2005 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"Good car in need of more attention to detail"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Some rattling from the rear window for the first 500 miles.
General comments?
The Camry handles like a sports car. However as a result the ride is a little stiffer than I expected. But, when you drive in NYC, handling is by far more important. The 4 cyl. engine is peppy, but still a little underpowered for the size of the car. It's big and very roomy. It looks to be about the same size as my boss' Grand Marquis. The brakes vibrate a little in hard stops. And it's lacking finish on some minor details. The paint underneath the doors seems a little rough. And the paint on the bumpers chip very easily. I drive on average about 20,000 miles a year and was looking for mechanical reliability. Sure I could have bought a nicer looking American car, but is it going to run at 100,000 miles. My previous cars (of which all three where American) all seemed to fall apart at 100,000 miles.
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| 2003 - Camry LE 2.2 4 cylinder Great car - best I've ever had, paid for and still in warranty! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 Cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 6 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2005 |