Toyota discontinuing that engine is the worst casualty in our war against EVs.

Better than a used Lexus? Depends... Maybe better than a 1997 ES300. But a 2010 Camry vs 2010 ES350? NOPE. Take the Lexus every time. It'll probably cost more in same condition/mileage, but the Lexus is a better experience.

Zack, You said, "They never made a Corolla with a V6." You might want to investigate the Toyota Blade from this time period. This pale green, V6 Camry is the exact type of car we take for granted until it is..... gone. 🤔

Good friends of mine have a 2010 Camry LE that they bought new and they still love it today! Great video!

I had a 2002 Toyota Solara with the 3.5 litre V6 and it never gave me any issues. Fast, reliable, fun to drive. I've also had 4 Corollas, the most recent was a 2023 SE with the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder. In my experience, the 4 cylinder engines have gotten less potent (if that's even possible). Yesterday I traded the 2023 Corolla for a 2024 Mazda 3. The Mazda is actually really fun to drive, as you know.

Manual trans was only an option for the I4 - not the V6 (please prove me wrong)

YES! I've been waiting for this review. This and the accord v6 are always sleepers

That Camry was a great car. The new owner loves that thing.

We had two Camrys of this generation, one was a 2007 hybrid base and the other was a 2008 V6. The hybrid had the most comfy seats ever with the softest cloth ever put in a car, it makes the fabric in my 2012 Camry SE feel like sandpaper.

These are great, the 2GR-FE is a great motor(aside from the occasional water pump issue like our 2011 Venza). The 2010-2011s actually had the 2AR-FE 2.5 not the 2AZ-FE 2.4 from 07-09.

I bought this car for college and loved every bit of it. It's reliable and will never let you down. Call me boring but you can make it really nice with tinted windows and black wheels.

He didn't mention the rear seats reclines a little in the Camry XLE.

Nice I’m glad you got your hands on another top of the line Camry from this generation! Last one you reviewed was literally mine in SoCal lol

Great video, always like seeing cars we dont get here!

I've had a pair of these (both were hybrids) and both had sunroofs that stuck as you mentioned. I was able to "fix" the issue by simply readjusting the glass in the roof opening. I used small plastic wedges (shims) and carefully inserted them behind the glass where it meets the roof after loosening a few anchor screws inside. Once the wedges were evenly in place, I tightened the screws, removed the wedges and the sunroof was free to open and close as normal. I don't know why these cars are plagued with that little issue, but its a pretty easy fix that pretty well anyone can do! :)

The XLE V6 Camry was typically driven up here by retired 70-year-olds. That being said, they were a common sight and Midas shops due to the amount of brake jobs they needed due to old folks riding the brake pedals a lot.

I drove a '93 Camry with over 280,000 miles on it, drove like new, and still kept running!

Totally agree about sunroofs. I’ve had many cars with sunroofs over the years and they are completely overrated. My current car doesn’t have a sunroof and I don’t miss it one bit.

Got the 2011 as my 1st car after high school in 2018 and it is still my daily with 230k miles, was lucky enough to get it fully equipped with Navigation and JBL package.

Great Video 🤝

Good work, Zack. I want to detail that car so bad...

9:31 same here with the nostalgia fact, my grand uncle in law used to have one a blue one (cant remember the engine since i was 11 back in 2016) and i remembering riding in the back of it and the days going to him and my grand aunt place. watching this video makes me miss those days since he passed away and my grand aunt moved somewhere in florida after his decease :(

So funny you brought up the sunroof with the dent, my 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser with a sunroof has the dent as well. I was racking my brain trying to figure it out lol

You should do a review on a Lexus ES 350 from this era

Yes yes a thousand times yes. Across multiple Toyotas I’ve owned including this there are 3 issues you will always come across; Alternator, ignition coils, and EVAP purge valve. That’s it. Just normal oil/filter changes, brakes, etc and you have a total sleeper comfy and reliable mode of transportation. Head gaskets and rear main oil seals with this engine are not as big of an issue as in larger and heavier models like the Sienna where it’s common around 200k miles

This gen is perfect bc you could get get the V6 on the LE and SE. Also 2010s and 2011s are different from 07-09 bc it had the 2.5 4 cylinder. Not to mention the upgrades it got which were LED taillights and all auto windows which were all removed for the 2012 model year 😢

I still like the styling on these older mode's over the new ones with the wonky front styling !

My aunt had a 09 Camry with the V6. I was shocked at how fast it was, being what it is

I wish these had the Camry se looks with the mesh grill because the l,le and xle are making in the looks department

thank you ❤❤❤

The back seats are also a 60/40 reclining seat, there are little tab levers you can pull on the bottom seam next to the door! AND!! Yes more, there is a sunshade for the far rear window! I love Camrys

The 6th generation of Toyota Camry, lots of them still on the road today. My Dad still has his 2008 Toyota Camry, running strong at 130,000 miles.

The Toyota Camry has a 2.5L option too

The middle section of the cup holder comes out

I have been looking at the LE 2.5 variations of this generation recently. I personally prefer cloth seats and good fuel economy.

5:39 on the BFB test, don't those things between the cupholders move out of the way or flip up to allow larger cups?

The Camry Engines can also become Sport Car Engines in Lotus Vehicles. The Evora, 3 Eleven, and the Emira.

You missed the reclining rear seat and manual rear window sunshade. The XLE is the only trim with those features.

My first and current car is a 2012 Toyota Camry fully loaded XLE with the V6 engine. It olny had 29K miles on it when i got it. Nice and red

I have a 2011 XLE V6 Camry and the sun roof works great…never had an issue in 13 years!

Brilliant cars. Have a 2010 2.4. 72000kms in it no issues. Just ticked over 250,000.

My favorite Camry. And I like the "The Nose." I said it and stand by it.

What about the current 2024 v6

My sister had a 2008 Avalon and this car doesn’t seem very far removed from that.

All Toyotas from all eras are totally reliable and good I didn’t include the current gen Supra and the GR86 cuz it has parts from BMW and Subaru respectively but as long as they get a V6 I have a 2013 Toyota Tacoma and it’s reliable and holds its value

Sweet car

I wish my teal 2011 LE was a V6 😢 it’s still a great car!

Interesting! I just bought a 2007 Camry V6 with 94k miles. It doesn't have a sunroof and is not silver. It's a 1-owner vehicle. I also watched a previous 2007 review video by Zack before, and this new video was just released today. I was hoping to see if there's anything new from Zack. :D After I own this car, I found a minor issue that could potentially become a major concern. This car DOES NOT come with a plastic undertray; everything underneath, such as the oil pan, is exposed to the environment. Make sure to check for rust before purchasing and be diligent about washing the undercarriage more frequently! If you are looking to buy one, don't get the XLE because it has a redesigned back seat, preventing it from folding down and fully accessing the trunk. In 8:25, you can only access the trunk from the back seat through a tiny hole. For me, it is a deal-breaker. A regular sedan is already not as practical as a hatchback in terms of storage space, and if the seat can't be folded, then it is very inconvenient.

what I really wanted to know was....Gas Mileage? and 0-60 ?

My parents had this same car

The higher-end editions of Toyota models had leather that was just as good as Lexus, if not the same. Same with Honda.

If you get this gen then definetly get the V6, the 4 cylinders had horrible oil consumption problems

I’d have to slightly disagree on that you have to have a V6. The 4 cylinder is adequate enough for daily driving. Not fast, but not as slow as the Corolla from this era.

I just bought a 2008 es350, fully loaded w/ nav mark levinson etc. and it was cheaper than the Camry equivalent if I were to find an xle v6 with similar miles and navigation. I’m not sure why but I guess you pay a true “Toyota tax” with the Camrys as compared to the es350

Hope you had when he said this is really fast and not missing around...? Don't joke with this Camries especially the ones that are V6... You will be surprised what they're capable of doing

A family friend traded his second-gen Prius for a fully loaded Camry hybrid of this generation. If he'd told me it was a Lexus, I would have believed it. With the V6, this car can run forever.

Got one like this 🏆🏆🏆

Theees a guy rn wfh is selling a 03 es 300 thst needs a blower motor do r 1000

My grandma had a 2011 Camry SE and it was the best car she ever owned and regrets trading it in

Would you consider one of these that is Manual transmission swapped? Its a custom one we made. It has the extremely rare TRD Aurion Interior also. The car itself is a 08 Camry V6 SE.

This car is soo fast I love this car. My second wife!!

4 cylinder Camry 😊😊😊

Alright so... Compared to the prefacelift 2.4 liter. The V6 seems to have the exact same fuel consumption.

The Lexus has real wood.

Looking good for 240k miles! As any respected Camry should, I suppose

How does the new Camry compare to a New lexus?

How many miles does that car have? Leather looks fairly worn for being a 2010

Excellent car

But is it better than the 3.7 liter Mazda6 ?

I swear every Camry of this generation had this exact light Grey interior 😂😂 sometimes you'll see a light tan/beige but man that Grey was so so common. Boring Grey for a boring car...at least Toyota was consistent

Lexus is Toyota.

Your wrong about the Camry vs Lexus if we’re talking the same year……like way wrong

(See headline, cringes) - Me, a Lexus driver.

2003 es300 is nicer to drive and an older camry platform

Reliable? Yes. Soul crushingly boring? Also, Yes . My advice, buy your fancy German car and keep it for 2-3 years before it becomes a money pit. Then do the responsible family thing and buy one of these. Just don't expect any enjoyment from the experience.

Dusty dated camry

this body style is JUNK. however all of the problems they have won't stop you from driving they just embarrass and infuriate the hell out of you

Anyone who has the lexus equivalent of this (ES350), please contact zack.