Used 2012 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Camry SE V6 wins in very tough segment
kwap, Somerset, KY, 05/11/2012
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
69 of 74 people found this review helpful
Fantastic motor, it feels effortless and with a combined(city and highway) reduction of only 3 mpg it was a no-brainer decision to get the SE V6. Another factor which pushed me to the SE V6 were some of the other features that are standard with the V6 but are costly options on the 4cy SE like the display audio with Nav/entune, smart key system, SofTex powered drivers seat with lumbar, acoustic windshield and also the great 18 wheels which are only available with the V6. The redesigned interior is very nice, a huge improvement over the previous model and nicer than the competition. After considering the Kia Optima(nicest looking), Hyundai Sonata(ghastly looking), Passat TDI(very intriguing), and Fusion(too bad I was not getting a car next year) I found that the Camry SE V6 provided the best of the bunch.
Adequate, in the best sense of the word.
hiimjkim, North Hollywood, CA, 11/10/2011
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
43 of 47 people found this review helpful
The 2012 Camry SE V6 is in a word, adequate. It has adequate acceleration, (Motor trend pegs it at 5.8 seconds from 0-60mph http://tinyurl.com/d8tzp6t) I found that it handles adequately, moderately comfortable and fuel efficient. Once inside, the redesigned interior is simultaneously attractive and soothing. The seat warmers and the white ambient lighting makes one think that they are in a safe, plain, family car. It doesn't fool itself as a sports-sedan, but the power of its engine does make one forget about the allure of a sports car, even for a brief moment.
Great all around car for performance and camry
pennycali, Pittsburg, CA, 02/07/2012
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
I purchased the SE V6 after comparison shopping between a 2012 Acura TSX, Hyundai Sonata, and BMW 328i. I choose the Camry since it does everything well, a good value, and is reliable. It's not top of class in any category but overall bang for the buck, the Camry beats all of them. The Camry sport tuned suspension gives the car a sporty ride without being overly harsh like the BMW. The Camry's V6 is awesome. Smooth, powerful, and reliable. The Camry interior looks very upscale. There are some cheap plastic bits but it's 10K cheaper than the TSX. The Camry styling is bland I have to admit but let's see if Sonata's can make it to 150K miles reliability.
Great Car
kph1983, Pleasanton, CA, 02/17/2015
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Had a Toyota Camry SE V6 as a company car for three years (97,500 miles). Thoroughly enjoyed driving this car. Car combines great performance from V6 engine with good gas mileage. 70% highway driving yielded roughly 26 MPG. Strictly highway trips around 29 MPG. Camry accelerated well and handled like a smaller sports car. Comfort of cloth seats was not excellent but nothing to complain about. Extremely reliable as no other maintenance than oil changes and tire rotation. Would recommend this car to anyone!
Well done, Toyota
ccotie, Houston, TX, 02/18/2015
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 Camry CPO in 2013 w/ 41K miles on it. I consider myself a pickup truck guy, but as sedans go, this car has been a pleasure to own and to drive. It has the Sport package with the styled wheels, and draws a lot of compliments. I recommend the SE with the V6, they give the car some personality. Still, I would love to see some performance-enhancing features made available, like AWD or a turbocharger. Even with the upgraded engine, I regularly achieve 26mpg combined. It's no Challenger, but the handling response is sharp and the acceleration is surprisingly brisk. I have almost 100K on mine now, and all I ever do is regular maintenance.