Test drove the 2012 Camry.
09-22-11, 07:04 AM
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i was going to say that LE is first Toyota in reasonable price range where base model does not look... base. Usually base models are crap and have a lot of essential stuff missing.
with this LE, if you want, get some alloy wheels for summer and you have yourself perfectly fine car for 23k.
with this LE, if you want, get some alloy wheels for summer and you have yourself perfectly fine car for 23k.
A lot of car for the buck,though.
I'm not a big fan of the two tone seats either but overall the car looks nice for the segment it's in
09-22-11, 08:09 AM
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09-22-11, 11:21 AM
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I think they did a great job with the features and the interior, but the exterior looks like ***. It looks so plain and dull. I think I would still say the Hyundai looks much nicer. More modern, more style, more of a head turner. Why does Toyota always go with the frumpy look. I think I like the current gen camry styling much more than this
09-22-11, 11:23 AM
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Thanks guys, I wasn't anticipating on the new Camry being there. I was actually at the dealer to inquire about a 2012 Sienna, so I didn't bring my real camera with me.
I also wanted to add that during my test drive on the terribly rough Ann Arbor/Detroit roads, there were no squeaks or rattles anywhere in the cabin. Although this was the stock stereo, there was no commotion from the interior as I chose a bass heavy hip-hop song, with volume up high, and bass on max. It was common for the panels to rattle against one another when the volume was set very high and a bass heavy song in the 6th gen Camry.
I also wanted to add that during my test drive on the terribly rough Ann Arbor/Detroit roads, there were no squeaks or rattles anywhere in the cabin. Although this was the stock stereo, there was no commotion from the interior as I chose a bass heavy hip-hop song, with volume up high, and bass on max. It was common for the panels to rattle against one another when the volume was set very high and a bass heavy song in the 6th gen Camry.
09-22-11, 03:15 PM
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Thanks guys, I wasn't anticipating on the new Camry being there. I was actually at the dealer to inquire about a 2012 Sienna, so I didn't bring my real camera with me.
I also wanted to add that during my test drive on the terribly rough Ann Arbor/Detroit roads, there were no squeaks or rattles anywhere in the cabin. Although this was the stock stereo, there was no commotion from the interior as I chose a bass heavy hip-hop song, with volume up high, and bass on max. It was common for the panels to rattle against one another when the volume was set very high and a bass heavy song in the 6th gen Camry.
I also wanted to add that during my test drive on the terribly rough Ann Arbor/Detroit roads, there were no squeaks or rattles anywhere in the cabin. Although this was the stock stereo, there was no commotion from the interior as I chose a bass heavy hip-hop song, with volume up high, and bass on max. It was common for the panels to rattle against one another when the volume was set very high and a bass heavy song in the 6th gen Camry.
09-23-11, 03:09 PM
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Looks like a giant Corolla, was really looking for a more aggressive style, I think Toyota/Lexus had better sheet metal in the 90's and early 2000's now it seems like they make the cars giant bubbles and then press some lines in for aerodynamics and call it a day, this seems like their current trend
09-23-11, 05:13 PM
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Thanks for such a detailed write-up and a first-hand comparison to the 6th-gen. Huge improvements everywhere except the exterior for sure. I particularly like that the center-console touch screen is now standard and that you can configure various vehicle settings there, although they could've hired a better UI designer to make the menus look more pleasing to the eyes.
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09-23-11, 09:26 PM
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Looks like a giant Corolla, was really looking for a more aggressive style, I think Toyota/Lexus had better sheet metal in the 90's and early 2000's now it seems like they make the cars giant bubbles and then press some lines in for aerodynamics and call it a day, this seems like their current trend
This is a base car and it looks well base, especially in fridge white. I think it looks Euro Accord/TSXish kind of if anything.
I see no bubbles in the Camry or most of Lexus vehicles today. The SE looks much better, like all cars with bigger wheels and a kit.
09-23-11, 10:50 PM
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The car definitely looks a lot better in darker colors (and for some reason, they decided to can the two best, Blue Ribbon Metallic and Spruce Mica with no replacement) and with alloys in place of the steelies w/hubcaps, but I actually like the hubcap design they have now. The '10/11 style was good, too, but ever since, like 2000-2009, I've absolutely hated the hubcaps Toyota had on Camrys. They looked so flimsy and cheap. The new ones look a lot sturdier and look like they won't fall off.
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09-24-11, 05:53 AM
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So you went at Whoster for saying the M37etc and Maxima look the same to him and you retort with a LS/Corolla comparison and now come in here with a Camry looks like a Corolla? Maybe the Camry should have taken a page out of the Altima's book, look like a fake Lexus GS? We traded in an 07 Altima on a lease and it isn't missed one bit.
This is a base car and it looks well base, especially in fridge white. I think it looks Euro Accord/TSXish kind of if anything.
I see no bubbles in the Camry or most of Lexus vehicles today. The SE looks much better, like all cars with bigger wheels and a kit.
This is a base car and it looks well base, especially in fridge white. I think it looks Euro Accord/TSXish kind of if anything.
I see no bubbles in the Camry or most of Lexus vehicles today. The SE looks much better, like all cars with bigger wheels and a kit.
Very witty remark about how the Camry should take a page out of the Altima book, I know you hate Nissan and need to take a jab at them every chance you get
good one.Base car or not the sheet metal does not change, of course you see no bubbles, they stamped aerodynamic lines in them to give it the blandest style.
Oh and I love how your bragging about giving back a leased car, I've leased cars, no real ownership ever really takes place
09-24-11, 07:28 AM
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Big difference the GFX and wheels make to the look of the vehicle. 
to the interior improvements. I like how you actually have access to some of the options, like the lock/unlock when shifting from P, time your lights stay on after turning off the car etc. Some of those were options I had to get the dealer to do with the personalized settings when I bought my IS new back in 05.
It's cool that there's a MPG guage in there, but there isn't a engine temp guage?? Or did I just miss it in your pics?
to the interior improvements. I like how you actually have access to some of the options, like the lock/unlock when shifting from P, time your lights stay on after turning off the car etc. Some of those were options I had to get the dealer to do with the personalized settings when I bought my IS new back in 05.It's cool that there's a MPG guage in there, but there isn't a engine temp guage?? Or did I just miss it in your pics?
09-24-11, 07:58 AM
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Never said anything about the Max vs M, they have similar lines, hex they are made by the same company, how someone else interprets something is not up for me to judge, but I get a kick out of how you get so upset over meaning less internet comment, if you read my last comment I used a 3 that looks like a 7, if you did not understand what I meant I meant people confuse what cars are because of distance.
Very witty remark about how the Camry should take a page out of the Altima book, I know you hate Nissan and need to take a jab at them every chance you get good one.
Base car or not the sheet metal does not change, of course you see no bubbles, they stamped aerodynamic lines in them to give it the blandest style.
Oh and I love how your bragging about giving back a leased car, I've leased cars, no real ownership ever really takes place
Very witty remark about how the Camry should take a page out of the Altima book, I know you hate Nissan and need to take a jab at them every chance you get
good one.Base car or not the sheet metal does not change, of course you see no bubbles, they stamped aerodynamic lines in them to give it the blandest style.
Oh and I love how your bragging about giving back a leased car, I've leased cars, no real ownership ever really takes place
but I am not a fan when Nissan people come here to jab Lexus/Toyota constantly. No one is bragging about turning in a pedestrian Altima,
I've posted the story about it and gave it much kudos. It was leased before it entered my life. Maybe you should search. I tire of people saying "OMG it looks like a Corolla" when it doesn't. The Corolla is a "bubble" to use your terminology where the Camry is sharp with creases. Its an elementary school remark to try to crap on Toyota/Lexus in regards to styling whenever a new car debuts. Rarely have I seen here someone say "OMG that Infiniti/Nissan looks likes a Sentra" even if there are similarities and it wouldn't be a fair comment.