Undecided ...HELP

[RockXP]

I know there are a million trends on this topic. I have settle on the SE model Camry but not sure if I want the I4 or V6. Initally my mind was set on the I4 but after driving my brother's Maxima with a V6 that has power I am so tempted to get a V6 myself. Being a typical guy Im thinking more power, more power. I dont want to make the wrong decision so I need some advice. Most of my driving will be to another borough which is like 30 minutes away with some local driving. I am not much of a long distance driver. Base on my brief summary what do you guys recommend I get?

Thanks

[touringcamry]

Test drive both and see which one you like more. It is really personal preference.

If you are concerned at all about fuel prices and fuel consumptions, consider the I4 or the hybrid

[marc780]

I drive both types every day. There are Camrys i drive at work, all with I4. And my own with a V6.
When i bought the Camry i insisted on the V6. And im not sorry. The mileage penalty isnt great, i get 25 mpg in LA traffic - more on long drives. To me it is worth it for the extra power; since i have driven 4 cylinder cars almost my whole life, most of which had sluggish performance. And so i was ready for the extra pick up the V6 gives, and i decided to just live with the slight mileage penalty. Wouldnt trade it for a 4, no way no how!

I used to drive a '97 Nissan Altima SE with an I4... when I had 4 people (or two for that matter) and tried to pick it up on the highway it felt SOOO slow to me. I opted for the V6 and haven't looked back yet. If you are worried about gas mileage and how much gas costs though I probably wouldn't opt for the V6 as it can eat gas with a lead foot (like mine haha). Definitely test drive both, I doubt you'll be disappointed by either.

If you have questions about the '07 SE V6 don't hesitate to shoot me a personal message.

- Evan

[sixto]

Seems to me that if you've decided on the SE over the CE or LE, it's a given that you get a V6. Otherwise it's a double whopper and diet coke

Sixto
99 LE 4cyl ... V6 and turbo chapter of my life is behind me

[RockXP]

Originally Posted by marc780

I drive both types every day. There are Camrys i drive at work, all with I4. And my own with a V6.
When i bought the Camry i insisted on the V6. And im not sorry. The mileage penalty isnt great, i get 25 mpg in LA traffic - more on long drives. To me it is worth it for the extra power; since i have driven 4 cylinder cars almost my whole life, most of which had sluggish performance. And so i was ready for the extra pick up the V6 gives, and i decided to just live with the slight mileage penalty. Wouldnt trade it for a 4, no way no how!

The sluggish you guys keep talking about, would you compare it to a Corolla for those of you who have driven one. When I gas the corolla I do feel a downward shift then it does kick in to high gear and zooms off. There is not much of a mileage difference in the two...

I4
24city
33hiway

V6
22city
31higway

I all im losing is 2 miles each say.

What type of fuels does the Camry take? (Unleaded, Premum etc). I remember reading it somewhere but I cant recall.

[solidg]

Go for the V6

Thats what I have

I think of all the times that the v6 saved my life

If I had a 4, Id be in trouble

Its worth the money

[RockXP]

Originally Posted by solidg

Go for the V6

Thats what I have

I think of all the times that the v6 saved my life

If I had a 4, Id be in trouble

Its worth the money

Now Im curious...How did a V6 save your life? speeding eh?

Originally Posted by RockXP

The sluggish you guys keep talking about, would you compare it to a Corolla for those of you who have driven one. When I gas the corolla I do feel a downward shift then it does kick in to high gear and zooms off. There is not much of a mileage difference in the two...

I4
24city
33hiway

V6
22city
31higway

I all im losing is 2 miles each say.

What type of fuels does the Camry take? (Unleaded, Premum etc). I remember reading it somewhere but I cant recall.

I have gotten BETTER gas mileage with my '07 SE V6 than I used to with my '97 Altima SE I4 and the Camry's gas tank is only 3.5 gallons bigger. If I am not mistaken, the owner's manual for my Camry recommends 87 octane (mid-grade) here in Colorado. I definitely could use 85 octane (regular) because the altitude here would offset engine knock, but I don't use it.

[Obelix]

V6! No question about it
(Yesterday i drove a gen5 I4... oh pls .. NO POWER AT ALL !.. gen3 with the I4 are ok, but after that worthless...)

[felonyr301]

gen 3 are ok why is that friend do tell? aint the later years i4 were more powerful than gen 3?

[sixto]

Originally Posted by RockXP

I4
24city
33hiway

V6
22city
31higway

Wtih fuel at $3/gal, that's a penalty of about $0.008 a mile. It's an even penny when fuel gets to $4/gal. Maybe an even penny now if like me you tend to baby an I4 and romp on a V6

Sixto
99 LE 4cyl

[jjthenovice]

I test drove both the I4 and V6. It was no contest. Get the V6. IMHO.

[07i4]

If I get an SE, I would want a V6.

[yeuemhoai]

Though I bought this '07 Camry for my wife but after test-driving the I4 I decided to go for V6. My others are all V6's so I can't afford going back to I4