Used 2016 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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MIKE P, Watertown, NY, 02/14/2018
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Problem 1: hook you on a lease then redesign the car again after 2 yrs. Resale value in the garbage can! Problem 2: Interior poorly designed, I live in the North East and car fogs up with.multiple people in car and people in rear are cold from lack of heating. No lighting on floors of car. Problem 3: Tires balding after 20k. Highly disappointed with quality with this one and lack of concern with Toyota support when I address all above issues. I was.always a Toyota fan- own a 2000 Landcruiser with 200k. Will not buy a car from them again-DONT GET HOOKED ON THE LEASE EITHER!
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Best car for the money these days, hands down
Anomaly, Nellysford, VA, 09/11/2023
updated 09/15/2025
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Having previously owned a high-mileage ‘96 LE with a cracked head that just wouldn’t die, I bought a 2015 LE, and later upgraded to a 2016 SE. For my money, I can say it’s the best car I’ve owned. 75K miles at purchase, and apart from routine maintenance, has only needed a battery, and a water pump in an additional 75k miles. Don’t be fooled by 10k oil service intervals or ‘lifetime’ transmission fluid and coolant. Change oil at 5k, trans fluid at 40-50k (exchange service is recommended – NOT a flush), and coolant service every 3-4 years. Car Care Nut on YouTube explains this well. Some cite uncomfortable seats, but I feel the SE model’s stiffer suspension is to blame, not the seats. Both the ‘15 LE and ‘16 SE are quite comfortable. While the SE’s handling was amazing, it rode like a 1950 Peterbilt. Fortunately, an SE can be fitted with the LE’s suspension by swapping steering knuckles for LE bits. I found a 13k-mile donor, and even 75k miles later, it still rides and handles great. These cars are prone to scraping on ramps and curbstops. Upgrading to 225/60R17 tires solves this, and bolsters the sporty look, as well as helping fuel economy. Factory infotainment screens do not last, sun exposure kills them. A custom-fit Dasaita PX6 upgrade barely last a year. I now have a Boss BE7ACP. Stock Toyota speakers sound great with this unit. Night driving is worlds better with Lasfit LEDs and headlight aim adjustment, though cheaper H9s and 9011s can be modified to fit existing H11 and 9005 sockets, yielding about 40% improvement. I recommend a Baxter Performance spin-on oil filter adapter to avoid potential damage to OEM plastic housings. Pricey, but well worth it. Much better for the engine's longevity. For those interested, Baxter’s adapter for the 2AR-FE takes a 1988-2006 3.0 V6 oil filter. While these upgrades cost around $2,500, they greatly increase my enjoyment of the car. Taller tires, ethanol-free 90-octane fuel (which also smoothed a noticeable shudder at idle), and tracking idle fuel usage in realtime combined with conservative driving have yielded a 30-39% improvement over EPA estimates – 30-35 city, 48-51 highway, 38-40 combined. And no, it’s not a hybrid. Best car for the money in most cases. A 4WD RAV4 or Highlander would be nice in winter, but I've rarely had a situation where that would have helped. It gets my seal of approval, and at 50, hopefully the last car I will ever buy.
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Worst decision I've ever made in my life
F, Lakeland, FL, 05/15/2016
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 26 people found this review helpful
The wind noise from passenger side window in the this car is overwhelming at anything over 30 mph. When I took it into my dealership (Clearwater Toyota in Florida), their Service Advisor's advice to me was to "play heavy metal music at loud volumes" to drown out the noise. Nice. This was my first (and will be my VERY LAST) Toyota purchase. Complete garbage. Will be selling this piece of junk at my earliest convience. Avoid this car like the plague, especially at Clearwater Toyota in Clearwater, FL.
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Don't buy One
G.J., Jacksonville, FL, 09/16/2016
updated 09/25/2017
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
14 of 27 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has the worst ride ever. It constantly vibrates and the dealer will only tell you that this is the way it is supposed to ride. I got taken and you better drive it on the highway before you decide to but it. The ride and comfort is horrible. I will never buy another Toyota. I was asked to update my review. I complained to the dealer and they put new tires (top brand) on the vehicle and it helped some but you cannot get your money back. Since I am stuck with this vehicle, and the resale value is not good, I will continue with it until I can afford another vehicle. I still advise that you thoroughly test drive one before buying. Maybe the new ones are better but the 2015 SE model has a horrible, bumpy ride.
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Best car I've owned
Vince, Oil City, PA, 12/19/2017
updated 06/29/2022
Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned 6 other cars and this is by far the best I have owned! Over 350-400,000 Camry's a year hit the streets, making it the top-selling car in America, suggesting that Toyota's doing something right! It may not be the most sporty car in the world, but it's reliability is by far one of the best and it's rated high when it comes to safety!
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