Used 2009 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews
Camrys a reliable workhorse
I used my Camry for 13 years & over 203 k miles & recommend this car. I traded it in & bought a more economical Hyundai
Replaced Honda Accord EXL
Honda V-6 got 27 mpg, 30 on I-5. Getting 25 on 4 cyl Camry w/80 less HP. It is gutless, but expected it to be, as we were trying to be more environ conscious. Interior is cheap- feel like I am driving an older Impala! Recently car started "surging" on the highway at 60-65 mph. Took to local dealer who refused to examine vehicle w/o me paying for fuel exam! Toyota's official line on surges are "floor mats." I was astonished and will never buy another Toyota, although we have had many, beginning with Corona, Cressida, Camry and Corolla before this Toyota. Overall it is very boring, seats uncomfortable, gets lousy gas mileage; is full of cheap plastic everywhere. We plan to sell it asap!
Avoid at all costs!
Only got 160K out of it. The dash became sticky after a couple years. Brakes are underpowered and had to replace annually. Burned oil, the started leaking oil! Engine was under powered. They upped the HP in 2010.
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Worth Every Penny
It's our first Toyota Camry. We decided to purchase one after our old 88 BMW required frequent maintenance. Rides quietly. Very roomy. We traveled outside the city on the weekend for more than 2 hrs and my passengers were in total comfort! I wish I was in the back enjoying the ride. The downside of the car: climate control can need more power for the back passengers, weak acceleration from start, blind spots are many (due to airbag compartments) I had to install two blind spot mirrors. Amazing fuel consumption esp. in LA where there's 24/7 traffic. Music quality's fantastic. Spacious trunk. I love driving big cars so Camry's the perfect size
Blind Spots
My first Toyota. Bought it new and so far the only problem that I find is it has quite a few blind spots. I think back up sensors would be a nice feature.