Experience with 2007 Camry?

[CheckingIn]

If you want to skip my explanation of why I joined and why i'm here ... just scroll down to the red question down below.

Now I hate to be a complete deja vu' of this thread, but I don't want to be caught up in all that -- and be confused with the person that started the thread in the first place.

I also just registered with this messageboard, just to get a decent idea of how people are liking their '07 Toyota Camrys.

I've just sold my '01 Nissan Pathfinder, and I've been wanting a sedan to try something different and try to save on gas mileage.

Cars I've that's been on my list:
- Honda Accord 05+
- Nissan Maxima 05+
- Hyundai Sonata 06+
- Toyota Camry 07

Now, I've test driven the Accords (V6 and I4), the Sonata (much better than I thought.... great bang for you buck...), and I test-drove a Maxima SL last spring.

Right from the get-go, as much I loved the new exterior design of the '07 Camry, within about 15 minutes the acceleration hesistation was apparent from many many user reviews of the vehicle. This completely turned me off, as I said then that I'd rather not get a car with issues - regardless of how it looks.

But, as a few weeks passed, I knew I would be kicking myself if I did not atleast test drive the new Camrys and see how I liked them.

I'm looking to buy an used SE, 4 cylinder... I don't want people to tell me to buy the 6 cylinder, I'm well aware of the power it makes thats' great. I don't care, I can't afford the 6 cylinder, and I can barely afford the 4 cylinder. So if you're going to say that ... just don't post.

From what I've researched, it seems that it's 6-speed transmission has been a nightmare.

From the members of this forum, how bad experince did you have with the four-cylinder Camrys with 5-speed auto? I've seen a few reviews saying that hesitation was there; but the issue really seems to be associated with the 6-speed tranny and the V6s. Has the TSBs fixed the issue to a satisfactory degree? Please answer and list trim and engine with answer. Thank you.

I hate to say it but the '07 Camry is the only sedan in my price range that I can get excited about; while the Honda was great, and the Sonata was a great bang for my buck car .... the Camry (SE Trim especially ...) is just a great looking car.

Anyways, if the board could help answer the question above that would be great.

Thanks,

[CamryDSGNR]

I love my Camry LE, I have the 4 cylinder and only problem I have with it is that it does hesitate at moments between shifts which can make the ride real rough.. Its smooth 95% of the time but I think they changed something with the throttle I was reading that makes it hang up a bit...

To me it seems that when I punch it the car takes 10 seconds to move, but when im barely pushin gas the car drops into overdrive...lol

Im no car expert so forgive me if my post doesnt make sense..

[Camread]

i thought you're only looking for a 4cyl? maxima only comes with a v6, or did you meant the altima?

if you're getting a camry se, get the rare magnetic gray color, please.....

[07XLE]

Originally Posted by Camread

if you're getting a camry se, get the rare magnetic gray color, please.....

Yeah, you don't see too many of those at all!! Uber Rare model.

[wireless]

Originally Posted by CamryDSGNR

I love my Camry LE, I have the 4 cylinder and only problem I have with it is that it does hesitate at moments between shifts which can make the ride real rough.. Its smooth 95% of the time but I think they changed something with the throttle I was reading that makes it hang up a bit...

To me it seems that when I punch it the car takes 10 seconds to move, but when im barely pushin gas the car drops into overdrive...lol

Im no car expert so forgive me if my post doesnt make sense..

Holy sh!t...10 Seconds. Exaggerating a bit, maybe?

[Netforcer]

SE V6, tranny problem, runs great

[neil0311]

"Rare" Magnetic Grey XLE V6 .... had tranny replaced 800 miles ago due to shift flares but too soon to tell if it's fixed it for good. Not sure I would do it again if I were shopping for a new car all over. There are Acura's and other cars in the same price range that I should have looked more closely at. Having said that, if you do decide to buy a Camry, get the V6. The bright spot of this car is a rocket V6 that gets 30mpg on the highway. I drove I4 loaners when it's been in for repair and originally when I test drove and there is no comparison between the 4 and 6 cyl in power or noise, and the gas mileage differnce is very small.

My XLE has had many annoying rattles, a brake squeal, starter zipping in cold weather, and other minor things, along with the major tranny replacement at 6K miles. Toyota has given me a 7yr/100K mi Platinum warranty as compensation, but I'd rather have a 3/36 warranty and a car with no problems.

Jut my $ .02.

[CamryDSGNR]

Originally Posted by wireless

Holy sh!t...10 Seconds. Exaggerating a bit, maybe?

Just a bit but SOMETIMES it feels like ten seconds..lol

[CheckingIn]

Originally Posted by Camread

i thought you're only looking for a 4cyl? maxima only comes with a v6, or did you meant the altima?

if you're getting a camry se, get the rare magnetic gray color, please.....

Yes I would be getting a V6 in the Maxima, or possibly the Honda, and of course the Sonata.
The reason for not wanting the V6 in the Toyota Camry, is simply because it like 22-23k and in my budget, I simply cannot afford it. Simple as that.

[CheckingIn]

Originally Posted by neil0311

"Rare" Magnetic Grey XLE V6 .... had tranny replaced 800 miles ago due to shift flares but too soon to tell if it's fixed it for good. Not sure I would do it again if I were shopping for a new car all over. There are Acura's and other cars in the same price range that I should have looked more closely at. Having said that, if you do decide to buy a Camry, get the V6. The bright spot of this car is a rocket V6 that gets 30mpg on the highway. I drove I4 loaners when it's been in for repair and originally when I test drove and there is no comparison between the 4 and 6 cyl in power or noise, and the gas mileage differnce is very small.

You must not have read the point where I said, just please don't tell me about the V6s. You think they're faster? Uhhhh.... just about 110hp difference -- I would expect them to be better than that. Also, I've heard many places that the actual MPG isn't anywhere near what Toyota has been claiming on the V6s (I've heard it on the I4s as well ... but not as bad.)

After going from a 240hp V6, I think I can take a four cylinder possibly, I can especially forgo performance for some extra gas mileage. As I said above, I can't really afford a V6 in this body style ... soooo..... I'm pretty much paying for the car upfront, and since I won't have a job while I'll be working while I'm in grad school it's pretty hard to make a car payment. Thanks for your help though. Magnetic Grey is pretty.... but I like the White, Barcelona Red, and Ribbon Blue.... maybe silver. Hell --- I don't know.

I just don't want my transmission to completely act up on me.

[Midnight2]

Originally Posted by CheckingIn

Yes I would be getting a V6 in the Maxima, or possibly the Honda, and of course the Sonata.
The reason for not wanting the V6 in the Toyota Camry, is simply because it like 22-23k and in my budget, I simply cannot afford it. Simple as that.

Did you find a Maxima that was less than $22K?

[neil0311]

Originally Posted by CheckingIn

You must not have read the point where I said, just please don't tell me about the V6s. You think they're faster? Uhhhh.... just about 110hp difference -- I would expect them to be better than that. Also, I've heard many places that the actual MPG isn't anywhere near what Toyota has been claiming on the V6s (I've heard it on the I4s as well ... but not as bad.)

After going from a 240hp V6, I think I can take a four cylinder possibly, I can especially forgo performance for some extra gas mileage. As I said above, I can't really afford a V6 in this body style ... soooo..... I'm pretty much paying for the car upfront, and since I won't have a job while I'll be working while I'm in grad school it's pretty hard to make a car payment. Thanks for your help though. Magnetic Grey is pretty.... but I like the White, Barcelona Red, and Ribbon Blue.... maybe silver. Hell --- I don't know.

I just don't want my transmission to completely act up on me.

Sorry, you did say no V6's. I thought you were asking for feedback on the TSB for the tranny. BTW, my real world numbers for mileage have been around 30 for hwy using 87 octane.

[neil0311]

Sorry, you did say no V6's. I thought you were asking for feedback on the TSB for the tranny. BTW, my real world numbers for mileage have been around 30 for hwy using 87 octane.

[CheckingIn]

Originally Posted by Midnight2

Did you find a Maxima that was less than $22K?

Yup, they're out there in the used market.... plus I have a few connections . I had a Nissan before (SUV was a Pathfinder), and I would really like to try out a Toyota; but these transmission issues leave me a little worried.

Regardless, the new Camrys are pretty good lookin and I'm just trying to figure out how big of a deal these tranny issues are ---- from what I've seen the V6s are more affected by the tranny problems, but I don't know ....

[Camread]

You won't encounter any probs with the updated 4cyl. Its not a dog as some may think. I tested both engines and the 4 was just as silent as the 6.