Thank you Zack for a wonderful review of my Camry! Loved the attention to detail of the video! It was nice meeting you in person and keep up the good work!
@@Playboybryan11 I second this, I know him too, at first I thought he was homosexual since no straight man would willingly drive a grey 2007 Toyota Camry XLE, but I was blown away on his NPC like personality! XLE more like Xellent Life Experience!
Bro, your 2007 Camry is immaculate! Could you PLEASE say where you bought that dash cover? Also, how have you kept the black oxide coating on the mufflers intact? The coating on my car's mufflers is already chipping off and I hate how exposed the metal of my car's mufflers look as a result. Did you change that VVT-i oil line to all metal? Are your tints nano-ceramic? What oil do you use in your engine? I use the Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic and it made my car run even smoother. The Pennzoil oil is actually not too far behind Amsoil in terms of quality without the Amsoil price & exclusivity. Can you say what parts you have replaced in your Camry so far? Awesome car man, I hope you continue to enjoy it. Thank you for letting us enjoy it too. Ha ha.
@@payrocoin hi! I got the dashmat from “CoverCraft” And I got their “Suede” Dash cover, was about $80 with shipping and taxes , still in very good condition the dash mat, like they say, you pay what you get…. Good quality can be pricey, as for the “mufflers” I haven’t done a single thing to them, for the paint and exterior plastics I use Jay Leno’s Spray Ceramic coating about once every two months to keep the car looking shiny and protected by the Cali sun…as for parts…literally only a couple days ago on 10/30/2022 - the radiator cracked and I had to ASAP get the radiator replaced since it was leaking bad.. The car currently has 68k miles but the mechanic told me some plastics like the radiator still deteriorate through time despite low mileage. That has been the only major repair, I’m currently saving up to change that VVTI oil line Since that will be a labor intensive job so not going to be cheap. I changed the transmission fluid once as well at 45k miles, I’m going to change it again at 80k miles to keep the transmission healthy. The tints I have are normal tints, they costed me $250 for 5 windows so yeah lol, If you got any more questions please keep asking, I don’t mind helping other owners
@@DrEvilTag Thank you for the prompt reply. My Camry has a bit over 90,000 miles. I'm super picky with my car so I replaced all four shocks, all six ignition coils with spark plugs, all four rotors with brakes/shims. Will be doing front end work to it as well because the right axle is already leaking. The car runs like a champ so I don't mind dropping some $$$ into it. I'd much rather pay for infrequent maintenance/wear & tear work than a consistent new car note, especially when almost every vehicle is being sold over MSRP these days. Yes, unfortunately some parts just wear with age. The one thing I'm dreading is the alternator soon because those things usually just go when they go. I hope my car gives me some warnings before it does go though. Ha ha. When I first got the car I was tempted to add a turbo, CAI, and catback for a possible 90 HP bump. However, I think I would have needed to strengthen the transmission valve body and maybe some engine parts if I did those performance upgrades. But to have a 2009 Camry with almost 360 HP would make it one tempting & nasty "sleeper" for certain. However, I already outgrew my extreme performance youngster phase. Ha ha. I just like the fact that all those upgrades would make this Camry an even bigger blast to drive. Besides, I want my car to last as long as possible and those upgrades would just cause higher wear & tear. I put nano-ceramic tints on my car and they definitely made a world of difference over regular tints. My car gets & stays much cooler when using the a/c even in the nasty Texas 100 degree weather days. Goodness, if the sun in Cali is bad then it is brutal in Texas. Yeah, the VVT-I oil line was pricey to install. Those types of really important jobs for engine & transmission I tend to take it to a Toyota dealer. I also change the transmission fluid usually every 30,000 miles. I just do a drain & fill and NEVER a pressurized flush. Yeah, you probably get out like maybe 60% of the fluid but, it is safer for the internal hydraulic components. I really want to commend you again on the care you give your 2007 Camry. I wouldn't be surprised if there is another video made in the distant future with your car to celebrate it having 1 million miles. Ha ha.
The V6 really elevates these cars. It’s much smoother than the 4 cylinder, is quieter, sounds better, and it has a lot of power. I think they also have softer suspension bushings and some other things. It really gives it a Lexus lite feel. These were the fastest family sedans on the road when they came out
Toyota Camrys, especially this era, is the most loved car here in Kazakhstan. But because of the hype and image it still holds high value among used 2000's cars.
@@michaelcrockette8694 I know the feeling. Not only from stoplight, but passing and leaving behind. When that V6 roars and picks up INSTANTANEOUSLY, it is a thing to feel and experience!
Goodness me, this thing was super clean and shiny for a 2007! Whomever owns that car is sure giving it some great TLC. I have a 2009 Camry LE V6 and I absolutely love it. However, this V6 engine had a recall for the VVT-i oil line hose. It was made with a rubberized hose connecting two metal lines. The rubber hose part would fail and cause the car to bleed out oil causing significant engine damage. I changed out that part with the Lexus ES VVT-i oil line part that Toyota made all metal and I've had ZERO issues. The 2GR-FE engine is a champ and incredibly efficient for a six cylinder. It gave me over 500 miles to a tank during a cross country road trip one time. I drove it keeping it under 3,000 RPM. You don't need to mash the gas pedal for this car to take off at highway speeds. I accelerated in a linear fashion making use of the tall gearing of the sixth gear and it would go from 60 mph to 80 mph pretty quickly without rushing past 3,000 RPM. The 6-speed auto was an excellent pair to the 2GR-FE. Every powertrain has its little quirks & issues but for the most part, the powertrain in this Camry is stated to be pretty much bulletproof.
I just picked up a sea foam green 2007 XLE with 30,000 original miles & I absolutely love it! It’s powerful, smooth, incredibly refined & has upscale features I didn’t expect (including a built-in roll up rear window shade!). And while everyone criticizes the bland & invisible styling, I think it’s really classy with incredible attention to detail (ie the flared front fenders). Thanks for the great review!
Mine has the manual roll up back rear shade that I showed Zack but he forgot to include in the video which is fine since he did a great job with 90% of the XLE Camry features, he only forgot to mention the moonroof, central area near moonroof, and rear sunshade but in most of his reviews he doesn’t focus on those areas anyways. His review is still very well done but missing a couple things that only enthusiasts might care about
I own a 2GR Toyota (not a Camry). This is a good review. When the 07 Camry came out with the 2GR it put a lot of entry level sports car to shame in a straight line. While the 2GR doesn't have the oil burning issues of the 2.4 2AZ, it is a bit harder to work on and is prone to failure of accessories like the alternator and water pump. A spark plug or coil change is also a bit of an operation in most front-drive 2GR Toyotas compared to the 4 cylinder.
I only have experience with the 1GR FE which is the fore father of them all. The GR series are great engines. Unfortunately they’re all phased out by turbo 4 engines.
Bought my wife a 06 Avalon with that same engine. We took it down south on a 1500 mile trip and it never skipped a beat. Ours spent most of its life in Florida and it has 86,000 miles on it. Replaced alternator and that's it
U should see the 05s lol I have an 05 and I'm aware everyday she's sn oldie but goodie. Stuff u wouldn't dream of fixing on another car u fix on these cars because like he said these things are like terminators I just put new headlight assemblies in my car Saturday as the old ones were really starting to show their 18 year old age
@@calvin4319 07s to 09s first of all thr fact thry were only made 3 years where the 05s are part of 02 to 06 nope.... I absolutely meant what I said. The 07 to 09s are actually the ones you want to avoid.
I like the Camry styling of this era, it looks understated but very solid. It's dated well and still looks good after 15 years which is the real test of a good design.
It does everything competently and without drama. It's well made and looks acceptable. There's a reason the Camry is the best-selling car. It is an car. Now you just have to find a hybrid Camry, especially in that unique light metallic green Toyota and Ford loved to paint their hybrids during the late 00s.
... They're reliable, but the interior is absolutely horrible on this generation. Dashes warp and melt, trim pieces are poorly painted and affixed, the body panels are incredibly flimsy. Compared to the generation before and after, these are garbage. The Corolla, Yaris, Venza, and Tundra all had horribly cheap interiors during this time. Luckily, Toyota listened to the market and went back to making nice interiors. I suppose since all the competition was making garbage, Toyota took a calculated risk with cost cutting.
I have one with 157k on it, runs smoothly and Ive been driving it 20+ miles a day for the past 2 years. Never broken down not once. Gas mileage is ehhhh but it's cheap and it has all the features I want in a new car.
I've owned two of this generation Camry. I had a 2007 XLE V6 and it was the quickest car i've owned; I burned through front tires within nine months lol. I currently have a 2009 LE with the 2.4 4cyl 2azfe and it definitely consumes over a quart of oil every 1,200 miles. However, that's all that's really wrong with it. I've noticed slightly better gas mileage than the 2007 I owned and I've also noticed better headroom due to the lack of a sunroof. 205K miles and still kickin
Have an 07 XLE with 162K miles. Needs some struts and control arms so was thinking about upgrading. Test drove a 2023 SE and Hybrid 2024 SE yesterday. Sure they were nice but didn't WOW me enough to spend the 25-30K to upgrade. Decided to just get mine fixed and keep on keeping on. It's my daily and the 2012 LR4 is for weekends and evenings. Thanks for the review.
5:03 - I always felt that plastic bluish-green surround on the radio was a clash with the "wood" accents. This car was otherwise fantastic. We had the Solara of this era, and it cruised so well. Loved that time of my life.
My favorite generation of the Camry was the one right before this one the 02-06 5th generation the build quality was great no rattles smooth as silk riding down the road. Plenty of power with the 4 cylinder. I only drove one 6th gen 07-11 it was a 2011 with the 2.5 engine that replaced the oil burning one. I still find the generation before this one to ride smoother in my opinion but regardless Camrys are phenomenal cars that last forever if they’re taken care of by the owner.
First car I learned to drive in tho I love my 2010 Corolla. My first experience with heated seats and the exterior design has substantial presence in a nice way
I have a 2009 XLE V6 (with only 46,000 miles currently in 2024, one previous owner). It is the fastest and most comfortable car i've owned. I was a 4 cylinder high rev guy in my past, but theres nothing like having 225+ ft/lb torque from idle like you get with the 3.5L 2GR-FE. It changes the driving feel completely from any non turbo 4 cylinder. I also really appreciate the sports shift option. A lot of times around town i'll sports shift it to rev the gears out a little more with less throttle to conserve gas slightly. The transmission will naturally shift to 4th gear at like 30pmh on low throttle, so that does compromise mileage a little.
I had a 2007 Toyota Camry hybrid. Ran so well with basic maintenance and yeah the battery did have to get replaced but after that it ran fantastic. I sold it to a friend for a great deal (especially in this market) and I keep thinking about that car every now and then lol
My dad use to own this car and then sold it back in 2014 or 2015. I loved it so much and I begged him to keep for my sister and I when we get older. But we were in a financial situation so we had to sell it off. I remember my dad specifically telling me he bought this car because of the v6 engine.
Bought mine January 17, 2007. Still have it, 216,000 miles on clock, and truly a maintenance blessing: in 15 years, powertrain-wise, I've changed only 1 water pump (at around 110,000 miles) 2 ignition coils (the same one, I think) 1 alternator (recently). This thing doesn't burn a drop of oil (and I still use regular, not synthetic). Nothing done to the transmission (and I love how this thing downshifts in manual mode - it's like a paddle-shifter on a lever: just tap it back once, twice, or thrice if necessary). I still have to hold this car back from unnoticeably climbing to 100 MPH without effort. This is a GREAT V6, hands down. Got 36 MPG highway one time driving in Colorado (high altitude); but regularly get 33 on sea levels; average city/hwy of about 27. I am always amazed at how this performs with fuel consumption, compared to a 4 cylinder Outback. Multiple mechanics and service persons always remark on how well-kept it is and runs. Yes, styling is unremarkable (it was brutal to see someone describe a Corolla as an "appliance"!); but the satisfaction I get from outrunning others when I succumb to the occasional boyish invitations to be tested, is second to none. (I remember outrunning a guy in a sporty Volvo who, as I left him on the interstate as I took my exit, looked at my car as if to say, "A 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑟𝑦 outran me?" Yeah man, it did!)
Good to hear!!! Yeah I’m not worried about this Camry at all besides that oil line that is still rubber, I know once I get that oil line done, this Camry will be bulletproof besides typical maintenance and the occasional accessories giving out as the car racks up mileage
The version of this gen Camry sold in Asia and Australia (as the Aurion) looked significantly more elegant and less bland than this one. That model is still my favorite Camry.
what makes this model special is that this is the last model where the rear seat headrests were adjustable unlike the models after it where its fixed headrests kinda cost cutting
@@danielc1417 I know but I just appreciate those little details and it's just my comment about it I'm not bashing down on the newer models at the end of the day it's just my comment.
I've not driven a Camry from this generation. I have driven an 04 4 cylinder and it did pretty nice on the highway put the v6 would have had more power. They might not be exciting but they will last and serve you well. If this were mine I'd just put on some aftermarket wheels to improve the looks. I did that with my 2010 Lancer I used to own and wheels make a car look so much better on some cars.
I have a 94 4Cyl Camry. The 4Cyl is MUCH easier to work on and has less issues. With that said, the V6 is WAY zippier. Even for the time it had a lot of power and it's really the one you want if you can find a good deal.
@@DrEvilTag Yeah, I specifically bought that generation and model because from what I've learned, it was likely the most reliable car ever made. $3,750 for 71K miles last year, clean. I've already done work on it and hell even painted the valve cover and heatshields. She is easy and simple to work on, it's kind of a joy to be able to do it all yourself and cheap parts. It's a fairly boring car, but I have ZERO complaints about the engine power or acceleration, it does just fine. I need all the money it saves me to go into my 88" Supra anyway lol.
The best looking Camry ever. Bought a 2007 Camry brand new in 2006 by just looking at the photos. It was so rare at the time, the dealership didn’t even have it in their lot. Got so many compliments on that car for two straight years. It became more common after 2009 or so.
Don’t remember it. Interest rates were high in 2006, just like they are now. Traded it in later for the 2013 Avalon, also brand new. The Avalon from 2013 is spectacular. The only reason I sold this Camry.
@@mrw23crazy dude I was born in 05 so this was practically brand new but I'm going today to buy this car so kinda excited I'm currently driving a 2000 Corolla it's such a great car too
If your looking to get around quickly yeah the v 6 is the way to go.. but with gas prices nowadays the 4 cyl is definitely the smarter choice.. the 2011 Camry I had …was great on gas. As far as car accidents go…. They fold up like a coke cans though… had a 90 something Taurus… you could probably hit a brick wall and still drive off ..newer cars idk lol
Probably tomorrow I'll get this same exact vehicle, found it on FB Marketplace, hope the person that reach the first meet of the day didn't take it or cancel. Greetings from Mexico dude.
@@JulioFrausto oh damn I'm driving up to get a white XLE tmr only difference is it was made in Japan with roughly 180k right now on it does have a check engine light on too
oh my god, I owned one just like that. the same year with GPS. only different color gunmetal gray. 5 CD changer. at 166 thousand miles on it, I trade it in for a 2012 Toyota Venza AWD V6. still same engine. very smooth with the AWD is super reliable no question I'm on Top maintenance oil change on time never late.
Very nice to hear, these Camrys with this package was rare since for a couple thousand more you can get a base ES 350 at the time versus a fully loaded Camry, I was lucky to find my fully loaded Camry during the time I was looking, very few popped up especially with low miles
Great Review. I’m afraid that the Camry V6 sedan is going to be discontinued soon in the US and Canada. For 2023 you can still get a Camry with a V6, while most of Toyota’s SUV lineup has 4 cylinders.
I have a 2011 V6 Camry LE. It’s the base package. So it doesn’t have any of those features which is fine with me and its much lighter. Has about 238k miles. It’s been very reliable. Drove it from LV to LA and achieved about 30mpg. These engine are great. I like how I just need to gas with 87 octane. Unlike with my g37. These V6 Camry is a sleeper, most people will look at it and assume it’s slow or had a 4 cylinder. It’s capable of giving a other higher brand cars a run for their money. Downfall on having a FWD V6 is changing out the spark plug. It’s easy work just a bunch of steps you gotta do. Definitely on these generation the V6 version are more reliable than the 4 cylinder. My previous Camry was a 2005. And from those generations I believe the 4 cylinder are more reliable than the V6 version. My 2005 had about 212k miles when I sold it and it achieved about 36mpg when I went from LV to LA.
Actually, the 3.3 liter V6 was more reliable than the 2.4 4 banger (The same engine as 2007-2009 Camry) from that era. My cousin had a 2002 Camry with the 2.4 and it burned oil like no tomorrow (140,000 miles).
@@hohepunktz6778 just cause your cousin had one that was burning oil doesn’t mean it was unreliable. I seen a handful of 4cylinder 2002-2006 camry with over 200k-300k miles. The 3.3V6 and 3.5V6 are two different engine. 3.3 falls under the MZ family and 3.5 is under the GR family. The 3.3V6 is reliable but the biggest flaw is that it uses a timing belt.
The Camry was redesigned for the 2007 model year. I didn't like this generation because Toyota used hard cheap plastics on the dash (same with the Corolla) and I liked the previous generation (2002-2006) better. This is when Toyota's quality started to slip.
I’ve got this vehicle in Australia 🇦🇺 and it’s perfect out on the highway 500 miles or 800kms you arrive feeling fresh not tired and stiff. You can’t say that for many 2007 vehicles in 2023
Hell yeah the v6 is better than the v4, especially of that generation. The 2.4s were known for massive oil consumption due to the poor design of the piston heads.
We've had 3 Camrys in my familiy, two V6 3.0 (98 and 01) and a 2008 2.4. The difference in fuel consumption between the 1MZ with the 4 speed and the 2AZ with the 5 speed was tremendous, the 4 cylinder was way better in fuel efficiency. BUT, we then got a 13' Lexus ES350, which obviously had the 3.5 V6 2GR-FE engine with the 6 speed auto. To our surprise, that car had equal or better fuel mileage than the 2.4 Camry, both in city and in highway. My assumption is that the V6 needs less power and fuel to move the weight of the car, and also because of the extra gear.
Your totally right, the 6-speed Toyota put into the Camry V6 and ES350 helped a lot with MPG, I’m the owner of the Camry in the video…I got new tires recently.. I’m getting a solid 22-25mpg in the city…28-32 on the highway easily as well, and I still floor it every now and then to feel that very powerful and smooth V6. Luckily also the Camry V6 uses regular gas, I know the ES 350 uses premium gas for whatever stupid reason especially since it only makes 4 horsepower more…whatever Toyota as thinking back then, I know the newer ES 350 can use regular gas but idk when the year change was that for
I have the 2005 toyota camry 3.0 v6 with the bulletproof 1mz-fe engine, one owner in 18 years with full log books up till 250,000 kilometres and now has 282,000 kilometres. I spent $4000,00 on the purchase price with 12 months rego and I put new tyers,new battery,timing belt kit,and a fuel pump assembly so all up it owes me $5200,00. Best car ive ever owned, doesn't use any fluids, doesn't leak any fluids, comfortable and quiet car to drive. Going on a 3200 kilometre interstate trip next month to see family. Window tint will be the other thing I get done in a couple of weeks time.
I got this car used but it was my first car 😭 had it for 4 years before I slipped on ice on the hwy and got totaled. That was in 2020 and I’ve been driving a rogue. Just two weeks ago I picked up my 2022 Toyota Camry xse red interior! So happy to be a Camry owner once again
I had a manual 07 with the 4 cylinder. Got it in April 2007 brand new and sold it at nearly 250k kms, it could do 240 kph or 150 mph. That thing was reliable af. Btw we don’t have a speed limit here so don’t hate
@@danlevesque5437 still not 150. You can max out at 140. 2008 acura tsx with k24a2 6 speed maxes at 144. Your not beating that. Not even in your dreams.
@@bubblelex5051 hi bubblelex, I’m the owner of the Camry in the video…anyways before I got the Camry I had an 08 Acura TSX, that K24A2 engine was amazing for a 4-cylinder!!!!! Yup your totally right, I reached 125mph in my TSX when I had it and damn I felt like that 4-cylinder couldn’t do anymore lol, but I remember very well the V-TEC crossover at 6k rpm…….I wet my pants every time that K24A2 would make that VTEC sound…. My Camry V6 is much faster but that 08 Acura TSX was sexy
Is the v6 better then the 4cly ? That’s kind of a silly question to even ask that same six-cylinder is the same engine that is used in some Lexus models
Absolutely love this car, girlfriend and I were looking at used cars. Found one of these, it almost drives as nice and feels as nice as my 06 Acura RL (That thing is luxury one wheels lol) Might be getting it Monday, that V6 really makes a difference in the feel of the car of this caliber. Hopefully she gets it!
Even the 2023 Toyota Camry is available with the 3.5 Liter V6, which is great with acceleration but has poor fuel economy. Besides it makes over 300hp and has an 8 speed automatic transmission.
I got rid of mine because the 6 speed transmission would slip all the time. Changed the transmission at under warranty at 60,000 kms. The problem never went away and sold the car at 177,000 kms. Major issue was that when the car engine was cold in the morning during the winter (between +4°C and - 4°C) it would get stuck in 4th gear at red lights. The first light on my way to work is on a slight tincline. If I stopped for the light I couldn't get the car moving when the light turned green again. I'd have to shift manually into 1st gear to get the car to move. My dealer was not able to fix the problem as it was intermittent and not replicated in their test drives. Also, most of the time, the shifting between 5th and 6th happened exactly at the speed limit on most roads in my area. It kept shifting constantly at the wrong time. Otherwise, the car was great. I replaced it with a 2006 Camry equipped with a 4 cylinder motir aand 4 speed auto transmission. Works like a charm.
I heard about early production 07 V6 Camrys with the 6-speed auto had “weaker” transmissions, my car as shown in the video, was manufactured 09/2006 in Japan, so a very early production model for this Camry, when I Bought the car, the car only had 38k miles, I immediately changed the transmission fluid, so far it shifts very smooth but I do admit there has been a couple times where it shifted weird but that’s very very rare, I’m planning on doing an transmission fluid change every 30k miles to be on the safe side, these transmissions are good and reliable but gotta keep that tranny fluid clean
And you told me audio for these cars weren't great. They seemed great to me 😜. I love the cars, and that VW ... ahhh I was wanting to see that car that day, sadly couldn't. 😥. -Jason (Soul).
Why is everyone saying gas mileage is poor? I’ve had a 2010 ES in my family since new and that thing reliably gets high 20s to low 30s for mpg still to this day, every tank. Lowest I’ve seen on my ES for a tank was 26, but usually it’s between 28 and 31 with mostly stop and go commuting.
The 2007 Camry Devon Camry V6 was was literally the most unreliable Camry 3 in Toyota's history. It had an incredibly hot I believe high transmission failure rate in its 1st year
I drive a 07 V6 but it's just an LE. It's the same car except you don't get the "Lexus- style" features and you can actually fold the seats down to access the trunk!
wow! i realy have a 2011 camry v4 2.5 and now i wants to get a v6 like this model the back seat omg i thought this futre is only on a toyota's avalon ! thanks for the video i really like'd v6 more than any v4
V6 more power, puts less strain on motor to get up to speed, and mileage is almost as good as 4, my 6 gets 20-22 city 32-34 hwy. 03 v6 350k miles and not babied. reliable as a anvil if basic service done. change oil every 5k and keep fluids changed on schedule and it is cheap to own
What a nice car. I've got a 2016 Totota Corolla Sport & I know Corolla is a step down from the Camry, but the interior in that (in some ways) is better!
2021 corolla sport xse is nice with the ambient lighting jbl, heated seats, applcarplay, lane keep assist, led lights all around, with the wireless key fob and app connectivity.
The camry 4 cylinder from 2002 - 2013 is an oil burner from bad rings and bad valve stem seals. The 2002-2004 also had issues with coolant corroding away the cylinder head bolts. And the VVT 4 is very raucous. The V6 is way better, but doesn;t get good gas mileage. The answer? Get a 4 cylinder Honda Accord.
I bought the car back in October, 2021, and it only had 38k miles, by the time Zack got around to film the car, I had put 22k miles, whoever owned it before me must have literally been a grandma
I love six cylinder Camrys which I prefer even though the four cylinder is sufficient for most people and easier to work on but I found it to be sluggish and consumes a lot of oil
Beautiful. My mum has 2 of the V6 updated XV50's and yes cockroaches with stamina haha! Theyre pretty much all the Toyota you can get before making the move up to Lexus. Almost the same engine too witht he 2GR except it's port and direct for Lexus while port only for Toyota :)
Thank you Zack for a wonderful review of my Camry! Loved the attention to detail of the video! It was nice meeting you in person and keep up the good work!
I know this guy 👀 his car is sexy
@@Playboybryan11 I second this, I know him too, at first I thought he was homosexual since no straight man would willingly drive a grey 2007 Toyota Camry XLE, but I was blown away on his NPC like personality! XLE more like Xellent Life Experience!
Bro, your 2007 Camry is immaculate! Could you PLEASE say where you bought that dash cover? Also, how have you kept the black oxide coating on the mufflers intact? The coating on my car's mufflers is already chipping off and I hate how exposed the metal of my car's mufflers look as a result. Did you change that VVT-i oil line to all metal? Are your tints nano-ceramic? What oil do you use in your engine? I use the Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic and it made my car run even smoother. The Pennzoil oil is actually not too far behind Amsoil in terms of quality without the Amsoil price & exclusivity. Can you say what parts you have replaced in your Camry so far?
Awesome car man, I hope you continue to enjoy it. Thank you for letting us enjoy it too. Ha ha.
@@payrocoin hi! I got the dashmat from “CoverCraft” And I got their “Suede” Dash cover, was about $80 with shipping and taxes , still in very good condition the dash mat, like they say, you pay what you get…. Good quality can be pricey, as for the “mufflers” I haven’t done a single thing to them, for the paint and exterior plastics I use Jay Leno’s Spray Ceramic coating about once every two months to keep the car looking shiny and protected by the Cali sun…as for parts…literally only a couple days ago on 10/30/2022 - the radiator cracked and I had to ASAP get the radiator replaced since it was leaking bad.. The car currently has 68k miles but the mechanic told me some plastics like the radiator still deteriorate through time despite low mileage. That has been the only major repair, I’m currently saving up to change that VVTI oil line Since that will be a labor intensive job so not going to be cheap. I changed the transmission fluid once as well at 45k miles, I’m going to change it again at 80k miles to keep the transmission healthy. The tints I have are normal tints, they costed me $250 for 5 windows so yeah lol, If you got any more questions please keep asking, I don’t mind helping other owners
@@DrEvilTag Thank you for the prompt reply. My Camry has a bit over 90,000 miles. I'm super picky with my car so I replaced all four shocks, all six ignition coils with spark plugs, all four rotors with brakes/shims. Will be doing front end work to it as well because the right axle is already leaking. The car runs like a champ so I don't mind dropping some $$$ into it. I'd much rather pay for infrequent maintenance/wear & tear work than a consistent new car note, especially when almost every vehicle is being sold over MSRP these days.
Yes, unfortunately some parts just wear with age. The one thing I'm dreading is the alternator soon because those things usually just go when they go. I hope my car gives me some warnings before it does go though. Ha ha. When I first got the car I was tempted to add a turbo, CAI, and catback for a possible 90 HP bump. However, I think I would have needed to strengthen the transmission valve body and maybe some engine parts if I did those performance upgrades. But to have a 2009 Camry with almost 360 HP would make it one tempting & nasty "sleeper" for certain. However, I already outgrew my extreme performance youngster phase. Ha ha. I just like the fact that all those upgrades would make this Camry an even bigger blast to drive. Besides, I want my car to last as long as possible and those upgrades would just cause higher wear & tear.
I put nano-ceramic tints on my car and they definitely made a world of difference over regular tints. My car gets & stays much cooler when using the a/c even in the nasty Texas 100 degree weather days. Goodness, if the sun in Cali is bad then it is brutal in Texas.
Yeah, the VVT-I oil line was pricey to install. Those types of really important jobs for engine & transmission I tend to take it to a Toyota dealer. I also change the transmission fluid usually every 30,000 miles. I just do a drain & fill and NEVER a pressurized flush. Yeah, you probably get out like maybe 60% of the fluid but, it is safer for the internal hydraulic components.
I really want to commend you again on the care you give your 2007 Camry. I wouldn't be surprised if there is another video made in the distant future with your car to celebrate it having 1 million miles. Ha ha.
The V6 really elevates these cars. It’s much smoother than the 4 cylinder, is quieter, sounds better, and it has a lot of power. I think they also have softer suspension bushings and some other things. It really gives it a Lexus lite feel. These were the fastest family sedans on the road when they came out
really…
Nah I think the maxima was faster
@@jvelazque005 it is but a piece of sht
@@jvelazque005 true
duh they were the fastest. a v6 Camry would give a V8 mustang a good run.
Toyota Camrys, especially this era, is the most loved car here in Kazakhstan. But because of the hype and image it still holds high value among used 2000's cars.
Same here in the rust belt of the U.S man... they are actually pricey for used family sedans
u can surprise some unsuspecting drivers at a stoplight with a V6 Camry.
Even today in the used market, Toyotas are expensive any year or model compared to others
@@michaelcrockette8694 I know the feeling. Not only from stoplight, but passing and leaving behind. When that V6 roars and picks up INSTANTANEOUSLY, it is a thing to feel and experience!
My wife!
Goodness me, this thing was super clean and shiny for a 2007! Whomever owns that car is sure giving it some great TLC. I have a 2009 Camry LE V6 and I absolutely love it. However, this V6 engine had a recall for the VVT-i oil line hose. It was made with a rubberized hose connecting two metal lines. The rubber hose part would fail and cause the car to bleed out oil causing significant engine damage. I changed out that part with the Lexus ES VVT-i oil line part that Toyota made all metal and I've had ZERO issues.
The 2GR-FE engine is a champ and incredibly efficient for a six cylinder. It gave me over 500 miles to a tank during a cross country road trip one time. I drove it keeping it under 3,000 RPM. You don't need to mash the gas pedal for this car to take off at highway speeds. I accelerated in a linear fashion making use of the tall gearing of the sixth gear and it would go from 60 mph to 80 mph pretty quickly without rushing past 3,000 RPM. The 6-speed auto was an excellent pair to the 2GR-FE. Every powertrain has its little quirks & issues but for the most part, the powertrain in this Camry is stated to be pretty much bulletproof.
I just picked up a sea foam green 2007 XLE with 30,000 original miles & I absolutely love it! It’s powerful, smooth, incredibly refined & has upscale features I didn’t expect (including a built-in roll up rear window shade!). And while everyone criticizes the bland & invisible styling, I think it’s really classy with incredible attention to detail (ie the flared front fenders). Thanks for the great review!
Mine has the manual roll up back rear shade that I showed Zack but he forgot to include in the video which is fine since he did a great job with 90% of the XLE Camry features, he only forgot to mention the moonroof, central area near moonroof, and rear sunshade but in most of his reviews he doesn’t focus on those areas anyways. His review is still very well done but missing a couple things that only enthusiasts might care about
I just got a white 184k miles for 2k
The v6 Rav4's of this era are so much fun and peppier than expected
Love my 2009 Rav4 V6 Sport :)
I own a 2GR Toyota (not a Camry). This is a good review. When the 07 Camry came out with the 2GR it put a lot of entry level sports car to shame in a straight line. While the 2GR doesn't have the oil burning issues of the 2.4 2AZ, it is a bit harder to work on and is prone to failure of accessories like the alternator and water pump. A spark plug or coil change is also a bit of an operation in most front-drive 2GR Toyotas compared to the 4 cylinder.
That why lotus put the 2GR in the lotus evora
I only have experience with the 1GR FE which is the fore father of them all. The GR series are great engines. Unfortunately they’re all phased out by turbo 4 engines.
Bought my wife a 06 Avalon with that same engine. We took it down south on a 1500 mile trip and it never skipped a beat. Ours spent most of its life in Florida and it has 86,000 miles on it. Replaced alternator and that's it
This design aged phenomenally. I would have a hard time saying this is from 2007.
Lol. I would say this car doesn’t look a year older or newer than 2007.
@@buhketz that's because you have no taste.
U should see the 05s lol I have an 05 and I'm aware everyday she's sn oldie but goodie. Stuff u wouldn't dream of fixing on another car u fix on these cars because like he said these things are like terminators I just put new headlight assemblies in my car Saturday as the old ones were really starting to show their 18 year old age
I think you mean the next generation after this aged well not this one lol
@@calvin4319 07s to 09s first of all thr fact thry were only made 3 years where the 05s are part of 02 to 06 nope.... I absolutely meant what I said. The 07 to 09s are actually the ones you want to avoid.
I like the Camry styling of this era, it looks understated but very solid. It's dated well and still looks good after 15 years which is the real test of a good design.
It does everything competently and without drama. It's well made and looks acceptable. There's a reason the Camry is the best-selling car. It is an car. Now you just have to find a hybrid Camry, especially in that unique light metallic green Toyota and Ford loved to paint their hybrids during the late 00s.
... They're reliable, but the interior is absolutely horrible on this generation. Dashes warp and melt, trim pieces are poorly painted and affixed, the body panels are incredibly flimsy. Compared to the generation before and after, these are garbage. The Corolla, Yaris, Venza, and Tundra all had horribly cheap interiors during this time. Luckily, Toyota listened to the market and went back to making nice interiors. I suppose since all the competition was making garbage, Toyota took a calculated risk with cost cutting.
I remember riding in my cousin’s years ago, and I was actually blown away by how quick it was
I have one with 157k on it, runs smoothly and Ive been driving it 20+ miles a day for the past 2 years. Never broken down not once. Gas mileage is ehhhh but it's cheap and it has all the features I want in a new car.
I've owned two of this generation Camry. I had a 2007 XLE V6 and it was the quickest car i've owned; I burned through front tires within nine months lol. I currently have a 2009 LE with the 2.4 4cyl 2azfe and it definitely consumes over a quart of oil every 1,200 miles. However, that's all that's really wrong with it. I've noticed slightly better gas mileage than the 2007 I owned and I've also noticed better headroom due to the lack of a sunroof. 205K miles and still kickin
What happened flt9 your v6?
Have an 07 XLE with 162K miles. Needs some struts and control arms so was thinking about upgrading. Test drove a 2023 SE and Hybrid 2024 SE yesterday. Sure they were nice but didn't WOW me enough to spend the 25-30K to upgrade. Decided to just get mine fixed and keep on keeping on. It's my daily and the 2012 LR4 is for weekends and evenings. Thanks for the review.
5:03 - I always felt that plastic bluish-green surround on the radio was a clash with the "wood" accents. This car was otherwise fantastic. We had the Solara of this era, and it cruised so well. Loved that time of my life.
Love the V6 Camry. Great all around car and the motor/trans is a gem because of how smooth, refined and responsive it is.
Speaking of California heat. Just woke up and it's still 97°f still here in San Jose. 🥵🌞🔥
My favorite generation of the Camry was the one right before this one the 02-06 5th generation the build quality was great no rattles smooth as silk riding down the road. Plenty of power with the 4 cylinder. I only drove one 6th gen 07-11 it was a 2011 with the 2.5 engine that replaced the oil burning one. I still find the generation before this one to ride smoother in my opinion but regardless Camrys are phenomenal cars that last forever if they’re taken care of by the owner.
First car I learned to drive in tho I love my 2010 Corolla. My first experience with heated seats and the exterior design has substantial presence in a nice way
My dad had one that went over 400k miles with basic maint. and wear items replaced. They make a good car!
Just bought one with 230k miles mine is a dark shadow Grey it hauls its a v6 fully loaded will not never sell it! Love my v6 camry
How’s it holding up? Looking to get v6 private sale at like 238k. I know Toyotas built tough lol just wanna hear from a long term owner
@@nlfenom1son sold it a year ago lol it was going good man great car
I have a 2009 XLE V6 (with only 46,000 miles currently in 2024, one previous owner). It is the fastest and most comfortable car i've owned. I was a 4 cylinder high rev guy in my past, but theres nothing like having 225+ ft/lb torque from idle like you get with the 3.5L 2GR-FE. It changes the driving feel completely from any non turbo 4 cylinder. I also really appreciate the sports shift option. A lot of times around town i'll sports shift it to rev the gears out a little more with less throttle to conserve gas slightly. The transmission will naturally shift to 4th gear at like 30pmh on low throttle, so that does compromise mileage a little.
I had a 2007 Toyota Camry hybrid. Ran so well with basic maintenance and yeah the battery did have to get replaced but after that it ran fantastic. I sold it to a friend for a great deal (especially in this market) and I keep thinking about that car every now and then lol
price of new battery plus labour ? tq
My dad use to own this car and then sold it back in 2014 or 2015. I loved it so much and I begged him to keep for my sister and I when we get older. But we were in a financial situation so we had to sell it off. I remember my dad specifically telling me he bought this car because of the v6 engine.
I had a 2008 4 cylinder with a manual transmission in silver. It was a good car.
When these first came out, they were a hit! Everyone wanted one
Had some awesome memories with friends who owned this car. That v6 is quick and silk smooth
I love this generation of Camrys.
Had an 08 XLE v6, silver, h&r lowering springs, ultra racing strut bar, powercoated 2017 se wheels. Traded in at 285,000k 😂
Original owner?
Bought mine January 17, 2007. Still have it, 216,000 miles on clock, and truly a maintenance blessing: in 15 years, powertrain-wise, I've changed only
1 water pump (at around 110,000 miles)
2 ignition coils (the same one, I think)
1 alternator (recently).
This thing doesn't burn a drop of oil (and I still use regular, not synthetic).
Nothing done to the transmission (and I love how this thing downshifts in manual mode - it's like a paddle-shifter on a lever: just tap it back once, twice, or thrice if necessary).
I still have to hold this car back from unnoticeably climbing to 100 MPH without effort. This is a GREAT V6, hands down. Got 36 MPG highway one time driving in Colorado (high altitude); but regularly get 33 on sea levels; average city/hwy of about 27. I am always amazed at how this performs with fuel consumption, compared to a 4 cylinder Outback. Multiple mechanics and service persons always remark on how well-kept it is and runs. Yes, styling is unremarkable (it was brutal to see someone describe a Corolla as an "appliance"!); but the satisfaction I get from outrunning others when I succumb to the occasional boyish invitations to be tested, is second to none. (I remember outrunning a guy in a sporty Volvo who, as I left him on the interstate as I took my exit, looked at my car as if to say, "A 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑟𝑦 outran me?" Yeah man, it did!)
Good to hear!!! Yeah I’m not worried about this Camry at all besides that oil line that is still rubber, I know once I get that oil line done, this Camry will be bulletproof besides typical maintenance and the occasional accessories giving out as the car racks up mileage
How did you change the font on the word Camry in your comment?
The version of this gen Camry sold in Asia and Australia (as the Aurion) looked significantly more elegant and less bland than this one. That model is still my favorite Camry.
+ the aurion options with the TRD Supercharger :) and sadly it hardly to find one in the US
Such a sleeper! Comfortable quiet cruiser too.
@telegram me 👉 shooting cars You're a scammer. I'm reporting you....go ahead and delete my comment but I'm still reporting you.
what makes this model special is that this is the last model where the rear seat headrests were adjustable unlike the models after it where its fixed headrests kinda cost cutting
Nobody actually driving a car gives a shit about rear headrests.
@@danielc1417 I know but I just appreciate those little details and it's just my comment about it I'm not bashing down on the newer models at the end of the day it's just my comment.
@@ninjamoto21 its ok ignore the dipsht
I've not driven a Camry from this generation. I have driven an 04 4 cylinder and it did pretty nice on the highway put the v6 would have had more power. They might not be exciting but they will last and serve you well. If this were mine I'd just put on some aftermarket wheels to improve the looks. I did that with my 2010 Lancer I used to own and wheels make a car look so much better on some cars.
I have a 94 4Cyl Camry. The 4Cyl is MUCH easier to work on and has less issues.
With that said, the V6 is WAY zippier. Even for the time it had a lot of power and it's really the one you want if you can find a good deal.
The 4 cylinder Camrys for 07-2011 where some of the worst Toyota produced, yeah your 94 Camry 4-cylinder, now those are bulletproof
@@DrEvilTag Yeah, I specifically bought that generation and model because from what I've learned, it was likely the most reliable car ever made. $3,750 for 71K miles last year, clean.
I've already done work on it and hell even painted the valve cover and heatshields. She is easy and simple to work on, it's kind of a joy to be able to do it all yourself and cheap parts. It's a fairly boring car, but I have ZERO complaints about the engine power or acceleration, it does just fine. I need all the money it saves me to go into my 88" Supra anyway lol.
The best looking Camry ever.
Bought a 2007 Camry brand new in 2006 by just looking at the photos.
It was so rare at the time, the dealership didn’t even have it in their lot.
Got so many compliments on that car for two straight years. It became more common after 2009 or so.
How much was it to finance when it came out?
Don’t remember it.
Interest rates were high in 2006, just like they are now.
Traded it in later for the 2013 Avalon, also brand new. The Avalon from 2013 is spectacular. The only reason I sold this Camry.
@@mrw23crazy dude I was born in 05 so this was practically brand new but I'm going today to buy this car so kinda excited I'm currently driving a 2000 Corolla it's such a great car too
If your looking to get around quickly yeah the v 6 is the way to go.. but with gas prices nowadays the 4 cyl is definitely the smarter choice.. the 2011 Camry I had …was great on gas. As far as car accidents go…. They fold up like a coke cans though… had a 90 something Taurus… you could probably hit a brick wall and still drive off ..newer cars idk lol
im so glad you brought up the oil line issue which this engines only problem which you fix with a metal line
I think Toyota use the metal line starting in 2010.
Probably tomorrow I'll get this same exact vehicle, found it on FB Marketplace, hope the person that reach the first meet of the day didn't take it or cancel. Greetings from Mexico dude.
Did u get it,
@@Lovetrain-io6kt Nope, I got a Fusion 2012 SEL 2.5L instead.
@@JulioFrausto oh damn I'm driving up to get a white XLE tmr only difference is it was made in Japan with roughly 180k right now on it does have a check engine light on too
oh my god, I owned one just like that. the same year with GPS. only different color gunmetal gray. 5 CD changer. at 166 thousand miles on it, I trade it in for a 2012 Toyota Venza AWD V6. still same engine. very smooth with the AWD is super reliable no question I'm on Top maintenance oil change on time never late.
Very nice to hear, these Camrys with this package was rare since for a couple thousand more you can get a base ES 350 at the time versus a fully loaded Camry, I was lucky to find my fully loaded Camry during the time I was looking, very few popped up especially with low miles
The climate control has the Sharp Plasmacluster ion air purification system which is nice.
Great Review. I’m afraid that the Camry V6 sedan is going to be discontinued soon in the US and Canada. For 2023 you can still get a Camry with a V6, while most of Toyota’s SUV lineup has 4 cylinders.
I have a 2011 V6 Camry LE. It’s the base package. So it doesn’t have any of those features which is fine with me and its much lighter. Has about 238k miles. It’s been very reliable. Drove it from LV to LA and achieved about 30mpg. These engine are great. I like how I just need to gas with 87 octane. Unlike with my g37. These V6 Camry is a sleeper, most people will look at it and assume it’s slow or had a 4 cylinder. It’s capable of giving a other higher brand cars a run for their money. Downfall on having a FWD V6 is changing out the spark plug. It’s easy work just a bunch of steps you gotta do. Definitely on these generation the V6 version are more reliable than the 4 cylinder.
My previous Camry was a 2005. And from those generations I believe the 4 cylinder are more reliable than the V6 version. My 2005 had about 212k miles when I sold it and it achieved about 36mpg when I went from LV to LA.
Actually, the 3.3 liter V6 was more reliable than the 2.4 4 banger (The same engine as 2007-2009 Camry) from that era. My cousin had a 2002 Camry with the 2.4 and it burned oil like no tomorrow (140,000 miles).
@@hohepunktz6778 just cause your cousin had one that was burning oil doesn’t mean it was unreliable. I seen a handful of 4cylinder 2002-2006 camry with over 200k-300k miles. The 3.3V6 and 3.5V6 are two different engine. 3.3 falls under the MZ family and 3.5 is under the GR family. The 3.3V6 is reliable but the biggest flaw is that it uses a timing belt.
@@hohepunktz6778 They literally sold millions of that generation, you couldn't have gotten a better car for the money in that era.
The Camry was redesigned for the 2007 model year. I didn't like this generation because Toyota used hard cheap plastics on the dash (same with the Corolla) and I liked the previous generation (2002-2006) better. This is when Toyota's quality started to slip.
My dad had an 05 and materials was def better than 07 which we have now
Because it's toyota not Lexus!spend more money ,buy Lexus!!
I’ve got this vehicle in Australia 🇦🇺 and it’s perfect out on the highway 500 miles or 800kms you arrive feeling fresh not tired and stiff. You can’t say that for many 2007 vehicles in 2023
I love the fail sound when the bottle not fiitin
Hell yeah the v6 is better than the v4, especially of that generation. The 2.4s were known for massive oil consumption due to the poor design of the piston heads.
A 2GR v6 in the fwd camry must hurting lots of feelings on the street 😁
We've had 3 Camrys in my familiy, two V6 3.0 (98 and 01) and a 2008 2.4. The difference in fuel consumption between the 1MZ with the 4 speed and the 2AZ with the 5 speed was tremendous, the 4 cylinder was way better in fuel efficiency. BUT, we then got a 13' Lexus ES350, which obviously had the 3.5 V6 2GR-FE engine with the 6 speed auto. To our surprise, that car had equal or better fuel mileage than the 2.4 Camry, both in city and in highway. My assumption is that the V6 needs less power and fuel to move the weight of the car, and also because of the extra gear.
Your totally right, the 6-speed Toyota put into the Camry V6 and ES350 helped a lot with MPG, I’m the owner of the Camry in the video…I got new tires recently.. I’m getting a solid 22-25mpg in the city…28-32 on the highway easily as well, and I still floor it every now and then to feel that very powerful and smooth V6. Luckily also the Camry V6 uses regular gas, I know the ES 350 uses premium gas for whatever stupid reason especially since it only makes 4 horsepower more…whatever Toyota as thinking back then, I know the newer ES 350 can use regular gas but idk when the year change was that for
I have the 2005 toyota camry 3.0 v6 with the bulletproof 1mz-fe engine, one owner in 18 years with full log books up till 250,000 kilometres and now has 282,000 kilometres. I spent $4000,00 on the purchase price with 12 months rego and I put new tyers,new battery,timing belt kit,and a fuel pump assembly so all up it owes me $5200,00. Best car ive ever owned, doesn't use any fluids, doesn't leak any fluids, comfortable and quiet car to drive. Going on a 3200 kilometre interstate trip next month to see family. Window tint will be the other thing I get done in a couple of weeks time.
Nice car.. I have same car here in Nigeria. It hasn't disappointed since 2017 I got it
really nice interior, honsetly one of the nicest ive seen
I got this car used but it was my first car 😭 had it for 4 years before I slipped on ice on the hwy and got totaled. That was in 2020 and I’ve been driving a rogue. Just two weeks ago I picked up my 2022 Toyota Camry xse red interior! So happy to be a Camry owner once again
I am still rocking my 2007 Camry V6 LE that I bought in the summer of 2018. I don't plan letting it go anytime soon.
I had a manual 07 with the 4 cylinder. Got it in April 2007 brand new and sold it at nearly 250k kms, it could do 240 kph or 150 mph. That thing was reliable af. Btw we don’t have a speed limit here so don’t hate
Stop lying buddy you didnt take no little 4 cylinder to 150 mph. More like 130.
@@bubblelex5051 ua-cam.com/video/h3K4LY_oFKE/v-deo.html
Watch this, we Arabs can do that with a “little 4 cylinder” buddy.
@@bubblelex5051 did you factor in the manual transmission?
@@danlevesque5437 still not 150. You can max out at 140. 2008 acura tsx with k24a2 6 speed maxes at 144. Your not beating that. Not even in your dreams.
@@bubblelex5051 hi bubblelex, I’m the owner of the Camry in the video…anyways before I got the Camry I had an 08 Acura TSX, that K24A2 engine was amazing for a 4-cylinder!!!!! Yup your totally right, I reached 125mph in my TSX when I had it and damn I felt like that 4-cylinder couldn’t do anymore lol, but I remember very well the V-TEC crossover at 6k rpm…….I wet my pants every time that K24A2 would make that VTEC sound…. My Camry V6 is much faster but that 08 Acura TSX was sexy
I love your vids man keep up the good work
The taxis in Qatar Toyota Camry damn good so quick and smooth no problem in rough road😊😊😊
Got lucky and bought a 2011 Camry XLE with a V6, and it only has 60000 miles only! Wonderful car🥰
man that camry is in perfect conditions
I agree. So good (especially if you get the hybrid model). This is why I love the Camry. (They can run for miles without a single problem!)
Is the v6 better then the 4cly ? That’s kind of a silly question to even ask that same six-cylinder is the same engine that is used in some Lexus models
I’m very surprised that a 2018 camry xse doesn’t have a temperature control in the steering wheel 11 years later damn!
Absolutely love this car, girlfriend and I were looking at used cars.
Found one of these, it almost drives as nice and feels as nice as my 06 Acura RL (That thing is luxury one wheels lol)
Might be getting it Monday, that V6 really makes a difference in the feel of the car of this caliber.
Hopefully she gets it!
Stop saying it's nothing too special, appreciate what is done that's all
Would love to see you do a video on the Corolla XRS that has the 2.4! I think it's a really fun engine in a Corolla.
Even the 2023 Toyota Camry is available with the 3.5 Liter V6, which is great with acceleration but has poor fuel economy. Besides it makes over 300hp and has an 8 speed automatic transmission.
I got rid of mine because the 6 speed transmission would slip all the time. Changed the transmission at under warranty at 60,000 kms. The problem never went away and sold the car at 177,000 kms. Major issue was that when the car engine was cold in the morning during the winter (between +4°C and - 4°C) it would get stuck in 4th gear at red lights. The first light on my way to work is on a slight tincline. If I stopped for the light I couldn't get the car moving when the light turned green again. I'd have to shift manually into 1st gear to get the car to move. My dealer was not able to fix the problem as it was intermittent and not replicated in their test drives. Also, most of the time, the shifting between 5th and 6th happened exactly at the speed limit on most roads in my area. It kept shifting constantly at the wrong time. Otherwise, the car was great. I replaced it with a 2006 Camry equipped with a 4 cylinder motir aand 4 speed auto transmission. Works like a charm.
I heard about early production 07 V6 Camrys with the 6-speed auto had “weaker” transmissions, my car as shown in the video, was manufactured 09/2006 in Japan, so a very early production model for this Camry, when I Bought the car, the car only had 38k miles, I immediately changed the transmission fluid, so far it shifts very smooth but I do admit there has been a couple times where it shifted weird but that’s very very rare, I’m planning on doing an transmission fluid change every 30k miles to be on the safe side, these transmissions are good and reliable but gotta keep that tranny fluid clean
2006 Camry 4cyl is 5 speed auto.
@@vadimsayenko7143 Right you are. Typo.
And you told me audio for these cars weren't great. They seemed great to me 😜. I love the cars, and that VW ... ahhh I was wanting to see that car that day, sadly couldn't. 😥.
-Jason (Soul).
Why is everyone saying gas mileage is poor? I’ve had a 2010 ES in my family since new and that thing reliably gets high 20s to low 30s for mpg still to this day, every tank. Lowest I’ve seen on my ES for a tank was 26, but usually it’s between 28 and 31 with mostly stop and go commuting.
dude, you're asking is the V6 better than a 4-cylinder? really?
This Camry was faster than the BMW 3 series when it came out.
Seriously this guy is a goofball.
Camrys are a tragedy. Often described as the embodiment of blandness, while they're actually noble, comfortable and reliable cars.
Pretty much every car on the world is "bland and boring"
They're the best-selling car for a reason. They do everything competently and without drama.
@@bwofficial1776 exactly
@@baronvonjo1929 true
That’s how I feel about the Nissan Altima and the Honda Accord.
I love the camry V6
I have this model year and trim and this is a decent daily I ever had.
This gen Camry is my favorite
Found a Beige one with 69k miles on it… was debating grabbing it but you convinced me 🙌🏼 definitely gotta get CarPlay in there though 😂
It looks good, yes bubbly but not in a bad way imo, it kind of has the complex shapes going on, there is some soul to it
@ 3:23. Looks like it’s time to REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!! 😂😂
Have same camry 2007 xle silver and it gets 38-40mpg with the 4 cylinder
No wayyyy thats mpg of a hybrid
The 2007 Camry Devon Camry V6 was was literally the most unreliable Camry 3 in Toyota's history. It had an incredibly hot I believe high transmission failure rate in its 1st year
I drive a 07 V6 but it's just an LE. It's the same car except you don't get the "Lexus- style" features and you can actually fold the seats down to access the trunk!
From an owner of the v6 xle. there’s no comparing the four cylinder
It’s kinda weird that the powered mirrors are on the dash but on the earlier year models they’re on the door card
Yeah this engine is so strong Especially in the RAV4
One thing that you didn’t mention about the camry is the JBL sound system. It’s a really good sound system especially for a toyota
The V-6 is still better than the 4-cylinder turbo Toyota trying to replace
swapping out the alternator with this version is a giant pain in the ass compared to the i4 variant
Same with the spark plugs
@@cali4niaMexican1 that comes with any non 4cyl car
20 MPG, even 15 in a city is incredible fuel economy even for a smaller engine. I suppose this is not in a real slow crawling traffic.
We're having a watch party at work
wow!
i realy have a 2011 camry v4 2.5
and now i wants to get a v6 like this model
the back seat omg i thought this futre is only on a toyota's avalon !
thanks for the video i really like'd v6 more than any v4
Hated that fake wood even when new. Those v6 camrys were sleepers for sure.
V6 more power, puts less strain on motor to get up to speed, and mileage is almost as good as 4, my 6 gets 20-22 city 32-34 hwy. 03 v6 350k miles and not babied. reliable as a anvil if basic service done. change oil every 5k and keep fluids changed on schedule and it is cheap to own
What a nice car. I've got a 2016 Totota Corolla Sport & I know Corolla is a step down from the Camry, but the interior in that (in some ways) is better!
2021 corolla sport xse is nice with the ambient lighting jbl, heated seats, applcarplay, lane keep assist, led lights all around, with the wireless key fob and app connectivity.
@@gimne That sounds really nice!
The camry 4 cylinder from 2002 - 2013 is an oil burner from bad rings and bad valve stem seals. The 2002-2004 also had issues with coolant corroding away the cylinder head bolts. And the VVT 4 is very raucous. The V6 is way better, but doesn;t get good gas mileage. The answer? Get a 4 cylinder Honda Accord.
Only 61K miles on a 15 y.o. car? that thing was barely driven lol
I bought the car back in October, 2021, and it only had 38k miles, by the time Zack got around to film the car, I had put 22k miles, whoever owned it before me must have literally been a grandma
I got mines with 50kish miles on it bout 2 years ago
I love six cylinder Camrys which I prefer even though the four cylinder is sufficient for most people and easier to work on but I found it to be sluggish and consumes a lot of oil
Beautiful. My mum has 2 of the V6 updated XV50's and yes cockroaches with stamina haha! Theyre pretty much all the Toyota you can get before making the move up to Lexus. Almost the same engine too witht he 2GR except it's port and direct for Lexus while port only for Toyota :)
Sweet ride. I want one now
Wow that's very clean.
Can you please tell us where did you get the dashboard cover?
We finally get a California car in his channel