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Oil today and gone tomorrow!
Tonya Stafford, 05/01/2016
updated 11/04/2016
2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
I have had oil consumption issues since about year one. I have owned it 8 years and have complained continually about the oil consumption issues. It uses a quart by 1300 miles after an oil change and another quart at 1100 more. I have driven it until it wouldn't crank only to discover there was no visible oil on the dip stick. I had the oil consumption test and qualified, waited almost a year on a waiting list to find out by accident that it was not documented correctly. I recently qualified again and am now waiting for the necessary parts which could take some time to come in. Seriously, my engine might be shot by then. Not sure I'll buy another Toyota, after all, this is the same car that caused me to almost crash as my gas peddle got stuck and drove me through main street at about 65 mph! Toyota should be better than this. Other than those two major problems, the car has been pretty good. My husband's Toyota Tundra is 14 years old and has 200,000 miles with no problems yet and we bought it new. Toyota might have slipped on quality where it mattered during the years my car was made. I traded this car in September of 2016. Toyota had still not managed to get the parts to fix my car's oil consumption problems. It had a sticky dash that was on recall and I was just less than 200 down on the list to get it fixed. It had 123,000 miles on it. I just could not deal with the issues anymore. I did not replace it with a Toyota.
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2009 Base Camry
balkania, 05/02/2014
2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
40 of 44 people found this review helpful
Bought the car brand new (3 miles on it). Currently I have 130,000 miles on it and I've had zero issues. I drive mostly highway, very little stop and go. Out of boredom I changed the spark plugs and the PCV Valve at around 80,000 miles. Been changing my own oil since the 50,000 mile mark. The only issue is the oil consumption. From the 50,000 mile mark to now the car would consume 2 quarts out of the 4.5 i put in over 5000 miles. On the most recent oil change I only got back 1.5 quarts of the 5 quarts I put in .(added 1/2 quart at around 3000 miles). Seems like the car has turned a corner
Great Fast little car UPDATE
Jacob Zotta, 02/22/2017
updated 08/23/2018
2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought a used 2009 Camry LE at 176k and the V6 that toyota put in the 2009 LE and the XLE has some pick up and go to it, in comparison to the classic oil eating 4cyl that toyota normally drops in a car body. The car itself has much more room than my 03' Corolla and is a much smoother ride on the road. The gas mileage ranges from 25-30 mpg on highway (if you use cruise control). The interior is ok, the seats are of average comfort, mine has all electric controls. Only thing that I would add to the LE model is heated seats as well. The carpet does wear through really fast if you take the floor mats away! The radio is of really good quality JBL speakers and has an option for phone support for calling (not for music, you need an AUX cord plug in for that). The only two things I do not like about this car so far is the way the engine knocks and ticks, and I have never owned a toyota Brand New off the lot, but every toyota I have had has the SAME classic knocking to it. And the windows are not tinted at all so if you drive at night and a truck gets behind you, I hope you brought your sunglasses because that glare in the mirrors is going to be harsh. Other than those small details these cars are great and run for well over 300k. I plan to put another 200k on my 09' with confidence. UPDATE. So after almost 2 years of ownership I can safely say I will be buying the new 2018 Camry V6 for my next car, if this '09 ever dies! I have well over 210K on the car now and it still runs wonderful. Engine eats ZERO oil and has the pep to outrun anyone you need to pull out in front of on the interstate. I HIGHLY recommend window tint, I did 5% in the rear and 10% in the back windows because of how low the car sits you WILL get lights directly into those eyeballs, count on it. The interior has held up great.....however it does rattle ALOT. I spent a good week taking the whole car apart in the garage and putting new body clips and insulation tape behind everything. Other than that it is still a wonderful car and I have no doubt I will get 300k plus from this car.
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The BEST and most RELIABLE car
Lisa C., 12/04/2015
2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 Camry brand new and have never had an issue with it. I have over 175,000 miles driven so far. There were 2 very minor recalls on it. I had them both checked and fixed by the dealer at no charge. It was a floor mat and power door switch. Besides my car still looking practically brand new on the inside and outside, it still runs like new and is the most affordable car I have ever had to maintain. It drives nice and smooth. I will say that the seats are comfortable enough. I wish they had more lumbar support. Overall, this is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I have owned 3 other cars and a few trucks. Different makes and models. I will only be buying Toyota from now on.
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Reliable' but lacking
prodriver82, 02/13/2013
2009 Toyota Camry 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2009 Toyota Camry in November 2011 as a replacement for a 2005 Chevy Trail Blazer with 126,000 miles & we had for 6 years. At first, we liked the Camry. Took the car on at least one long distance monthly trip. Every month for a year. But even before we made it to 7 months, we were looking for a SUV platform vehicle to replace the Camry. The Camry is what it is. Solid transportation. It just wasn't our cup of tea. If your considering a Camry to purchase, steer more towards the SE or the XLE versions. You will be happier.
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