Modded JDM Camry
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I sold the GS and bought the Vette becuase I love sports cars. I understand a car like a Corvette (or 911, Viper, Cayman, 350Z, Evo, etc.) is not reasonable/desirable/practical for everybody, obviously I'm not saying everyone should think like me
And I know Altimas and 6s are still basic family transportation, but at least they're a little bit sportier, and have a little more style and uniqueness than a Camry. I'm not telling anybody what to buy or what to do with their money, I'm just honestly wondering why anybody into looks or performance (those are the only 2 reasons to mod, right?) would use a Camry as a starting point
And I know Altimas and 6s are still basic family transportation, but at least they're a little bit sportier, and have a little more style and uniqueness than a Camry. I'm not telling anybody what to buy or what to do with their money, I'm just honestly wondering why anybody into looks or performance (those are the only 2 reasons to mod, right?) would use a Camry as a starting point
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Even with the V8, the GS is not much of a sport sedan in its stock form compared to, perhaps a 5-Series. Still, most people here continue to mod their cars. That specific Camry posted isn't the run of the mill every mom drives, but something a bit nicer. A Camry CE base model on the other hand would be a bad starting place. IMO, the new Camry SE V6 is pretty powerful and sporty looking and I prefer its looks over the Altima or 6 any day.
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The Camry has never been as sporty as it is today. It has never handled better in stock form, the brakes are better than ever and it has never been this fast before. Back in the days when my Camry (a 1995 model) was new, the V6 did 0-60 in lower to mid 8's. Not fast, but it wasn't the slowest sedan back then by any means. Those were the days when you couldn't tell a Camry SE from a Camry LE on the outside, minus the badge. The current Camry is a far cry from the Camry's of the past. As time goes on, you will see the Camry appeal more than ever to those who otherwise may not consider a Camry. I think the new Camry favors well compared to the competition. Performance figures are similar to the Altima, give or a take a little bit here and there. If we're going by styling, then I think all family sedans under $30k look plain except for (IMO) the Maxima and Mazda 6. The American family sedans have also come along way, especially the Fusion from other sedans that Ford has sold in the US market.
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The Aurion is also the ASEAN market Camry.
Toyota Style Australia designer, Nick Hogios (Ex-Ford Australia.) and other members of the Aussie design team collaborated to develop the styling of the ASEAN/ Taiwan/ China Camry/ Aussie Aurion together with the Japanese & Thailand/ Taiwanese design team.
The Aurion Sportivo range (Sportivo SX6 & Sportivo ZR6) was totally designed in house by Toyota Style Australia.
Now, I wished that Toyota badged the Aurion as a Vienta & redeveloped the current US-spec Avalon for Australia.
Thai-spec Camry 3.5Q V6-> http://www.e-toyotaclub.com/th/Tccpi...Y/pdf/CARY.pdf
Thai-spec Camry 2.0/ 2.4-> http://www.toyota.co.th/red/th/model...y_brochure.pdf
ASEAN Camry link in English-> http://www.toyota.com.my/hid_6.html
Aussie Aurion-> http://www.toyota.com.au/aurion/
Aussie Aurion Presara-> http://www.toyota.com.au/aurion-presara/
Toyota Style Australia designer, Nick Hogios (Ex-Ford Australia.) and other members of the Aussie design team collaborated to develop the styling of the ASEAN/ Taiwan/ China Camry/ Aussie Aurion together with the Japanese & Thailand/ Taiwanese design team.
The Aurion Sportivo range (Sportivo SX6 & Sportivo ZR6) was totally designed in house by Toyota Style Australia.
Now, I wished that Toyota badged the Aurion as a Vienta & redeveloped the current US-spec Avalon for Australia.
Thai-spec Camry 3.5Q V6-> http://www.e-toyotaclub.com/th/Tccpi...Y/pdf/CARY.pdf
Thai-spec Camry 2.0/ 2.4-> http://www.toyota.co.th/red/th/model...y_brochure.pdf
ASEAN Camry link in English-> http://www.toyota.com.my/hid_6.html
Aussie Aurion-> http://www.toyota.com.au/aurion/
Aussie Aurion Presara-> http://www.toyota.com.au/aurion-presara/
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I detest Civics but that's an entirely different issue
Foofighter: It's not about the cost of the car, Camrys aren't even that cheap. There are about 1000 cars, both new and used I would rather buy and modify for the price of a Camry
PhillipMST: Have you ever heard the adage about trying to polish a turd? That's basically all I'm saying here, if you want a car that's more distinctive and/or sporty, why not buy an actual performance car with the money you would be using to mod a Camry? At least get an Altima or Mazda 6 or something
Foofighter: It's not about the cost of the car, Camrys aren't even that cheap. There are about 1000 cars, both new and used I would rather buy and modify for the price of a Camry
PhillipMST: Have you ever heard the adage about trying to polish a turd? That's basically all I'm saying here, if you want a car that's more distinctive and/or sporty, why not buy an actual performance car with the money you would be using to mod a Camry? At least get an Altima or Mazda 6 or something
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The problem is we live in a class system. The guy's modding Ferrari's think modding a Lexus is a waste of time and money. The guy's modding a Lexus think modding a Camry is a waste of time and money. The guy's modding a Camry think it is a waste of time modding a Kia.
By the way, I think that Camry is hot. Looks great. If I bought a Camry you can bet I'd be modding it. Maybe not performance wise, but modding it in some form.
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Again, this has nothing to do with class. Guys that mod Ferraris understand that the vast majority of people modding Lexuses can't afford Ferraris (and if somebody put Ferrari-level money into modding their Lex then they are most likely wasting their time). What I'm saying is that there are (at least to me and everybody I know) thousands of other cars for equal or lesser money that would make a much better starting point. That's just my opinion though
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That is one good looking camry![EEK!](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/eek1.gif)
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Very simple and clean.
More reasons to mod the camry since you see like 50,000 of them in one parking lot. I sure want to know which one is mine![Stick Out Tongue](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
New and fairly loaded camrys are pretty expensive. I can see why I wouldn't mod this camry if it approaches the $30k mark. I'd rather get a nice used lexus instead
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Very simple and clean.
More reasons to mod the camry since you see like 50,000 of them in one parking lot. I sure want to know which one is mine
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New and fairly loaded camrys are pretty expensive. I can see why I wouldn't mod this camry if it approaches the $30k mark. I'd rather get a nice used lexus instead
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