AMvanquish: I drive one, Sweet ride so far, parts are readily available. Only issue i have is the low suspension, def not good for bad roads.

You can say that again.

bimbor:

I drove from Ibadan to Kaduna with just one full tank of fuel with my Toyota Canmry 2008 XLE I got through Nairaland. Before while I was using 2007 Honda Accord I used to cover the same distance with 2 Full tanks.
I also use Semi-Synthetic Oil Milemaster 5w-20 in the engine. No car is as fuel efficient as Toyota.

My brother go and buy the car this morning.

tumababa: Very sweet ride. Thats what i use. To enjoy the car, use recommended oil(conventional,semi or full synthetic 5w20).

Replace faulty parts with original and same part number.

You will just be happy driving every time.....
My next one will b a v6(just to give it a try)

adanny01:

Its either you exagerated on the honda or your car had a major fault.

Ibadan to Kaduna is +/-700km depending on your route. I have done Uyo to kaduna which is about 850km with 76litres which is a tank and lessthan a quarter on 2003 accord with a bad air/fuel ratio sensor. A scan shows the fuel system is on open loop. I expect to have used about 65litres if my sensor was good. If i have a good sensor the same Ibadan to Kaduna on my 2003 accord will be no more than a tank just like your 2008 camry as both have 2.4litre engines.

Unless your accord was a v6, inspite that, 2 tanks (120litres) is outragious. Imagine 5.8km/litre against a factory 14.3km/litre highway, your fuel tank must be leaking to the ground!

bimbor:

@Tumababa which one are u planning on buying next? The 2014/15 model?

elbedso: It's decent enough. Just make sure you get the v6 and not the i4. And you could really enjoy the ride

Ikenna351:

Please, could you educate us on how the "V6 engine is more problematic" like you said. I am very much willing to learn.

Ikenna

bimbor:

Lol...obitee you don enter one chance, that is Ikenna challenging you

Ikenna351:

V6 engine is just an engine with 2 extra cylinders, more valves, 2 cylinder banks and different engine shape. Any mechanic that does not see it that way, then he shouldn't be your mechanic, let alone touch your bonnet.

Ikenna

ajetunde:

Boss, abeg which ATF do you use for your 07 Camry. I need to change mine soon.

obitee69: Ikenna I don hear na. My I4 is very fast and rides smoothly. Ur talking of ur Lions . I challenge u to a drag race. Thirdmainland bridge @ 11.30pm. U won't see my tail lights bruh >

bimbor:

And those 2 extra cylinders aren't there for nothing

Ikenna351:

Honestly, I only wanted to find out why most Nigerians choose to live the life of Dogma.

I was listening to Earl Nightingale yesterday and learnt a lot from him. Men these days prefer others to think for them.

It's all about asking the right questions from the right people. You don't ask someone who failed in something how to do the something he failed you are interested in. All my Lions have been V6. Members here who have met me will tell you I am not loaded yet. Why not ask me how I have owned 3 V6s and have never opened up the engines of any of them? How come I could own these V6s, run and keep them in good shape with the little that comes in monthly? How come I have never complained these cars drying my savings or income?

If you are interested in Camry V6, find out from those who are using similar car for and not complaining " the pros and cons" they have experienced in the ownerships of those Camry V6s. There must be pros and cons. Then compare it to the pros and cons of your I4 you are currently driving and want to upgrade.

V6 engine is just an engine with 2 extra cylinders, more valves, 2 cylinder banks and different engine shape. Any mechanic that does not see it that way, then he shouldn't be your mechanic, let alone touch your bonnet.

Ikenna

obitee69: Ikenna I don hear na. My I4 is very fast and rides smoothly. Ur talking of ur Lions . I challenge u to a drag race. Thirdmainland bridge @ 11.30pm. U won't see my tail lights bruh

dinyelutochukwu: Please I need the advice of our experienced comrades.
My 2007 Toyota camry has a faulty shock absorber located at the back wheel of the drivers side. I spoke with a Mechanic who told me to change the two back shocks...
I'm curious to know (why) If I have to change the two back shocks instead of one. since the other 3 are working perfectly.

@OP, sorry for de-railing from your topic.

infolekan: The op is better off with an I4 toyota camry unless he's going for 2009 and above.
The 2007 V6 camry was very problematic and that's a well known problem the world wide over.
Used to have one which was brought brand new then.... the tranny gave way at about 55000km...bought another tranny for about 500k then which lasted approximately 9 months.
I've seen people use theirs for years without complaint as the gearbox isn't even supposed to be serviced but the complaints on the 07 V6 is beyond the usual lazy mechanics song...it actually has a problem.
Check any US toyota site or google 2007 toyota V6 gearbox and you'll be surprised at what you'll get.
He should steer clear of it unless he's going for the 08 and above. Trust me. Been there and done that.

nurey:

The guy that said he will beat ikennas v6 engine with his i4 is talking crap does he know the horse power those peugeot are packing and is his toyota even turbo charged i4. Ignorance will only kill him.

Op

nurey: The 4 cylinder engines are only respected in Nigeria because of the holdup issues I.e they don't waste fuel in traffic jam.

At top speed I can boldly tell you an i4 will use up more fuel than a v6 and also at 120km/h the i4 engine starts sounding like it is being forced to accelerate.

The guy that said he will beat ikennas v6 engine with his i4 is talking crap does he know the horse power those peugeot are packing and is his toyota even turbo charged i4. Ignorance will only kill him.

Op go for a v6, and thank me latter, cause the fuel difference u will not notice since u no be akagum

abatically:

No disrespecting but u make it sound like the 406 v6 is packing a lot of horse power. That thing is just 207 HP, don't let the sound deceive u. Trust me 406 are not the fastest cars, been there done that. Not saying a Camry i4 is faster than a 406 v6, but a 2007 Camry v6 packs 268hp vs 207 HP of the 406 v6.

obitee69:

You talking poo bro. I would confidently tell you my SE I4 wud beat any deadbeat "pijo"....dont you know it's a modern engine? The acceleration and stability is evil

obitee69: Ikenna I don hear na. My I4 is very fast and rides smoothly. Ur talking of ur Lions . I challenge u to a drag race. Thirdmainland bridge @ 11.30pm. U won't see my tail lights bruh

fidelio2002:
Lions that don't roar. I see them on d highway all d time, they don't even cme close to my tail light not to talk of seeing.

johndafff: My auto gurus I need your opinion I intend buying Toyota Camry se 2007 please advise is there any issues with this car, fuel economy and maintenance.