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5 out of 5 stars

Same Old Camry-- It's Still Excellent

M Taylor, 07/13/2008
2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is my fourth Toyota and second Camry; nothing has changed except for more power, refinement, and overall quality. Dollar for dollar it's very difficult to find anything better in its class. My vehicle has exceptional acceleration, braking, fit and finish, and more than ample room. I am 6'2" and a solid 250 lbs. and it is very comfortable. By the way, I test drove the 2008 Honda Accord extensively prior to my Camry purchase. The Honda was very, very nice--but for me the Camry was simply more refined.

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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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2.63 out of 5 stars

Not happy

jspec31, 10/11/2011
2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful

I decided on the Camry because they're supposed to be known for their reliability. I bought it with about 38K miles on it. When I first took it on the highway the steering wheel shook pretty bad. The used dealer balanced all of the tires, and it did get better. A week later he put on 4 new tires and it was a vast improvement. However, approaching 45K, the rotors are warped , as I can feel pulsation when applying brakes. The car does shake again on the highway. Also the gas mileage is junk! Probably the way I drive because I went from a 6 cyl to 4, but when being conservative I only got 27mpg at best. Interior cheap and uncomfortable, paint is chipping on plastic body parts.

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1 out of 5 stars

Excessive Oil Consumption LAWSUIT DO NOT BUY

Devin Urban, 07/25/2017
2009 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful

My 2009 Toyota Camry threw a rod through the engine block because of excessive oil consumption. After speaking with a dealership and corporate, Toyota refused to cover the cost of replacing the engine which the dealer quoted at 5,000 USD for a used engine and 6,000 USD for a rebuilt engine. An independent mechanic indicated that the rod was thrown due to low oil pressure, there were no leaks apparent, clearly the car burned through a significant amount of oil causing catastrophic engine failure. Research the issue briefly, and you will find that a class action lawsuit is in progress relating to this issue.

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3 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

its a love hate relationship

michelle1969, 08/08/2013
2009 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Overall I love the car and it rides like a dream, but my car has 62k on it and my dash is melting and I have very odd shakes rattles and rolls going on. Is anyone aware of any recalls for the dash melting? Its really annoying, and for $15k (I just bought it 3 months ago). I dont think I should have a melting dashboard in a car that is only 5 years old

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