Toyota Camry comments

[hotdrive]

any comments (both good and bad) on the latest camry model? would like to hear all.....this my dream car, though people alway say camry is for 'older' people...

:p

[desaintlights]

my dream car too... has it as my wallpaper since long long time

for me... even ppl says it's bad or anything... i still go for it....

[qqmeng]

well...is a value for money car. worth every cent of it...just like tht prime 50mm 1.8f lens :D

[duke916]

Well I am driving a Volvo XC now, but given a choice, I'll go for a Camry ......

[hyin21]

any comments (both good and bad) on the latest camry model? would like to hear all.....this my dream car, though people alway say camry is for 'older' people...

:p

yeah the older models look like uncle/auntie car. But the latest version is damn cun......

[swleong]

well...is a value for money car. worth every cent of it...just like tht prime 50mm 1.8f lens :D

the 50mm 1.8f is VFM, but cars in malaysia, especially foreign manufacturers, forever epensive as we all have to pay the stupid tax thingy. :redface:

Toyota cars all look alike, the colors, finishing...from Avanza to the Fortuner

But Camry doesn't have any "mistake" model so far, nice car :cool:

[chuah406]

watch out for the CKD version Peugeot 407....estimated RM135K. really sleek!

[Freaky]

If you are a camry fan, then import and Aurion:P

http://www.toyota.com.au/toyota/vehicle/Gallery/0,4667,3586_1392,00.html

TRD Versions:
http://www.toyota.com.au/toyota/vehicle/Content/0,4664,5687_1392,00.html

[hotdrive]

the 50mm 1.8f is VFM, but cars in malaysia, especially foreign manufacturers, forever epensive as we all have to pay the stupid tax thingy. :redface:

Toyota cars all look alike, the colors, finishing...from Avanza to the Fortuner

But Camry doesn't have any "mistake" model so far, nice car :cool:

camry 'mistake' model? so all other models got mistakes? :P

If you are a camry fan, then import and Aurion:P

http://www.toyota.com.au/toyota/vehicle/Gallery/0,4667,3586_1392,00.html

TRD Versions:
http://www.toyota.com.au/toyota/vehicle/Content/0,4664,5687_1392,00.html

wow...these are power man.... :tongue_roll:

watch out for the CKD version Peugeot 407....estimated RM135K. really sleek!

i only want a camry.. :P

[SooHK]

I got the version before the current. Have problem with the mirror 1st year, stuck (same like proton) and wind sound after above 80km from rear seat..I believe buying car also depends on luck...

[Freaky]

I got the version before the current. Have problem with the mirror 1st year, stuck (same like proton) and wind sound after above 80km from rear seat..I believe buying car also depends on luck...

Very true... my friend bought new BMW and had wind problem. Had to send in to fix... He also had an electrical problem, which they tried t blame on him and his 3rd party alarm...

[albert8112]

Recently my friend bought a camry version 2.0G . I tried and wow, the car is so quiet and the engine change is also very smooth. The looks is also ada umpph!!

I used to own a camry 2.2 GX and despite its uncle look but the car was a a gem and maintenance costs is low.

Now driving a Hyundai 4WD Santa Fe. Great SUV except for its petrol comsumption which was a little high. Anyway, most fuel consumption for 4WD is high.

[hotdrive]

I got the version before the current. Have problem with the mirror 1st year, stuck (same like proton) and wind sound after above 80km from rear seat..I believe buying car also depends on luck...

hmm...i'm curious what is the wind sound like? is this problem fix-able?


Recently my friend bought a camry version 2.0G . I tried and wow, the car is so quiet and the engine change is also very smooth. The looks is also ada umpph!!

I used to own a camry 2.2 GX and despite its uncle look but the car was a a gem and maintenance costs is low.

Now driving a Hyundai 4WD Santa Fe. Great SUV except for its petrol comsumption which was a little high. Anyway, most fuel consumption for 4WD is high.

cool.... i also think the looks of the new camry...banyak cun ler... i suppose driving an suv also cool....the view from 'above' must be much better... :)

[chenws]

I've got the 2005, 2.4L version. If you want power, go for 2.4L version. The safety features are superb, traction control, ABS, vehicle stability control. I spun the car at one of the hairpin turns going up Genting in the rain, the VSC took over the steering, and controlled the turn, until the skid stopped. It's a great car if the driver is unable to control skids and drift.

Old uncle-look car outside, but interior and performance just fantastic.
Maybe it's a little too big, parking in smaller bays, kena scratches and knocks.

The latest version is gorgeous interior and exterior. But also a target for car thieves and car-jacking.

[karheng]

I feel the Camry 2.0 carries too small an engine. For the size of the car, it should be at least a 2.4 engine.

Wind problems can be fixed with changing the rubber packing of the door and window seals as well. But you've gotta troubleshoot before changing otherwise waste of money.

Never drove one before so I can't comment on the drivability but VSC seems to work well..as per the advertisement and testimony from Dr.

[gandalfius]

I've got the 2005, 2.4L version. If you want power, go for 2.4L version. The safety features are superb, traction control, ABS, vehicle stability control. I spun the car at one of the hairpin turns going up Genting in the rain, the VSC took over the steering, and controlled the turn, until the skid stopped. It's a great car if the driver is unable to control skids and drift.


Erm..intentionally? :run_away::run_away::run_away:

[ShaolinTiger]

Yah agree, the 2.0 is a bit underpowered make sure to get the 2.4 version.

[karheng]

Erm..intentionally? :run_away::run_away::run_away:

I don't think intentionally....

Remember in the Toyota ad few years back...the director ask the stuntman to do everything with the car, no problem...then finally ask him to skid the car and lose control, he waved his hand hastily, saving...cannot! CANNOT!

That was one good ad!

[chenws]

Erm..intentionally? :run_away::run_away::run_away:

Intentionally only in a car-park. But no, no, not at a hairpin at Genting Highlands in the rain. I was driving alone and the car had great traction with brand new Michelin tyres, I just took it a bit too far. At a hard turn, the back tyres skidded out, so naturally I tried correcting by steering the front to drift. But the steering locked up, the beep-beep alarm went off, and the pedal and brakes do not seem to work, the car took over the controls; just for a second but seemed like a long time. When the traction came back, the control came back. Amazing because the car who have otherwise spun some more under normal circumstances if the driver gave up the control.

[mki88]

Intentionally only in a car-park. But no, no, not at a hairpin at Genting Highlands in the rain. I was driving alone and the car had great traction with brand new Michelin tyres, I just took it a bit too far. At a hard turn, the back tyres skidded out, so naturally I tried correcting by steering the front to drift. But the steering locked up, the beep-beep alarm went off, and the pedal and brakes do not seem to work, the car took over the controls; just for a second but seemed like a long time. When the traction came back, the control came back. Amazing because the car who have otherwise spun some more under normal circumstances if the driver gave up the control.

That is an amazing stability control. Couldn't know that the car is so advance.

[gandalfius]

Intentionally only in a car-park. But no, no, not at a hairpin at Genting Highlands in the rain. I was driving alone and the car had great traction with brand new Michelin tyres, I just took it a bit too far. At a hard turn, the back tyres skidded out, so naturally I tried correcting by steering the front to drift. But the steering locked up, the beep-beep alarm went off, and the pedal and brakes do not seem to work, the car took over the controls; just for a second but seemed like a long time. When the traction came back, the control came back. Amazing because the car who have otherwise spun some more under normal circumstances if the driver gave up the control.

Safety feature well paid!:cool:

[qqmeng]

i hv both model of the camry...but never realised it s so advance...maybe i hv yet to intentionally skid my car :D

[karheng]

Intentionally only in a car-park. But no, no, not at a hairpin at Genting Highlands in the rain. I was driving alone and the car had great traction with brand new Michelin tyres, I just took it a bit too far. At a hard turn, the back tyres skidded out, so naturally I tried correcting by steering the front to drift. But the steering locked up, the beep-beep alarm went off, and the pedal and brakes do not seem to work, the car took over the controls; just for a second but seemed like a long time. When the traction came back, the control came back. Amazing because the car who have otherwise spun some more under normal circumstances if the driver gave up the control.

I find the car taking over full control quite a scary thought. I drive a fully manual car which has no vsc, abs or tc to do these sort of stuff. And with such a skid, or anything, countersteering would probably been my first reaction, or an instinct perhaps.

I can't imagine how it felt to have everything locked up. SCARY! but not everybody knows how to countersteer, more people step on the brake first!

[shakyhand]

I find the car taking over full control quite a scary thought. I drive a fully manual car which has no vsc, abs or tc to do these sort of stuff. And with such a skid, or anything, countersteering would probably been my first reaction, or an instinct perhaps.

I can't imagine how it felt to have everything locked up. SCARY! but not everybody knows how to countersteer, more people step on the brake first!

You guys... damn poisoners... you poison me with gear... and now you poison me with car.... I'm driving a 5 year old waja.... my wife just got a new avanza... our first toyota... after driving a toyota, I feel like want to push my waja into the Gombak river..... and when we were buying the avanza, I sat in the camry.... alamak.... fall in love lah.... and the salegirl really poison me .... aiyooo cannot tahanlah... where to get money ahh...

[karheng]

You guys... damn poisoners... you poison me with gear... and now you poison me with car.... I'm driving a 5 year old waja.... my wife just got a new avanza... our first toyota... after driving a toyota, I feel like want to push my waja into the Gombak river..... and when we were buying the avanza, I sat in the camry.... alamak.... fall in love lah.... and the salegirl really poison me .... aiyooo cannot tahanlah... where to get money ahh...


Dun throw into the river la....not worth it. At least trade in your waja can get back 30k and then, the remainder take 9 years loan la... :run_away:

Then can afford liao....

Salesgirl had pretty face or not? :P

[hotdrive]

You guys... damn poisoners... you poison me with gear... and now you poison me with car.... I'm driving a 5 year old waja.... my wife just got a new avanza... our first toyota... after driving a toyota, I feel like want to push my waja into the Gombak river..... and when we were buying the avanza, I sat in the camry.... alamak.... fall in love lah.... and the salegirl really poison me .... aiyooo cannot tahanlah... where to get money ahh...

don't throw waja in river....give me :D

[chenws]

You guys... damn poisoners... you poison me with gear... and now you poison me with car.... I'm driving a 5 year old waja.... my wife just got a new avanza... our first toyota... after driving a toyota, I feel like want to push my waja into the Gombak river..... and when we were buying the avanza, I sat in the camry.... alamak.... fall in love lah.... and the salegirl really poison me .... aiyooo cannot tahanlah... where to get money ahh...

You sat in the Camry with the salesgirl? Sure cannot tahan-lah ... :tongue_roll:

The new Altis 1.8 full-specs has the same safety features. I thought it's really worth it. After sitting in one, you can push your Waja, or even Perdana if you owned one, into Gombak river. Very good car too. I wish Malaysia could import the 3.0 v6 Camry, now that's a baby Lexus!!

[karheng]

I wish Malaysia could import the 3.0 v6 Camry, now that's a baby Lexus!!

Are you talking about the Mark-X?

http://paultan.org/archives/2006/04/10/toyota-mark-x/

I love the Mark X.....My fren drives one and it's lexus quality...

[chenws]

Are you talking about the Mark-X?

http://paultan.org/archives/2006/04/10/toyota-mark-x/

I love the Mark X.....My fren drives one and it's lexus quality...

That's a different car, the Mark-X.

The new Camry 2009 is 3.5L v6 6-speed auto. 268hp. Older version was 3L.
Oh it's less than US$26,000 in US. Cheaper than Proton Perdana woh ..

[karheng]

That's a different car, the Mark-X.

The new Camry 2009 is 3.5L v6 6-speed auto. 268hp. Older version was 3L.
Oh it's less than US$26,000 in US. Cheaper than Proton Perdana woh ..

Wah so fast 2009 liao...we're barely half way thro 2008..hehehe

:D

[chenws]

Just to add a bit more about Toyota's VSC and ABS. If you owned a Toyota car with these features, please have them calibrated once in a while to make sure the features kick in when they are needed and work as they are supposed to. It's done by computer, but I think they have to take out the tires to calibrate and service. It's free as part of your car's regular service at UMW. I got mine calibrated at the 40,000 km service. Just tell them you want to them to check the VSC and ABS systems. :)

yes, karheng, Toyota is already selling the 2009 version in US just as the 2008 model hit our shores. Proton on the other hand, just phased out their 1985 model in 2008. The 2009 Saga will come out when your children graduates. You can book now as their graduation present. :D

[hotdrive]

That's a different car, the Mark-X.

The new Camry 2009 is 3.5L v6 6-speed auto. 268hp. Older version was 3L.
Oh it's less than US$26,000 in US. Cheaper than Proton Perdana woh ..

3.5L!!! will this be available in malaysia? :tongue_roll:

[karheng]

yes, karheng, Toyota is already selling the 2009 version in US just as the 2008 model hit our shores. Proton on the other hand, just phased out their 1985 model in 2008. The 2009 Saga will come out when your children graduates. You can book now as their graduation present. :D

Wahhahahaha...I dun think so....waste of money..u'll never know if they will close shop by then or not......

3.5L!!! will this be available in malaysia? :tongue_roll:

U can try importing it but the road tax will cost you a D3 every year?

[twsttl]

U can try importing it but the road tax will cost you a D3 every year?

That expensive meh???:run_away::run_away:
I think not even enough to buy a D300.

[karheng]

That expensive meh???:run_away::run_away:
I think not even enough to buy a D300.

Aiya....actually 3.5 not so high. Got confused with the 5.0 which I peeped at last time. 15k road tax including insurance....company car i think...

[hotdrive]

Just to add a bit more about Toyota's VSC and ABS. If you owned a Toyota car with these features, please have them calibrated once in a while to make sure the features kick in when they are needed and work as they are supposed to. It's done by computer, but I think they have to take out the tires to calibrate and service. It's free as part of your car's regular service at UMW. I got mine calibrated at the 40,000 km service. Just tell them you want to them to check the VSC and ABS systems. :)


Is it possible that we buy the standard spec model and install the VSC later? Is this like a photoshop plug-in? :P

[chenws]

Is it possible that we buy the standard spec model and install the VSC later? Is this like a photoshop plug-in? :P

No idea. But it's not just software, the sensors and activators are hardwares; that may be expensive to install post-assembly.

Now, I would really like a Ferrari plug-in, not just VSC! Just install drivers*, restart the car, and it performs like a Ferrari. :D

* m.schumacher v2.0 (premium)
* f.massa v1.1 (cheaper; no TC)

:cool:

[jackyyong]

I find the car taking over full control quite a scary thought. I drive a fully manual car which has no vsc, abs or tc to do these sort of stuff. And with such a skid, or anything, countersteering would probably been my first reaction, or an instinct perhaps.

I can't imagine how it felt to have everything locked up. SCARY! but not everybody knows how to countersteer, more people step on the brake first!

karheng,
Be thankful that you now drive a manual car. It's a blessing in disguise actually. By driving a manual car, you know more about the weaknesses of a car, for example the aquaplaning limit of the tyres, the cornering limit both in dry and wet conditions, and how to induce artificial ABS and how utilize the braking power of the engine to bring you to a stop. When you have the chance, go to an empty space, and spin your car around. Play with the clutches and hand brakes, try hard cornering and try emergency braking. If possible, try in wet conditions too. I have tried that in my old Iswara, and believe me, that experience saved me in a lot of situations.

Even now after I have switched to an Altis (http://www.jackyyong.com/wp/yes-its-true-i-have-sold-off-my-iswara) with full VSC, TC and ABS, it still helps to know how to handle your car properly in the first place without having to resort to those features, in case I get too comfortable with the features turned on. As Doc has put it, these features might not work over time, so you still need to be careful while driving at all times.

[karheng]

Of course....

If you have to know, I used to have to change my car's arm and bushes quite often cos u know la..angkat corner. =)

Manual is fun. With proper pedal controls, I have learnt manual ABS. =)

I won't do that donut thingy anymore. Burn tyres, burn arms, burn suspension and burn money.

I'd rather spend for camera, won't go to waste. Car too much wear and tear la....expensive. sometimes u change one thing, then u end up changing a few more parts.

Best ever feeling is drifting. There's no better adrenaline rush and joy after completing a perfect drift...which of course...u have to tune your car to drift mode la.....


Wah Jacky NICE new car...=P~~~~~~ COngrats!

[ShaolinTiger]

Of course....

If you have to know, I used to have to change my car's arm and bushes quite often cos u know la..angkat corner. =)


You should fit the nylon performance bushes la, not that much more expensive but will last indefinitely :D

[karheng]

Hehe oic. I din know about those things.

I don't need them now. Burning rubber is out of the question. Slow easy drive is in. = )