Why so few V6's?? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ledebuhr1 · 08-12-2009, 08:50 AM

Looking at the Gen 6 and 6.5 Camry, it seem that the V6 is rare. The gas millage is not much different, so why do not more buy the V6?
In the Accord it seems the V6 is much more popular.

08-12-2009, 09:05 AM

Cost is a major issue, I bought my four banger LE because it was cheap as crap, If I'd wanted to spend another couple of thousand dollars I probably wouldn't have been looking at Toyota to begin with.

CTMike · 08-12-2009, 09:06 AM

idk where you are looking but all i could find was the V6 when i was looking for my car

I4 FTW!!! haha

***bandit*** · 08-12-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ledebuhr1

Looking at the Gen 6 and 6.5 Camry, it seem that the V6 is rare. The gas millage is not much different, so why do not more buy the V6?
In the Accord it seems the V6 is much more popular.

I cant speak for others but I say mainly because of costs and some people might not need the extra horsepower as its not needed for them.

I was going to get the i4 because it was cheaper than the v6 but got the v6 after test driving it. The car was smoother, much better pick up and the amount of gas I'll be burning through just to get to the speed I need in the i4, I could of done it with the v6 with half the amount of gas.

***Yazovets*** · 08-12-2009, 09:07 AM

This is what I ask many times. I really don't understand people who can afford a V6 Camry but instead opt for the 4-banger. It's painfully slow and the fuel economy gain is completely minuscule.

CTMike · 08-12-2009, 09:11 AM

yeah cost was my real reason for going I4... couldn't afford the V6

workerant · 08-12-2009, 09:40 AM

I4 is more reliable.

Netforcer · 08-12-2009, 10:09 AM

Uh oh... another V6 vs I4 war... hehehe

an I4 may get you from point A to point B...
But a V6 will get you from point A to point B... faster

The V6 Camry is "rare" compared to V6 accords because the general target audience prefers 4-bangers

CTMike · 08-12-2009, 10:36 AM

lol i love my I4... it does the trick and its a great car for me right now as a college student... but like Netforcer said the v6 will get you to point b much faster lol but maybe not as fast as Paul's I4-T

workerant · 08-12-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Netforcer

But a V6 will get you from point A to point B... faster

With spitting oil.

GT-R · 08-12-2009, 10:53 AM

I want a V6.

Gen7 maybe.

GT-R · 08-12-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TTM77

With spitting oil.

Did you just trade in your V6 for I4?

workerant · 08-12-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GT-R

Did you just trade in your V6 for I4?

Nope.. sold it completely. no more Camry. I'm hangin around here to bug U guys. LOL

Netforcer · 08-12-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by TTM77

With spitting oil.

I prefer to think of it as external engine lubricant..

Checked my engine the other day and saw oil spots...

Gonna have to get it checked out

Netforcer · 08-12-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CTMike

lol i love my I4... it does the trick and its a great car for me right now as a college student... but like Netforcer said the v6 will get you to point b much faster lol but maybe not as fast as Paul's I4-T

Depends on if there's speed bumps... then I'd definitely get there faster