10 Month Ownership Impression: Avoid Camry At All Costs - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mattskav · 03-25-2008, 08:18 PM

I don't know about anyone else’s experience so far but I've had my Camry for just 10 months now and my conclusion is that it's an absolute toilet. I am so disappointed after trading in my Corolla XRS for this Camry SE V6 that my head nearly explodes when I think of the mistake I made. The transmission flared, the transmission had to be "flashed", then the transmission developed a 1st second gear chatter (basically the clutch pack failed) and the tranny had to be replaced, the steering shaft had to be replaced, then the car needed an alignment, then front subframe bolts had to be tightened because the body was creaking oddly in turns, the dashboard had to be fixed because of a non-stop rattle but the thing still rattles when cold or on any moderately bumpy road.

Now there is this weird curtain airbag rattle that no amount of pushing and prodding or punching (yes I'm frustrated with this car) will cure. The dealer can't seem to get a good high speed balance on the tires (or worse there is some kind of new vibration).

The best part is the brakes are now warped, which I'm just POSITIVE the dealer will tell me is my fault even though the car has 20k on it and I have never, ever in the history of EVER owning a vehicle even replaced the brakes on a vehicle I've owned never mind having them warp.

If you are in the market for a new car, avoid a Camry at all costs. Compared to say my wifes RDX (which was only a few thousand more I might add) my ownership experience has been that the Camry is a miserable miserable vehicle to own and I sorely regret my purchase.

-A PO'd TM Stockholder and even more PO'd TM customer

Streaker · 03-25-2008, 08:32 PM

I'd feel the same way if I had your car. Get rid of it.

bottlecaps · 03-25-2008, 10:09 PM

Or you can trade me for a more subtle I4

tzeshan · 03-25-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mattskav

I don't know about anyone else’s experience so far but I've had my Camry for just 10 months now and my conclusion is that it's an absolute toilet. I am so disappointed after trading in my Corolla XRS for this Camry SE V6 that my head nearly explodes when I think of the mistake I made. The transmission flared, the transmission had to be "flashed", then the transmission developed a 1st second gear chatter (basically the clutch pack failed) and the tranny had to be replaced, the steering shaft had to be replaced, then the car needed an alignment, then front subframe bolts had to be tightened because the body was creaking oddly in turns, the dashboard had to be fixed because of a non-stop rattle but the thing still rattles when cold or on any moderately bumpy road.

Now there is this weird curtain airbag rattle that no amount of pushing and prodding or punching (yes I'm frustrated with this car) will cure. The dealer can't seem to get a good high speed balance on the tires (or worse there is some kind of new vibration).

The best part is the brakes are now warped, which I'm just POSITIVE the dealer will tell me is my fault even though the car has 20k on it and I have never, ever in the history of EVER owning a vehicle even replaced the brakes on a vehicle I've owned never mind having them warp.

If you are in the market for a new car, avoid a Camry at all costs. Compared to say my wifes RDX (which was only a few thousand more I might add) my ownership experience has been that the Camry is a miserable miserable vehicle to own and I sorely regret my purchase.

-A PO'd TM Stockholder and even more PO'd TM customer

You are out of mind. You got a Camry that has lots of problems. You condemned the Camry because of the problems. But do you notice that majority of Camry owners don't have the problems you experienced. So how can you apply your expirences on others?

xfyre · 03-25-2008, 10:36 PM

we should just merge all these hate threads into one huge Hate Camry Thread

in the mean time.. have a whineken with your whamburger and frenchcries.

ebumdude · 03-25-2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by xfyre

we should just merge all these hate threads into one huge Hate Camry Thread

in the mean time.. have a whineken with your whamburger and frenchcries.

LoL...

Sorry dude, we all have Camry's already AND are happy.

Good luck to you.

Tobeit · 03-25-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ebumdude

LoL...

Sorry dude, we all have Camry's already AND are happy.

Good luck to you.

Yeah, bad Camry...I am going to sell mine tomorrow and buy an IS-F

..problem solved.

krouchchocolate · 03-25-2008, 10:56 PM

yeah u should probably trade me your v6 for my I4 camry. lol

GT-R · 03-25-2008, 10:58 PM

Sorry to hear that, every companies has it's bad eggs...

So far my i4 is doing good 5000 mi, no problem "knock on woods"

Get rid of the damn thing before you blow your head off.

AYC_SportsFan · 03-25-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattskav

I don't know about anyone else’s experience so far but I've had my Camry for just 10 months now and my conclusion is that it's an absolute toilet. I am so disappointed after trading in my Corolla XRS for this Camry SE V6 that my head nearly explodes when I think of the mistake I made. The transmission flared, the transmission had to be "flashed", then the transmission developed a 1st second gear chatter (basically the clutch pack failed) and the tranny had to be replaced, the steering shaft had to be replaced, then the car needed an alignment, then front subframe bolts had to be tightened because the body was creaking oddly in turns, the dashboard had to be fixed because of a non-stop rattle but the thing still rattles when cold or on any moderately bumpy road.

Now there is this weird curtain airbag rattle that no amount of pushing and prodding or punching (yes I'm frustrated with this car) will cure. The dealer can't seem to get a good high speed balance on the tires (or worse there is some kind of new vibration).

The best part is the brakes are now warped, which I'm just POSITIVE the dealer will tell me is my fault even though the car has 20k on it and I have never, ever in the history of EVER owning a vehicle even replaced the brakes on a vehicle I've owned never mind having them warp.

If you are in the market for a new car, avoid a Camry at all costs. Compared to say my wifes RDX (which was only a few thousand more I might add) my ownership experience has been that the Camry is a miserable miserable vehicle to own and I sorely regret my purchase.

-A PO'd TM Stockholder and even more PO'd TM customer

How do you know if the brakes are warped?

Gellenole · 03-26-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AYC_SportsFan

How do you know if the brakes are warped?

I've heard of rotors warping out, but not brakes

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For the OP thread poster --> Oh well. I have an 03 camry, and I'm more than happy with my camry. maybe you just got a bad one out of the bunch. =/

niko3257 · 03-26-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mattskav

I don't know about anyone else’s experience so far but I've had my Camry for just 10 months now and my conclusion is that it's an absolute toilet. I am so disappointed after trading in my Corolla XRS for this Camry SE V6 that my head nearly explodes when I think of the mistake I made. The transmission flared, the transmission had to be "flashed", then the transmission developed a 1st second gear chatter (basically the clutch pack failed) and the tranny had to be replaced, the steering shaft had to be replaced, then the car needed an alignment, then front subframe bolts had to be tightened because the body was creaking oddly in turns, the dashboard had to be fixed because of a non-stop rattle but the thing still rattles when cold or on any moderately bumpy road.

Now there is this weird curtain airbag rattle that no amount of pushing and prodding or punching (yes I'm frustrated with this car) will cure. The dealer can't seem to get a good high speed balance on the tires (or worse there is some kind of new vibration).

The best part is the brakes are now warped, which I'm just POSITIVE the dealer will tell me is my fault even though the car has 20k on it and I have never, ever in the history of EVER owning a vehicle even replaced the brakes on a vehicle I've owned never mind having them warp.

If you are in the market for a new car, avoid a Camry at all costs. Compared to say my wifes RDX (which was only a few thousand more I might add) my ownership experience has been that the Camry is a miserable miserable vehicle to own and I sorely regret my purchase.

-A PO'd TM Stockholder and even more PO'd TM customer

you can fix that real fast
heres how.
go to the dealer and trade it
in for a 2009 Corolla XRS.
there ya go problem solved.
now you don't have to blow you head off.

vnduck · 03-26-2008, 02:52 AM

Sorry for your camry dude, >6000miles on my 08 and im still love my to death, I4, no hesitation, no rattles... and i still dont regret buying a 4 banger

njerald · 03-26-2008, 08:57 AM

+1 and stay away from the ugly boy racer look Corollas.

onsknht · 03-26-2008, 09:11 AM

Just turned 15,000 miles on my 2007 V6 Camry replacement, Acura TL...

A little over 15 months of ownership:

1. Haven't been to the dealer since I bought it

2. Hasn't once given me a single reason to pause and wonder: "What was that?"

I feel sorry for all you folks having trouble with your Gen 6s, I feel even worse for the shills that still try and cover Toyota's azz on these issues... I haven't been here in a few months, but looks as if the same ol', same ol' is still happening.

Pity!