Hell no. I got my 2025 Camry SE for 31k out the door. They are getting greedy and inflating their prices I will not pay it also no Tacoma on earth is worth 58k
@Tooflytodrown23 exactly. My SE has the fake leather and touchscreen. No sunroof which is actually safer…. So you get perforated leather heated seats bigger touch screen and moonroof for 14k extra??!!! No thanks same engine
@circrna Maybe we could call it inflation if the cars were still made out of steel from top to bottom like they used to be. The materials keep getting cheaper, but the price tag keeps getting bigger and bigger against the alleged savings.
I recently came to you for a PPI on my 2012 Camry. I’m really glad I drove three hours for you to take a look at the car. It was definitely worth the peace of mind knowing I have a good car. It was great to meet you and your wife.
I saw one yesterday and was wondering if the whole rear clip was a mod as it looked so tacky (it was a white 2025 and I thought it was riced out because it looked so bad :(
Yes!.. 2011 corolla here, bought in 2015... has required almost $0 in maintenance so far, just hasd a 65 point inspection done and all needed was new spark plugs and an oil change. Will drive this car as long as humanly possible..
45K In 2025 is $36.2K in 2020 and 33.2K In 2015. When you consider the mandatory features that used to only be available on luxury cars that are now forced on every day cars... Can I get one without folding mirrors for $1K less?
@stephkent2736 Shoehorning luxury features from 20 years ago and fake carbon fiber into your car, alongside "advanced 360 surround sensor and camera technology" which is federally required, and rocking the MSRP up $10,000. Brilliant!
I feel like a Camry should never be more than $35K. It’s true, if you’re paying $45K, might as well be getting another car, whether SUV or Lexus or other.
Your videos are like buyer's guides, mentioning everyday things like the panoramic roof cover, underside review and possible future issues, the good and bads. Amazing, thank you, really enjoy the videos.
My is 2017 ES350 29k miles bought last month for 27k. Beautiful in and out, smooth drive. Keep the saving money to pay gas instead of hybrid and enjoy the ride. Who cares for CO2 emission will hate me.
Personally, I don't really like the changes made to the 2026 RAV4. While the front end seems nicer to me than that of my current RAV4 2 HEV 2WD (Made in Japan), I don't like the interior. There's no progress in terms of comfort or presentation! The very geometric dashboard, the disappearance of the rotary knobs, the two ugly compartments for charging cell phones, etc. are not aesthetically pleasing. No improvement in that area, or even worse, and in the end, I still prefer the old one. But the worst thing, here in France, is that the combined power goes from 218 to 183 hp!!!! So, you'll be buying a RAV4 with a price increase that's to be expected, with the power of a Corolla!!! Toyota is making fun of its customers. I'm not a customer for this new RAV4;
One point about the bushings and knuckle replacement. CCN makes an excellent point that Toyota should redesign this. Trust me. I had to replace a knuckle for an old foxbody Mustang and because of it's age it was nearly impossible to find a knuckle. That will be future Camry owners in 20-25 years.
I recently toured the Toyota car plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. The factory is several miles long and HUGE. The tour is free, but you need to make a reservation. It takes about one hour.
I’d love to see what the employees look like. I used to work at a GM in Baltimore and the employees dressed like the homeless. There was a bar across the street that you had to race to get a seat at lunch because so many had a liquid lunch. As you can imagine quality control was minimal
@jeffreygoss8109 Why don't you take the tour? I don't know where the nearest bar is, but it's not close. They have a cafe/restaurant inside the factory. All employees stay in the factory the entire shift.
To say that canceling the Avalon is one of the worst mistakes Toyota has made recently would be a bit of an exaggeration, but it's still super sad. That final gen of Avalon was really nice, and a refresh could've made it one of the best sedans on the road.
I have a 2019 XSE. It is the best car I've ever owned. I would buy a new one right now. My only gripe is the 8 speed transmission tuning. It bucks a little. The 6 speed was better.
Best sedan wouldn’t be an Avalon or a Toyota. They are appliance cars. Best equals the most fun and best looking. Toyota is not fun. They just drive normal and get you from point A to B.
Hood struts are more costly, they weigh more and they are less reliable than a prop rod. The switch to a prop rod likely coincides with the switch to an aluminum hood which is light as a feather. Toyota will remove things from cars if they determine they are not value added. If people complain enough they'll likely add them back in, but I'd prefer a simpler prop rod.
I paid $5000 in 2018 for my 2011 Toyota Camry Le with the 2.5L 4 cylinder and 6speed auto when it had 120,000 miles on it. 7 years and currently at 193,000 miles and it’s still going strong. I’ve had to do maintenance and some repairs but it’s been a great car. I bought it to get me through the rest of commuting to college and I’m still driving it 5 years after graduating. I bought it with the same mindset as the used 05 Corolla I had before it. A guy ran a red and t boned me at around 50mph and that was the end of my Corolla. But the mindset for both was a cheap to buy/run/repair vehicle that is known to be reliable and be safe. I’m a car enthusiast but knew it working was more important for me to do what I need to do and in the at price range a much safer bet. On those criteria neither have let me down. Haven’t had to work on either car much despite high miles, most of that is expected maintenance even. My Camry just keeps going and going. Toyota likely wouldn’t like this but to me used is where it’s at anyway. They tend to last a very long time. I don’t understand how people buy new cars these days. I’ve owned the Camry for $5,000 and the Corolla for $3,700 for a grand total of $8,700 USD over an almost 10 year period. Granted I can and do work on my own cars within certain limits. But I know people with car payments that are like $700 a month. I’m very poor but still that seems like a gigantic amount per month for years and years. The prices just keeping going up and up too.
I used to think the same way you do, that is until my career started taking off. When I was 43, I bought my first new car, a 2001 Corvette. The new car experience is something special. Since then, I buy only new, the most recent being a 2025 Camry XSE in gorgeous Ocen Gem color. Before that, it was a 45th Anniversary GR Supra, which I still have. Needless to say, I like driving, especially on a winding country road.
Bought my 2002 LS430 with 140,000 miles. One owner, garage kept, no accidents, NO RUST, Lexus maintained. Put on 3k miles. Runs strong and flawlessly. Expect to get 300k miles easily. Paid $8500 USD. No payments. Oh, woe is me....NOT!
@Shabbe02 I started out as an engineering technician after graduating from a technical college. By age 38, I was promoted to mfg. engineer after working as a designer. Along the way were relevant certifications.
@symbiotezilla12345welcome to 2025. You need to consider that the previous generation was built/designed during a period that labor was way cheaper than today. Add the current uncertainty of the tariff, and the costs will just keep going up at a faster rate. If you don’t like it, get a lower trim and avoid unnecessary options. 🤷🏻♂️
Last year my wife and I went in for a new camry. $40k, we put a deposit down but I kept telling her there's no way a mid-tier camry is worth 40. Went down the street to Lexus and drove off in a slightly used is300, then went back to toyota for our deposit. Best decision we made
@tagheuer02 40k for a camry?. And your calling them broke? Kindly, put the clown make up on cause your crazy paying that kind of money for a camry when u can get a slightly used GS350 or even RC350 for less or about that much money alone.
@jamessmoth8683 what? the IS is almost a Camry in lenght, and around the same in width, they don't share a platform because the IS is more sporty, but it's bigger than a Corolla and not even comparable to one. It's like a Passat vs A4, the A4 is the IS, the Passat would be the Camry. The Lexus ES would be an A6.
I really hope that Toyota watches your videos and considers your critiques for improvements down the road. They should also throw a little compensation your way for the benefits they get
Completely agree with all of your observations, esp. the asymmetry of the exhaust and the cheapness of certain things like not using struts for the hood and no covers for the trunk/stereo and the passenger side cubby. Oh and the horrible use of piano black, just looking at creates hairline scratches.
Get several hundred or thousand grit fine sandpaper and apply it to anything piano black, and you'll probably get a very uniform and classy looking matte black. I used to use those to refurbish CDs and DVDs.
i just want the 5sfe redesigns with the carbon graphite iron block, variable boost centrifugal supercharger, awd, hybrid motors. the interior can be the most cheap and simple, nav and music only, roll down windows
It's what people who spend, or have money, use to judge whether other people spend, or have money. Something with 'value' on the other hand, evidently to them, indicates either poverty or comprising thriftiness
I have to say learning about these hybrids makes them (Toyota anyway) far less mystical, I am able to at least appreciate what this car is. Thank you to The Car Care Nut, you are doing a terriffic job guys.
Beaut video mate. Just bought mine here in Australia three months ago. Our middle spec model is called the Assent Sport. The top model here is called the SL, but the bloody thing is $10000 Australian extra. Cannot justify that extra amount just for a glass roof, heated seats and steering wheel as well as a few other things. Can’t believe the mileage we get out of it, almost 1000 kilometres to a tank. Beautiful car and heaps of power. All your videos are very interesting mate, thank you. Regards from Australia. 🇦🇺
I paid 34k for my 25 Camry. Granted, it’s an SE. but it has everything except AWD and the panoramic roof. Didn’t want the roof. I love mine. Live in WV and I’ve driven it to Kansas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. Love it so far.
Good call on the pano roof. There will come a day when the roller type shade WILL, not if, WILL, fail. Whether it’s the glue that binds it or when the springs age and then it doesn’t open properly.
The timing of this video is so cool to me. I've had my 2025 for one year TODAY. Very happy with the car. Your videos strongly influenced my purchase and have greatly increased my understanding and appreciation of the car. Thank you, and God bless.
It's an aluminum hood, very light weight, that is likely one of the chief reasons Toyota switched to a prop rod. Why add weight, cost and something that will wear out? I prefer the prop rod.
@jxmar But only with a $4000 Ultra Premium option. We were able to get the dealership to include the sensors (which the dealership contracts, locally) to include the front and rear parking sensors at no extra cost._
The base Camry LE & the XSE trim featured in this video difference is mostly appearance package & tech upgrades yet there is around $13k price difference. A smart person would know that the LE is the better value. It even achieves 5 mpg better than XSE using the same powertrain.
I was sitting behind a new Camry yesterday and was SHOCKED that the tail lights and turn signal lights are SO TINY!! NOT safe in areas where there is heavy snow six months of the year! In the near future, I see Toyota eliminating rear lights on their cars!
AMD, Where it is available*, the Camry LE AWD is the one to buy. With 16" alloy rims and very generous sidewall, the LE provides Poor Man's Air Ride Suspension™, better mpg and much lower tire replacement costs over the life of the car. If you have $45,000 burning a hole in your pocket at the Toyota dealership or a soon-to-expire gift certificate of the same value🤑, the Crown Signia XLE is the one to get. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
@Marcus-id5ur We live in snow country but we're retired and rarely have to go anywhere when there is snow on the roads. Although we did get stuck in a snow storm in Memphis, TN and had to drive back to Salem MS but with just FWD and Michelin CrossCountry2 tires, we had no problem.
Not sure you can say he's unbiased. I love his videos and respect his opinion, but it's funny how he can tell us about past problems with a model and then right after say they are reliable. No one can tell me a Hybrid is " reliable" when the update model has only been out a few years.
I had the same thought with the potential of going from a 2021 ES300h to a 2023 ES300h. The 2021 price of around £36-37k was around the limits of what I was willing to pay. And the cars had grown to the point where they aren't easy to get around in on the tighter UK roads and car parks. I actually went back in time to a 2018 CT200h Premier with all the toys. Fast forward to 2025 and a ES300h Premium (the base UK model) in blue is £43,945. A Premium Plus (incidentally with a really bad choice of just white, grey and greyer is £49,095. It's too expensive. Thanks for another super informative quality review !
My 2025 Camry LE was only $33,000. I’m perfectly happy with it so far. As for the 2020 Camry LE that I used to have, the transmission finally failed last month. It went 462,654 miles. I think I did three fluid changes but probably should’ve done more. I credit Toyota reliability and The Car Care Nut for helping me take care of my car and make it last that many miles.
I got a 2025 Camry SE with moonroof, cold weather, and convenience packages for 33K OTD last summer. Original MSRP of $34.5K. No complaints so far and it has everything I need. I’d say the SE is the sweet spot.
Still driving my 2010 Camry with 235,000 miles. Change the oil every 5000 miles with synthetic. Bought it with 60K seven years ago. Very nice to drive.
5k is too often for synthetic, you can do 10k-20k no problem. I have 301k on my 2011 SE V6 and change it every 20k with mobile-1 synthetic and it runs perfect, doesn't use any oil in 20k miles, and my engine is nice & clean inside, and lab used oil analysis shows my engine is wearing normally and the oil is still good.
Eh. I had one of those one thing about them that they were very roomy car inside. They weren’t as nice inside as the previous generation as far as interior quality and the next generation had much better styling. In my opinion the 2010 looks like a bulb.
I have a '98, '04 and '08 with a potential 700K miles left to go on them ... and I intend to try .... They won't see me in the showroom waving 45K at them.
I owned a Camry 2017 v6 XLE ,that V6 makes all the money. I tried to get another one but those 15-‘17 they keep the value. Powerful engine ,very quiet car and smooth drive! I’m thinking about to buy a new one also but how much expensive are those new Camry I believe Subaru Crosstrek limited will be my first choice or maybe Corolla SE non hybrid
Top trims are rarely the best 'bang for the buck' it's only valuable if someone REALLY likes JUST the Camry (not the ES or anything else) and wants a fully loaded one
The best bang for the buck is the second from the top trim, or a top trim with no extra options added. That’s what I’ve noticed. The second from the top trim for most models gives you basically everything the top trim has minus a few small items for way less. In this case, the best bang for the buck is an SE or an XLE with no options. You just might have to order an XLE with no extra packages/options because dealers typically don’t carry that. I had to do that and wait a while but loved what I got.
@KNRS927 that makes sense, it's also especialy good to check this on used cars. I bought an old minivan last year, its was the 2nd from top trim, and it had nice options like multizone AC, tow package, and powered doors. Makes a lot of difference, while the price was the same as other models from same year.
The best bang for buck is any trim you can negotiate the best discount on, and this varies based on multiple factors, mainly inventory levels. Upper trims are typically the easiest ones to get a big discount on because they tend to be abundant on dealer lots. The brands want their most expensive models out in the wild, even if they have to sell them at a discount. Toyota is the exception. They rarely deal which is why I don't buy Toyotas anymore. They've gotten too greedy.
Yeah, that trim is the best for the used market. The top trims tend to carry a huge premium, and there really isn’t gap in price between the middle trims so might as well go for the top of the middle. Even for a Camry lover, $45k is insane. I had a 2003 Camry for 21 years before it got totaled, and I loved that car. Even then, I was apprehensive about spending $45k on a new midsize sedan and most I was willing to go was about $35k. Luckily, I found one around there and hopefully this one can go as far as my old one did.
@dlg5485Toyotas don’t have to give you big discounts because they know their cars will last forever, at least the right ones, and buying one is like an investment. They also know that even if you don’t buy, there’s 10 people waiting that will so you’re replaceable to them easily. However, top trims or second from the top usually are the easiest as you mention to negotiate on typically because the lower models are what the price-elastic consumers want and those fly off lots quickly. Take a look at the maverick. XLTs fly off the lots but the Lariat and Tremor models sit for days and can be negotiated.
To be clear, I do agree that car prices are way too high compared to 20 years ago. But my parents bought an Avalon 10 years ago and paid $45K CAD, so I don't think it's entirely fair given time/money. Also, the ES350 is $10K CAD more than the Camry XSE. That's a lot more money. That said, I'd probably splurge and get the ES350 (the V6 is appealing), or the ES250H cause it's AWD which is important in snowy conditions. This is a fantastic review, please keep them coming, love it!
Totally agree with you that price is too high, it’s just not worth it. I had an Avalon that I used as a daily driver for commuting. I was great but when I retired a let it go and bought a RAV4.
I’m from the Middle East, currently we have the non-hybrid 2.5 and 8AT because this is what people here trust and this is what suits our climate the most. Fuel is so cheap here (1.9 dollars per gallon for premium fuel) that paying extra for the hybrid makes little sense for most people. Also, our authorized service centers still use 5W-40 on these engines and our own manuals say that we can go anywhere between 0W-8 and 5W-40 due to the high heat (reaching over 140F/50C regularly during the summer). While hybrids do exist in the Middle East, they’re still less than 10% of all Toyotas on the road (from my own anecdotal observations).
I see the TV commercials of cars self parking self driving, etc and all I think about is I will pay for all that engineering costs I will never use. They have all forgotten cheap and reliable.
I hope Toyota keeps making a base Corolla Hybrid, it’s such a good car for the price. I seen the next gen Corolla and it looks expensive and I’m worried 😅
Good video, I am glad that you covered the prop rod problem. I do disagree with you about the V6, it is greatly missed…it was smooth and made it a great highway cruiser.
Hood struts are more costly, they weigh more and they are less reliable than a prop rod. The switch to a prop rod likely coincides with the switch to an aluminum hood which is light as a feather. Toyota will remove things from cars if they determine they are not value added. If people complain enough they'll likely add them back in, but I'd prefer a simpler prop rod.
Make sure it's not rebuilt title. Toyota doesn't lose much value with 12K miles and same model year! Maybe $5K less than new would be typical price for that.
Love your reviews and so informative. I don't really like to subscribe, and am a bit picky of who I do with, but instantly subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!
I agree. $45K for a Camry? LOL!!!!! Plus, you are forced to pay for that full glass-roof, $1,300. !!!!!!!! That's $1,300 you could knock off the price, if they gave you the option to NOT be forced to pay for an "option" that you don't want. Come On TOYOTA!!! Most excellent informative video!
my niece just got a new 2025 camry se. She actually got a great deal on it for around 32k and it was extremely loaded. She had a 2021 prior to that and would have kept it forever but she wrecked it. She almost bought another one same year as her old one but I convinced her to at least drive the new one, check it out, weight out the gas milage and also see what extra little features she likes. She instantly fell in love with it and its her fav car shes ever had. She is extremely thankful i helped her decide on getting new this time especially because for used she was only going to save about 4000$ lol. She went from having 24-25mpg on the 2021 camry to now getting 48+ mpg in the 2025. Shes extremely happy and I really think its the best camry Toyota has ever made for sure. My wife's got a 2012 with over 200k miles on it and the motor is just as it was the day we got it. Take care of a camry and it will take care of you!
Ouch! We bought a new ‘20 Camry LE Hybrid during COVID for $25K. I added a set of near-virgin 16” Enkei alloys (off FB Marketplace), a Toyota chrome exhaust tip, side moldings, etc. for a “poor-man’s Lexus”. 75K miles later, and at 52mpg, I still got a smokin’ hot deal.
Great video, I just got a 2026 Camry SE for 35k OTD yesterday, with sunroof, convenience and cold weather package that includes heated seats and steering wheel & multimedia package , love the car!!
2019 camry XSE has two struts for the front hood, dual exhaust, the plastic cover the the rear trunk, has V6 option, and SAE 0-20. I think it is much nicer than 2025 XSE version.
Cut the crap, I bet if you was offered a brand new 2026 xse and 2019 xse we all know what you’d choose. All of those stuff you mentioned are nitpicking. The real value comes from the interior, drive system, entertainment, comfort driving, road noise cancellation, and the exterior design of the vehicle. I have a 2026 xse and I would even pay $50k for it. But I get it it’s not for everyone. Stick to your older models
Text drove both and went with the Camry. The Crown Signia has none of the “peppynes” of the Camry. Plus the biggest let down was the wind noise of the Crown Signia on the highway. I really wanted to like that car though.
Exactly!!!!but look at the crown if you want a sedan…..Signia if you want a wagon…. If you are going for a up line Camry! Xle and xse Camrys are way overpriced
Nice car. I considered buying new but I ended up getting a 2019 ES 350 last year for about $27k with 47,000 miles and perfect service history. I’m also not crazy about using 0w-8 oil either. I know people say you can run 0w-20 in these because it’s the same engine but it’s a roll of the dice if you do anything against the owners manual.
That price is going into Lexus territory. Notice how lower the vehicle is, as Toyota & Lexus vehicles are lowering the roofline to make it more aerodynamic for fuel efficiency but it also removes available headroom for taller drivers 6”+!
I bought a new 2019 Avalon Limited which is always garaged, always detailed clean and with 38,000 miles it looks and drives like brand new. I'm sure some will laugh but I would not sell it today for what I gave for it because I could not replace it with a comparable car. If it isn't totaled in an accident it will be my last car because I am 82 years old. I have driven Avalons since 1996. I bought a Demo 1995 XLS in 96 because I wasn't sure I would be satisfied with Toyota after driving GM cars almost my whole life. I traded it for a new 2000 XLS which is now my granddaughter's daily driver with 160,000 miles. Suffice it to say I am totally satisfied with Toyota. Oh, I also have a 2006 Tacoma TRD Sport with 68,000 miles. Of all the Toyota's, replacing the 2000's timing belt and water pump is basically all I have spent outside of basic maintenance. AMD I watch all your videos and learn something from each one.
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Hell no. I got my 2025 Camry SE for 31k out the door. They are getting greedy and inflating their prices I will not pay it also no Tacoma on earth is worth 58k
A $14,000 price delta between a base model and a fully loaded model isn’t that much.
@NomenClature-o8sfully loaded has features that u don’t need throwing money away
I also got a SE for $31.087 included the convenience and weather package. No Sun roof and the small infotainment. But I like it
@Tooflytodrown23 exactly. My SE has the fake leather and touchscreen. No sunroof which is actually safer…. So you get perforated leather heated seats bigger touch screen and moonroof for 14k extra??!!! No thanks same engine
@Tooflytodrown23That’s subjective and Toyota gives you the option of not buying the “features you don’t need.” The base model is $28,400. 🙂
That's why I like this channel versus a regular "car review" channel. Because AMD doesn't defend these ridiculous prices.
No wonder car sales are tanking. 45k for a Camry is nuts.
It is called inflation.
@circrna Maybe we could call it inflation if the cars were still made out of steel from top to bottom like they used to be. The materials keep getting cheaper, but the price tag keeps getting bigger and bigger against the alleged savings.
@saladparfait I guess we can check the profit margins of the companies and compare today’s margins to decades ago.
Indeed, these prices are nuts
You can get an XSE without awd for $31k. I don't know what state this guy is in but $45k isn't accurate across the board
Your presentations are 99% substance. You are one of the best voices on cars ( Toyota ... ).
nah
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I recently came to you for a PPI on my 2012 Camry. I’m really glad I drove three hours for you to take a look at the car. It was definitely worth the peace of mind knowing I have a good car. It was great to meet you and your wife.
The seller let you drive the car 3 hours for an inspection?
@Selechii
Obviously.
@SelechiiI drove 3 hours for the car then drove 20 mins to his shop !
If it passes CCN’s inspection , it’s better than Toyota CPO.
@ratshackmojoexactly!
My 2008 orangish Camry 2008 has hood struts!!!, old is gold mate & many thanks to your helpful information to the people.
The very best car reviewer anywhere, great job, very PROFESSIONAL!
His reviews are like his taste in interiors. No Gimmicks.
Are you to going to tongue his cornhole?
Yeah, can’t beat this guy on details
That fake exhaust tip also annoys me a lot.
I saw one yesterday and was wondering if the whole rear clip was a mod as it looked so tacky (it was a white 2025 and I thought it was riced out because it looked so bad :(
This price for a Camry is insane!
People were complaining about dealership markup transparency so now they hid it in the MSRP. Even used cars are marked up $10K.
Toyota camry creeping in to Lexus ES territory
Hasn’t ES just taken its own step up though for its new model year?
That's another $7 - 10k.
Creeping? It's already there though with lower quality plastic interior build quality.
Congratulations- he says that in the first 20 seconds
I bought a 2023 ES300h a couple months ago for $37k (was $42k new). A 2025 is about $50k. Price creep is getting outta control
I own a 2010 Corolla LE since 2015. I'm keeping it forever!
Yes!.. 2011 corolla here, bought in 2015... has required almost $0 in maintenance so far, just hasd a 65 point inspection done and all needed was new spark plugs and an oil change. Will drive this car as long as humanly possible..
Just a few years ago, $45,000 could get you into a plethora of sleek luxury vehicles…
That was a well equipped X3 and maybe even a base model X5.
45K In 2025 is $36.2K in 2020 and 33.2K In 2015. When you consider the mandatory features that used to only be available on luxury cars that are now forced on every day cars... Can I get one without folding mirrors for $1K less?
@stephkent2736 Shoehorning luxury features from 20 years ago and fake carbon fiber into your car, alongside "advanced 360 surround sensor and camera technology" which is federally required, and rocking the MSRP up $10,000. Brilliant!
$45,000 still could get you into a plethora of sleek luxury slightly used vehicles.
@stephkent2736 Forced? Nobody is forcing you. Build it yourself then, Mr Lamborghini
My 2000 4 cylinder camry with 318k miles is doing just fine.
That thing will survive until the heat death of the universe
But it is a 2000😅🎉
Does it burn oil?
My 2011 with 263K is doing just fine
Until you get in a wreck with it - with a new 5000lb SUV, and get crippled for life.
I feel like a Camry should never be more than $35K. It’s true, if you’re paying $45K, might as well be getting another car, whether SUV or Lexus or other.
at $45k im getting a 4runner or mercedes GLC
Suv sucks
This is all for the US my friend. In Europe, the Lexus 300 starts from 61k, so Camry makes a lot of sense.
That was 30’yrs ago. Inflation and trump tariffs will push the price of Toyota into $90,000 soon.
@sauronthegreat5799completely false.
Your videos are like buyer's guides, mentioning everyday things like the panoramic roof cover, underside review and possible future issues, the good and bads. Amazing, thank you, really enjoy the videos.
I fully agree! The only thing missing is him taking the car for a test drive
I’m going to keep my 2015 Lexus ES350 with 42K miles thank you…and it’s paid for!
I love that gen ES, it’s so elegant.
45k in 10 years? Wow
Gotta drive it more
My is 2017 ES350 29k miles bought last month for 27k. Beautiful in and out, smooth drive. Keep the saving money to pay gas instead of hybrid and enjoy the ride. Who cares for CO2 emission will hate me.
Holy shit those are low miles. Does it still smell new?
Well said. Certain classes and trims of vehicles now are simply too expensive for what you’re getting. The value just isn’t there anymore.
$45000 car with no hood struts ! Come on, Toyota
Plus single exhaust on only one side with a FAKE second tip.
Best manufacturer
Lol
Those gas charged struts will go bad after a while end up costing you more in the long run
My ‘07 Camry SE (which I still drive) even has the hood struts.
Agree 1,000% about RAV4 putting the HVAC controls in the screen. How dumb!!!!
Like a Tesla. Its a pain in the ass.
Personally, I don't really like the changes made to the 2026 RAV4. While the front end seems nicer to me than that of my current RAV4 2 HEV 2WD (Made in Japan), I don't like the interior. There's no progress in terms of comfort or presentation! The very geometric dashboard, the disappearance of the rotary knobs, the two ugly compartments for charging cell phones, etc. are not aesthetically pleasing. No improvement in that area, or even worse, and in the end, I still prefer the old one. But the worst thing, here in France, is that the combined power goes from 218 to 183 hp!!!!
So, you'll be buying a RAV4 with a price increase that's to be expected, with the power of a Corolla!!! Toyota is making fun of its customers. I'm not a customer for this new RAV4;
toyota can't read the room
One point about the bushings and knuckle replacement. CCN makes an excellent point that Toyota should redesign this. Trust me. I had to replace a knuckle for an old foxbody Mustang and because of it's age it was nearly impossible to find a knuckle. That will be future Camry owners in 20-25 years.
i miss the days when a loaded up XLE V6 was about $32k
But the minimum wage was about $8/hr at the time. How much do unionized auto workers make per hour at Detroit now?
@SonNguyen-fc2xg A hell of a lot more than that , between $18 - $32 plus add ons
@SonNguyen-fc2xg minimum wage where I live is still $7.25 🤣
I paid $11000 for my 1st new cars, Honda accord 1991.
I recently toured the Toyota car plant in Georgetown, Kentucky. The factory is several miles long and HUGE. The tour is free, but you need to make a reservation. It takes about one hour.
That would be cool.
Same in Ontario Canada where Lexus 450 /NXand Rav 4 built
I have been 4 Toyota facilities, TMMK and 3 in Japan
I’d love to see what the employees look like. I used to work at a GM in Baltimore and the employees dressed like the homeless. There was a bar across the street that you had to race to get a seat at lunch because so many had a liquid lunch. As you can imagine quality control was minimal
@jeffreygoss8109 Why don't you take the tour? I don't know where the nearest bar is, but it's not close. They have a cafe/restaurant inside the factory. All employees stay in the factory the entire shift.
Thanks for the video! There's a reason why I really love my 2020 Camry still.
To say that canceling the Avalon is one of the worst mistakes Toyota has made recently would be a bit of an exaggeration, but it's still super sad. That final gen of Avalon was really nice, and a refresh could've made it one of the best sedans on the road.
I have a 2019 XSE. It is the best car I've ever owned. I would buy a new one right now. My only gripe is the 8 speed transmission tuning. It bucks a little. The 6 speed was better.
Best sedan on the road? Idk what your standards are but might I interest you to look at the BMW M4, Cadillac CT4/5 V Blackwing, even the Lexus IS500.
@majed6956A bucking transmission is the worse feeling. That’s why I hated Camrys.
@svang1991Exactly!
Best sedan wouldn’t be an Avalon or a Toyota. They are appliance cars. Best equals the most fun and best looking. Toyota is not fun. They just drive normal and get you from point A to B.
Camry's use to have hood struts. Charge more and cheap out on little things.
Well , this system is simple , holds forever , good choise....
Hood struts are more costly, they weigh more and they are less reliable than a prop rod. The switch to a prop rod likely coincides with the switch to an aluminum hood which is light as a feather. Toyota will remove things from cars if they determine they are not value added. If people complain enough they'll likely add them back in, but I'd prefer a simpler prop rod.
I'm not interested in most of the cars n this channel, but I enjoy listening to him talk about them. He is very calming. Thanks for the reviews.
I paid $5000 in 2018 for my 2011 Toyota Camry Le with the 2.5L 4 cylinder and 6speed auto when it had 120,000 miles on it. 7 years and currently at 193,000 miles and it’s still going strong. I’ve had to do maintenance and some repairs but it’s been a great car. I bought it to get me through the rest of commuting to college and I’m still driving it 5 years after graduating.
I bought it with the same mindset as the used 05 Corolla I had before it. A guy ran a red and t boned me at around 50mph and that was the end of my Corolla. But the mindset for both was a cheap to buy/run/repair vehicle that is known to be reliable and be safe. I’m a car enthusiast but knew it working was more important for me to do what I need to do and in the at price range a much safer bet. On those criteria neither have let me down. Haven’t had to work on either car much despite high miles, most of that is expected maintenance even. My Camry just keeps going and going. Toyota likely wouldn’t like this but to me used is where it’s at anyway. They tend to last a very long time.
I don’t understand how people buy new cars these days. I’ve owned the Camry for $5,000 and the Corolla for $3,700 for a grand total of $8,700 USD over an almost 10 year period. Granted I can and do work on my own cars within certain limits. But I know people with car payments that are like $700 a month. I’m very poor but still that seems like a gigantic amount per month for years and years. The prices just keeping going up and up too.
I used to think the same way you do, that is until my career started taking off. When I was 43, I bought my first new car, a 2001 Corvette. The new car experience is something special. Since then, I buy only new, the most recent being a 2025 Camry XSE in gorgeous Ocen Gem color.
Before that, it was a 45th Anniversary GR Supra, which I still have. Needless to say, I like driving, especially on a winding country road.
Bought my 2002 LS430 with 140,000 miles. One owner, garage kept, no accidents, NO RUST, Lexus maintained. Put on 3k miles. Runs strong and flawlessly. Expect to get 300k miles easily. Paid $8500 USD. No payments. Oh, woe is me....NOT!
@johnGabryowicz-ev7mz I'm selling our 2006 RX400h with 142,000 miles on it for $9000. I'm the first owner.
@davepaturno4290what field of work are you in if you don’t mind me asking?
@Shabbe02 I started out as an engineering technician after graduating from a technical college. By age 38, I was promoted to mfg. engineer after working as a designer. Along the way were relevant certifications.
Greed is the reason for that price.
Inflation pal and buckle up because is going to get worse over the summer.
@Marbindyou tellin me this car inflated by 7-8k over the last generation’s xse?
@symbiotezilla12345welcome to 2025.
You need to consider that the previous generation was built/designed during a period that labor was way cheaper than today.
Add the current uncertainty of the tariff, and the costs will just keep going up at a faster rate.
If you don’t like it, get a lower trim and avoid unnecessary options. 🤷🏻♂️
"Greed" you mean inflation caused by irresponsible governments that only care about spending trillions
@MarbindInflation is 2.3%. It’s at a 4 year low.
Thank you for your professionalism and honesty.
Last year my wife and I went in for a new camry. $40k, we put a deposit down but I kept telling her there's no way a mid-tier camry is worth 40. Went down the street to Lexus and drove off in a slightly used is300, then went back to toyota for our deposit. Best decision we made
Tiny little car, sorry you're broke lol
A IS300 is a corolla
@tagheuer02 40k for a camry?. And your calling them broke? Kindly, put the clown make up on cause your crazy paying that kind of money for a camry when u can get a slightly used GS350 or even RC350 for less or about that much money alone.
@jamessmoth8683 what? the IS is almost a Camry in lenght, and around the same in width, they don't share a platform because the IS is more sporty, but it's bigger than a Corolla and not even comparable to one. It's like a Passat vs A4, the A4 is the IS, the Passat would be the Camry. The Lexus ES would be an A6.
@jamessmoth8683IS300 is a rear drive sedan. Not anything like a Corolla…lol.
I would never pay 45,000 for a Toyota Camry
ok
Get used to it’s called inflation
I paid 40k for my 2020 XSE v6
45k is 20 k 22 years ago 🤡
Nope 😂
I really hope that Toyota watches your videos and considers your critiques for improvements down the road. They should also throw a little compensation your way for the benefits they get
Completely agree with all of your observations, esp. the asymmetry of the exhaust and the cheapness of certain things like not using struts for the hood and no covers for the trunk/stereo and the passenger side cubby. Oh and the horrible use of piano black, just looking at creates hairline scratches.
Get several hundred or thousand grit fine sandpaper and apply it to anything piano black, and you'll probably get a very uniform and classy looking matte black. I used to use those to refurbish CDs and DVDs.
If you don't understand Sir...This days the concept "Make cheap, ask more" has reached the legendary level.:-))
110% on point!. I hate it here!
i just want the 5sfe redesigns with the carbon graphite iron block, variable boost centrifugal supercharger, awd, hybrid motors. the interior can be the most cheap and simple, nav and music only, roll down windows
It's what people who spend, or have money, use to judge whether other people spend, or have money. Something with 'value' on the other hand, evidently to them, indicates either poverty or comprising thriftiness
I have to say learning about these hybrids makes them (Toyota anyway) far less mystical, I am able to at least appreciate what this car is. Thank you to The Car Care Nut, you are doing a terriffic job guys.
Got my 25 Camry le with convenience package for 29k OTD. Can't beat that value.
When? Im getting 33k quotes but with convenience and cold weather.
I own it, and its mpg ranges from 55 to 63, with the gas tank holding enough fuel for 550 miles.
Beaut video mate. Just bought mine here in Australia three months ago. Our middle spec model is called the Assent Sport. The top model here is called the SL, but the bloody thing is $10000 Australian extra. Cannot justify that extra amount just for a glass roof, heated seats and steering wheel as well as a few other things. Can’t believe the mileage we get out of it, almost 1000 kilometres to a tank. Beautiful car and heaps of power. All your videos are very interesting mate, thank you. Regards from Australia. 🇦🇺
I paid 34k for my 25 Camry. Granted, it’s an SE. but it has everything except AWD and the panoramic roof. Didn’t want the roof. I love mine. Live in WV and I’ve driven it to Kansas, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. Love it so far.
Good call on the pano roof. There will come a day when the roller type shade WILL, not if, WILL, fail. Whether it’s the glue that binds it or when the springs age and then it doesn’t open properly.
Same, i didn’t get the extra lights or the panoramic roof incase something fails its doesn’t cost astronomical amount of money.
Only extras I got was the sunroof and DashCam.
AWD is a must
@kjk4795I have a 2022 Camry with AWD. Had a blowout in one tire and didn’t care for the fact that I had to buy 4 new tires because I blew out one.
The timing of this video is so cool to me. I've had my 2025 for one year TODAY. Very happy with the car. Your videos strongly influenced my purchase and have greatly increased my understanding and appreciation of the car. Thank you, and God bless.
Which trim did you get
Also, how much did you pay?
@sammyjammy6647 jew jew money goyum price
I absolutely love my 2024 prius xle. Watched your video on it. Helped me alot with my buying decision
Here, the typical Toyota customer is NOT The Care Care Nut!! LOL!! Great video!
correct
Was looking for this exact make and model. Will have to change direction to the ES350. Great review, thanks
The Camry looks better and is overall better. Plus, the Camry has 1/2 the maintenance cost.
@righteousone1that's not even remotely true, just google 10 year maintenance cost for each car, the Lexus is like $1K more.
Best car reviewer. Been watching all your reviews..
I saw your video about adding hood shocks to a later Camry with all part numbers included. Did it right away, very nice addition!
Please copy and paste the link, I need it.
It's an aluminum hood, very light weight, that is likely one of the chief reasons Toyota switched to a prop rod. Why add weight, cost and something that will wear out? I prefer the prop rod.
Definitely do the Lexus if your thinking of this model of the Camry.
This is my new favorite channel.
These days higher trims are pretty much useless, base models now have cruise control parking sensors and lots ugly screens.
Parking sensors are reserved for the XSE and XLE trims.
@jxmar But only with a $4000 Ultra Premium option. We were able to get the dealership to include the sensors (which the dealership contracts, locally) to include the front and rear parking sensors at no extra cost._
The base Camry LE & the XSE trim featured in this video difference is mostly appearance package & tech upgrades yet there is around $13k price difference. A smart person would know that the LE is the better value. It even achieves 5 mpg better than XSE using the same powertrain.
@saikim-w9iand it’s faster😉
@jxmar_ If you need parking sensors, you're an idiot, and probably shouldn't be behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.
I was sitting behind a new Camry yesterday and was SHOCKED that the tail lights and turn signal lights are SO TINY!! NOT safe in areas where there is heavy snow six months of the year! In the near future, I see Toyota eliminating rear lights on their cars!
Thank you for giving us good information. really useful.
AMD, Where it is available*, the Camry LE AWD is the one to buy. With 16" alloy rims and very generous sidewall, the LE provides Poor Man's Air Ride Suspension™, better mpg and much lower tire replacement costs over the life of the car.
If you have $45,000 burning a hole in your pocket at the Toyota dealership or a soon-to-expire gift certificate of the same value🤑, the Crown Signia XLE is the one to get. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
wish the crown signia got updated with the new generation hybrid system though like in the Camry
AWD is a sucker's play unless local weather/road conditions demand it.
@ShepherdsSheepdogwhich is about half the country.
Yup, for $45k, the Crown Signia is the car to get.
@Marcus-id5ur We live in snow country but we're retired and rarely have to go anywhere when there is snow on the roads. Although we did get stuck in a snow storm in Memphis, TN and had to drive back to Salem MS but with just FWD and Michelin CrossCountry2 tires, we had no problem.
Always LOVE your unbiased review. Good or bad, you always call it the way it is.
Not sure you can say he's unbiased. I love his videos and respect his opinion, but it's funny how he can tell us about past problems with a model and then right after say they are reliable. No one can tell me a Hybrid is " reliable" when the update model has only been out a few years.
I had the same thought with the potential of going from a 2021 ES300h to a 2023 ES300h.
The 2021 price of around £36-37k was around the limits of what I was willing to pay. And the cars had grown to the point where they aren't easy to get around in on the tighter UK roads and car parks. I actually went back in time to a 2018 CT200h Premier with all the toys.
Fast forward to 2025 and a ES300h Premium (the base UK model) in blue is £43,945. A Premium Plus (incidentally with a really bad choice of just white, grey and greyer is £49,095. It's too expensive.
Thanks for another super informative quality review !
My 2025 Camry LE was only $33,000. I’m perfectly happy with it so far.
As for the 2020 Camry LE that I used to have, the transmission finally failed last month. It went 462,654 miles. I think I did three fluid changes but probably should’ve done more. I credit Toyota reliability and The Car Care Nut for helping me take care of my car and make it last that many miles.
100k miles per year? wtf do you do and are there still SEATS???
For a transmission to fail at almost half a million miles is pretty impressive
LEss is more when it comes to Camry.
Curtain ring sales? Google Maps car?
@kanob6440 Yeah, but if he did a drain and fill of the ATF every 60,000 miles it may have still been working.
$45k gets you a Lexus IS350 RWD F-Sport design, made in Japan at the Tahara plant.
31k gets you a front wheel drive XSE. Just ask Scotty Kilmer. He just bought one for his Mrs
@turbo-e3c 7 month difference.
@turbo-e3c *SE
@ThatCaribbeanKiddYou think Kilmer pays retail for anything? 😂
Great in-depth and transparent analysis and review really appreciated you!
I can Remember when The Camrys with The Manual Transmission ( clutch) were selling for $15k brand new 😮😮
He has a video about one of those.
Ok, boomer!
@RightLaneHog3151link please 😮
I got a 2025 Camry SE with moonroof, cold weather, and convenience packages for 33K OTD last summer. Original MSRP of $34.5K. No complaints so far and it has everything I need. I’d say the SE is the sweet spot.
Did u pay cash or get a loan with them or a bank of urs??
@TheGoodOlBoyzChannel Toyota Financial Prime rate
Loved your presentation style specially when you highlight in details about what’s underneath the hood ? Great work boss ❤
Problem is used Toyota's are barely any cheaper than brand new unless it's a 5+ year old toyota with 80k+ km's
Still driving my 2010 Camry with 235,000 miles. Change the oil every 5000 miles with synthetic. Bought it with 60K seven years ago. Very nice to drive.
5k is too often for synthetic, you can do 10k-20k no problem. I have 301k on my 2011 SE V6 and change it every 20k with mobile-1 synthetic and it runs perfect, doesn't use any oil in 20k miles, and my engine is nice & clean inside, and lab used oil analysis shows my engine is wearing normally and the oil is still good.
Eh. I had one of those one thing about them that they were very roomy car inside. They weren’t as nice inside as the previous generation as far as interior quality and the next generation had much better styling. In my opinion the 2010 looks like a bulb.
I have a '98, '04 and '08 with a potential 700K miles left to go on them ... and I intend to try .... They won't see me in the showroom waving 45K at them.
I owned a Camry 2017 v6 XLE ,that V6 makes all the money. I tried to get another one but those 15-‘17 they keep the value. Powerful engine ,very quiet car and smooth drive! I’m thinking about to buy a new one also but how much expensive are those new Camry I believe Subaru Crosstrek limited will be my first choice or maybe Corolla SE non hybrid
well done, you have coverd the most important things
Might as well get a slightly used Lexus ES. More luxurious and cheaper
Yes. got a 2018 ES350 with 22k miles excellent condition needs nothing for $27k
A significant number of people vehemently refuse to buy anything preowned even if it’s 40% off and has 450 miles.
@star9732 Flood car!!!😮
I like my 2025 Camry SE with AWD, it was around $30,000. The gas mileage is great and it’s a comfortable for road trips.
Color?
@kjk4795 I have metallic Black.
I have the same color
@kjk4795metallic black
Thank you for your informative overview 👍
Top trims are rarely the best 'bang for the buck'
it's only valuable if someone REALLY likes JUST the Camry (not the ES or anything else) and wants a fully loaded one
The best bang for the buck is the second from the top trim, or a top trim with no extra options added. That’s what I’ve noticed. The second from the top trim for most models gives you basically everything the top trim has minus a few small items for way less. In this case, the best bang for the buck is an SE or an XLE with no options. You just might have to order an XLE with no extra packages/options because dealers typically don’t carry that. I had to do that and wait a while but loved what I got.
@KNRS927 that makes sense, it's also especialy good to check this on used cars. I bought an old minivan last year, its was the 2nd from top trim, and it had nice options like multizone AC, tow package, and powered doors. Makes a lot of difference, while the price was the same as other models from same year.
The best bang for buck is any trim you can negotiate the best discount on, and this varies based on multiple factors, mainly inventory levels. Upper trims are typically the easiest ones to get a big discount on because they tend to be abundant on dealer lots. The brands want their most expensive models out in the wild, even if they have to sell them at a discount. Toyota is the exception. They rarely deal which is why I don't buy Toyotas anymore. They've gotten too greedy.
Yeah, that trim is the best for the used market. The top trims tend to carry a huge premium, and there really isn’t gap in price between the middle trims so might as well go for the top of the middle.
Even for a Camry lover, $45k is insane. I had a 2003 Camry for 21 years before it got totaled, and I loved that car. Even then, I was apprehensive about spending $45k on a new midsize sedan and most I was willing to go was about $35k. Luckily, I found one around there and hopefully this one can go as far as my old one did.
@dlg5485Toyotas don’t have to give you big discounts because they know their cars will last forever, at least the right ones, and buying one is like an investment. They also know that even if you don’t buy, there’s 10 people waiting that will so you’re replaceable to them easily.
However, top trims or second from the top usually are the easiest as you mention to negotiate on typically because the lower models are what the price-elastic consumers want and those fly off lots quickly. Take a look at the maverick. XLTs fly off the lots but the Lariat and Tremor models sit for days and can be negotiated.
To be clear, I do agree that car prices are way too high compared to 20 years ago. But my parents bought an Avalon 10 years ago and paid $45K CAD, so I don't think it's entirely fair given time/money. Also, the ES350 is $10K CAD more than the Camry XSE. That's a lot more money. That said, I'd probably splurge and get the ES350 (the V6 is appealing), or the ES250H cause it's AWD which is important in snowy conditions. This is a fantastic review, please keep them coming, love it!
At this moment , there is no AWD available on the ES Hybrid.
Very informative video. Helped me alot.. .thanks very much...
Totally agree with you that price is too high, it’s just not worth it. I had an Avalon that I used as a daily driver for commuting. I was great but when I retired a let it go and bought a RAV4.
Price is high but it's worth every penny. The RAV4 is a good SUV but it's too small lol
I'd buy the ES350 over that.
Did they change the hinges on trunk i remember the the trunk would pop open and almost hit the back windshield
Fun fact: some parts of the world have these Camrys as gas only models. Chinese ones come with 2.0 and CVT, Middle East has 2.5 and 8AT trims.
Middle East also gets brown leather interior
wish we had the gas only model . biden ruined the car market
I’m from the Middle East, currently we have the non-hybrid 2.5 and 8AT because this is what people here trust and this is what suits our climate the most. Fuel is so cheap here (1.9 dollars per gallon for premium fuel) that paying extra for the hybrid makes little sense for most people. Also, our authorized service centers still use 5W-40 on these engines and our own manuals say that we can go anywhere between 0W-8 and 5W-40 due to the high heat (reaching over 140F/50C regularly during the summer). While hybrids do exist in the Middle East, they’re still less than 10% of all Toyotas on the road (from my own anecdotal observations).
ME has both options my boy
Don't you mean eCVT instead of CVT? I don't think any Toyotas are available, even in China, with a plain CVT.
I see the TV commercials of cars self parking self driving, etc and all I think about is I will pay for all that engineering costs I will never use. They have all forgotten cheap and reliable.
The 2025 Camry self driving stuff is actually very nice, I don't drive on the highway nearly at all anymore because the car does it all.
the best Camry 2025 review i've seen yet!
I hope Toyota keeps making a base Corolla Hybrid, it’s such a good car for the price. I seen the next gen Corolla and it looks expensive and I’m worried 😅
Only weakness of Corolla hybrids are the lack of an included spare tire, which is why I’m looking more towards Camry LE
@jicalzadjust buy a tire 🛞 I have a whole spare the same size as stock in my trunk
Good video, I am glad that you covered the prop rod problem. I do disagree with you about the V6, it is greatly missed…it was smooth and made it a great highway cruiser.
Hood struts are more costly, they weigh more and they are less reliable than a prop rod. The switch to a prop rod likely coincides with the switch to an aluminum hood which is light as a feather. Toyota will remove things from cars if they determine they are not value added. If people complain enough they'll likely add them back in, but I'd prefer a simpler prop rod.
You provide the most informative reviews on cars. Thank you 🙏🏼
I found this car 2025 with 12k miles for $34k, doesnt seem bad at all. Might go take a look at it
Make sure it's not rebuilt title. Toyota doesn't lose much value with 12K miles and same model year! Maybe $5K less than new would be typical price for that.
Everyone saying the Camry has crept up to ES territory, but the next gen ES has now been revealed and looks like it will be taking its own step up.
I always thought the avalon was as close to ES since the avalon was a step up from the camry,
Meh the new one is targetting the Chinese market. I think it's a downgrade.
Base Lexus always come with something fugly, forcing you to go at least two trims up to make it livable.
Next gen ES looks like a huge POS
Love your reviews and so informative. I don't really like to subscribe, and am a bit picky of who I do with, but instantly subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!
I love his honest opinion open-minded and genuine no bull talk
Is that a gaye pride symbol with a hole in the middle? Hah haaaaaah
Honest? 🤣
Let me guess your a mechanic too😂@i.d.6492
I agree. $45K for a Camry? LOL!!!!! Plus, you are forced to pay for that full glass-roof, $1,300. !!!!!!!! That's $1,300 you could knock off the price, if they gave you the option to NOT be forced to pay for an "option" that you don't want. Come On TOYOTA!!! Most excellent informative video!
They do give you an option. Lower trims.
Always learning a lot in this channel even thought it's "just" a Camry.
It's not a simple reliable car for no reason. Love the review!
my niece just got a new 2025 camry se. She actually got a great deal on it for around 32k and it was extremely loaded. She had a 2021 prior to that and would have kept it forever but she wrecked it. She almost bought another one same year as her old one but I convinced her to at least drive the new one, check it out, weight out the gas milage and also see what extra little features she likes. She instantly fell in love with it and its her fav car shes ever had. She is extremely thankful i helped her decide on getting new this time especially because for used she was only going to save about 4000$ lol. She went from having 24-25mpg on the 2021 camry to now getting 48+ mpg in the 2025. Shes extremely happy and I really think its the best camry Toyota has ever made for sure. My wife's got a 2012 with over 200k miles on it and the motor is just as it was the day we got it. Take care of a camry and it will take care of you!
32k? Foolish
@Tone_Of_DialsWorth of you are keeping the car more than 10 years.
She's too young to be buying a new car. Buy used and save $10K
Ouch! We bought a new ‘20 Camry LE Hybrid during COVID for $25K. I added a set of near-virgin 16” Enkei alloys (off FB Marketplace), a Toyota chrome exhaust tip, side moldings, etc. for a “poor-man’s Lexus”. 75K miles later, and at 52mpg, I still got a smokin’ hot deal.
The 2025 LE is about $28k so not a big difference in price.
Great video, I just got a 2026 Camry SE for 35k OTD yesterday, with sunroof, convenience and cold weather package that includes heated seats and steering wheel & multimedia package , love the car!!
2019 camry XSE has two struts for the front hood, dual exhaust, the plastic cover the the rear trunk, has V6 option, and SAE 0-20. I think it is much nicer than 2025 XSE version.
Cut the crap, I bet if you was offered a brand new 2026 xse and 2019 xse we all know what you’d choose. All of those stuff you mentioned are nitpicking. The real value comes from the interior, drive system, entertainment, comfort driving, road noise cancellation, and the exterior design of the vehicle. I have a 2026 xse and I would even pay $50k for it. But I get it it’s not for everyone. Stick to your older models
@ameris11 I surely do. My car just smokes all 2026 models anyway, even at 120k miles on it. Haha.
Anyone looking to buy this should test drive Toyota Crown Signia XLE same price!
Text drove both and went with the Camry. The Crown Signia has none of the “peppynes” of the Camry. Plus the biggest let down was the wind noise of the Crown Signia on the highway. I really wanted to like that car though.
Exactly!!!!but look at the crown if you want a sedan…..Signia if you want a wagon…. If you are going for a up line Camry! Xle and xse Camrys are way overpriced
Guessing that a single muffler in the left would offset some of the battery weight on the right?
shit is already rusted
Nice car. I considered buying new but I ended up getting a 2019 ES 350 last year for about $27k with 47,000 miles and perfect service history. I’m also not crazy about using 0w-8 oil either. I know people say you can run 0w-20 in these because it’s the same engine but it’s a roll of the dice if you do anything against the owners manual.
I disagree with the roll of the dice comment. Our you still in warranty, even then, prove it.
Excellent review, AMD @
Thanks !!
That price is going into Lexus territory.
Notice how lower the vehicle is, as Toyota & Lexus vehicles are lowering the roofline to make it more aerodynamic for fuel efficiency but it also removes available headroom for taller drivers 6”+!
I bought a new 2019 Avalon Limited which is always garaged, always detailed clean and with 38,000 miles it looks and drives like brand new. I'm sure some will laugh but I would not sell it today for what I gave for it because I could not replace it with a comparable car. If it isn't totaled in an accident it will be my last car because I am 82 years old. I have driven Avalons since 1996. I bought a Demo 1995 XLS in 96 because I wasn't sure I would be satisfied with Toyota after driving GM cars almost my whole life. I traded it for a new 2000 XLS which is now my granddaughter's daily driver with 160,000 miles. Suffice it to say I am totally satisfied with Toyota. Oh, I also have a 2006 Tacoma TRD Sport with 68,000 miles. Of all the Toyota's, replacing the 2000's timing belt and water pump is basically all I have spent outside of basic maintenance. AMD I watch all your videos and learn something from each one.
Props for being honest
Seeing Camry go from 22k to 45k is in just a few years is wild…
The legacy brands will dig themselves to bankruptcy
It is priced near the Lexus ES350, so Toyota decided to kill the ES350 next year. 🤣
they have an ES coming next year
Thanks for the video. I never thought I would be priced out of a Camry.
$15,000 less for a base model. If you are priced out of a Camry, you are priced out of almost everything.
I got my Camry SE Hybrid 2026 for $31,500 and it’s my first Toyota. I LOVE it❤
on road price?
Wow, that seems like a good deal for that trim, almost unbelievable
@j@jicalzad it was before all the dealership fees tho