5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
Topics of discussion range from fuel economy, safety, modifications, performance all involving America's favorite family car, the Toyota Camry.
What price can I expect to pay when ordering a 2007 camry?
Initially I wanted to get a hybrid because of several reasons including the gas mileage, tax savings, and added hp over the 4cyl. After I added up the #'s it will cost me about $50 per month extra to drive a hybrid over a 4cyl. LE, at least for the first 5 years.
So, it is back to looking at other models.
CE manual...18270 msrp 16715 invoice
CE auto.......19320 msrp 17677 invoice
LE manual...19450 msrp 17407 invoice
LE auto.......20500 msrp 18348 invoice
hybrid.........25900 msrp 23310 invoice
I'm a cheap skate so I want a cheap no frills basic model. I just have to convince the wife she doesn't need power door locks or auto transmission.
The only reason we are looking at cars is because we want something more fuel efficient.
We are looking at the Camry for the following reasons:
1. want to have decent resale value
2. want something reliable
3. we like the almost non existant center hump in rear seat area because an adult will have to sit between 2 car seats occasionally.
4. I have owned several Toyotas during my life and most have been good quality and are well built. I have a 2003 corolla which I drive daily and it is still running good at 108K miles. My '87 4 runner almost made 240,000. My tercel just gave up at 208K.
So, after all of that, how much can I negotiate off the price if I am ordering a car and I can wait for delivery another 6 months or so? A lot of guys thought I was nuts thinking a dealer would come off the msrp of an ordered hybrid, how about a regular gas camry? Thanks.
BTW, we went looking at an actual dealer Saturday, but they didn't give me the exact price and the guy said he would call me on Monday...
If you have a Costco card card, go to the Costco site and try getting a quote through their services. You can get a Camry for about $1000 over invoice on the gas engine Camry, maybe a $1000 to $1200 savings on MSRP at this time. I would think the hybrids will be at MSRP for a while, though. Definitely shop around, though. If you have a little patience then in a few months the prices will be a bit lower.
When you deal on a car make sure you do not act like you Have to have or Need to have a new car. Always be willing to walk away.
It also helps to be pre-approved and have a excellent credit rating. Never hurts to let this bit of info out to the dealer of course. Knowing you can close on a deal without any problems will get them very interested in YOU.
Most importantly...take your time...never be in a hurry. Mention other vehicles in that class from or dealerships that you are looking at. Keep them working to win you over....then hit them with a price. If you have to ..walk away...let them call YOU up on the phone....
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I don't need a car, and my credit score is very high. I'm not interested in an '06 camry because it has a hump in the rear seating area. I can go with a used '05 or '06 avalon or '07 camry. I like the camry because it gets better gas mileage I have no use for the extra horsepower.
I did just find a nice used '05 avalon xl for $21900 which is making me re-think a camry.
No offense but if you are cheap why not buy a new stripped civic? It is cheaper and more fuel effiecent because it is lighter. Also you could probably get power everything for less then the new camry. The camry is not known for fuel efficency, unless you compare it to a Suburban or something.
No offense but if you are cheap why not buy a new stripped civic? It is cheaper and more fuel effiecent because it is lighter. Also you could probably get power everything for less then the new camry. The camry is not known for fuel efficency, unless you compare it to a Suburban or something.
I am cheap and not willing to pay more than maybe $27000 on a car but more important need the space and it has to get good mpg. A civic vp would be fine for me except for the fact that I need an auto transmission because the wife and I will eventually switch cars and she can't drive a manual. I have 2 children a wife and a mother in law who will ride in the car and need the space. A car without a center hump would be ideal for this situation. Hence a 2007 camry or maybe used avalon.
I've been having the wife drive my corolla and I was driving the tercel (just blew up) while her mother was out of country but now that she is back in town for another year I need something. I guess I really don't need another since I have 3 cars('91 mustang '02 excursion and the '03 corolla) which run. I'd just assume park the excursion unless we absolutely need it and get a 4th car.
A stripped civic can be had with an auto. So your concern is space and no hump in the back seat. Hmmm I thought all Japanese cars' rear seats had humps instead of the bench seat. With gas hitting $3.00 a gallon, I say get rid of the excursion. Then you wouldn't have to worry about overpaying for a new camry since you'd have the money from the excursion.
A stripped civic can be had with an auto. So your concern is space and no hump in the back seat. Hmmm I thought all Japanese cars' rear seats had humps instead of the bench seat. With gas hitting $3.00 a gallon, I say get rid of the excursion. Then you wouldn't have to worry about overpaying for a new camry since you'd have the money from the excursion.
Actually a stripped civic will come with a manual. An auto costs more and is an option therefore it is not stripped down model anymore.
Owning or not owning the excursion has nothing to do with overpaying. Overpaying happens when one pays more than item should cost.
The hump I refer to is the rear center floor hump. Neither the 2005 avalon or the 2007 camry have this hump. When one seperates the rear car seats so children do not fight and an adult rides in between the car seats the hump is very uncomfortable for the adult. The legs are pushed up several inches.
I was not aware that the 07 Camry did not have a floor hump. An automatic option for any car would be only a $500 price difference but anyway, The avalon cannot be had with a 4 cylinder plus it is heavier = taking more gas. I say go with a Camry CE with auto IMO. If you are just going to let the excursion sit there, why not sell it? Its like $20,000 sitting on your driveway. Why not put that money into the new camry?
Just called honda and the accord doesn't have the hump so maybe I'll head over there tonight a base accord with air power door locs retails for $20000...
Forgot about the timing belt on those things. Thats a few hours labor every 60 miles and the toyotas went to a chain.
honda accord lx $20825 +550
camry le $20500 +580
nearly identical hp and torque
nearly same cost
nearly the same size
You'd thin they were competing with each other for my business and wanted to mae a hard decision harder.
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