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Free me!!


Mercedes ROCKS,

have u seen the latest C-CLass,
If any angel in the heavens should come down to Nigeria
they would be driving in these!!

Take it easy,brother, Bank tellers drive Mercedes C classes in the US not angels, chukwumerije

I will sum up my own post above for those bad in comprehension

Toyota camry drivers are generally older than 45,most likely to be your father or grandfathers car

Yes,it is reliable but very bland/boring and unexicting

you don't expect to get a hot date with a Camry unless she is over 50.

Interior is comfortable but not what you would call luxurious

Performs ok,but will not be leaving any other comparable car in the dust even the hyundai sonata

everybody has one, who wants that

adasi678:
firstly,you cant compare XLE V6 camry and EXL V6 honda.there are things you guy should know.Honda a copycat of toyota .Anytrime toyota brings out its model of camry honda will go and add a new feature to it and bring out a new accord.Honda always works on toyota as a spy.this double exhaust of honda was stolen from lexus(toyota luxury).for you guys information the only sedan that sold more than camry for the past few years is toyota corrolla.THE TOYOTA CAMRY IS FAR BETTER THAN HONDA ACCORD.

Toyota faces an age issue, being seen as the Buick of the Asian brands. "Younger consumers are going through a phase of 'Not my father's Camry' just as the 1970s and 1980s youth market went through the 'Not my father's Oldsmobile,'" noted the CNW report. The average age of Camry drivers is 48, compared to Hyundai's 39. The report went on: "Younger consumers see Toyota as a brand for older drivers



Park a white, four-cylinder 2010 Toyota Camry LE in your garage next to a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS or a Porsche Cayman S and don’t be surprised if the neighbors start wondering if you’re bipolar.

Maybe the Camry is your wife’s car. Or your grandmother’s.

But with close to half a million sold annually in the United States, Camrys are daily transportation for just about every type of buyer: The young, the old, and the somewhere in between, not to mention the automotive enthusiast, the vehicular ambivalent and the casual car fan.

No other car on offer in North America has such mass appeal as the Camry, and with a revised 2010 model just now making its way to showrooms, we decided it was time to take an in-depth look at the most mainstream of Main Street America Camrys.

What is it?
It’s hard to drive a city block without encountering at least one Camry, the best selling sedan in America. Toyota’s solution for middle America, the Camry came out of nowhere in the early 1990s to unseat Ford and General Motors’ offerings by serving up a healthy dose of the refinement and reliability that was lacking in contemporary domestic offerings.

Now halfway through its seventh generation, the Camry has been custom-tailored for the North American market. A mild update for 2010 gives it a new base powertrain and a light refresh outside.

What’s it up against?
Camry slots into the most competitive segment in America: The midsize sedan arena. While the rivals are numerous, only a handful of cars really compete for market share. Hailing from the Motor City, the heavily revised 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan pose a serious threat as they continue to gain market share. But don’t discount cross-town rival General Motors’ Chevrolet Malibu, which impressed us earlier this

updated Kia Optima.

Any breakthroughs?
For 2010, the Camry gains a new 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine. Putting out 169 horsepower in base LE and upscale XLE trim levels, it adds another 10 ponies for the vaguely sport-oriented SE trim. A six-speed automatic brings things into the second decade of the 21st century, although the ever-important highway fuel economy rating of 32 mpg trails the 34 mpg rating of a similarly equipped Fusion.

Outside, Camry gained a mid-cycle refresh that will really only go noticed by current owners.

How does it look?
Wallflowers will delight in the Camry’s rather anonymous looks. Inevitably, with around 425,000 sold last year, the Camry isn’t the kind of car that induce double-takes and stares of admiration from the public. Our test car’s LE trim level represents the volume Camry model, which makes it all the more ubiquitous.

Simple and mostly cohesive, the Camry’s shape is hardly inoffensive. Toyota continues to play it safe with the 2010 model. Look closely and you’ll find that the grille is a little different and the tail lamps have been updated, but that’s it. Our tester was dressed up a little, but not much, by a set of optional 16-inch alloy wheels.

Over the years, the Camry has gone from crisply-toned minimalist to a jellybean shape that’s a little too bulbous for our tastes. We’d like to see Toyota get a little more daring with the next-generation model. Hot Fusion sales have indicated that a polarizing design element, like the Gillette-style three-bar chrome grille, don’t keep buyers

on the inside?
Unchanged since its 2007 model year launch, the Camry’s interior is probably one of its biggest selling points. Though not feature laden and hardly groundbreaking in terms of its design, it’s a quiet, serene place to whittle away the miles. Tall, chair-like seats clearly designed for American-style girth and convenient controls combine with carefully-assembled, quality-feeling materials. Add in a roomy rear seat and great visibility and you can start to see why so many Americans feel comfortable at the wheel of a Camry.

Just don’t expect anything approaching a luxurious, coddling experience. There are few “oooh, ahhh” features beyond the electroluminescent gauges and power driver’s seat, especially when you factor in our press fleet test car’s $24,125 price tag.

Our only complaints stem from some of the materials choices. While little feels inappropriate for the list price, the silver-painted plastic trim is susceptible to scratches from everyday use, while the felt-like cloth upholstery is bound to be a shocker when winter rolls around.

But does it go?
The 2.5-liter four, an enlarged version of the outgoing 2.4-liter, now with variable valve timing, provides decent pickup above about 2,000 rpm, though it’s pretty lazy up until that point. Fairly smooth at idle and in typical around-town driving, it makes a little bit of a booming racket as it approaches the 4,100 rpm torque peak.

Its 169-horsepower and 167 lb-ft. of torque ratings are pretty much par for the class, while the six-speed automatic puts it in fairly elite company. That transmission shifted smoothly and accurately in around-town driving, though like in the Fusion and Malibu, it was quick to kick down into fifth for highway passing. It features a sport mode and up and down shift manual-style capabilities. Slow to respond to upshift and downshift taps of the lever and unwilling to shift beyond fourth gear in sport mode, the transmission is best left in drive.

Our tester’s Michelin tires were designed for long

32 highway expect.

Why you would buy it
You have no inclination to stand out from the crowd and your three previous Camrys have served you well.

Why you wouldn’t
You test drove some of the Camry’s more dynamic, but still comfortable competition.

Leftlane’s bottom line
Certainly one of the least-exciting vehicles on the road, the Camry’s appeal lies in its ability to do just about everything pretty darn well. It’s the kind of car that you won’t miss when you trade it in, but you won’t hate during the time you own it. It will almost certainly start every morning and get you to work drama-free for over 100,000 miles.

For years, this was all buyers could ask for. But with the revised Ford Fusion, not to mention the Hyundai Sonata, offering either a better driving experience or more features for thousands of hard-earned dollars less, the Camry’s outlook isn’t quite as bright as it was. We encourage Toyota to take way more chances on its next model – the Camry’s ability to sell based on its reputation can’t last forever.

2010 Toyota Camry LE base price, $21,900. As tested, $24,125.
Alloy wheels, $410; Moonroof, $890; Floormats, $200; Destination, $725.

Words and photos by Andrew Ganz Leftlane.com

Ricmayak1:
if your frnd has d money. B.M.W will be d best 4 him. Nobody will dream to compare it with honda or toyota. But, prepare for changing shocks and ball joints more regularly due to its weight. Though, it is still o.k because of its reliability i.e money is saved due to minimal engine problems. It is d safest car also.

List of actual reliability versus customers "perceived" reliability ratings of car manufacturers from Consumer Reports magazine.

— Top 10 (constomer perceived reliable brands)
1. Toyota
2. Honda
3. Ford
4. Cadillac
5. Mercedes-Benz
6. GMC
7. Lexus
8. BMW
9. Chevrolet
10. Volvo
Actual brand reliablity rankings of car manufacturers below


Brand Reliability — Top 10
1. Scion
2. Acura
3. Honda
4. Toyota
5. Lexus
6. Infiniti
7. Subaru
8. Hyundai
9. Mitsubishi
10. Kia
thank me later, like drake

Ricmayak1:
if your frnd has d money. B.M.W will be d best 4 him. Nobody will dream to compare it with honda or toyota. But, prepare for changing shocks and ball joints more regularly due to its weight. Though, it is still o.k because of its reliability i.e money is saved due to minimal engine problems. It is d safest car also.

fact 1)BMWs do not lead in reliablity even among other luxury brands.ask any BMW tech,they stay in the shop,only good BMW's were some of the e30/e32 chassis with manuals in the 90's
fact 2)BMW's tend TO have engine problems especially with its gaskets and cylinder heads
fact 3)BMW's are not even close to being any among the safest cars, Mercedes leads them head over heels in safety
fact 4)the reason BMW's tend to need more suspension work is not because of weight ;DIts because of the suspension is generally stiffer,which means those parts wear faster

when will top gear naija start , so I can watch malams camel race

Igwe.:
Definitely, your friend can't be confused about the beauty and style but the reliability and performance since beauty is supposed to be in the eye of the beholder
Having said that,and from all indication,Toyota is taking the lead.

As for Mr. kabukabu aka Cyclist/Taxi, The recall was not for those manufactured in 2005 but for those of 2010

naiija people don't listen ,here are the facts,Mr Igwue.
taken directly off toyota's recall page;

The vehicles involved in the recent recalls.
Click on your vehicle for more information:

2005-2010 Avalon 2007-2010 Camry 2009-2010 Corolla 2008-2010 Highlander 2009-2010 Matrix 2004-2009 Prius 2010 Prius 2009-2010 RAV4 2003 Sequoia 2008-2010 Sequoia 1998-2010 Sienna 2005-2010 Tacoma 2007-2010 Tundra 2009-2010 VENZA

honda has won best four door sedan of the year,10 yrs straight compared to the toyota camry's once, The camry is an graet car,but it lacks soul,feel and feels like riding in a coffin.The Accord is more spirited,lively and fun to drive.

now I know not a lot of nigerians like to have "fun driving" so they fall head over heels in love with the whale tail Camry,but it still is an old man's car period, accord is much better when it comes to performance.

For the folks complaining about honda gearbox,you should have your transmission serviced regularly, our people drive their cars harshly in hot weather for thousands of miles without changing the fluid ,of course it will go out, nothing lasts forever, but it is safer than dying in a toyota that has a defective accelerator pedal(which many nigerians are still buying without repair)when it happens they will be blaming bablawos in ekiti state

Oba234:
Algerians are the most obnoxious fans I have ever met. I was at the game yesterday and I had something similar happen to me. I bought my tickets outside of the stadium for $50 and I was seating two rows away from the field(yes I was pretty damn lucky). The problem was I was sitting among all algerian fans with my american flag being waved. The fans were giving me angry looks. I was pretty damn scared of this men considering there were not that many females around where I was sitting. After the USA scored a goal, I was so excited that I began jumping up and down and the Algerian man next to me literally grab his hand put it on my shoulder and push me down into my seat with one hand(thats was how strong she was). Anyway sha, I thank God I made it out alive from yesterday game. Also,when I began screaming when the USA won. these two algerian fans were saying something in arabic and motioning for me to shut up and sit down. They look so mean and they would have probably slapped me if I was sitting close to them. Those people behave like animals.

you should have told those algerians that if they mess with you,you would tell the US Army to drop bombs filled with pork in their country

OvieE:
Immature country will win this world cup. Strange things are keep happening in this world cup.

There is no such thing as an "immature" country,however there is determination and perseveranve on one side and the same laid back attitude on the other side, just like the "super Eagles"

GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLlllll
USA beats algeria

buzugee:
dodoyo. the commentators on espn called him that. mumu

He wont be officiating any more matches in the WC,which is good news from FIFA.

VIN and mileage please, it may look new but have a lot of miles

buzugee:
lets see if they call that ref a third rate ref

It was called offside by the linesman, mugu, and yes the Mali cow herder was not called third rate by americans,but fellow african commentators on TV.okpe

illiterate people,its Infiniti not Infinity, VIN please

USA to beat algeria, donovan please score

USA two disallowed goals so far, come guys.algeria is not that good

this is a retarded argument, toyota recalled millions of camrys/avalons/corollas even tundras/priuses and sequioas after hundreds have been killed because of failed accelerator pedals worldwide,nobody is buying toyotas now, unless you are a slowpoke.honda has not had any recalls this year,their cars are not boring like toyotas and they are better styled, hands down honda wins.Oh honda also makes better minivans and sporty cars than toyota.

young men can buy a honda s2000 or civic si but toyota has nothing for them,only elderly people drive toyota camrys.

buzugee:
personally i think african countrys need to boycott the world cup unless fifa implements a modern way of validating referees dodgy decisions via replay shots etc because lets face it african teams are always and i mean always getting tossed out of world cups for silly calls. african teams are always on the wrong end of game changing calls. is it racism ? you be the judge of that

Grow up,no conspiracy theories here, If African nations would win the games by doing the obvious(scoring)they wouldn't have to rely on some flimsy call by a referee.

mbulela:
Fifa has to reconsider this Jabulani ball.
i can count how many decent crosses i have seen in this tournament.
that is no excuse sha but it is affecting things.

Crying over spilt milk, blame the ball while your opponents are blasting goals into your net, go Swiss

rubbish teams so far in the world cup

spain
italy
france
england
portugal

good teams
Germany
chile
paraguay
south korea
japan
USA
ghana

wazobia-ng:
resign your job and watch the goings on from beside the road, then you can answer the question well well.

Nice couldn't have said it better myself, wazobia

cost of camel ride=$50
Skiing in man made ice=$350
night in bur j arab=$700
being stuck in dubai sandstorms with huge camel spiders in her buba=Priceless.

Save your GF,give her more $$$$

Bus terminal touts
building contractors
Port Rats
Politicians(all levels apply here, even LG chairs)
Generator technicians
Crafty letter writers
currency washers
international smugglers
Land grabbers

Great easy ways to make money in Naija, forget about putting in honest days work, unless you are a beast of burden

jmoore:
up eagles!! we can do it. For once you haters of eagles should be patriotic!

We are patriotic,and its our right to criticise the national team when they are underperforming, ever heard of free speech?big deal,they beat a measly north korea, play like that against argentina and we are out of the tournament before our bags are even unloaded, who dey chop patriotism!

rabzy:
Take it easy, kneeling down in the Yoruba Tradition is a show of respect and honor and not worship.
Women kneel before elderly ones both male and female, and men prostrate - with their chest touching the ground- before older people, be it male or female.
So a woman that feels his husband deserves such respect appropriately kneels occasionally or as her heart moves her before her husband. Sometimes its easier for wives because often times their husband are older than they are, so to kneel before him won't be strange, since they've been kneeling before their uncles, aunties, teachers dad and mom etc.

And according to Christian Beliefs, the man is the head of the family, so in a christian marriage the woman is not equal to the man,

Seriously this is why Nigeria is still backward,women "kneeling" for their husbands is primitive,disrespectful to women all over and downright disgusting.My daughter will not kneel for any man,youruba or zombie, Any man who allows this is a sexist.

I went back and did more research on the toyota 4runner,you can have 4cyl,6cyl or 8 cylinder engines, also comes in 4wd or 2wd.I would recommend the v6 or v8 4WD version,because of power but if you want great gas mileage go with the 4 cylinder.Also the 4runner IS the only serious offroad SUV in the group I showed above.Why,because it still has body ON frame which is much stronger and rugged compared to the unibody frames of the Porsche/audi/BMW and Infiniti, which means they can't handle boulders,rocks,pits without needing complete suspension replacement. , Toyota rules here again

LMAO, selling a car in 2010 without a picture, or multiple picture is like going to the well and asking others to lend you their bucket to fetch water, Its not going to happen.

whats really wrong here is the lack of information on what exactly you want here?If you are looking at the very high end SUVs,gas mileaga is not a factor,they are all gas guzzlers unless you would want a hybrid which only the Lexus offers in the RX400h.Secondly,you are asking about cost of maintenance?They all will be relatively expensive,they ARE luxury models no matter how you look at it.Now if you go into the mid range price level you would be looking at the Honda Pilot/Nissan pathfinder/Murano,Toyota 4Runner.do you prefer a a smaller SUV?Do you want better offroad capa bility?do you need 5 seats or 8 seats?do you prefer luxury or utility?you have to consider all of these.

Small SUVs non luxury=
Toyota Rav4
Subaru Outback
Saturn Vue
Mazda tribute
honda CRV
Jeep Compass
Jeep Patriot

Mid size non luxury=
Toyota 4Runner(does well offroad and is comfy enough with features)
Nissan Pathfinder
Chevrolet Traverse
Toyota FJ cruiser(best offroad but is very utilitarian/not for office/ceo types)
Jeep Commander
Jeep Grandcherokee

Large non luxury=
Nissan Armada
Toyota Sequioa
Honda Pilot
Toyota land cruiser(best offroad of the bunch,plenty of modern features/parts aplenty in Nigeria, cant go wrong here, but it costs the most in this group, but it still is not considered a "luxury" SUV)
Mazda cx 9
Ford Expedition
Chevrolet Tahoe

Luxury midsize=
Acura MDX
BMW X5 4.0/4.4(Great handling, BMW parts and reliability, huge issue!)
Land Rover Range Rover/Sport(see BMW above)
Porsche Cayenne S/Turbo S(Fast/expensive/great handling but not good offroad/handling naija potholes)
Infiniti FX 35/45(This is not meant to be driven off road, at your own risk, it has low ground clearance.)
Saab 9X
Audi Q7(seats more in luxury/parts?good luck)
Volkswagen toureg(one simple reason to avoid this, look at the VW phaeton, terrible failure, not worth it)
MB ML 350/450/550/63 AMG(see porsche cayenne)

my recommendation is the Toyota 4Runner,simple but comfy,very capable offroad even with huge boulders and potholes,enough power in its v8 engine,doesn't stand out as a robbery magnet, compared to luxury brand/decent gas mileage/seats 5, average size, Toyota parts are plenty in naija, 4runners have been built for over 15 yrs,as opposed to some of the newer flaky SUV's/great resale value

mecussey:
I am surprised at these answers; little quantity of alcohol is good for men, at max two bottles of bear. Do you know what? Though it makes the liver, heart and kidney temporarily work harder and faster and the aftermath is you get tasty, drink more water and urinate often. This is pretty good for the body, at least kidney stones will flush out. Google for more advantages, but moderation is good in everything.

Wine,is recommended in very little moderation for men and women,because of the anti oxidants in the grapes used, which Beer does not have,you can thank me later

suggyspic:
alcohol when taken moderately is good. even Our Lord change water to wine in the bible. no one can say if it is alcoholic or not. so moderation is the watch word. You guys want to put Nigerian breweries out of business. The unemployment rate would increase and other social vices would take over.

What does religion have to do with the topic at hand?So if the bible says sacrifice animals,you should go ahead and do it?
Anyway,Alcohol is NOT a nutrient,essential for any function in the human body, do you understand that simple biological explanation, it is just a recreational beverage, that can impair judgement and intoxicate, and in sufficient amounts totally destroy your liver.

I have seen someone with a bad liver due to too much alcohol,guess what they have been is hospital waiting for transplant and right now knocking on the door of death.

Yet another retarded post on nairaland,plus the goofballs who pitch in with ignorant comments, "doctor recommended guninness for his patient"?
Must be a Native doctor, Alcohol is NOT health food,when will people learn, it contributes absolutely nothing!wake up,people.

the fact that this is a legitimate post and there are many comments supporting the "mythology" of it shows why nigerians and africans are never going to be first World countries like the US,europe and even the Asian nations.Nigerians are a backward people, living in the Dark ages,I feel sorry for you guys, look up the word "Mutation" and see that in many organisms from humans all the way down to viruses,genetic material can mutate,or change itself in random cases, why do you think if you spray roaches with insecticide repeatedly,after a while it wont affect them,because the new generations will adapt, in mammals what sometimes happens is extra limbs,babies born with extra fingers,toes, all mutations.

Nigerians ARE lost