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Oilcoholic Camry -"The Oil Consumption Epidemic"

Adrian, 11/21/2018
2009 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful

My car started oil consumption around 120,000 miles. Took the vehicle to the Toyota Dealer were I purchased it. They ran an oil consumption test. They changed the oil and filter then I drove the vehicle for 1,200 miles and returned for the final result.It needed oil,so it failed. The dealer installed new rings and pistons . I also got a rental vehicle. All at no cost to me. I was told by the Service Manager that Toyota had honor a warranty to resolve the "Oil Consumption Failure" . I found hundreds of complains of oil consumption failure online were Toyota Dealers quoted the customers $5,000.00 to $6,000.00 for repairs. Others were told that it was normal,to change to a better synthetic oil,Etc. I believe all the dealers should had know and offer the same remedy or at least a uniform explanation to all customers. Many found no resolution. Many won't buy Toyota again.I have purchased 6 vehicles from my Toyota dealer in a span of 20 years.I'm in doubt about number 7 after learning that many oilcoholic Camrys were denied "Rehabilitation" .

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1 out of 5 stars

Don’t waste your money

Brian Mullins, 11/15/2018
2009 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Bought one of these used with 100,000 miles on it. From the very beginning I could tell it wasn’t as solid as the 2002 Camry I had prior. Feels very cheaply made with excessive weak plastic components. Transmission is the “I” transmission for “intelligence” but it slips going down hills and struggles to find and stay in one’s gear. The gear ratio seems way off compared to how it should feel. The engine runs good because it’s the 2.4 simple 4 cylinder. However, the piston rings had a flaw in the manufacturing process so the car will burn excessive amounts of oil. Gas mileage is worse than my previous camry and the car feels more heavy and sluggish. A huge disappointment from the other two Toyota camrys I’ve had and I will never purchase a Toyota again. Be careful when buying this generation of camry (2007-2011) because most will say they are not as good as their reputation precedes.

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265k, The Most Reliable Car I Have Ever Owned

pmireland44, 03/03/2015
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2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

The V-6 is very quick with more HP than most 60's Muscle Cars. I have personally put 2652k on the clock from day one and the only repairs so far were wheel bearings and Struts at 150K. It didn't even need brakes until 90K!. Oil changed every 5K. 25mpg in mixed driving and 31mpg on long trips. Everything still works, the interior has held up well (four kids). The paint has seemed to chip a bit easy but I have been on many 500 mile plus trips through the NW in winter. I have no intention of replacing this car before 300K. Spark plugs were a pain to change as the intake had to be removed. Took about 4.5 hours. Engine is getting a little noisy at start up but quiets down to normal at temp. Seems to be common. Just replaced the original Serp belt. It looked fine and had 250 k on it. Awesome in the snow. A/C pump has began to "tick" a little but functions fine. Just replaced failed alternator at 172000

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2.63 out of 5 stars

I am in awe at what a piece of crap this car is

yousmell102, 05/28/2011
2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
40 of 47 people found this review helpful

Leased a 2009 Camry Le back in the summer of '08. Couldn't be more disappointed. I have had the weirdest problems with this car, ie accelerator and brake pedals that have a mind of their own. In the past year the car has developed an annoying and extremely dangerous problem where the tension of the gas pedal seems to be constantly changing. Sometimes, it responds with just the slightest amount of pressure, other times, applying it with the exact same amount of force results in no acceleration at all. It's like the car encounters dead spots where it simply refuses to accelerate. You'll need a burst of power to pass or just to get out of someone's way, and it won't be there!

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5 out of 5 stars

Worthy of the SE (Sports Edition) name

JimBob Seeker, 09/06/2010
2009 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

My driving experience spans more than 35 years. I have always wanted a sports car but the pragmatist in me could never justify it. I have owned economy cars, mini-vans and family sedans but never a car with a performance flavor until now. I purchased a used '09 Camry SE with 20Km on the odometer several months ago and I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could have my cake and eat it too. This vehicle carries 4 adults in comfort, provides very good fuel economy, handles superbly, has decent acceleration, feels right at home on the freeway, looks like a sports car and has a very likable personality. Overall, I am very pleased with the car. I would definitely buy another.

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