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I like it, but a step back?
bagman33, 09/21/2012
2012 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Traded by 2011 for the 2012 SE just because I wanted the newer style and technology. Bought fully loaded with push button start, leather, sunroof, dimming mirror, homelink, nav, entune, etc. I'm highly disappointed in Entune. Apps are horrifically slow. Pandora quality (even when set to high) is bad. It's better to bluetooth stream Pandora from my phone (iPhone 4S) Nav is REALLY bad. Wanted me to go 6 blocks around instead of 1 block forward. Toyota made some cuts that disappointed me as well such as the removal of power up/down passenger window, LED lighting (exterior) and what seems to be a cheap headliner.
Pleasantly surprised!
elsie223, 03/26/2013
2012 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
My husband already owns a Toyota Taocma so I was told we were only looking at Toyotas and nothing else. So I was immediately put off. When the salesman suggested I drive the Camry, my husband said "don't show her any model but the top of the line" and good thing! The XLE didn't feel as boring as I expected. The interior is classy and since I got a red one, it feels very "me". Did NOT expect to like this car as much as I do. Have only had it about 10 days and can see myself driving this for a long time. Read other reviews about the headlights being dim, but what I noticed is a very defined cutoff on the top of the field of vision which is not present when the brights are turned on.
Best Value family sedan
drjjjj, 02/09/2013
2012 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The SE 2.5 has really impressed and I'm a picky Engineer! It handles well, bank vault quiet, 30 mpg avg (70% highway 30% city) driving brisk, plenty of power, johnny on the spot tranny and roomy, comfortable , upscale for the $22k+ T & L (SE with pwr seat option only) I paid 10,000 miles ago with no negotitations via internet! It's the best value proposition because no CVT issues (driveability and repairs down the road-sealed unit, etc) no direct injection ( may require expensive repairs down the road-ultra high fuel pressure, etc) and because of top notch resale and low initial/ownership cost! Highly recommend after 10k miles! If gas goes and stays above 4.50 gal-should have got a prius!
Transmission problems
Gerardo, 12/12/2020
2012 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
If you want to buy this car make sure to drive it for about 1 hour because they came with a transmission issue in my case I didn’t notice when I bought it for second hand so at the next day the car starts vibrating in low rpms I fix it one time but after a few months the issue came again so I sold it, very disappointed
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139K XLE - Commuter
B Harnick, 02/24/2020
updated 03/03/2021
2012 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Mileage: I bought my Camry late in its lifecycle and have placed many a commuter mile on it. I drive 60 miles RT each day on country highways with a few stops. I avg 28.5 mpg. On a longer highway trip, I am in the 32-33 MPG range. Handling Other than deep snow, I drive in everything that Indiana can dish out. Deep snow, and I take my wife's Highlander :-) The 4cyc is quick enough to pass, but this car does not exactly handle like my old Mustang... Comfort Everyone has their own opinions. I am 6' and weigh 220. The driver seat is comfortable for me. My wife is a little over 5', and she loves driving this car. We do not have excessive road noise, but we did opt for the XLE. Technology The tech is OK in this car. BT calls are clear and charging is fine. I do not use the other things, such as navigation, because my iPhone suffices. Maintenance No issues, just tires and brakes. I am hoping to hit 200K on this baby. Safety I totaled a 2012 Camry LE before this car. A F250 pulled in front of me; I swerved and clipped his rear, then bounced into the semi truck behind him. The front of the car looked like it had been in a crusher for a couple of seconds. Absolutely nothing happened to me. I drove the LE home! Then we went out and bought the XLS. Update at 145K: Still love the car. Very slight rattle in the sunroof area, but it is very slight. No maintenance anything. With COVID changing my commute schedule, I might drive this car until I am done working...
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