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Used 2012 Toyota Camry Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Smooth like a hot knife through butter....

sis112010, 01/27/2012
2012 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 20 people found this review helpful

This is a great car. The 4 cyl engine is smooth, and has plenty of power when you need it merging onto the interstate. It is also incredibly quiet. The interior is very classy looking and I am loving the touch screen radio and bluetooth. It has 10 standard airbags. It's hard to turn that down when you've got children. So far we are averaging 30 MPG in mixed driving conditions. I'm looking forward to see how high it goes on an extended trip. We test drove a lot of other brands but the 2012 Camry stood out as the best in terms of quality and bang for the buck. Highly recommended.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Buyer's Remorse - Wind Noise

coreyd1, 05/12/2012
2012 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 18 people found this review helpful

Traded 2004 Camry SE i4 for 2012 Camry SE i4. Noticed some wind noise during test drive, but bought it anyway. Bad choice. The wind noise at interstate speeds is loud and annoying. Roof line is also closer to the head which makes it difficult for my 6ft plus body to lean out when trying to use an ATM machine or similar. Transmission braking likes to grab when slowing. Makes for some weird stopping sometimes. Power delivery from start is not very smooth. Steering as reported is vague. Visually appealing inside and out. Really like the new interior design.

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5 out of 5 stars

I am a believer

macord, 03/21/2012
2012 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful

We have always been a GM family and had large SUV's and Trucks. My wife just traded in her 2001 Chevy Tahoe which we bought new for a 2012 Camry XLE. This car has it all. Luxury without the luxury price tag. We did about 8 weeks of research before making our decision. It was between the Sonata, Optima and the Camry. Sure Hyundai and KIA are tempting with their warranty and I have to say that is the only thing Toyota is lacking in. It really came down to quality and reputation. The other two companies are really starting to stick out, however I think Toyota is still the leader. Very nice car. Make sure you ask about the Costco program. We paid 200.00 over invoice Renton, WA Toyota is awsome

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3 out of 5 stars

I won't buy a used one of these again...

Wendybabendy, 12/13/2016
2012 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Camry used, approximately 2 years ago (so it was only 2 years old) - and while it was obviously abused by the prior owners, I have had nothing but increasing issues with "non-abuse" areas of this car. Rattling (something in the rear - I think a heat protection piece by the exhaust), the front end scrapes badly (not sure what's up with that, I think a bolt fell out), plastic parts falling apart, horrible upholstery... not my favorite car by a long shot. I had to put a dash cover on to prevent glare (it was nearly blinding), and there is WAY too much plastic. I know that's the going "thing" these days (less expensive, etc), but for the price of this car, even used, I expect more. It is comfortable, and has good amenities, but that doesn't make up for the overall poor workmanship otherwise. I am going back to Scion and hoping that they didn't screw that line up like they did this one.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality

Ann Koz, 03/25/2015
2012 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 20 people found this review helpful

Paint chips all over car. Swirls in black paint. Seats are made of poor material. Noisy on highway. Tires had to be replaced after 27,000 miles. Very well maintained but you would never know it. Will not buy another Toyota and this is my third. Very disappointed.

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