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Camry was purchased with 9K in Sept of that year. I keep up with usual maintenance It just turned 88K and unfortunately have had 3 sets of tires(including original), numerous wheel alignments...to which they say accord to specs its fine but every time I drive off lot it pulls to the left or right?!..... constant vibration with steering..... to which always Toyota or other mechanics say its fine!?!? Horrible at acceleration from starting off and switching lanes! Since summer of 2014, repairs/replacements on the following....2 front wheel bearing hubs shot, right driver cv axle, power steering line, trans leak at drive shaft, was burning oil(Toyota fix through semi recall) and was just informed my front trans mount needs replacement!!! Oh and the sunroof casing squeaks like crazy!!! Plus the paint is the worst on this car!!!!!! I am beyond fet up!!!!! The only positive thing about this car is the body style and gas mileage.
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Uses Oil Between Changes
jlechevalier, 07/29/2014
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
My 2008 Camry uses 1/4 to 1/2 quart of oil per month. Toyota is aware of this widespread problem but has not issued a recall or set up a customer support program. Had this started during the first 5 years, there was a TBS (or something like that), but mine didn't start until around 60,000 miles last year, which seems to be the mileage at which this problem starts. I bought this car new - it had 6 miles on it, and all oil changes have been done. If the rings and pistons need to be replaced, which is the one solution the dealer came up with, the cost will be $3800.