So im wanting to get a Camry but should i get 2017 camry or 2018, cause i know 2018 has a 8 speed automatic transmisson and 2017 has 6 speed automatic transmission and the 2018 will get better gas mileage, but ive heard that the 2018 camry has been having some problems with the new 8 speed automatic transmission, and the 2017 camry 6 speed automatic transmission has been perfected throughout the years, and has anyone heard of any other problems with them?? so which one is better 2017 or 2018 Toyota Camry? Thanks!
My 2020 V6 has not had any issues, but it may just be your driving preference that determines if you like the 8 speed or not. There may be some times that the shifts seem a little odd, but it may be expected. I don't mind how mine drives at all, but do test drive one at both low and high speeds to see if you don't mind either.
Yes I've had customers that complained that transmission is sometimes Jerky or not fast enough shifting/down shifting. Some of my customers have no problems and they love the car. But i would test drive the car when it's been sitting cold and see how the transmission responds and drive it for 10 15 minutes. Once it's heated enough and transmission response is still good. Then buy the 2018 Camry and if you feel that car is not responding or behaving the way you like it then get the 2017.
Also 2018 is when the Model of Camry was changed to the new look so if that doesn't matter to you then you can pick any. As long as car is nice and clean both driving and body wise.
Good Luck and Happy Hunting.
2018 is the first year of a new redesign of the Camry.
According to Scotty's wisdom, never (and I mean never) buy a car the first year it comes out.
You're better to buy a car that's been out for a while so all the problems have been worked out.
Following Scotty logic, the 2017 would be the best choice.
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A 2017 Gen 7.5 Camry is the cool looking one. 2018 Gen 8 Camry looks like a predator from the Schwartzenegger film and is going to cost more. PLUS it has an unreliable transmission? Do you really need me to answer this for you?
You need to do some math. How many miles per year driven? How much is gas? Let's say 15,000 miles and $2.50. 2017 gets what, 40 MPG hwy? IDK but my 1998 gets 35 MPG hwy so we'll say 40. And what's the 2018 get, 45 hwy? That's pretty good. Let's take a look:
2017: 15,000/35 * 2.50 = $1071
2018: 15,000/40 * 2.50 = $938
The 2018 would save you a whopping $134/yr...and cost you $3800 when the tranny needs to be replaced. I think we've found our answer.
