[JacktheShack]

I am in the process of buying an '03 Camry but am unsure if a 2.4L 4 cylinder engine will be strong enough & quiet enough, especially as the years go by; am leaning more toward a V6 but would like to hear the voice of experience before I buy.

Thanks in advance.

Jack the Shack

 

[Silver Streak]

Do you have a budget? What kind of driving do you do?

Advantages of the V6 - more power, smoother ride, probably last longer.

Disadvantages - higher costs initally, and later on for gas, tuneups, etc.

I recently was in the same predicament but decided that the 4 cyl was strong enough for my needs...but its a 5 speed manual so it that helps a lot. They say that most drivers only need the 4 banger over the V6, so really it's more of a personal preference. My 4 cyl drives just fine, and I although i've been driving V6's all my life, I haven't really noticed a power loss with the 4. (And I saved $5000 which can be put to mods ).

 

[stock93cam]

silver streak can attest to this...get an accord instead...sadly it might just be a better car

 

[jhbhatia]

silver streak can attest to this...get an accord instead...sadly it might just be a better car

I have to agree...i think accord 4banger has won many 'reliable' awards..betten the camrys' i'd choose v6 in a heartbeat. I although own a i4 solara, i wish it were v6...but my wifee disagreed seeing as how i drive (you can't blame her).

 

[Silver Streak]

silver streak can attest to this...get an accord instead...sadly it might just be a better car

No no, trust me...I've never said the Accord is a better car than the Camry. I just liked the looks better but as for torque, quality, refinement, reliability, you can't beat Toyota. My dad has a Camry, I just wanted something that seemed a bit more sportier.

 

[grapefury]

v6 :thumbup:

 

[Your Uncle Moe]

I would suggest anything V6. I was never a fan of anything less.

 

[Gen3cruiser]

Neither, get the 3.3 baby!

 

[joel_musicman]

Neither, get the 3.3 baby!

3.3L isn't till 2004 (or 2005??). He said he was looking at an '03.

-Joel

 

[jhbhatia]

Neither, get the 3.3 baby!

you comment = :liar: :nana:

 

[ryuji16]

my gf has the 2.4... imo there is enough power coming out of that engine. the torque off the line will surprise you!

plus there may be a s/c in the works. the scion tc has the same engine and will be releasing a super charger for it this fall i think. hopefully it will fit :thumbup:

anyway... id definitely go with the 2.4. its got spirit, saves gas, costs less and is easier to maintain, weighs less... but id suggest getting 4 wheel disc brakes w/abs (if available). the only thing about my gf's camry that i dont like is its stoppiing power (or lack thereof). i guess im just used to my 4-wheel disc.

 

[Gen3cruiser]

joel, did you send my stuff out yet?

 

[Gen3cruiser]

joel, did you send my stuff out yet?