2005 Toyota Camry

Pros: Lighting . Height. Forward visibility. Air conditioning controls
Cons: Lousy Tires, mushy brakes, rear door, rattles, panel lights, radio, engine response, unpredictable shifts,

We bought our Camry based on vehicle reviews and word of mouth from associates who had also purchased Camrys in the past. We are very disappointed. Fuel mileage is only slight better than our old 95 Buick Century. Ride is reasonably good with about the same body lean as our old Buick in turns. It is a little awkward go from a dead stop to a reasonable speed as the accelerator is unpredictable. This appears to be a function of the "drive by wire" computer as there is no direct link between the accelerator pedal and the engine. The four cylinder engine is fairly strong and the 5 speed automatic does a pretty good job getting the car up to speed, just don't expect 6 or 8 cylinder acceleration above 40. It is fairly quiet regarding wind speed noise, but the road noise comes through noticeably.

Pros: Good price for what I got, roomy, handles the road well.
Cons: MPG is less than stated; the stereo system could be better

I chose the Camry because of its past history, and it came highly recommended by Toyota drivers and non Toyota drivers. I also had the opportunity to drive my girlfriend's Camry and my sister's Echo. Both cars drove well. I have also been informed that with regular basic maintenance I should have very few if any problems with this car. This is a big plus.

I compared the Camry to other cars, especially the Honda Accord and the Nissan Maxima. The Accord was too small. In comparison to the other cars the Camry fell within my budget, I liked the roominess, the resale value is good, I like the way the Camry looks and I think it is a good investment for a first time car owner.

The Camry handles the road well, the brakes work well when I have needed to stop suddenly, my passengers are comfortable. The LE features, powered seats, powered mirrors, powered windows and locks are great to have. I love that I have a cassette player and a CD player. I am looking forward to enjoying this car for years to come.

Pros: Good clean lines and nice styling.
Cons: Bad gas mileage. Bad transmission. Interior exactly like Altima.

Bought a new 2005 Toyota Camry and put 2,000 miles on it. I only got 18.5 mpg with my 4 cylinder engine and the transmission kept shifting gears between 33 and 35mph for no reason. Three trips to dealer and e-mails to Toyota produced no results. Dealer says the car was within specs. On their machine it got 21mpg and even they couldn't get the ADVERTISED 24 - 34mpg but they still said it was within specs. It was obvious to me that Toyota was no longer within my "specs" and that customer satisfaction was a thing of the past. I've always owned a Toyota ranging from a 72 Corona Delux to a 85 pickup to a 95 T-100 to a 2000 Camry to the present 2005 Camry. All were excellent except the last one. It was a pig.

Pros: LOOKs GOOD
Cons: TRANSMISSION LURCHES, STALLS, REVS.

Bought it new in August, '05. V6XLE, 3.0. Shifting problems from day one. I am one of thousands with this problem. Toyota America admits the problem, denies a fix, calls the erratic and dangerous shifting "within design" specifications. Told me to "pat the accelerator" when it happens, suggested that "multiple people" drive it which usually will make it shift better. Ridiculous.
Bought the car new, August '05. Problems since day one.
My wife hates the car, I will not drive it. She has almost been hit many times due to the shifting. The car lurches, stalls, revs, snaps your neck(forward and back).
This is apparently representative of thousands of owners, even up through '07. "Drive by wire" scheme is the problem. No fix, therefore no recall, or admission that the vehicle operates outside anyone's reasonable expectations. Dealer admits the problem with the transmission, has no fix. Replacement will only give me a new transmission with the same problem. I am on track to file a class action suit against Toyota this summer. Anyone interested, please email me with your experience, vin, and any other information you see fit. Thanks. Randy 33yrs@phreego.com

Pros: Reliability, gas mileage, solidly built.
Cons: Comfort, transmission shifting, acceleration (drive-by-wire), and brakes

My 2005 Camry LE (bought 11/04) has 32,000 miles and is an overall solid car. The 4 Cylinder engine is adequate. The transmission shifts strangely in the cold and when accelerating up a hill. The acceleration by wire acts funny when traveling at 20-35 MPH or in stop and go traffic. Biggest complaints: paint chips too easily and the seats are mucho uncomfortable. Get 24 mpgcity and 32 mpg highway.

Pros: clean body, easy to wash.
Cons: too expansive and under power..

the engine is just not enough power, from 0-60 take too long in today's freeway, oh yea.. Toyota lie about the car's mileage, its only about 23.5m/g.

after about 6 month driving it, transmittion and power stearing issue starting to come up... hope they recall this as other issues with transmittion no functioning for the other cars. And the dealership keep giving me a run around... they keep holding the car for a few days with out doing any work on it, just telling me "we havn't get time to work on it"... its been in the shop 6 times and each time is about 2 to 3 days...


driving it feel CHEAP and a bored person...
no excitment...
Will trade it in soon...

Pros: Overall quality
Cons: Hesitation

Toyota is generally considered to be one of the better automobiles and this one is in many respects.

However, it comes with a deal-killer. A computer controls the transmission. If you try to accelerate rapidly the car will hesitate for a second or two before it responds while the computer decides what gear to shift into. If you need to accelerate quickly, for example to get up an on ramp to merge with traffic, this becomes a dangerous flaw.

I have driven Toyotas since 1985 and have always thought they were excellent cars. Except for the problem with acceleration I would gladly rate this car 5 stars. As it is, I have to rate this car unacceptable.

Pros: Well known brand.
Cons: Tires, ride, seats, sound system and reliability

I recently purchased a Toyota Camry XLE. I was very unimpressed with it. This car is boring, unreliable and is very boring to drive. If you wan't a good car thats compariable to the Camry...I suggest going with a Honda Accord!! (Note to self: Take Toyota off of "Good car company list")

Pros: It has great trunk capacity, is quiet to drive, has daytime running lights,
Cons: My car is not operating properly and the dealership is in denial

When my 2004 Honda Accord was totaled I compared the 2005 Accord to the Camry. It was a seeming tossup with small differences so, since my major consideration was mpg which was similar, I let price dictate my choice. I was very happy with my Camry initially as I measured 22 - 25 mpg with the first many fillings. At approx. 1200 miles on the odometer I started getting 18 mpg. The dealership told me that according to their equipment I was getting 18 - 22 mpg and also a recording of 9 mpg and nothing was wrong with my car. The sales mgr allowed that he never heard of a Camry getting 18 mpg. They suggested that the problem was:
1. driving behavior (then what accounts for my initial mpg)
2. "bad gas" - shortages allowed water to collect in empty gas station tanks.
3. The sales mgr chimed in with the accusation that my oil should be changed every three months no matter that my miles are so low. (Toyota recommends every 6 mos)

Pros: Good reliability track. Great value for the price
Cons: No FWD

Great car. well built. No problem with the car so far. Not too bad on gas. I love it. Just beware of Hatfield dealership West Columbus.

Pros: Ride, transmission, fit and finish.
Cons: Seating, Stereo.

I purchased this car to replace my 2000 Accord. This car has so far been outstanding. The car is very smooth and is the most unexciting car I have owned, yet it does everything outstanding. I was very skeptical about buying the 4 cyl. model, but every time I think it will not have enough power, I ask it for more and it never fails to deliver. I have yet to feel the car shift. The transmission is perfectly matched to the engine. The one thing that is dissapointing is the stereo. Although it is good, I expected more from the XLE model. Also, I feel the seats are a bit stiff.

Pros: Undeniable Toyota Quality. Stellar fit and finish. Superb Cruiser. Excellent re-sale value
Cons: Vanilla! No fun to drive or look at! Trails Accord and Altima in acceleration/maneuverability!

The Camry pleases again with its great fit and finish, quiet cabin, remarkable quality and isolating atmosphere. Still too bland and uninvolved however (yes even the V6-SE), but if 'boring appliance' works then why change it?
Vanilla is still a great flavor...

Pros: The Toyota reputation for reliability offers peace of mind.
Cons: Hard leather seats are uncomfortable for distance driving of a few hours or more.

3.0L-V6 is smooth, powerful, and quiet. The Camry is the perfect size and easy to handle, making parking simple and convenient. Everything other than the seats is great.