2009 XLE Test

[njerald]

I've been away for a week so may have missed this if it was posted:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/16/i...ota-camry-xle/

[LOV]

Well some part of it is true.

[Tarkus7]

"Camry doesn't impart the impression of buttoned down security like we desire in a family stormer. Light steering devoid of feel keeps mum about what's going on with the tires, and the Camry feels nervous on the road."

I don't think 'feeling nervous on the road' means feeling the bumps. Can someone define it? Is it something (also) experienced on highways?

[camnut]

Originally Posted by njerald

I've been away for a week so may have missed this if it was posted:

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/16/i...ota-camry-xle/

I know its hard after being away for a week. Hope this helps.

Newbies please read before posting!

[PRINCESS PEACH]

motortrend.com

1) Honda Accord
It's bigger. But not better. The new designed-in-America Accord seems to have caught the old Detroit disease -- give 'em quantity, not quality. Sure, there's a ton of room inside, but the exterior looks like it was designed in the dark by a committee, and the fit and finish of the cars we've tested has not been up to Honda's usual impeccable standard. Both the V-6 and four cylinder powertrains are good, as you'd expect, but a five speed auto doesn't cut it when the competition offers six-speeders. The ride quality is marginal for what is supposed to be a family sedan. If you want a smoother drive and more style, the new Chevy Malibu is a better bet, and the faster, sharper, better braking Camry SE V-6 destroys it as the family man's sport sedan.

[TX WJ]

I keep hearing people say that the quality has slipped, I have not seen it. The new Camry is a hell of a car for what it is, it is not a BMW, it is a Japanese sedan.