2004 camry

[6102waja]

Hi,

I know that this question would have probably been asked many times but I cant find any related threads.
Im thinking of getting a Toyota Camry 2004 -2005 which could cost me around RM 70 to 75K. Im currently driving a Proton waja and i need to travel alot. I was wondering if anyone has some idea on this car in terms of maitenance costs, consumption ride comfort and performance and other aspects of the car when compared to the waja. I'm looking to buy the 2.0 model. I was looking at the Honda accord but it seems to be out of my budget at around RM85 to 90K.

Please do let me know what you guy think.

Thanks,

 

[TitanRev]

Suggest you get the 2.4. 2.0 is under power.

1. Maintenance
Normal maintenance is consider average for a Mid size sedan. Parts are easily found and abundant.

2. FC
FC is about 11.5km/l +- on highway drive. However you can better FC with a K&N drop in. I manage to get 13.8km/l or sometimes 14 on highway with constant speed of 120+-. The car FC drop to 7.9 to 8 on stop & go traffic (8.5 to 9 on sport mode) and if you are a heavy footer 7.5km/l is also possible....Figure is based on the ACV40 2.4 model. I think the 2.0 will be lower than this but could use this as a reference.

3. Ride comfort and NVH.
The front is comfortable but the back is a bit a let down. The back is not so comfy during long journey. I don't know it's just me or what but I don't like sitting at the back of the Camry on long journey. NVH is consider not bad. The suspension is a too soft and body roll is a bit much. Suggest stiffen up the suspension and reduce body roll.

4. Performance
I seldom see people modify the Camry but there are some minor performance parts out there, like air filters, exhaust systems, suspension kit, v-manage...etc..

I've own a few models of Camry from the XV10, XV20, ACV30 & ACV40.

Overall, is a good car for use to travel since it's reliable and does not break down..I've never break down once with this car. To compare it the the WAJA is not fair because this 2 cars are in different category.

Cheers...

 

[ken yeang]

To add to TR input, the rear passenger seat/space of the Camry is smaller than a MYVI's. Even though the Camry from the outside looks bigger. I couldn't believe it until I sat in both cars.