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2.88 out of 5 stars

Transmission lag

Ted, 10/15/2008
2008 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

The "fly by wire" feature has caused an annoying lag when reaching certain speeds. It's almost as if the car can't make up its mind what gear it should be in. It constantly downshift and hesitates. Sometimes the car stalls when I press the accelerator to pass another car. I'm scheduled for Arbitration with Toyota about this problem. Stay tuned.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car!

Phil, 06/22/2008
2008 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After two decades of driving SUVs I finally gave in to high gas prices and bought a vehicle with better mileage. I spent way too much time on the internet researching and then test driving different cars before choosing the Camry. After owning my Camry SE V6 for six momnths I have no regrets. I chose the SE because I liked the tighter sport suspension. The V6 provides very good power yet I get an average of 28 MPG with mostly highway driving. Another plus; I'm over 6 feet tall and I fit comfortably in this car. I commute 60 miles round trip to work and truely enjoy driving this vehicle. I don't miss my SUV, if I need a larger vehicle for a day to haul more people or stuff I'll just rent one.

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2 out of 5 stars

New Toyota Camry Transmission Problem

Marc, 04/17/2008
2008 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car came with a defect in the software governing the transmission. The glitch causes a 3 - 4 second delay when rapid acceleration is needed. This is a safety hazard, and is the reason I strongly advise people to consider a different car manufacturer. Toyota has done nothing to address this issue, which I noticed immediately after driving off the new car lot. I did not test drive this car before signing the paperwork, but instead drove a test model "just like it" which did not have the glitch. The dealership and corporate office have shown an utter indifference, and deny that this is a safety concern. It IS a safety concern, so please consider a different manufacturer.

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5 out of 5 stars

First Time

Mike, 05/16/2010
2008 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Did a ton of research before deciding on this car. Traded a 2005 Highlander and got a fantastic deal I couldn't pass up. The only thing it doesn't have is the seat warmer, but here in Florida, not needed. It is the I4, runs great, smooth acceleration, braking is great. Drove home from the dealership on the turnpike...doing about 75-80 mph, ride was smooth. I must admit, I have to keep an eye on the speedometer as it's hard to tell how fast you are going the ride is so smooth. Interior design is great, very comfortable. My Highlander was a V6. I honestly don't notice the difference in power between the two.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Car

Felix, 11/07/2007
2008 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the best car I've ever purchased. It's suspension is smooth, the 2.4 I4 has nice acceleration to match its fuel economy. The Camry's interior is very refined (in the XLE), and the upgraded 440 watt stereo system is great. Exterior styling is nice, and the overall build quality is perfect.

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