How The ‘Boring’ Toyota Camry Became A Best-Seller In America
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- The Toyota Camry could be called one of the most rational and reliable vehicles ever made. While Toyota and its passenger cars do have a reputation for being rather bland, it appears that quite a few people do want to own one.
In 2019, the Camry was the best-selling passenger car in the United States. However, sedans like the Camry seem to be steadily vanishing from roads in the U.S. and other markets around the world.
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How The ‘Boring’ Toyota Camry Became A Best-Seller In America
American strategy : Let's make the cars break often so the buyers spend every dimes they got to fix it.
Japanese strategy : Let's put our heart and soul into our cars and make it last 30 years so that one happy buyer will tell 100 other buyers to buy our cars.
Nuff said.
Exactly, thanks for posting. Individual business strategies :-) ♥
They sure put their heart and soul into their airplanes and tanks....didn’t go so well for them.
@@aidanpierce4863 Join the military and humble yourself. That was 80 years ago.
@@aidanpierce4863 dude the war is over.
More like Japan was destroyed after ww2 and had to produce somethimg that Americans would buy.
Camry .. when a serial killer chasing you . You know the Camry going to start
Tyler Haknuman
That’s why you never see them in scary movies.
😁
Tyler Haknuman lmao
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Tyler Haknuman lmao 😂
Most taxis in Dubai are Camry. A taxi driver once told me, the taxi company keeps Camry until up to 500k kilometers and sell them to different african countries where they use them again as taxis for another 500k or so kilometers. Amazing
Same in Switzerland. But the "go-to" car for taxi drivers are Lexuses. The RX400 is incredibly popular amongst taxi drivers, they are doing millions of kilometers with them. Yes, the Mercs E-class are solidly implanted right now, but there always was a big love of the taxis for the japanese L. And the Camry, that was long discontinued in our market, is now, slowly, increasing his share amongst them too. It's an incredible testimony when your cars are so loved by professionals all around the world for their dependability.
@@boboutelama5748 lexus’s as taxi cars? damn in my country, only the richest of person could afford lexus
Here in the US, most toyotas can live more than 500miles, just follow the basic maintinance
أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم.
(ٱعۡلَمُوۤا۟ أَنَّمَا ٱلۡحَیَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنۡیَا لَعِبࣱ وَلَهۡوࣱ وَزِینَةࣱ وَتَفَاخُرُۢ بَیۡنَكُمۡ وَتَكَاثُرࣱ فِی ٱلۡأَمۡوَ ٰلِ وَٱلۡأَوۡلَـٰدِۖ كَمَثَلِ غَیۡثٍ أَعۡجَبَ ٱلۡكُفَّارَ نَبَاتُهُۥ ثُمَّ یَهِیجُ فَتَرَىٰهُ مُصۡفَرࣰّا ثُمَّ یَكُونُ حُطَـٰمࣰاۖ وَفِی ٱلۡـَٔاخِرَةِ عَذَابࣱ شَدِیدࣱ وَمَغۡفِرَةࣱ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَرِضۡوَ ٰنࣱۚ وَمَا ٱلۡحَیَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنۡیَاۤ إِلَّا مَتَـٰعُ ٱلۡغُرُورِ سَابِقُوۤا۟ إِلَىٰ مَغۡفِرَةࣲ مِّن رَّبِّكُمۡ وَجَنَّةٍ عَرۡضُهَا كَعَرۡضِ ٱلسَّمَاۤءِ وَٱلۡأَرۡضِ أُعِدَّتۡ لِلَّذِینَ ءَامَنُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ وَرُسُلِهِۦۚ ذَ ٰلِكَ فَضۡلُ ٱللَّهِ یُؤۡتِیهِ مَن یَشَاۤءُۚ وَٱللَّهُ ذُو ٱلۡفَضۡلِ ٱلۡعَظِیمِ)
[Surah Al-Hadid 20 - 21]
Sahih International
Know that the life of this world is but amusement and diversion and adornment and boasting to one another and competition in increase of wealth and children - like the example of a rain whose [resulting] plant growth pleases the tillers; then it dries and you see it turned yellow; then it becomes [scattered] debris. And in the Hereafter is severe punishment and forgiveness from Allah and approval. And what is the worldly life except the enjoyment of delusion.
Race toward forgiveness from your Lord and a Garden whose width is like the width of the heavens and earth, prepared for those who believed in Allah and His messengers. That is the bounty of Allah which He gives to whom He wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.
@@dfsdfsdfasdfsdfsdfaasdf we have amg benz rolls Royce bmw and escalade as taxis here in nyx
As Akio Toyoda said in a recent interview: "I know people have different opinions about what a 'good car' should have. But I think safety and durability are qualities included in anyone's requirements for an ideal car."
I'd argue that speed is a safety feature because it can get you out of a sticky situation on the freeway.
@@feelingafnar8885 yeah, if you rob businesses for a living or always tardy showing up to work. had you said Torque, I would agree.
toyotas are reliable but not safe cars they are super light
Lies again? CDG Zig
Japanese Automakers think decades ahead. While American Automakers think only about the next financial quarter.
Yep,scooty agree
Same with European cars. Whenever I see someone driving a BMW, I just assume they’re some deadbeat living paycheck-to-paycheck with a mountain of unpaid loans.
Not all American cars are bad. I’d say the Ford Crown Victoria and *some* of the Tesla models are good purchases.
I bought my Camry XLE in 2010 and it still feels new in 2020. I’m never gonna buy another car again because I don’t need to.
Don *Korean
not nissan, mazda, mitsu, suzuki. Mazda would have been Honda's size by now if they make reliable cars 20 years ago.
100% true.
Camry a boring car? What’s boring is waiting at the dealer for a stupid electrical problem to be resolved.
Cristian Lopez camry is a boring car no way around that
abraham carino rather be in a boring car than wasting my money on”cool” cars
abraham carino newer models are no more boring
Soccer King there’s plenty of cheap “cool” cars
Mega Trunks why tho?
There’s 390,000 miles on my 2004 Camry. Our 1999 has NEVER visited the shop.
You should probably take it to the shop to get serviced soon then lmao? Thats how you make it last longer
A son has a 2010 with 240,000 on ours and love it. I'd trust it to go anywhere. Daughter has a 2014, wonderful machines.
@@mrclean2108 I think you know what she meant
i suggest you do a checkup cus 1999 was a long time ago
Who changed the parts?
In Indonesia, this car is considered as a prestigious car
even here in the Philippines
Same here in Vietnam
Same in India. This is one of the largest and luxurious sedan you can buy in India. It boggles my mind how Americans can call this "Mid sized" They'd call a TATA tigor or Ford Aspire a micro sedan then
@@Gamergodxxxx Camry is considered a affordable mid size sedan while Avalon being the larger, more premium offering. It’s mostly because roads in some countries are larger than others, also the heavy taxation on cars in India and some other Asian countries make cars like Camry very expensive.
When you taxed the car 75% to 100%, it would also fall into premium cars category in the USA.
currently driving a 20 year old Camry, so reliable
Ditto
Currently driving 27 year old Camry with 94,000 miles working great!
Older camrys are more reliable. Modern ones not so much. The more electronics and complex technology automakers use, the more unreliable they will get, and the more issues you will have to face with time. Amount of chips and wiring around modern cars is way more than it was 10 years ago.
Currently driving a 98 camry le with 160k Miles, nothing rattles inside, everything works and still original, just upgraded the stereo to a Bluetooth capable, remote starter and traffic camara, i barely be at the shop, just to change oil and brakes .. .. why American made created that myth that people only want to drive SUV?? BC of pure Greed. They need to make it to the next quarter to please shareholders. So why sell cheaply made American sedan when we can sell cheaply made SUV and bc of the size and weight we can justify the price !! Just analize that and you will see is not far fetched The Japanese have a different mindset when it comes to quality and manufactur if not they wouldn't be selling sedans like hotcakes, when it comes to Sedans all I see on the streets are Sedans made by Honda, Toyota Nissan Subaru Mazda, BMW Benz Audi everywhere..
@@final_counter8836 what? You don't drive much.
I don’t think it’s an unattractive car. Reliability has its own beauty.
beauty is relative, some people will prefer an audi over a mercedes or a range rover thats how it works
@@carholic-sz3qv What he is talking about is not aesthetics however, which is subjective, but the fact that functionality is beautiful and that cannot be denied
GreenAppelPie Agreed! 👍
RENOVATIO Well said and a spot on accurate statement! 👍
@@cocotaveras8975 Thank you kind sir!
I love how "boring" cars in the US are considered upscale in developing countries.
1) Import taxes
2) Manufactured in relatively expensive places
In my country a highlander is sign of status and money. Here in the US the highlander is a boring mom car nobody cares about
Cause its america. Most badass nation on earth
@@brokenbrad6182 uhmmm the most racists as well
@awesome guy Not really. The Camry costs over $55,000 in my country. Also, it's bigger, more opulent and feels luxurious compared to cars that most middle class people drive here. Forget about the Camry, even something as "basic" as the Civic is considered high-end.
When my mom's 1990 Toyota camry died a few years ago, she cried.
My 2001 Toyota Corolla broke last year and I also cried.
I felt that ...
My grandpa cried when his truck stopped working after 36 years of driving then bought himself a 2012 Toyota Tacoma
I damned near shed a tear
Please bring those camries back to live
It’s safe and reliable. It’s almost like a store-brand car. You don’t get it for the looks or because you care about the brand - you get it because it just works.
Oof hell yeah
so common that i never want to be in it....
@Tuong Lu Kim ?
@Tuong Lu Kim or maybe they do trust them. remember the whole video is about Toyota's reliability? If the car is that good, why spend more money than you have to? 40 years of a proven track record should be sufficient enough evidence that the car will last, so why not lower the warranty. But people still have the option to by an extended warranty for peace of mind, so in a sense Toyota is profiting off of people's fear. But if you want a awesome warranty, there's always Kia.
campkira yeah cause in the US it’s a status symbol what kind of car you drive
CNBC is killing it with these Docu-Style videos. I can’t get enough
Dali Lama some of them show more corporate bias than others, but I agree! I can’t get enough. Very informative and thought provoking
I agree
Faisal Hafeez Well said and I completely agree!
seriously it's some real quality content.
They need to keep it up 👍🏻
I hope Toyota never stops making the Camry. I have a 2015 XSE V6 and in the future I’m hoping on switching to a new XSE V6 just because I love the camry so much.
Better jump on that. 2023 will be the last year for the V6.
@@r3games1985 Sad to hear that. Sucks they go for 4 cylinders now due to EPA BS.
I got a 2019 Camry last week. My mom was trying to talk me out of it saying “those are for old people” 😆 but I ended up getting it and I love it.
Don't worry, in 20 years time you'll be old and still driving the same Camry. It'd just that you're thinking long term 🤣
😂😂
She wants grandkids and knows a son with a Camry won't help that cause
@@nstl440 you probably drive a BMW
@@Fred_the_1996 i drive a kei car 😁
My 18 year old Camry is working just fine till now and My 4 year old Range rover is still sitting with the mechanic
I don't know of any reliable Range Rover.
@@grownsimba8120 coz there is none
Range Rovers are made to be traded in every year by the wealthy or when warranty runs out. After that is bought by a sucker.
But what is 100 times more comfortable in 100 times more fun bet it’s not the Camry. Sure everybody knows range rovers are the bottom of the top 50 most reliable brands but get one CP owed or with a warranty or with a good mechanic.
@@JacanaProductions I personally wouldn't bother with that. I'm not going to buy a car certified pre-owned only for it to become a lemon due to it consistently having problems. The best ability is availability.
I purchased a 1989 Camry brand new. It currently has over 500,000 miles and still runs like a champ!
I have a 1996 camry...bought in '98 ..waiting for it to die ...never a problem 280miles
@@03630000 why would it die?
Do 777777 miles and sell it as lucky item
I purchased a 2018 Camry brand new. I plan on keeping it for the rest of my life!
if you’re still driving that dinosaur i consider you as a legend.
I have a 2020 Camry. I've been told it looks really sporty by a friend and I have to agree. The 2020 design just looks sporty and aggressive.
Did you get a trd or sport?
It's gonna hold up for the next 2 decades!
The 2019 and 2020 is pretty similar. I have a 2019 and people tell me the same
don't make me laugh
I have a 2019 camry xse V6 two tone black. They call Camry's old people cars but I fell in love when I saw it in real life and I'm 18.
Honestly, I absolutely love the look of the new generation Toyota camry, it doesn't look like an "economy" sedan at all and has a rather sporty & high-end look to it
I had a Toyota but wanted something else for fun - bought another car - broke down a few times and lost many hours in the shop - came back to Toyota. I feel many people have experienced this loop.
flakeu I bought an Infiniti Q60 red sport for fun and it always in the shop. I miss my corolla. Never been in the shop for the 5 years that I own it.
So be attentive to the next GR models that are going to come on the american market. Fun, fast and Toyota.
Same. I had an 86 twin. Which was reliable until i mildly modified it with a turbocharger kit. The motor was kicking strong but it was little issues like hoses and leaking oil. I sold it and got a camry. It's not as fun but i love it because i can take it all over town without worrying about it
Smh just buy a Honda
Same bought a Ford Focus broke down 5 years after warranty
these Camry's are the most indestructible car ever made, there built like tanks, Heck my 2001 Camry has over 400k on the odometer and that thing REFUSES TO DIE!!!
howtobebasic 2 don’t worry nothing will happen to it . In Dubai taxis have gone past 999k and restarted the odo and is still running
I have see camry gone over 650k odometer
03 5 speed manual with 214k checking in.
got an 05 camry with 230K, gonna buy a new one soon
@@aswin5868 yes that too in 2 - 4 years maximum
Camry and Honda accord are a bless.
Strength ,reliability, durability, fuel economy......
Thank you both.
Every Honda I’ve owned had problems! No joke! I stick with Lexus!
@@newbeginnings9457 what Hondas did you own?
I made a guy who treats his 2019 red leather camry like a peace of gold. I felt like trading in my ford for the same Camry.
Do it
So many of the Uber Camry's have over 300k on their odometer. That's brutal NYC miles.
My 2008 camry hybrid has 364k miles on it. Haven't had a single problem with it to date.
Zachary King no hybrid battery replacement?
@@westoncaldwell4155 I replaced the normal 12v car battery. Haven't had to replace hybrid on it though, hasn't really degraded at all.
Zachary King awesome
Brutal indeed. But unlike most other cars, Camrys can take it. Siennas can take it. *corollas* can take it.
Thats why cab companies love them.
They are the cheapest to operate.
Its perplexing that they arent more common in commercial use.
who knew people would like something called "reliability"
actually thats a good question, because car reviewers always talk about driving dynamics, and engine options........ but the truth is many people just want a dependable simple car
I don’t even know why people want fast cars. First of all, they’re going to be the ones who drive like a**holes on the road. Second, they’ll waste more fuel. Third, insurance cost, and more. If you want to feel speed, go to a racetrack. If you want to shoot 500 rounds out of a machine gun, keep it in the gun range.
@@MichaelRockfez if some one needs a sport car or a fast car he has to go to Germany they have very fast speeds on highways
@Chooey Sooares Depends what you expect as electric from Toyota. Hydrogen? yes, Batteries? no. Sadly Toyota is too rigid and stubborn to switch to battery powered which will most likely be the mainstream electric car of the future.
Even a very unreliable car will still get you around 99% of the time. Toyotas are boring 100% of the time. I'll trade a little bit of reliability for something I actually ENJOY driving.
Whoever is doing these new CNBC mini-documentaries deserves multiple raises. I never watched anything from CNBC before and now i cant get enough.
My dad owns a 2007 Camry and a 2013 BMW 530i (F10) . He retired last week and gave the BMW to my Brother cause he's fed up with the car. He'll be driving his ol Camry from now on while my brother be flexing his BMW at College. Wait till he gets the maintenance bill ahaha
How is he feeling now lol
Toyota: let’s make the already great Camry better
GM: Let’s get out of right hand drive markets altogether
Which is why Toyota is way ahead of them
And that's why we lost all of our 50 year old car industry when GM pulled the plug despite all the government largesse lavished on them. No more GM products for me, and the rest of Australia! I now drive a hybrid Camry and think it terrific! So do all our cab drivers in this country!
@@Lando-kx6so GM is way ahead of Toyota in BEV and AV investments.
Even Honda did that in India with Accord.
Norm T If they couldn’t top Toyota on an ICE sedan like the Corolla, I wouldn’t put my money on them trying to dominate BEV and AV lol. What track record of success does GM have? Their track record is taking corporate welfare checks and running off with the money 😂
When reading a job posting and come across one of their requirements: “Must have reliable transportation.” I know they’re implying a Camry.
Maybe that's why Elon Musk chose to start his own business.
😂😂😂
After countless issues with the American car I had, I was tired of spending more money on repairs than the car was worth so I sold it, and I bought a Camry. I always say, it’s no racer and it may be somewhat boring, but it’ll never stop running. It’s one of the few cars that comes with reliability as standard.
I must be an odd customer, I find the Camry line to be one of the most attractive vehicles on the market solely because of that reliability and to a certain extent their 'muted' appearance. As someone with a heavy foot, having a vehicle which does not draw attention can be a blessing.
Let's face it, if you made low cost high quality reliable and affordable vehicle then nobody cares how bland it's design is.
People will come back to you
High quality no but rest of description ya
I have 2008, 120K camry. It runs like new and still very quiet. The only reason you replace it is the design gets too old or you total it. It is made in USA.
Noah G just like those cabs in New York
Stefan Cupovic it may not be luxurious but it’s high quality
Admit it you're boring
The Camry is potable water, nobody notices it, until the day it doesn't work.
Ros which in itself, rarely happens.
Today I bought 2019 Toyota Camry LE an I'm super happy with it. I've always had Toyota.
In 1983 I spotted a beautiful first year, first generation Camry in America and instantly fell in love with the sedan. In February 1984 I started test drives the Camry against Honda Accord, Nissan Stanza, Mazda 626 but none of those even come close to the ultra modern Camry. Honda Accord was still using carburetor at the time. After 300k miles in 15 years, the 1983 Camry was still running flawlessly like new at trade in time. Today all my college kids are driving Camry and they all have near 200K miles without any major issues. None of them ever needed rebuilding anything. No wonder Camry is the number one selling sedan for almost a quarter of a century and still selling strong in weak sedan market. Nothing can touch the Toyota Camry even the famous Accord and the legendary Mazda 6. Only Avalon is better than Camry, but Avalon costs thousands more.
Parents purchased a new Toyota Camry in the year 2000. It’s been on road trips, never broke down . 20 years later and everything still works . Hands down the most reliable car 👍
The xv20 is peak Camry.
We still have our brand new dealer bought 2004 Toyota Camry. It has never let us down even at its old age of 102,000 miles in LA. The money saved we put in the market. A better investment than a new car every 5 years. We're not older just wiser ones in our 40's And indeed! We have *nobody* to impress. Like posers that live paycheck to paycheck but have to have the fanciest car of the year.
Nice to hear that!
albear972 102,000? Dude that’s barely broken in, camrys go have a million miles all day
@@kylemontano228 lol fr. But he mentioned in LA, so I'm guessing it's like 500,000 miles of idle time
I wouldn’t necessarily say they’re “posers” but “fools”.
@@kylemontano228 Slow stop-and-go traffic combined with a lot of idling and city commutes is much more punishing to a car than say highway driving. 102,000 in LA traffic may as well be 300,000 on the highway.
One word. Reliability. We had a 1990 Camry for about 10 years before we traded it in for the new RAV4. In those 10 years the only thing that failed in it's later years was it's battery which was understandable due to it's age but easy to replace. Never had any engine problems with the car at all. Did yearly maintenance, oil change, tire rotation, fluids, etc.... ran without a problem.
I still own a 1987 Toyota Camry with 241,000 miles with the original engine and 5-speed manual transaxle. I absolutely love this car. While its styling may not have turned heads in 1987, it’s more visible now since it clashes with all of the soulless crossovers on the road.
I've mistreated and abused my camry for over 10 years. No problems at all
Plot twist: His wife's name is Camry
Think you might be talking about your wife there
right. all you need to do is oil changes and the usual brakes and tires over the years
You're proud enough to post a comment stating this? Take care of your car.
@Potato lmfaoo
The boring Camry? There’s nothing boring about a reliable car.
Boring cheap interior
mariofan200 just nonthing I said what’s boring about a reliable car? Meaning the engine not the interior. A Camry will hold you down through tough times. Everything will break except the Camry.
Boring
People don’t know what boring is until they sat in a matrix, but let the babies cry.
Geovanny Ayala EXACTLY!
My Aunt had a 1998 Toyota Camry for 20 years. And my 2002 Toyota Camry is still going pretty well. Camrys last for a very long time I still see a lot of older ones on the road.
Bought a Camry in 2011. 125K Kms. The only mechanical fault I had so far is that my windshield washer motor stopped working, one of my charging ports got messed up. Also, I have done 90% of the periodical service in an authorized Toyota service center. Even though a bit costly, I think it helped to prolonged the car's life.
Scotty kilmer approves!
I was waiting for someone to reference Ozzy.
I was sure I’d find this comment here lol
Dyler Turden true, they got recalled due to fuel pump/engine blocks on some
But it's not up to par with his 94 Celica.
@@takcleberry its not really toyotas fault for the engine block recall
Even ISIS prefer Toyota.
Olav
CIA supplied bad boys toys and Toyota.
Yep. I want the toyota Sr5 so bad.
You mean Obama's isis that Trump and his administration basically stopped?
Hey! I just remembered - there was some civil/revolutionary war in Central America back in the 80's where the rebels used Toyota pickup trucks, while the government used tanks. The rebels won.
Seeing videos of ISIS is what convinced me to buy a Toyota! LOL
Proud owner of 2007 Camry automatic 😍 From India, Kerala.
I just had to get rid of my first car, Toyota Aurion (6 cylinder Camry pretty much). I took it from 140000km to 398000km serviced it 7 times in 9 years.... Love that car.
Scotty kilmer approved this video.
Having accomplished his life’s mission, Scotty left the TH-cam 😀😀😀
I build them everyday in Georgetown, KY. Attention to detail and the systems they have in place is what keeps it going. Wait till the AWD Camry comes out, we just started building them.
leaking secrets
Too bad it only available with the in line 4 cylinder. Hey are they giving the Avalon v6 awd?
Hah, assembled in America - more than you can say about most "American" cars
Oooo cant wait!!
Btw, what the hell is going on with the fuel pumps in newer cars? Are you allowed to say.
@R Del Silva Toyota only makes V6. There's little need to add more cylinders if you can make the existing ones larger. The only advantage V8 have is sounding better.
this video goes viral thanks to Toyota CORONA.
You just say that because it's 2020. Why are everyone in 2020 brainwashed?
So you hate and wishing death on Toyota because they made a car named Corona? Corona is Latin for crown idiot.
That’s clever
@elroy elroy You know Japanese cars are also foreign cars. I don't think you know that foreign really means? So you also think 1st generation Honda NSX is junk too?
If you foreign cars are junk, why do you still buy them. I bet you want all cars banned in USA, except US-made cars.
@elroy elroy so even british made fords? Not all cars are junk it depends on the Manafacturer
@elroy elroy Oh so you're wishing death on people for driving cars you don't like?
I bet you think Toyota Supra MkIII and MkIV are junks too.
I always wanted one since seeing the 06-11 model around 2008. Loved the styling! 11 years later I finally got one, a 2010 2.4 GL. Love it. Reliabiity and comfort are most important to me so fits the bill perfectly.
0:14
"It will run, and run, and run"
*scotty kilmer wants to know your location*
xD
He drive the Celica
Unitl waving his arms
America's favorite appliance on 4 wheels.... soulless but so damn reliable.
Couldn't have said it better,
i've always referred to them as "Soulless Disposable Appliances On Wheels"
well it losing to suv.. your american with need of endless space...
The first model shown actually looks better than most premium sedand out there
Not the new ones, unless you smoking something. New camry are sporty and zippy.
Drivers want their cars to have souls. Others just want something thats runs quietly and without fuss.
I bought a 2008 salvaged Camry LE in 2017 with 144,000 miles because I was willing to trust the fact that it’s a reliable car. Now almost 6 years later the car has 223,000 miles and It’s still going strong with minimal maintainance, I need to upgrade a few things on it but overall it gets me where I need to go as long as the oil is clean and the tank has gas. My next car is most likely going to be a 2018 Camry or something like that whenever it’s time to upgrade. I love my Camry it’s been through so much!
Some of the statements in video aren't even laughable or controversial, they are just plain stupid. Camry never was a boring car, a lot of people still want to buy it (check the same sale numbers you provide) and it's not going anywhere neither in this decade, nor in next to come.
Despite the title, this video cannot make its point but rather keeps the pedaling of the SUV BS. The fact that casual majority in US felt for SUV trend (which are boring AF!) doesn't mean that sedans are dying. You know, there's still a bit of other world outside of US, as well as a lot of people inside, that have their own head and taste and would never trade an experience and engagement of driving a sedan for the garbage SUV, just because it's popular.
What sort of driving engagement in a toyota camry you talking about? Give me some of that you are smoking 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆
Agree with you on all points
Don’t mind the new design of the Camry at all, and the v6 is a gem.
@Cuthbert Bracegirdle It's not a lot faster at all. The ES 350 has 1 more HP than the V6 Camry and does 0-60 in 6.6 seconds. The Camry does 0-60 in 5.7 seconds and only has 301 hp.
cnbc: nobody wants to own a camry.
also cnbc: camry's the best-selling car.
Yeah they're trying to peddle car manufacturers line that everybody wants to buy an expensive SUV or pickup (and that you should too), when the actual data doesn't support it.
They're probably saying that because the Best Selling vehicle by a wide margin perennially in the U.S. is the F-150. Trying to be somewhat edgy.
@@ZackFrisbee I see more Toyota trucks than I do Ford's.
It's more along the lines of, Camrys are cars that people need to have. Dependable and they don't break. There are a lot of far more exciting cars that people "want" to own, you just need to be wealthy to afford to do so.
The RV4 is now the most selling Toyota vehicle, I think the line was a rip off from Yogi Berra "nobody goes there anymore, it is too crowded"
www.reuters.com/article/autosalesusa-top20-idUSL4N29B376
I have had a 1993 Dodge Intrepid(160,000 miles), 2001 Chrysler Sebring(155,000 miles), 2008 Ponitac G6(200,000miles), and now have a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox(needed a tow vehicle). The midsize sedan was a popular size car because it was big enough to be comfortable(compared to a small or compact), and small enough to be good on gas mileage. I would have bought an SUV sooner, but I needed better gas mileage. Today's SUV's get the same or better mileage than the sedans of a decade ago. The Camrys and Accords have been so good over the years, the other car makers could not compete with them. Today's SUV/crossovers are really just big cars with some SUV features. A true SUV is an old Jeep Cherokee, old Dodge Durangos, old Chevy Trailblazers, vehicles built on a truck frame. I like my Equinox so far. I like the capabilities, but the fit and finish could be better(hood is starting to rust). GM historically has been the cheapest and easiest to fix if something does go wrong. A car is only as good as the person who takes care of it. The most important thing is changing the oil. Do it religiously every 5000miles(synthetic), or every 3000 miles(conventional). Ignore the oil life monitor and change it every 5000 miles when you rotate your tires. If your car is turbocharged I would still do it every 3000 miles since oil can be lost due to evaporation, and those engines run hot. My next vehicle may be a Toyota. I have had many people tell me they have had them last 200,000-300,000 miles.
My primary school principal drove a 2005 Camry, and we used to clown it as kids , parked next to Mercs and Beemers , I'm 25 now, and that thing is still running stress free. All of a sudden, Toyota is better than the germans to me.
I'm at 225,000 miles on a 2004 Camry...only a couple of trips to the mechanic but nothing major!
My grandpa's Cadillac Escalade has 450k no problems at all do maintenance on time cars will last
@@itz.ant07 How many of them can do those mile. Question is not the miles but how many services you got before that huge miles. That's where Camry pulls away. You can get 450k miles in a unreliable car if you've got money to spend on maintenance.
@@marvistv6551 Even Camrys need maintenance. All cars do. It's repairs you don't want to deal with. The difference between the best and worst cars for repair frequency has decreased dramatically. Driving a boring barge is not worth the single repair in 5 years it's going to save you.
I'm at the same with my ford focus 2011!
220k miles on my kia koup only oil changes and a unneeded set of brake pads
02:23 Toyota Corona. Probably wouldnt go down too well in 2020. lol
Toyota is really into controversial names it seems. They already had the Toyota ISIS, now this!
HendrikdePendrik can’t wait for the 2022 Toyota Terrorist
@@Bane92 it's called the Hilux
I just emailed my friend about that
I've been thinking this.
Corona beer has actually suffered a drop in sales recently.
Toyota execs must be pleased they dropped that model early this century.
I have a 2001 v6 Camry with 200k plus miles and a injen intake it also came with a front and back disc brake system that year, jbl speakers, automatic lights and leather seats with a powered driver seat runs like a champ 😭 bought it used..
it wasnt boring at all before, it was its art and inspiration for friendly owners and its safety, now its even better than before
I better invest my hard earned money in properties, stocks and Toyota, I don't need to impress anyone with flashy and unreliable cars.
"I don't need to impress anyone with flashy and unreliable cars."
*that loose value faster than used underwear.
I mean if you buy a toyota hybrid you’ll probably save enough money on fuel and maintenance to buy a flashy car by the next decade
Agreed.
@@MashZ no hybrid is a money saver when it comes to maintenance.
Only fuel.
There are flashy Toyota’s that are reliable. Just a heads up :D
Back in 1984 I purchased the 1984 Camry over the Honda Accord and the Mazda 626, little that I knew I drove past 300k miles effortlessly. All of my college age kids are now driving Camry to school.the amazing sedan with history.
Has been my favorite car since I was a kid... had a 1993 one that was my first car.. it had 194,000 miles when i got it, kept it for 5 years, had about 310,000 miles when i got rid of it, only changed the alternator (a few times) and that was pretty much the extend of the repairs.... after that got a 2007 Camry, had 45,000 miles... now, 7 years later it has about 160,000 miles an the only thing had change on that car is (you guess it) the alternator [and of course a roll bearing here, a control arm there for both, tires brakes obviously and the screen of the radio went on the 2007 that was warranty replaced]. It is comfortable and agile and fast enough for everyday driving. I cannot quite point out this "boring" image that some have cast upon it... it is not more boring or engaging than an Accord, Malibu, Fusion, Legacy.... and the V6 3.5 has about 270 hp... i don't know what else people want from it???? Some even take then SE and XSE to track days and they say they have a blast!!!
Don't worry, in a few years when gas will rise then everyone will go back to small cars
Americans are the last ones to cry about fuel prices 😂
A Liter of normal Gas here in Germany (here it‘s 95 octane ) cost back then in 2012 up to 1,80€ , the equivalent to ~7,50 Dollars for a Gallon of gas !
No wonder that small cars , diesels , hybrids are the best sellers in our country , people will laugh at you here when buying a gas powered big SUV 😂
I think small commuter cars may actually become EVs. I think these will need at least 120 mile range and be very affordable.
@@chiefinspectorkido2999 here in the u.s people buy hellcat powered Jeep’s with 707 horsepower. Lots of street racers at night here where I live right now went to a taco bell and saw a Jeep smoke a charger.
Toyota so reliable that even ISIS uses them as Tanks.
😂 😂 😂 😂 🙌
ISIS no longer exist, Trump ended that mess.
Greg p they’ll never really be ended just slowed
Guess from where they buy the Toyota...
Nope they use Hilux
Maybe American automakers should introduce reliability once again
I'm a big fan for Toyota and Honda
MY LIFE IS A MEME MY LIFE IS PATHETIC I agree. Tesla is breaking that stigma that American cars have since the Chevy Cobalt Debacle.
MY LIFE IS A MEME MY LIFE IS PATHETIC Agreed! My family pretty much only has Honda's and Toyota's and never thinks about getting American! The Japanese automakers know where's its at with their fuel efficient, dependable and reliable cars! GM and Ford need to bring up their standard of quality in order to have a chance of being able to compete against the great titans of Honda and Toyota!
After 6 F-150's each reaching over 170k miles each, used in the oil field and travel I have replaced a water pump and front differential. I have been left on the side of the road 2x by two different Tacomas (both under 100K) and once by a Ram 1500 (under 80K). I run 80k miles a year for work and work in very remote areas so I need a vehicle that just runs and I haven't had luck with the legendary Tacoma. Luck of the draw I guess.
American automakers have never been as reliable as they are now imo.
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I had a 2011 Corolla up until recently when I sold it to a friend. Now I miss that car desperately. Replaced it with a 2021 Bronco Sport that drove poorly (transmission shudder, loud brakes, uncomfortable seats, etc). Now just replaced that with a 2022 Camry and couldn’t be more thrilled with the car.
i have an 07 se 139k and just bought a toy 01 mustang gt convertible. when i drive my camry i am relaxed. when I drive my ford, i worry. lol. gt 101k. ethan you got me?
I learned my lesson on never buying a BMW ever again. My family's 2010 Toyota 4Runner runs like a champ while my 2018 BMW 440i likes to stay in the shop.
because most people need a reliable, comfortable, affordable and yet high resale value car.
I wished I bought a Camry instead of GM chevy malibu. Now I'm paying 5 gran to fix broken pistons on the Malibu.
DO NOT BUY AMERICAN BRANDS!!!! They won't last past 60K miles or 4 years.
I'm very sorry to hear that well you have learnt your lesson
Malibus have been trash since the early 2000s
Same here , I should go for Camry instead of stupid Chevy
Mine is a 07 Camry with over 92k miles and still drives smooth.
If I was to buy something besides a Hyundai it would be a Toyota.
Just bought a 2019 Camry SE. amazing car. Very fuel efficient nearly 50 mpg on highway driving 70 mph, near luxury interior. Even though it's a large car handles like a sports car. Great acceleration for a very fuel efficient car, about 7.6 seconds to 60
For others it may be boring, but for others, this is the entry-level luxury sedan they can afford - and depend on :-) ♥
Cars should be like good friends.
This video is sponsored by Scotty Kilmer :))
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REVV UP YOUR ENGINE
TOYOTA CELICA 94 lol
Camry is one of the most popular cars in Chechnya. The reasons - reliability, easy to get service and car parts.
I've owned most of Toyota vehicles including Corolla,Camry,Highlander currently driving an Avalon Limited Edition fully loaded its been amazing ride. Was going to upgrade to a Lexus but Avalon has more features at a lower price.Toyota has been reliable,safe,comfortable for my family for years.
I think they kinda messed up on the new avalon front bumper grill! Not attractive to me. Avalon is built like a tank. It does not break!!!!
We just bought a 2020 Camry SE, 2.5L I4 and 8 speed automatic. The acceleration for this base model surprises me, and it has many great features. It is an excellent drive. I actually don't like the change in exterior design, besides the alloy wheels, but I spend more time inside of it than looking at the outside.
Quality, Quality, Quality.
I DID NOT LIKE THE FORMER CAMRY MODELS BUT THIS NEW ONE LOOKS VERY GOOD
The new one they are saying the transmission is the week point of it other than that its solid
Especially the XSE V6
Yes Toyota Camry has changed overs the years in yes the new ones are very beautiful
WHY ARE YOU IN ALL CAPS?
The older Camrys are the best ones though. The Camry’s in the 90’s were bullet proof. You still see tons of them on the road today
My 2012 Camry Hybrid has never had any reliability issues. It does have a quirky fuel guage that doesn't go back up after refueling if I've let it run down too low, but a quiet and powerful enough car for my use. Hybrid gives mileage equivalent of a small hatchback, and I actually LOVE the design. Never seen anything better looking in its class and age.
The camry. After the apocalypse we will have cockroaches, fire, rubble and Camry's
And Corolla's. And Hilux's.
@@onehope6448 Corollas, Hilluxs, Ladas, Civics, Trabants, and most importantly... MODERN LAND ROVERS
Camry will ALWAYS WILL BE number 1🥇🔥💪🏼🙌🏻
NO SUPRA IS
Toyota is an overrated product. I drove a Camry, and it looks and feels cheap…
@@zaki7108 yess
Just wait until when the next recession hits and gas goes up... Then people will be saying SUVs are a thing of the past.
Trends go to SUV without fuel consumption awareness.
sad life for those who didn't think before purchase.
I just got a used 2019 Camry XSE. I saw it and loved the design so they definitely knew what they were doing with the newer redesign in 2017.
Now I’m tempted to buy a Camry this is the best sales pitch ever
Nah buy a supra
The perfect car for someone that drives to work and back, has to pickup the kids and go to PTA meetings. The perfect daily driver
I bought my 2007 Camry brand new with 10 miles and plastic wrap throughout in June 2006. It currently has 219,000 miles with the original engine and transmission. I had to replace the rear shocks last year, otherwise I have had no significant maintenance issues. I will keep driving it until the wheels fall off(or the engine/trans gives out 😉)
Thanks for sharing this video.
my 2014 camry just hit 207K miles. I bought it new and I love it.
Epic!Proud humbly
owner
of toyo camry
2011 se.
157,208 miles omit.
I just hit 225k in my '95 camry, granted, it's a little run down but I love driving it. Here's to 225k more
Now I understand why Toyota removed CORONA from its linup production!!!!
There was also a toyota called a Carina.
😂
He did it on purpose
Get people to always be reminded . Remember it is CNBC after all .
They stopped naming it
There's other names like Corolla, Sprinter Trueno , Levin
My Camry last about 15 years
No problem at all still running
Definitely Camry on my list again
2019 Ruby Red Flair Camry LE owner and I love it! I travel A LOT- nearly 50k miles in just over a year- and this car still responds like day one. Oil change every 10k miles and tire rotation every 5k miles. Other than that, I’ve fuel injection flush at 45k.
Again, this thing operates like day one. Thanks you Toyota for a engineering marvel.
Yessir. 2018 ruby flair le. 27k miles
i would change oil every 5k.
@@subaruamazon Thanks buddy
I had an 2019 white body black roof , red interiror , i think it look dam good , it drive good too
Harrison Jr. I agree that’s a great looking car especially in the livery you described
Add the blackout emblems and the illuminated door silla and it’s super stylish
Scotty be like " I had a customer who had a Toyota since the T-Rex ruled the earth'
Lord Katakuri that dude cracks me up
Warm up your engine
Scotty!!
Toyotas are the king of vehicles reliability, I bought a LE model new in 2008 and til today it still runs and drive like the days I bought it. Currently it has 90k miles, drive better then most new cars hat I have driven. Hats off to Toyota!!!
I have owned a Camry for 10 years now and have enjoyed this car mostly due to the reliability. I even posted a review on TH-cam because I'm so impressed with this car. Follow the links. In fact my icon shown here is of my Camry Ateva, as of this time I wrote this.
I have noticed the 2 distinctive design of the latest Camry and thought to myself that very idea about changing image. The sporty aggressive model looks too much like a Honda. Despite this I would pick it over the standard model because it still is a Camry under the skin.