The sixth generation of Toyota Camry was produced from January 2006 to 2011. In the CIS countries, Camry 40 can be called a legendary car without exaggeration. There are a lot of them in every city and, despite the already venerable age, the Camry 40 remains desirable for many motorists.

Camry 40 - without exaggeration, a cult car

Camry XV 40 before restyling

Why is the Toyota Camry XV 40 still popular and in demand? The answer is obvious: it is incredibly reliable. Even having driven hundreds of thousands of kilometers with minimal attention from the owner, she is ready to ride more and more.

The size of the Camry 40 is also a definite plus. big sedan, which is well suited for a small family. The features of the 2006 Camry include roomy trunk, sufficient equipment and, which is important for our motorist, solidity. There are not many chronic problems with this car, and their solution will not require large financial costs from the owner of the "forty".

Exterior and body

The exterior of the Camry in the 40th body cannot be called bright and memorable. She does not stand out in the stream and passers-by will hardly turn at her. But at the same time, the design, despite the appearance of the next generation, does not seem outdated. The sleek, rounded lines of the 2009 Camry hide the sedan's size. In general, the appearance of the "forty" is restrained, solid and quite attractive.

Like most Japanese cars, the 6th generation Camry's body paint is not a role model. Chips and scratches come easily, but the metal is well galvanized and these cars rarely rot, but time and reagents can take their toll so be careful when buying a supported Camry.

Salon and interior equipment

Camry 40 interior in black with light wood accents. Agree, not the most beautiful option?

Salon Camry 2006 is an excellent continuation of the exterior. It is the same not intricate, not striking with delights of the driver and passengers. At the same time, the simplest configuration is equipped with the necessary options.

Steering wheel Toyota Camry 2008 on russian market even in the simplest configuration, the Comfort is trimmed with leather and has the ability to adjust the reach and angle of inclination. The seats do not differ with a pronounced pronounced lateral support, and whether the Camry 2007 needs it, this is not a sports car or a hot hatchback.

Engine and transmission

Everything is at the highest level with engines and transmissions of the "forty". Engine with a volume of 2.4 2AZ-FE 167hp (gasoline, as well as more voluminous) could be aggregated with a 5-speed manual transmission or an automatic with the same number of gears (U250E). In these combinations, reliability issues are very rare and are caused by huge mileage or improper maintenance rather than manufacturing miscalculation. This engine provides Toyota Camry 2008 with decent dynamics in the city and on the highway. For a long and trouble-free life of the power unit and transmission, you need to change the oil in them in a timely manner, and they will drive and drive.

Engine 2.4 2AZ-FE

More powerful V6 3.5 liter 277hp engine The 2GR-FE was only paired with a 6-speed automatic (U660E). In this pair, there are problems with an automatic transmission: it is not designed for long aggressive driving, constant sudden starts from a standstill, and with such merciless operation, a powerful motor breaks its own box.

Fuel Consumption Camry XV40

Both motors have an acceptable appetite. The 2.4 engine consumes on average 10 l / 100 km, consuming 13.5 in the city, and 7.8 l / 100 km on the highway, which is quite small even by modern standards. Oddly enough, the manufacturer claims the same average fuel consumption of 10 l / 100 km for the larger power unit, while the V6 3.5 eats 14.1 liters of fuel in the city, and on the highway its appetite is 7.4. Such low rates are explained by the fact that with a larger CamriXV 40 engine, a transmission with a large number of gears is installed.

Chassis

Toyota Camry 2010 is built on the Toyota K platform with fully independent spring suspension with MacPherson struts. That provides the legendary smoothness and softness. All suspension elements of the 6th generation Camry are very reliable and can easily serve more than one hundred thousand kilometers. Brakes can only be disc, and they, not to say that they are weak, but with an aggressive driving style, especially with a 277 horsepower engine, they require increased attention. The discs can be driven from overheating, the caliper guides can sour.

Black Camry - classic

When choosing a Camry 2008 with mileage, the state of the braking system can become an indicator of the attitude to the car of the previous owner. If brake system does not raise questions, then the car was at least followed, and maybe they did not try to set speed records.

Specifications

Body dimensions

In terms of its dimensions, the 2008 Toyota Camry belongs to the E class: length - 4815, height - 1480, width is 1820 mm. The wheelbase is 2775 mm, the ground clearance is 160 mm. "Sorokovka" boasts a spacious trunk with a volume of 535 liters. with 2.4 and 504 l engine with 3.5 engine. The fuel tank has a capacity of 70 liters. regardless of engine size. The mass of a car with different power units is also different, 1450 kg and 1540 kg.

Engine characteristics

Motor 2.4 (4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, VVT-I, with a timing chain drive) with the 2AZ-FE index produces 167 hp at 6000 rpm and 224 n / m at 4000 rpm and accelerates the Camry 2008 to 100 km / h in 10.2 seconds on the automatic (9.6 on the mechanics). Power V6 3.5 (with electronic fuel injection, timing chain drive, Dual VVT-I, 24 valves) with the 2GR-FE index is 277 hp at 6200 rpm, torque - 346 N / m at 4700 rpm. With such an engine, the Camry XV40 reaches the first hundred in 7.4 seconds.

Security systems

Already in basic configuration Comfort Toyota Camry 2007 was equipped with 6 airbags, ISOFIX mounts for child seats, active head restraints, door stiffeners. From electronic safety and motion control systems in the 6th generation Camry will definitely:

• brake force distribution (EBD),
• auxiliary braking system (BAS).

More expensive trim levels also have:

• electronic stability control system (ESP),
• traction control system (TCS).

In the United States, USNCAP crash tests were carried out, according to the results of which the fortieth body received a 5-star rating.

Complete set Toyota Camry XV40 sedan

On the Russian market, 5 trim levels of Toyota Camry 2008 were presented. All of them were equipped only gasoline engines and front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive and hybrid versions were present in other markets).

The most affordable - Comfort (R1) with a 2.4 engine and a manual gearbox was not badly equipped:

Beige interior with light accents is not bad at all

• leather steering wheel is adjustable in two planes,
• 6 airbags,
• brake force distribution system,
• auxiliary braking system,
• immobilizer,
• central locking,
• heated and electrically adjustable side mirrors,
• rain sensor,
• on-board computer,
• CD changer,
• support for MP3 format.

The following configuration is also called Comfort (R2) , its difference from the basic version is the presence of an automatic transmission and a headlight washer.

Equipment Elegans (R3) Toyota Camry 2009, in addition to the available options, boasts leather interior trim, electric front seats and parking radars.

Prestige (R4) - the most expensive configuration with a 2.4 engine has cruise control, electronic stability control (ESP), traction control (TCS) and xenon headlights.

Suite (R5) in addition to the more powerful V6 3.5 engine, it pleases the owner with the adjustments of the rear sofa in the longitudinal direction and the ability to select the desired inclination of its back, the steering wheel and automatic transmission selector are trimmed with wood, there is a sun blind for the rear window.

Restyling 2009

External changes affected the repeaters of the turns, which moved from the front fenders to the mirrors, the design of the foglights and the radiator grill. The interior trim has also undergone minor changes: the color of the center console plastic has been replaced from blue to silver. In the expensive trim levels of Toyota Camry 2009, the possibility of Bluetooth connection of the car with gadgets appeared, and monochrome display was replaced by a color touchscreen monitor with the ability to display navigation, and multimedia acquired a 10 GB hard drive.

Disadvantages of Toyota Camry in the back of the XV40

V6 3.5 2GR-FE engine

Forty is a great car, but there are no perfect cars, so even it has flaws. Some motorists consider the lack of diesel engine and a station wagon form factor, extremely soft suspension and subtle lateral support for the sixth generation Camry seats. But this is not an engineering miscalculation - this is the philosophy of the Camry 2011.

The troubles that await you in the cabin include: insufficiently wear-resistant seat upholstery materials in both fabric and leather, the button coating, which is quickly erased, is not famous for its durability, creaks often appear, noise insulation is not a reference for cars of this class.

With enough caring attitude to the car and respecting the intervals maintenanceToyota Camry 2006 is unlikely to surprise you technical faults and problems. But there are units that require increased attention from the owner. Automatic transmission Camry ACV40 with a 3.5 engine requires frequent oil changes, but this will not save it from breakdown, with an overly aggressive driving style. The V6 engine may overheat due to a leaking coolant hose; this problem was eliminated in restyled cars by replacing the hose with a metal tube.

Both motors only work on synthetic oil, prolonged use of another may damage the VVT-I couplings. Refueling with frankly bad fuel will cause the oxygen sensor to fail.

20.09.2017

Toyota Camry Is the most popular business sedan in the history of Toyota. The production of this model has been going on for over 30 years, during this time the car has become a real bestseller on the market, and, in last years, recognized as the best in terms of price-quality ratio. In fairness, it should be noted that this car had few serious competitors, especially in the CIS countries. In the secondary market, this model is one of the most popular cars, and there are reasons for this - a comfortable, roomy premium sedan at the price of a budget Korean in top-end configuration... It sounds really tempting, but the question arises, what problems you will have to face after buying a Toyota Camry XV40 with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, and what you should pay attention to when choosing this car in the secondary market. We will talk about this and many other things now.

A bit of history:

The name Camry comes from the Japanese phonetic spelling of the Chinese character 冠 (kammuri), which means crown. Go to work, to create the first in your lineup a premium business-class sedan, Toyota launched in early 1980. The debut of Toyota Camry (V10) took place in 1982, initially the car was available only in the Japanese market and was called Toyota Vista. Six months later, this model began to be exported to the USA and Europe under the name "Camry" familiar to us. The second generation was introduced in 1986, outwardly the car was not much different from its predecessor. The third generation of cars (V30) appeared in 1990, but was intended only for the Japanese domestic market. For export to the US and European markets, another model was developed with the XV10 index, it was larger, heavier and different in design, and, also, was available in a station wagon. In Japan, the same car was sold under the Toyota Scepter name.

The fourth generation Toyota Camry V40 was presented in 1994, this version of the car was offered only in a sedan body, but, as before, had a soplatform model "Vista". The car was intended only for the Japanese domestic market. The export version of the model with the XV20 index was presented in 1996. The fifth generation of the model was introduced in 2000 in Japan. The world premiere of the novelty took place at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2001. Unlike its predecessors, the car received all the most modern trends, harmoniously combined with the traditional sophistication of business class cars, which contained only a minimum number of straight lines.

The debut of the sixth generation Toyota Camry (XV40) took place in 2006 at the Detroit Auto Show. The history of this generation was relatively short, as for a prestigious car - official sales started in 2007, and already in 2011 the next generation was presented. The reason for this was the low quality of the interior finishing materials and the controversial design, which scared away the previous fans of the model and made them buy such cars as and. In 2009, car dealerships received a restyled version of the car, in which, according to manufacturers, the main technical flaws... The premiere of the seventh generation of the car (XV50) took place in 2011. The novelty differed from its predecessor in angular features in the design of the front end, as well as in the absence of smooth lines and an improved interior interior.

Weaknesses and disadvantages of Toyota Camry (XV40) with mileage

Quality paintworklike most modern cars, leaves much to be desired - scratches and chips appear even from slight mechanical contact. And, here, the corrosion resistance of the body does not raise any questions. An exception may be cars that were restored after an accident by a handicraft method. The weak points of the body include chrome elements (they become cloudy and clammy) and a decorative strip above the license plate installed on the trunk lid - the paint cracks (it was repainted on many copies).

Over time (3-4 years of operation) the paint on the wiper leashes swells and peels off, the same problems are inherent in wheel disks. On the Toyota Camry of the first years of production, the headlight washer nozzles often jam in the open position. The solution to the problem is cleaning from accumulated dirt. When inspecting, you should pay attention to the washer fluid reservoir, the fact is that it is very close to the bumper and can crack even with a minor accident. It is necessary to insert the pistol into the gas tank of a car carefully, since a very thin metal is used in the neck of the gas tank, there have been cases when sloppy owners pierced it with a pistol at a gas station. To eliminate the defect, you will have to change the neck with the pipe.

Engines

Toyota Camry was equipped with only 2.4 (163 and 167 hp) and 3.5 (277 hp) petrol power units. As operating experience has shown, both motors are very hardy and, with timely maintenance, do not cause much trouble up to 200-250 thousand km. But, like any mechanism, these motors are not without weak points. The most common problem is premature exit failure of tensioners drive belts, it happens on a run of 80-100 thousand km. Symptoms - there is a soft clicking. The cooling pump has about the same resource. Her imminent death will be told by a pink coating and traces on the protection of the hood, increased pump noise. Block throttle quickly clogs up, so it needs to be flushed every 30-40 thousand km if you do not want to change the unit ahead of schedule. The same procedure is recommended for the injectors installed on the 3.5 motor. When using low-quality fuel, the oxygen sensor and mass air flow sensor fail prematurely.

The four-cylinder 2.4 engine is prone to overheating, in order to avoid serious troubles and high costs (when the block head overheats), flush the honeycomb of the engine cooling radiator and air conditioner at least twice a year. On most used Toyota Camries, oil consumption is about 1 liter per 10,000 km, for cars with a mileage of more than 100 thousand km, this is considered the norm, if the consumption is higher, then, in the future, the problem will worsen.

For a V6 3.5 engine, individual ignition coils begin to burn by 150,000 km. Also, on cars until 2009, the problem with oil leakage due to a leaky oil cooler tube is common (a plastic tube was originally installed, after restyling the oil line was replaced with an all-metal one). Often the owners are perplexed by the suddenly popping up on the dashboard check error VSC System, many owners assure that there is no need to worry, since the error occurs due to a "glitch" in the system and will go away by itself. If the error does not disappear for a long time, while the car drives normally, check the sensor, it may need to be replaced. In case of unstable operation of the power unit and sensor activation, most likely replacement of the ignition coil is required. Also, an error can be displayed if the battery is faulty.

When starting the engine in the cold season, you can hear an unpleasant buzzing and metal grinding, the source is the "bendix" (overrunning clutch designed to "disengage" the starter with the engine running). This is due to the fact that the lubricant in the relay is not designed for low temperatures and with the onset of cold weather freezes and the "pulling in" does not have time to get out. Replacing the "Bendix" grease with a more plastic one will help to eliminate this trouble. Often on a mileage of 130-150 thousand km, replacement of the generator pulley is required. When choosing a car, its history should be clarified, the fact is that the Toyota Camry is loved by officials and businessmen who are driven by drivers. As a rule, such machines worked for a long time idling (in winter they constantly heated the interior, in summer they cooled it), and the car was serviced without taking into account the worked hours, and it turned out that the oil change was carried out for 10,000 km as prescribed in the regulations, but in fact it turned out 15-20 thousand km. In such cases, it is difficult to predict the engine life ( during normal operation, the motor can last up to 500,000 km).

Transmission

Toyota Camry (XV40) with a 2.4 engine was equipped with two gearboxes - a five-speed mechanics and a hydromechanical automatic, with a 3.5 engine, only a six-speed automatic transmission was installed. Mechanical box transmission is very reliable and practically does not cause problems to its owners. The only trouble that owners of cars with manual transmissions face is increased vibration in 5th gear with sharp acceleration. In most cases, the culprit for this ailment is the wear of the clutch and hub of the gearbox synchronizers. The clutch, with careful operation, is enough for 100-130 thousand km, but the release bearing may ask for a replacement for 60,000 km. Symptoms are fuzzy and difficult gear shifting.

The second most reliable is a 5-speed automatic, in most cases its resource is 200-250 thousand km. Its main drawback is the sudden failure of the selector, but you should not be scared, since the solution to this problem is penny - you need to replace the end sensor, which is located under the brake pedal. On some copies, over time, the contact in the automatic transmission control unit disappears (a new unit will cost $ 500), fortunately, we have already learned how to eliminate this ailment without replacing the unit (repair of the control unit is required).

The problem-free operation of the 6-speed automatic transmission directly depends on the driving style. If you drive constantly in the "slipper to the floor" mode, the box will need to be repaired at a run of 100-120 thousand km - the clutches will wear out. Symptoms are jerks during sharp acceleration and during shifting from third to fourth gear, which are accompanied by clattering and overrunning. In case of untimely service and the use of substandard lubricants by 100,000 km, the channels of the valve body are clogged with wear products. In both cases, the repair will not be cheap, about 1000 USD, replacing the box will cost 2500-3000 USD. To increase the line of transmission service, it is recommended to change the oil in the box at least once every 60,000 km. The main reason for the failure of automatic transmissions is overheating of the transmission. An additional cooling radiator is installed on the gearbox, and if it is not cleaned from time to time, the chances of overheating increase. Also, the driving style affects the resource of the box, if you like to arrange races at traffic lights, you should not count on the long service of the box.

Toyota Camry (XV40) suspension reliability

Vehicle equipped independent suspension: front - MacPherson, rear - multi-link. In terms of comfort, the Toyota Camry has always been famous for its satisfactory ride and good energy consumption, but this has its drawback, the softness of the suspension does not add confidence when maneuvering on high speeds... As for the reliability of the suspension, in this regard, this model is one of the leaders in the class. The stabilizer struts and bushings take care of 60-80 thousand km. At 80-100 km, the outer CV joints begin to knock (change assembled with the semi-axle). The silent blocks of the front levers will have to be changed every 120-150 thousand km (they are changed together with the lever). Ball joints and shock absorbers, with careful operation, will not disturb up to 150,000 km. The rear wishbones can last about the same.

The steering system is also a long-liver, the rack begins to flow after 150,000 km, with careful operation it can last more than 200,000 km (replacement of 500-600 USD). Steering tips and rods serve 120-150 thousand km on average. One of the weak points of the steering is the steering shaft universal joint. After 100,000 km, power steering fluid may leak through the oil seals and the high pressure hose of the power steering pump. A vulnerable spot in the chassis is the braking system, or rather, the front discs, which overheat during heavy braking, and, in most cases, deform and crack. Symptoms are steering wheel beating when you press the brake pedal. At the same time, the rear discs serve more than 100,000 km. The caliper guides are prone to acidification, in order to avoid costly repairs, it is recommended to lubricate them at every service.

Salon

Salon Tayota Camry is made of inexpensive finishing materials, because of this, the car received a large number of criticism not only from experts and bloggers, but also from owners who have operated cars for a long time. Most criticism was given to the leather upholstery of the seats, which quickly loses its original appearance... On some cars with a range of up to 100,000 km, cracks appeared on the skin. The situation is no better with the fabric upholstery (quickly overwritten). Noise insulation raises many questions, there is a feeling that it was installed at the AvtoVAZ plant (during heavy rain in the cabin, you will have to talk in a raised voice). The build quality also leaves many questions about who and where assembled the car, which cost more than $ 25,000 new. The front seats are very soft and have no lateral support.

As for the reliability of the electrics, there are certain problems here. Over time, the instrument panel begins to glitch. On many cars with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, problems with the air conditioner appear - the compressor fails. The evaporator of the air conditioner begins to "spit dandruff", this ailment appears as a result of the oxidation of the evaporator, which will have to be replaced (about 500 cu).

Outcome:

- a reliable, comfortable and inexpensive car to maintain for relatively little money. Unfortunately, it is not devoid of minor flaws, but, in fairness, it is worth noting that most of them can be eliminated without much difficulty and for reasonable money. When choosing a used Toyota Camry, it is better to give preference to copies released after 2009, since sedans of this age have practically no weak points.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.

Best regards, editors AutoAvenu

Toyota Camry XV40 is a business class car produced at factories in the USA, Japan, China, Russia and Australia. The first generation of the model was produced from 1982 to 1986 and was available in station wagon and sedan bodies.

Cars of the fifth, sixth and seventh generations have become popular in Russia. The fifth generation Camry was produced between 1997-2001. The release of the sixth generation began in 2002. The lack of an option in the station wagon was dictated by the fact that the manufacturer's lineup included models with similar parameters: Sienna (minivan) and (crossover).

Configuration and prices Toyota Camry XV40.

In 2006, the previous generation was replaced by the seventh generation of the Toyota Camry in the body of the XV40. Among others, there is an all-wheel drive version of the sedan (for the Japanese market) and the Toyota Camry Hybrid (for Japan and North America). In late summer 2011, the Japanese automaker introduced a new one.

The length of the sedan Toyota Camry V40 is 4,815 mm, width - 1,820, height - 1,480. Ground clearance equal to 160 millimeters, wheelbase - 2 775, luggage compartment volume - 504 liters.

In the process of working on the design of the seventh generation Camry, Toyota specialists tried to avoid classic decisions and make the car distinctive and recognizable.

The "chip" of the car is almost identical in shape headlights and taillights... In some angles, the car resembles another model of the concern -. The absence of moldings and embossings on the sides of the car makes it look massive, but the sloping front and rear window pillars, as well as high wheel arches and relatively small overhangs make it light and fast.

The interior of the Toyota Camry 40 is made in a calm and friendly manner. Unlike many competitors and other models of the company, the interior of this sedan looks light and elegant. The controls do not overload the center console, the dashboard and the visor above them can be called classic in an amicable way, and the screen on-board computer very laconically inscribed in the appearance of the dashboard.

Door cards that continue the dashboard pattern look original, but look easy. The manner of execution of all elements and surfaces testifies to the desire of designers to avoid the excessive massiveness of the cabin.

Specifications Toyota Camry XV 40

At the time of sales, Toyota Camry XV40 in Russia is offered with two options power units... Both engines are gasoline and meet the environmental requirements of Euro-4. The first engine is an inline-four with a working volume of 2.4 liters. Its maximum power is 167 hp. at 6,000 rpm, maximum torque - 224 Nm at 4,000 rpm.

The second engine is a 3.5-liter V6 with a maximum output of 277 hp. at 6,200 rpm and a peak torque of 346 Nm available at rpm crankshaft 4,700 rpm Both engines have four valves per cylinder, electronic system variable valve timing and two overhead camshafts.

Sedans with a 2.4-liter engine can be equipped with an automatic or manual 5-speed transmission, cars with a more powerful 3.5-liter engine are offered only in conjunction with a 6-speed automatic.

The Toyota Camry V40 sedans were available in five trim levels: Comfort (base), Elegance, Elegance +, Prestige (the richest trim level for a sedan with a 2.4 engine) and Luxe.

Cost of Toyota Camry XV40 c manual transmission in the Comfort configuration was 949,000 rubles. The list of equipment installed on such a car includes ABS, braking force distribution system, emergency braking booster, front and side airbags, curtain airbags, central locking, alarm, immobilizer, fog lights, headlight washers, 16-inch light-alloy wheel disks.

Also in the base, the car has an electric drive and heated rear-view mirrors, steering wheel tilt and reach, backlight dashboard Optitron, velor interior, power windows with door closers, separate climate control, air ionizer, heated front seats, rain and light sensors, front and rear parking sensors, CD radio.

Top version Toyota Camry XV40 with 3.5-liter V6, automatic transmission and complete set Lux was estimated at 1,360,000 rubles. The list of installed equipment (except for the base one) contains xenon headlights, steering wheel with wood-like inserts, electric leather seats, tilt adjustment of the rear row of seats, cruise control, multifunction screen on the center console, rear view camera, navigation system, exchange rate stability system, traction control system.

Toyota Camry in the 40th body, or, as it is often called, "forty", was produced from 2006 to 2011, and now it is a fairly popular car in the secondary market. It is liked by those drivers who value a solid exterior, reliability, unpretentiousness and inexpensive operation: in this parameter, the Japanese sedan is ahead of most competitors. But even such a time-tested model has weak spots, which you should pay attention to when buying and at the very beginning of operation in order to avoid costly repairs. This is especially important given that the cost of Toyota Camry xv40 in the secondary market has gigantic differences: the cheapest copies (usually broken in a circle) can be found for 350-385 thousand rubles, and the most expensive - for 800. On average, this model offer for 550-600 thousand.

Power units

In truth, legendary reliability is inherent only in Toyota Camry trim levels with a 2.4 engine (167 hp, 2AZ-FE marking) - it is paired with a five-speed Aisin U250E / U151E gearbox, sometimes the latter is labeled as Aisin 95-51LS. On cars of the Japanese assembly, the U250E was more often installed, and the Russian - U151E. Both modifications are considered successful, such automatic transmissions are capable of passing 300 thousand kilometers without repair, and with timely replacement filters and oils and careful operation, the resource can be 500-600 thousand kilometers or more.

The situation is much worse with the 3.5 (277 hp) engine, marked 2GR FE, and the six-speed automatic transmission U660E. There are many known cases when the gearbox broke down and required expensive repairs (from 60,000 rubles and more). Breakdowns are facilitated by two factors: abrupt starts from traffic lights, which are harmful to any automatic transmission, as well as prolonged non-stop driving on the highway at high speeds - it is especially harmful for the U660E six-speed gearbox. Due to the shortcomings of the cooling system, the box quickly overheats. This problem is partially solved by installing an additional cooling radiator, but experts still recommend making at least short stops every 2 hours of driving on the highway. Also, due to the unsuccessful design of the gearbox itself, the solenoids, the selector position board, the temperature sensor, the back cover and other elements often wear out, and overheating also contributes to this. But even if you only drive around the city and carefully, it is not at all a fact that you will avoid the problems mentioned!

Based on this, we recommend that you purchase the "forty" only with the 2.4 engine. As practice shows, its power is quite enough even for such a weighty car. When driving on the highway, you will feel confident and can easily overtake. The 3.5 motor does not provide any particular advantages, but it increases the potential investment in repairs. In addition, cars with 3.5 were more often purchased by fans of races and abrupt starts from traffic lights, and therefore the chances of meeting a whole, not "stunned" car are much lower compared to 2.4.

By the way, the consumption on cars with 2.4 and 3.5 engines is almost the same. With moderate calm ride in the city, it ranges from 12 to 14 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, depending on the length of routes and the number of traffic lights. In winter with warming up - 14-16 liters. Note that the Toyota Camry in the 40th body works great for. In summer, approximately 14-15.5 liters of gas are consumed, in winter - 16-16.5 liters (provided that a cold car warms up on gasoline).

The engines themselves are quite reliable and not prone to "". Oil consumption is up to 1 liter per 10,000 kilometers. Higher rates are sometimes seen on high-mileage 3.5 engines, especially in aggressive drivers.

Body

Weak point toyota body Camry xv40 can be called the hood and front bumper. Skirt front bumper often suffers when hitting curbs, also in such cases the bumper mounts are easily deformed, which causes tangible gaps. Sometimes the bumper can literally be repositioned with the touch of a finger, but this fixes the problem before the first serious road bump. As for the hood, it quickly becomes covered with small chips when driving on the highway. The hood deflector helps only partially, in any case, we recommend that you sometimes visit body repair shops and paint chips to avoid the development of corrosion. All other elements of the body are quite durable - although, of course, a car that is 8-10 years old and more will have many small scratches and chips. We also note plastic thresholds - a very good solution, it will save you from regular touch-ups after winter, especially if you live in a region where roads are treated with aggressive reagents during the cold season.

By the way, one more nuance: the headlights are prone to fogging in the rain and after washing. Oddly enough, this happens even on completely intact headlights that have no visible physical damage. Misting is likely due to micro gaps or design flaws. Headlights do not require repair, but still an unpleasant moment.

Salon

The velor interior has an unsightly appearance, but it almost does not deteriorate over time: even on cars with a mileage of 300 thousand, it looks quite fresh. But the leather interior is already erased by the order of 100 thousand run - in this regard japanese car significantly inferior to the "Germans". By 200 thousand, not only creases may appear, but also the first cracks. To extend the life of the skin, you need to periodically treat it with special lotions, especially at moments of sharp temperature changes - before and after winter.

Also, car buyers should pay attention to the operation of the seat heating: the contact on the front passenger seat is often cut off, which makes the heating stop functioning. But the seat adjustment almost never fails, which, of course, does not negate the need to check it upon purchase.

Skin after cleansing. Photo - Drive2

An important detail: the center console starts to creak in the cabin before the run of 100 thousand, but this problem is easily solved by specialists. And the reason for non-working cigarette lighters is most often blown fuses - experts can replace them in a couple of minutes and several hundred rubles.

Technical elements

Toyota Camry xv40 suspension differs in softness and "omnivorous", most of its elements withstand 100 thousand mileage and more, even with a low quality of the roadway. Sometimes the suspension is called indestructible, although with proper "skill" and the number of holes, of course, it requires repair. Most often, the racks also need to be replaced. A new shock absorber costs about 7,000 rubles, quality analogs can be bought for about 4500 rubles. Racks cost about 2000-2500 rubles for the original and 1000-1500 rubles for analogues.

Other expensive car parts worth mentioning valve train chain - its resource is approximately 300 thousand kilometers, after which replacement is required. Also, a problem such as a rudder loop breakage is often encountered. Replacement is quite expensive - up to 6500 rubles with work. In the presence of damage to the loop, the control buttons on the steering wheel are unstable at first, they may not respond to pressing at all or respond “every other time”. If the problem gets worse, the cruise control will no longer function. Although practice shows that after the appearance of the first problems with the train, some owners had several years and 50-70 thousand mileage until it was significantly damaged and the lack of cruise control.

Also, when buying a Toyota Camry in the 40th body, we recommend paying close attention to the protection systems. This car is not only in great demand among hijackers, but in general it is easily stolen due to the poor location of the electronic engine control unit. Therefore, it is highly desirable that a high-quality dialogue alarm, an immobilizer or a hood / gearbox lock, as well as a GSM module, be installed on the instance you are interested in. Without at least 2 of the aforementioned security features, there will be colossal risks of theft.

And the last detail: do not rate this car by... The fact is that on a Toyota Camry, specialists reel off the mileage in a matter of minutes, and in the future they will not be able to reliably determine it even at the official service. You can, of course, calculate the approximate mileage by the number of engine hours, headlight hours and other not the most popular methods, but often this does not make sense. The general condition of the car, interior and paintwork is much more important. With careful operation, the "forty" even after 300-400 thousand mileage looks acceptable and does not require special costs. And if it was used by young "Schumachers", then even for 200 thousand it could turn into a "bucket". Be careful when inspecting the car, take an expert with you or go with the owner to the service station, check all body elements with a thickness gauge and pay attention to the details that we described in the article. Happy shopping!

What broke down with us?

In 2017, we bought a ten year old Toyota Camry in a 40 body with a 2.4 engine. From the start-up investments, the replacement of oils and filters was required, as well as the replacement of two xenon ignition units - the headlights were periodically extinguished.

After six months of operation, an oil leak from the gearbox was discovered. Inspection at the service station showed the absence of serious problems, but it was necessary to replace the oil pan plug and the oil drain washer, which was "hardened" and shriveled due to age. The cost of these parts is 120 and 60 rubles, respectively. The work of the craftsmen was more expensive, because to replace these parts, it was necessary to drain and replace the oil from the automatic transmission pan, or find a perfectly clean reservoir in order to then pour the same oil back.

Also, during the maintenance of HBO, a small crack was found on the rubber pipe of the crankcase ventilation (price - 700 rubles). The pipe has been replaced.

In general, the car did not require serious investments, and some parts had to be changed due to natural wear and tear.

Best regards, Sergey Petrov.