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Old 11-20-2007, 11:37 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Why I bought Camry

5th generation:

In this order, believe it or not:

1. Easy to fix.
2. Available with 5 speed M/T
3. Generic long-term quality record
4. Good gas mileage
5. Widely available parts at junk yards
6. Does not stand out as a target of crime
7. Reasonable power with I4 engine
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Old 11-20-2007, 11:53 PM   #2 (permalink)
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why i bought a camry

1. comfortable and somehwat fun to drive (SE)
2. nicely eqipped
3. reliable
4. moderatly powerful with 4cyl
5. easy to work on/cheap to fix
6. nice, classy styling
7. TRD stuff
8. uncommonly modified, unlike hondas
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Old 11-21-2007, 06:41 AM   #3 (permalink)
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why i bought a camry...

needed a 4 door beater for real estate,
wanted a mature, semi-luxury look, with plenty comfort and space
decent quality
Unique when done up (how many done up cams do you see out there?)
Not a heat-score for after hours activities
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Old 11-21-2007, 06:49 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by etc View Post
5th generation:

In this order, believe it or not:

1. Easy to fix.
2. Available with 5 speed M/T
3. Generic long-term quality record
4. Good gas mileage
5. Widely available parts at junk yards
6. Does not stand out as a target of crime
7. Reasonable power with I4 engine
so you have a manual camry? you should join us in our meets, where you located?
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Old 11-21-2007, 08:53 AM   #5 (permalink)
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why i bought a camry

1. looking to average 28 mpg average and got it with a six cylinder!!!
2. comfortable and somehwat fun to drive (SE)
3. nicely eqipped
4. reliable
5. nice, classy styling
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Old 11-21-2007, 09:08 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Why I bought a new Camry:

1. Some idiot totalled our 'rolla
2. Wanted to upgrade
3. Like the styling
4. Reputation
5. Toyota fanboy
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Old 11-21-2007, 09:42 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I bought mine because:

- My Z24 convertible was frickin cold as hell in the winter
- I looked at other cars (all makes except Honda i hate Honda) but Toyota was the better bang for my buck.
- I love this style of Camry ...Gen 5, 5.5 > Gen6
- The ride is nice, somewhat sporty(SE), though not as good as my Grand Prix was.
- Reputation
- Because i could!
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In this order:
1) Was in the market for a new car
2) Bold redesign compared to the blandness of the Gen 5's (talking about the SE's)
3) 3.5L V6
4) Midsize 4door
5) Finally Toyota made a car with dual exhaust
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1) it only cost me $1.00
2) i wouldn't have to drive the POS that was the dodge shadow.
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Old 11-21-2007, 10:08 AM   #10 (permalink)
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1.-good rep
2.-4 banger fuel is only going to go up.
3.-easy to re-sell
4.-fairly nice looking
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I will agree with just about everyone's posts above and add that I got it at a very good price too
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why i have 2 camrys?

cause of my parents lol
but i <3 my 07 and 96
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Gen6:

1) 3.5L Power in a 4-door
2) Comfort+Sport, Leather+SE Kit
3) Styling of the SE
4) Toyota Engine/Reliability
5) Gas Efficient
6) People that are surprised a Camry could go that fast.
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Old 11-21-2007, 01:14 PM   #14 (permalink)
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1) Needed a "normal" vehicle with interior space
2) Looks great
3) Inexpensive
4) Reliable
5) Fun to drive
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Why I wanted a Gen 6:

1.) Reliable (Hopefully)
2.) Parents have earlier models
3.) Grew up with Toyota's
4.) 3.5L V6 has some mad power
5.) 2007 was the first new model year (4+ years without regretting I waited)
6.) Gen 6 looks sexy
7.) Cheap cost for parts and repair
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