Thanks for the great review. People take the Camry for granted because it's been around so long and it's known for reliability. We just got the 2016 LE and couldn't be happier. It's gorgeous and runs like a top with the 2.5L. I'm thinking about buying another as I type, only an SE this time to add variety. Zipping around at highway speeds is a breeze in this car. I want the paddle shifters! LOL!
I just bought a 2014 se Camry in white last month. This car is sexy but only in the se trim. It had 51,000 miles on it when I bought it. The asking price was 14,000.
Personally, I think the SE with the 4-cylinder don't ride that stiff especially comparing to other trim level such as the LE and XLE. The LE got a softer handling and little more comfort, while the SE is a bit firmer. The SE model still ride very good, and the noise level is still minimal. My favorite part of the car is the 4-cylinder. Its really peppy & got good mid-range punch with the 6 speed auto. I will buy this car with the SE trim level over the other midsize sedans in the market.
I know some people aren't keen about the styling, but Camry owners are very loyal. Similar to the VW Golf, it advances with its time instead going bold.
The 2014.5 version of this car is awesome. The Kia Optima is a nice looking car. As far as sustained quality and endurance, my money is on the Camry....
I AGREE... I OWN A BLACK 2014.5 CAMRY SE SPORT FULLY LOADED....I LOVE IT 👍💛💕💯 THIS IS A VERY NICE SEDAN N I KEEP IT CLEAN N WELL MAINTAINED ✔️💚💙❇️🍟✳️👍🔴❤️🤓🧡
Steve I know you touched a bit on the ride quality, but how well does it really perform on harsh bumpy roads? And which would you recommend in terms of ride quality, the Toyota Camry or Buick Lacrosse?
Claudio Zamudio: I agree SE only version of 12-14.5 is best looking Camry overall ever. The car flows together well like 1 group designed it, unlike the cartoonish 15 refresh or the 18 redo. Classy, Elegant & Aggressive. 12-14.5 SE had best looking front fascia ever on a Camry. I wasn't real keen on rear lights but due to Angular design of the car they worked well with package and didn't interrupt the flow. Car with clean, subtle lines will age far better with time than these newer more radical. "in your face monstrosities" that they are producing now.
@@richarddobson3138 I respect your opinion. I don't think the 2012's look bad, and the 2015's look good if set up right. Here is my 2015 I dressed up a little i.imgur.com/LOsrDyH.jpg
@@wtDrake your 15 looks great...super....I know you're proud of that and you should be..let me adjust what I said before because I think I made it seem like I liked all versions of the 12-14s...I only liked the SE version. The 15-17s were an improvement over the 12-14.5 le and xle versions for sure, but I still prefer by a narrow margin the 12-14.5 SE. If the 15-17 is a dark color I feel it actually compliments what was a radically different front fascia..If it's a light colored 15-17 then I prefer the 12-14.5( SE version only) ...by a wider margin. I will say that while I initially preferred the more angular styling of the 12-14.5, I can also see why some people could also consider it boring looking at it from certain angles.. I probably shouldn't have used the word cartoonish for the 15-17, as actually the 18-19 SE & XSE may be a better match for that word. Although I do like the 18-19 redo quite a bit, the way radical changes on the SE and XSE may scare a lot more traditional conservative buyers off. I don't think that design will age well long term as compared to the 18-19 L, LE, & XLE despite the busy bars across the front of those fascias. If I can figure out how to do it I will send you a pic of my 13 SE...Thanks & congrats on beautiful car
Just bought one in January 8 years later and it still cost 10k lol it only had 98000k on it tho. Cracked the oil pan lost the engine at 109k. Put a new engine in it from Toyota with 31k on it. Things prolly gonna out live a lot of newer cars just coming out and with the new ones to come out after this one. I think this is the best looking one not a fan of the bubble butt rear on the 07s and the interior isn't as nice. This generation had perfect balance, and if you found it in a 4 cylinder instead of that 3.6L v6 you won. The 6 speed trans handles I4 engine better than the 3.5. less wear so it lasts longer.
Who is trolling? Steve Hammes is one of the better reviewers on you-tube. It is just that the Camry is a generation behind and no longer the go to class leader. Sorry if you cant understand not everyone worships Toyota and Kawasaki. They make good vehicles, but the competitions has surpassed them in this category. If that makes me a troll. Then so be it.
Another great review Steve. On thing that stands out to me about this Toyota is its total lack of imagination. It looks like a Acura TSX. In 2012 when you can buy a Kia Optima with all the trimmings (and even a hybrid) for the 27K that your tester stickered for - the only thing standing between them is the Toyota name which I fear is no longer worth that much mod-con sacrifice.
It must have been love but it's over now. It must have been good but I lost it somehow. It must have been love but it's over now. From the moment we touched 'til the time had run out.
People are only buying these because it's a "toyota". If you know anything about cars, you would realize that camry is at the back of the pack now in terms of design innovation and quality. Just my opinion though...
@SweetHubby82 yea Toyota and Subaru have an alliance...look up the 2013 Subaru brz then look at the 2012 Toyota ft 86 or the 2012 scion frs...see the relation? ive also heard that Subaru builds some of Toyota parts.
@313hotboi The buick lacrosse doesnt compete against this car its a luxury car. Obviously the lacrosse its going to have a better ride. The lacrosse competes against a Lexus ES, and the Lexus ES has the better ride quality then
I don't like the new camrys. The hubcaps on the base and LE model look almost exactly the same as the XLE alloy rims. I can't even tell a base/LE from a xle unless I looked at the badging. I'd take a corolla s over this if I could fit in the driver seat comfortably.
Let me understand you better. YOU pigeon hole me as a GM/Chrysler fan, and get upset that I only like THEM. Yet on your YT page you pigeon hole YOURSELF as 'Toyota and Kawasaki for life', and that makes you correct, and me incorrect?
the only reason why the Camry is popular over the Corolla is because we are FAT. Corolla is the best Toyota ever made and the most popular car around the worldwide, but here.
@76carmel loyalty is great, but with the toyota faithful as sheep like as they tend to be, they wont even cross shop to see the competition to see how greatly they have been surpassed. this platform is dated, already sinc it has been around since 2007. hardly all new.
@blackseries99 I've been to dealerships and seen and been in these things in person. They're dreadful. I think that Toyota hasn't made a good car since the 1990's
hard to call it all new with the same greenhouse. its already dated since the same basic platform has been around since 2007. move over toyota the competition has surpassed you, only toyota would think they could get away with such a lazy upgrade. but the toyota sheep will love it, since they dont cross shop, and dont know there are superior cars out there. Roxette!
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LOVE IT ! The Sport Se model can run to 60 MPH in 5.8 sec ! fastest in it class best MPG and also the lightest too !
Good Job Toyota.
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Thanks for the great review. People take the Camry for granted because it's been around so long and it's known for reliability. We just got the 2016 LE and couldn't be happier. It's gorgeous and runs like a top with the 2.5L. I'm thinking about buying another as I type, only an SE this time to add variety. Zipping around at highway speeds is a breeze in this car. I want the paddle shifters! LOL!
Leejack 27 the 2.5 is really quick ? Wonder how it matches the Accord sport
Wow!! Looking at this in 2021 as first time ever 2012 camry owner. I love my camry!!
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Just bought one for $9k with 57,000 miles and some minor dent damage. Deal of the year!!
I just bought a 2014 se Camry in white last month. This car is sexy but only in the se trim. It had 51,000 miles on it when I bought it. The asking price was 14,000.
Nice. My dad is selling his white camry to me for 7k... with 50k miles
the camry is very good for anyone that wants get their first car. IMO this is one of the best cars you can buy for less money and very great deal.
First car?? Uhm okay 🧐 is one of most reliable cars out there sir fuck u mean 😂
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you can find em for about 15k now. a great deal imo. i picked up one with 34k miles on it recently. very happy so far.
Would really like one of these asap! Been looking for one with no luck so far, but hopefully soon we'll find a well kept one! So nice :D
I bought one for 6k at the auction .. Just has to replace some cosmetics not bad
Adam Mullins are they good for first cars?
You csn buy them for less than 10k with less than 100k mi on them!!😀🥰😜
Personally, I think the SE with the 4-cylinder don't ride that stiff especially comparing to other trim level such as the LE and XLE. The LE got a softer handling and little more comfort, while the SE is a bit firmer. The SE model still ride very good, and the noise level is still minimal. My favorite part of the car is the 4-cylinder. Its really peppy & got good mid-range punch with the 6 speed auto. I will buy this car with the SE trim level over the other midsize sedans in the market.
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I own 2013 Camry SE my odometer at 76500 miles now and still in good running condition.
AMEN AMEN..I #OWN A #BLACK #2014.5 #TOYOTA #CAMRY #SE #SPORT..FULLY LOADED SEDAN..IT JUST RECENTLY REACHED #31,000 MILES..AND I #LOVE IT!!!!💯👌🤜🖐😇👐
My 2012 just hit 22k miles, things gonna last forever
Love my 2012 Camry! Very informative video, thanks!
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I know some people aren't keen about the styling, but Camry owners are very loyal. Similar to the VW Golf, it advances with its time instead going bold.
Awesome 😀 😀 2012 Toyota Camry SE review .
Thank you. It was such a practical review, as well as a practical car.
The trans takes the 4 cylinder like a champ
The 2014.5 version of this car is awesome. The Kia Optima is a nice looking car. As far as sustained quality and endurance, my money is on the Camry....
I AGREE... I OWN A BLACK 2014.5 CAMRY SE SPORT FULLY LOADED....I LOVE IT 👍💛💕💯 THIS IS A VERY NICE SEDAN N I KEEP IT CLEAN N WELL MAINTAINED ✔️💚💙❇️🍟✳️👍🔴❤️🤓🧡
i'd love to have the 2012 interior with the 2007 camry se exterior...not really liking the new design.
Steve I know you touched a bit on the ride quality, but how well does it really perform on harsh bumpy roads? And which would you recommend in terms of ride quality, the Toyota Camry or Buick Lacrosse?
I think the look on the car is great actually
Claudio Zamudio: I agree SE only version of 12-14.5 is best looking Camry overall ever. The car flows together well like 1 group designed it, unlike the cartoonish 15 refresh or the 18 redo. Classy, Elegant & Aggressive. 12-14.5 SE had best looking front fascia ever on a Camry. I wasn't real keen on rear lights but due to Angular design of the car they worked well with package and didn't interrupt the flow. Car with clean, subtle lines will age far better with time than these newer more radical. "in your face monstrosities" that they are producing now.
Claudio Zamudio I agree
Lol cartoonish?? I think my 2015 looks more conservative and classy than these 2012s. Especially the SE trim in black.
@@richarddobson3138 I respect your opinion. I don't think the 2012's look bad, and the 2015's look good if set up right. Here is my 2015 I dressed up a little
i.imgur.com/LOsrDyH.jpg
@@wtDrake your 15 looks great...super....I know you're proud of that and you should be..let me adjust what I said before because I think I made it seem like I liked all versions of the 12-14s...I only liked the SE version. The 15-17s were an improvement over the 12-14.5 le and xle versions for sure, but I still prefer by a narrow margin the 12-14.5 SE. If the 15-17 is a dark color I feel it actually compliments what was a radically different front fascia..If it's a light colored 15-17 then I prefer the 12-14.5( SE version only) ...by a wider margin.
I will say that while I initially preferred the more angular styling of the 12-14.5, I can also see why some people could also consider it boring looking at it from certain angles.. I probably shouldn't have used the word cartoonish for the 15-17, as actually the 18-19 SE & XSE may be a better match for that word. Although I do like the 18-19 redo quite a bit, the way radical changes on the SE and XSE may scare a lot more traditional conservative buyers off. I don't think that design will age well long term as compared to the 18-19 L, LE, & XLE despite the busy bars across the front of those fascias. If I can figure out how to do it I will send you a pic of my 13 SE...Thanks & congrats on beautiful car
Had no idea about the Entune. Going to pair my Camry now. Thanks!
Enjoy!
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Got one. Love it.
Me 2🖒❤💯✔😎💙💛
Just bought one in January 8 years later and it still cost 10k lol it only had 98000k on it tho. Cracked the oil pan lost the engine at 109k. Put a new engine in it from Toyota with 31k on it. Things prolly gonna out live a lot of newer cars just coming out and with the new ones to come out after this one. I think this is the best looking one not a fan of the bubble butt rear on the 07s and the interior isn't as nice. This generation had perfect balance, and if you found it in a 4 cylinder instead of that 3.6L v6 you won. The 6 speed trans handles I4 engine better than the 3.5. less wear so it lasts longer.
great review steve
i have 2013 SE V6 which has plenty of power. I recorded 5.8 secs in 0-60 straight line!
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Stupid hp
it actually looks more like a corolla now
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Moving forward!
gogo toyota dont listen to all of these haters, keep on making cars that will still run like new even after 20 years
Steve, are you going to test the Camry Hybrid?
Will let you know when I do.
I just bought this car how much did you pay for your camry SE? Any one please reply
i would love to see a nice review on the 2013 scion tc that would be great
Who is trolling? Steve Hammes is one of the better reviewers on you-tube. It is just that the Camry is a generation behind and no longer the go to class leader. Sorry if you cant understand not everyone worships Toyota and Kawasaki. They make good vehicles, but the competitions has surpassed them in this category. If that makes me a troll. Then so be it.
Another great review Steve. On thing that stands out to me about this Toyota is its total lack of imagination. It looks like a Acura TSX. In 2012 when you can buy a Kia Optima with all the trimmings (and even a hybrid) for the 27K that your tester stickered for - the only thing standing between them is the Toyota name which I fear is no longer worth that much mod-con sacrifice.
Definitely agree, Toyota is a great company, but the styling is simply bland. Toyota should try introducing slighter bolder styles.
Buick is still the land yacht of America, Camry will hold better resale over time!
Buick is a joke I'm surprised they have not been discontinued at this point.
And the V6 Camry has the same 0-60 as a Subaru WRX - how's that for power?
Wow! Just got a 2012 SE V6! Can you say PHENOMENAL?
and now i wanna listen to 'It must have been love' =P
Please How Much
i just buy the se w/ v4 and i like it for my wife. but i rather go w/ se v6 on sport edition, which i prefer that car.
AWESOME CHOICE 👍💯😇
I can totally see how you came up with that synopsis....... ??????
I have a black Camry with 5 percent tint
Heated seats?
PS, sick beats, Steve!
@CarCurious wow...never heard that one before
@d0ugz24 ---did u checked it in person or felt it thru computer screen?
I prefer the looks for the Kia/Hyundai appliance mid sizers.
It must have been love but it's over now.
It must have been good but I lost it somehow.
It must have been love but it's over now.
From the moment we touched 'til the time had run out.
@boobs2323
You can upgrade to a 3.5 L V6 with 268 hp with paddle shifters. 173 hp is for the PZEV (Parial Zero Emissions) - for the Ecofriendly.
23,5 for mine.. 2013
Toyota don't sell this in the Uk anymore, I can see why :o(
I bought mine for 22,500 after tax and everything..
u shouldve got the v6 its has leather and suede inserts!
awwwwww yeeeeeeeeeeeeee steve hammmmmmes
how much is per month for 4cy se
I own one of these guys and you do not get the 35 hwy mpg
People are only buying these because it's a "toyota". If you know anything about cars, you would realize that camry is at the back of the pack now in terms of design innovation and quality. Just my opinion though...
@SweetHubby82 yea Toyota and Subaru have an alliance...look up the 2013 Subaru brz then look at the 2012 Toyota ft 86 or the 2012 scion frs...see the relation? ive also heard that Subaru builds some of Toyota parts.
@313hotboi The buick lacrosse doesnt compete against this car its a luxury car. Obviously the lacrosse its going to have a better ride. The lacrosse competes against a Lexus ES, and the Lexus ES has the better ride quality then
i have 2 se 4cyl
I don't like the new camrys. The hubcaps on the base and LE model look almost exactly the same as the XLE alloy rims. I can't even tell a base/LE from a xle unless I looked at the badging. I'd take a corolla s over this if I could fit in the driver seat comfortably.
my mom's 04 camry still drive like new , other than its soft supenion and ..being super boring.
Too boring IMO. The Sonata/Optima and the 2013 Fusion and Honda Accord seem like better bets in this category
The optima, sonata and fusion are pure junk.. at this point most have blown engines are in the junkyard. 😂
@ericj305 Optima.
Optima garbage
Let me understand you better. YOU pigeon hole me as a GM/Chrysler fan, and get upset that I only like THEM. Yet on your YT page you pigeon hole YOURSELF as 'Toyota and Kawasaki for life', and that makes you correct, and me incorrect?
the only reason why the Camry is popular over the Corolla is because we are FAT.
Corolla is the best Toyota ever made and the most popular car around the worldwide, but here.
How much did you pay for yours?
@76carmel loyalty is great, but with the toyota faithful as sheep like as they tend to be, they wont even cross shop to see the competition to see how greatly they have been surpassed. this platform is dated, already sinc it has been around since 2007. hardly all new.
#BEAUTIFUL SEDAN!!!!😂🙌👍😇💜🖤
You have to PAY to use features like apps? Wtf?
looks like a mash of Acura csx and Honda city from the front.
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This generation Camry is not impressive. I was more impressed about my old 2006 Camry.
"Try 2.5L, 4 cylinder first"..... Um NO!!
Tail lights look strange
@movetoyou Just adds weight and it doesn't add any performance.
The Kia Optima is a Camry and Accord Killer!!!
Camry and accord are King the optima is a piece of Korean junk.🚫
MAXIMA!!!!!! ...
@InevitableBlue Camry and impressive in the same sentence is a good joke
@blackseries99 I've been to dealerships and seen and been in these things in person. They're dreadful. I think that Toyota hasn't made a good car since the 1990's
hard to call it all new with the same greenhouse. its already dated since the same basic platform has been around since 2007. move over toyota the competition has surpassed you, only toyota would think they could get away with such a lazy upgrade. but the toyota sheep will love it, since they dont cross shop, and dont know there are superior cars out there. Roxette!
You are very ignorant as of today Toyota is number one, the garbage you talk about is useless and uninspiring..😂
@@randyjackson347 eight years ago.
The front is a stretched Corolla, which I don't mind, and the rear is a train wreck. Were they drunk at Toyota I wonder?
This or a 2013 fusion...fusion it is.Ill even pick the 2012 fusion over this.
no
@313hotboi LaCrosse ride quality is best.
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Man they screwed up on the design I liked the 2007-2011 SE version
I respect your opinion Mr. Hammes, but this car looks very very uggly :(
I'd much rather get a kia optima
looks like a civic
God Toyota's are terrible these days. This Camry is actually a step back in my opinion. Ugly, same cheap, plastic interior.
boring...
@d0ugz24 --keep smoking.