2005 Toyota Camry LX review from North America
"Acceptable, but this is my last Camry"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Most important, I cannot get the dealer to balance the tires-wheels to eliminate flutter. This has been a problem with two different sets of tires, more recently with high-end Turanza LS-H tires.
Dealer says it is the tires. I believe the data now show it is the wheels or something mechanical.
Spoke with Toyota corporate, and the woman suggested that I might have to go back to the Goodyear Integrity tires to get good balance. You can decide whether you believe THAT is good advice.
Separately, the service manager at the dealer acknowledged that some of the parts are cheaper and have to be replaced. Notably cheap is the plastic flap on the console storage compartment. Before you buy, flip it up and down a number of times to form you own opinion.
My hypothesis is that Toyota might feel it cannot afford the expense of higher quality, with Hyundai breathing down its neck.
PS
This car does not seem to have the acceleration of an identical 2002 that I had.
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder 2.x Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 13000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 15th November, 2005 |