Getting a replacement car, help me choose

[123camry]

I recently signed a new 2008 Camry SE I4 with the leather/sunroof package

Due to transmission problems, the dealer has agreed to exchange the car for an identical 2009 model.

OR

I can choose to get 2009 SE V6 with no leather, but I think sunroof is standard on this model.

So it basically comes down to leather vs the V6. For the SE V6 with leather I'd have to shell out more cash, which I do not have.

In all honesty, the I4 was fine for my city driving, but after having traded in a 2003 Acura TL Type S I quickly found I was missing the V6 power, but I also like the leather. I am leaning towards the V6 with no leather....because I'll probably miss the V6 more than leather.

If in my shoes, which car would you go for?

[touringcamry]

Personally, I don't like leather so I say go with the 6.

[RningOnFumes]

Ditto what Touring said.

[icec0ld]

v6. leather is nice no doubt. but the se fabric is pretty damn nice as well...

[fdexclpl]

Go with the SE V6 no leather. The SE has nice fabric seats. You'll regret getting another I4.

[cvmn92]

I traded my 07 I4 for an 09 V6. You'll love the extra 110 hp!! What a difference! The V6 with the 6 speed is quieter, smoother and hauls ass!

[Shelbrain]

You can always upgrade the leather later, but not the V6. I went this route and the letter I got is better quality than OEM (IMO).

[fdexclpl]

Originally Posted by cvmn92

I traded my 07 I4 for an 09 V6. You'll love the extra 110 hp!! What a difference! The V6 with the 6 speed is quieter, smoother and hauls ass!

I traded my '07 I4 for an '07 V6. I'm averaging 27MPG on the V6. I averaged 29MPG on the I4. It's worth the 2MPG penalty for the V6.

[Tobeit]

V6 - w/o a doubt!

[Tobeit]

Originally Posted by Shelbrain

You can always upgrade the leather later, but not the V6. I went this route and the letter I got is better quality than OEM (IMO).

Where did you do that - local upholstery, aftermarket kit....? I agree, it does not take too much to get better aftermarket leather seats - in particular for the CE/LE/XLE.

[bandit]

I know lammydi will tell you to get the v6. Dont make the same mistake!

[desentrix]

Once you drive the gen 6- v6, its hard to go back to i4.

gogo se v6.

[RningOnFumes]

They didn't offer the hybrid at all? ...I mean if you're going to have a choice of 2 engines, why not 3?

[bandit]

Originally Posted by desentrix

Once you drive the gen 6- v6, its hard to go back to i4.

gogo se v6.

I agree. I test drove the V6 first and I4 and the V6 won hands down. Smooth ride and hauls ass as mentioned above.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by dcemureviews

I know lammydi will tell you to get the v6. Dont make the same mistake!

lol...I wasn't gonna chime in since all of you said go for a v6. But since you dragged my name in so here it is.
Don't make the same mistake twice.
Get a v6 or you'll be like me (see my avatar) :hea dbang::hea dbang::hea dbang::hea dbang::hea dbang: