Hey Scotty,
You’ve convinced me to hop on the Toyota Camry bandwagon. Are there any models from 2013-2018 that you’ve noticed problems with or that you would not recommend buying?
Stay away from 2007-2009, 2012-2014, and 2018
Consdier the 2015/2016 years which are the best, and the 2019 and newer are also good.
I'd wait a year or two for the last generation.
nope they are all good cars
So I have an ‘18 Camry LE. I really like this car. I was deciding between a ‘17 and ‘18 Camry when looking for a used car about a year ago. I test drove both but ultimately decided on the ‘18. To me the driving experience was much better in the ‘18. Remember that this is the first year in the redesign and I try to stay away from the first version of a redesign or new vehicle to see really what bugs may pop up if any. So far after a year of ownership and aroun 20,000 miles of use, I’ve been extremely happy with the car. I get around mid 30s in gas mileage as I drive mainly highway 60 miles a day. It has pretty decent pick up speed upon acceleration with the over 200 hp and GDI. It has port and direct injection. Be sure to change the oil every 5,000 miles due to this. It also has the 8 speed transmission which is a new item for 2018. These transmissions have received a lot complaints with their hard shifting. My wife’s ‘18 sienna had one and we could definitely notice this hard shifting when hitting the accelerator while moving around 35-45 mph. It really felt more like a jolt. However, my Camry is relatively smooth while shifting through gears. I’ve never really experienced this jolt. I just found out that my Camry is included in the fuel pump recall. I have had no symptoms of a bad fuel pump thus far.
If you find an early ‘18 that you like, make sure the 8-speed automatic was replaced (make sure it is documented!), … if it was, perfect!. Other than that, … if you like what you just found, … take it to your trusted mechanic for a thorough check and recommendation, … and buy it if he/she says so, …
Best,
F.S.
… btw, early 8-speeds in those cars are not the same as those replacing them, … or all those installed in new cars later.
Part of the problems is that I live in Fort Lauderdale FL and haven’t been able to find a trusted mechanic. Any recommendations?
Well, … there must be someone in your area. I, … I’m in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, so not much help on this account.
Anyway, … find a best Camry you like on your very own, … test drive it well. Look it over yourself! If you like it after a prolong test drive, … and the best look at it, … take it to an independent garage in your area, … but not a Toyota dealer. Take a VIN to a Toyota dealer and ask them to check if there are any outstanding recalls, etc. on that specific car, … if it happens to be ‘18, ask them about transmission. Be aware that early ‘18s - with already changed transmission or not - command a much lower price than the rest of them.
Best,
F.S.
… btw, watch some of the Scotties videos on how to check a car yourself, … before taking it to a mechanic! It will help immensely!
2018 Camry
Had transmission problems
Besides that everything else is good!
The older 2007-2009 years is definetly to avoid
