Used 2012 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Pleasantly surprised!
elsie223, Edinburgh, IN, 03/26/2013
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.
139K XLE - Commuter
B Harnick, Indianapolis, IN, 02/24/2020
updated 03/03/2021
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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My 1st 4 Cylinders
cameralization, Alachua, FL, 05/18/2012
Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have always drove V6 & V8. Since my new car is for business driving, i figured i go with the 4. I looked at Sonata, Optima, Altima & Camry and i am very pleased with my Camry decision. The SE V6 that i test drove was very fun to drive with lots of power however it was noisy and not as comfortable as the XLE mainly (i think) due to sportier suspensions and the low profile 18" tires. The XLE was much more comfortable ride and quieter. Even though i love my 4cylinders XLE, i wish i spent the extra money and got the V6 XLE. The 4 has ampul power and i know i will be happier at the gas pump with my 500 commuting miles a week.
Transmission problems
Gerardo, 12/12/2020
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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Great car
captivemind, Whittier, CA, 08/01/2012
Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
After owning a number of different cars (Volkswagen, Audi, Infiniti), test driving all the 2012 usual suspects, I was looking for a simple, reliable, fuel efficient vehicle. Reliability was key after my experience with German cars. The Camry is not a luxury car nor does it offer sporty handling or neck snapping acceleration but it combines solid value, reliability, comfort, superior gas mileage and common sense everyday drivability and usability. Gas mileage from 4cyl is approx. 30 mpg combination of city/highway. My last Infinity G37 got about 15 mpg in similar driving. First time Toyota buyer and after 4k miles my verdict is you simply cannot go wrong with the 2012 Camry