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Camry Success-Avg age 45, lower than segment. SE model 35% of sales, was 7%

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Old 02-08-12 | 09:59 PM
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the last camry looked better than this current one.
Old 02-08-12 | 10:50 PM
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Don't know where it's selling better, but I barely see any in Los Angeles. Maybe two a week on my daily commute. They are also advertising the heck out of a subvented SE model... something I've never seen Toyota do for the first model year.
I'm with DoomLight. I think the last gen looked cleaner and less fabricated. That front airdam on the SE looks like one of those 1960's poodle prom dresses.
Old 02-08-12 | 11:06 PM
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Isn't the SE 4-cylinder only $500 more than the LE? A no-brainer upgrade imo.
Old 02-09-12 | 12:01 AM
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I see these new camrys everywhere in San Francisco, especially in Chinatown...

seriously I see at least 5 everyday. Of course they could be the same ones everyday but still.
Old 02-09-12 | 12:56 AM
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They need wider wheels, but that's a quick fix, and to me, they look better than the previous generations. The SE is nice looking. I saw a few LE's on the road, look pretty decent in silver.
Old 02-09-12 | 02:50 AM
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We sold a bunch of the 2012 camrys already at our dealer, and i seen at least one driving around everyday, but mostly guys in their mid 30's and women in their mid 40's
Old 02-09-12 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Don't know where it's selling better, but I barely see any in Los Angeles. Maybe two a week on my daily commute. They are also advertising the heck out of a subvented SE model... something I've never seen Toyota do for the first model year.
I'm with DoomLight. I think the last gen looked cleaner and less fabricated. That front airdam on the SE looks like one of those 1960's poodle prom dresses.
well they sold a crap load of them so far, but it is only 4 months on market... wait for half a year and you wont be able to go to the store without seeing one in each color :-)
Old 02-09-12 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Don't know where it's selling better, but I barely see any in Los Angeles. Maybe two a week on my daily commute. They are also advertising the heck out of a subvented SE model... something I've never seen Toyota do for the first model year.
I'm with DoomLight. I think the last gen looked cleaner and less fabricated. That front airdam on the SE looks like one of those 1960's poodle prom dresses.
im with you! haha I see maybe 1 a day o.o
Old 02-09-12 | 01:10 PM
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I see em all the time!!! I like the new redesign ...
Old 02-09-12 | 06:12 PM
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I bought an LE, and now i'm regretting not getting the SE. These ugly LE wheels are getting to me.
Old 02-09-12 | 11:25 PM
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Drove from north LA County to Orange County and back today... only saw one new Camry.
Old 02-10-12 | 06:18 AM
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I've seen a few here in the NYC metro area of Jersey.All LE's.
Old 02-10-12 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lamar411
I bought an LE, and now i'm regretting not getting the SE. These ugly LE wheels are getting to me.
Would you go for the SE's ride-comfort, though? It is firmer than in base-models, though not necessarily more-so than in the XLE model.
Old 02-13-12 | 01:05 AM
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That is a very nice surprise, I don't think anymore expected that . This will really shut up a lot of the haters and critics. 35% take rate for the SE model is just awesome, as that is the best-looking model. More good-looking Camrys on the road will mean a better reputation for the Camry, which will lead to good things all around. Also a great surprise that the average age for Camry buyers has lowered by quite a bit.
Old 02-13-12 | 05:00 AM
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i drove one of these at the Miami Auto Show last November. it didnt impress me. maybe because im 33 and single with no kids.

this car is becoming a Buick. already bland and boring, and less elegant than the last model. clearly not targeted towards me. but yet people seem to be buying them in droves. like mindless Zombies!



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