5000 Mile Review - 2023 Toyota Camry XSE V6
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- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- Time for a 5,000 Mile Review on my 2023 Toyota Camry XSE V6 - the good, bad, and everything else I can think of after living with this vehicle as my daily driver.
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I’ll keep my insanely boring to drive but paid off 2014 Camry. Nothing beats no car payments.
True!!!
Something thing beats it.
NEW cool car and no payment!!!
@@Mr99Burnsif you can. Then good for you.
I know the feeling of no car payments, which was true on my 2007 very low mileage Pontiac Grand Prix - but I just had to buy this Camry before everything went EV or Hybrid, which will be a failing experiment, so I now have a car payment, but the Pontiac is still car payment free - and I still own it!
I agree with you 💯 percent. I was able to pay cash for my 2019 Toyota Camry LE. With 90k miles. 10k paid in full. Original had 2012 Toyota Camry SE.
Boy what a great review. Makes me want to buy one. I like that you give an honest review telling the things that are not perfect.
I love my 2023!
Awesome vid mate. I purchased a Toyota Camry 2018 Sports with 19,000 kilometres on it. Absolutely amazing car, 4 cyl with a six speed transmission. I service mine every 7500 kms at a Toyota dealership here in Sydney. I was recommend anyone considering buying a Camry just do it. It will be the best car purchase you will ever make.
Thank you and excellent perspective for folks in the market. Great cars!!
I’m looking at buying one of these right now. Love this video! So informative and I love the idea of hearing your review after you’ve had the car for a while
Thank you - really appreciate you!
Hit the nail on the head there. Being 6'4" as well I can never find an ideal driving position in modern cars almost always wishing the seat would go down and the steering out more.
Thanks! I’m in the fence, and this review was very helpful. I’m leaning towards it…..
The "hold" button is a break hold. It is for stop and go traffic where the car would keep the break engaged with your foot off the pedal and release it when you depress the accelerator.
I have the 2017 XSE and love the V6. I'm looking forward to getting the newer XSE in 2024. The Camry is also my first foreign car and it's my favorite. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the great comment! Looks like they may not carry over the V6 to 2024 - might be a turbo 4 . . . Will be interesting to see!
Heated seats and steering wheel at game changers.
100% they are!!
I would’ve agreed with you a 100% when I lived in Connecticut, but then I moved to South Carolina 😂 fuck those brutal ass winters man.
@@SldOnEmWithDa45 Amen to that!
With past experience being poor in used cars (private sale) and the crazy interest rate on CPO cars has me considering the 2024 Camry! Taking on a car payment is never amazing but since my goal is to keep it for 10 years I think the Camry is the right choice and is tried and true in terms of reliability.
Can’t go wrong with Toyota overall
I was sold the second I saw the sunroof, I want the v6 and the luxury
I didn't know about that line turning red when you put it in sport mode. Pretty cool.
Something I had done to my 2023 XSE which I haven't seen mentioned in any videos is that you can have the dealership program your car so that when you press and hold down the unlock button on the fob, after a few seconds you'll get two beeps and two flashes of the parking lights and then the windows will roll down. Then, after a short pause, the panoramic roof will open. Let off the fob button to halt the process at any time. 😎
Boom! Great information! Thanks for that brother! 🤝
Cars have been doing this since the 90s
Nice didn’t know that sooner features for the same amount great comment made my decision right then ✊
There is a major difference between normal and sport mode in when and how the transmission shifts. The key though is that you'll only be able to tell this difference if you don't have a lead foot. If you're in normal and you give a lot of pedal all the time, it's not going to feel meaningfully different.
Great point!!
Hold usually is for stoplights so you can take your foot off the brake and the car will keep the brake on till you press the gas.
Love my 2010 Camry SE ❤
I've got a 23 xse v6.
My wife and I bought it with 17miles. I've put close to 4 thousand miles on it.
It's the nicest car I've ever owned. She has a 19 rav4 adventure.
Won't lie, I whip my camry on the back roads. It's fun haha and 300 horses is plenty for some fun on the twists.
The hold button, makes it so that when you compress the brakes all the way the car will hold them with out driver input. It holds it for I think 1min maybe a little longer. It's great.
Great comments!
It STAYS hold until you give it gas...
That was very helpful. Wondering about the differences between Accord and Toyota and I had heard the Camry was well insulated for a smooth quiet ride.
Glad it was helpful! The Camry DEF is quieter . . . see our Civic videos for comparison . . .
Well, after buying my TRD I had to come back to revisit this video.
Awesome!!
Plenty of quality sound deadening makes the camry feel premium
Thanks for the comparison to the accord. Nothing like a natural power v6.
Agreed! Thanks for dropping and and sharing your thoughts!
Thanks for the great review, I'm only on the fence for this versus the TRD model, any input on that? And yes love heated seats it's a must after you've had them, I've never had cooled before though, does that work pretty good too?
I like the TRD design.
Hard to get and I just wish they would have also given a bump to performance ie horsepower to match the cool aesthetics.
The cool seats are a plus for sure and seem to work well
You can change the sensitivity on the sensors
I have own a 18,19,and currently a 21xse 4 cylinder
It's awesome 99%.
Seat adjustments need more levels may 2 add would be great
Finally I have to plug my phone in to make the GPS works this a hassle in a 40,000 car. I have under 28 000 miles. I love camry so I will be getting a 24 model with a new look. The 21 is a stellar car and the next person will love it😊
Great insights thanks for this
I have this exact car your spot on on the heated and cooled seats and the heated steering wheel it’s awesome in cold weather. HUD is great. Xse handling at high speeds is great it’s awesome. I like the piano black. I wear sunglasses frequently so I always have a cheap micro fiber rag good for wiping the glasses and the interior takes a minute or less
Appreciate it! Enjoy that car!!! 🔥
Thank you sir!!!
That Hold feature is for use in stop and go traffic, when you are in a line at a drive through, or at a long red light, for example. Once turned on, the electronic brake will engage as soon as you come to a complete stop, allowing you to take your foot off the brake. It will then automatically disengage the instant you touch the throttle. Also, there are wireless CarPlay adapters out there that will make your CarPlay wireless. I don't know how well they work, though. Finally, at your height, you might be reaching the physical limit of your head up display, but there is a position adjustment in the settings you could play with. And, by the way, the HUD is polarized. You can't use polarized sunglasses with it, and non-polarized sunglasses are hard to find. I had to order a pair online! (I have the 2020 version of your car)
Thanks for this!!
@@GuysTalkingCars You're welcome!
@@jahmanborneo1343 You're welcome!
My wife won't allow me to use that hold feature "keep your feet on the brake" she says when we stop, actually I prefer to do that as well - I prefer to be in control of the car rather than for it be in its own control, so even self driving cars are never going to fly for me. As far as wireless CarPlay I also prefer to 'plug it in' otherwise the wireless control takes over and stops the other media you may be listening to.
I have a 2023 Camry XSE V6 and it just turned 5,000 miles. I only have two complaints that I have found so far and I am 6'2". The blue tooth telephone can only be programed to one phone. If it is programed to my phone and my wife gets a call while riding with me, in order to talk through the car speaker I have to go into the screen and reprogram the car screen to her phone. Then when I get a call or make a call I have to again go in and change it back to my phone. What a drag. In my Sequoia I have a Kenwood player and which ever phone rings you can talk through the car speaker. The other complaint I have is that the Over Head Display in my 23 is set too far to the right. Just a very slight lean to the right will cut off the right side of the Heads Up Display. Or even if i am looking straight ahead and I close my left eye it will cut off the right side of the display. In the reflection in the windshield you can see the depression of where the display sits and the display is far to the right of the depression. The salesman tells me that you can not move the Heads Up Display to the left any. I drive with my right arm on the center console and lean slightly to the right and it cuts off the right side of the display. Those are my only two complaints so far.
The phone is likely considered a “safety” feature but interesting observation- totally agree with your heads up display comment. Wish it was more adjustable as I have the same issue.
I put a deposit down on the Camry V6 XLE which will be the last V6 you will find in the Camry and in the segment. For those of you who are on the fence, act now as they are becoming scarce. This update was extremely helpful in solidifying my decision in getting the V6. How has your fuel economy?
Thx again for the update!
Thanks! MPG is around 25 blended
I'm not on the fence. I WANT a V-6, but here in Vermont, I'm only able to get a 4 cylinder. Any suggestions? Am I missing out with a 4 cylinder?
4 months in on my 2023 Camry XSE V6 gets 19.7mpg ... not very good ... started out at under 8 mpg which was super duper low during the start of the break-in period. Odometer is at 1,405 miles. I believe the factory F-d it all up and installed a bad injector port or was not programmed correctly. Something is just not right about low MPGs. Should be averaging 24 to 27 mpg after 500 miles. Could also be that the fuel is not pressurized enough. I don't see any leaks on the ground or in the engine compartment.
@@richscott2483 Sorry man. Is Toyota working with you on this issue?
How is the mpg so far?
Interesting review! Awesome. Really curious what gas mileage you are averaging?
Thank you for all the insights!
Thank you for this! Averaging about 25MPG right now
Great video, thanks for sharing. Curious to know, how does the cabin noise compare to Lexus ES 350 at highway speeds?
Good question! I think the Lexus was more quiet . . . but not by much!
Apple makes a great dongle that you plug into the usb port and can connect wirelessly to get apply play. Huge game changer. I highly recommend it.
Good one thank you!!!
Bluetooth works just as well.
awesome review
Thank you!!
You feel the sport mode response better in the 2.5 Camry xse. I ran a 3.5 Camry in sport mode and almost left it standing still. Unfortunately 18 wheeler totaled out my 19 2.5 Camry so I’m replacing it next week with your version blizzard pearl black top but getting the red seats. Thanks for the review
The color is Wind Chill Pearl . They are fazing out Blizzard pearl.
You can change how high or low you want the thing to pop up for the HUD,
I only know because I’m 4’9” and had the opposite problem that you have lol😂
You can adjust the position of the heads up display if you needed
Thank you!
Great honest review. Thanks!
I might just get one late summer.
Thank you!
SAME, hoping these prices cool down
I'm at just over 4000 km now on my Camry XSE (four cylinder) so this spring will do my own review on it.
Fantastic - just subbed to your channel !
Mine has 9,000 miles. The cruise control has a “feature” that going down the freeway with it on you enter a curve and it momentarily slows the car down. Irritating as hell on trips.
No navigation system at all but I use Apple Maps with CarPlay and it works. We’ll see how it does in the snow over the next few months.
Thanks for the comment!!
I have a corolla with wireless car play. I always end up plugin it in because it disconnects randomly.
Yep same
Really glad I came across your review, thankful to you for making this video! I’m trying to decide between at Lexus ES 350 F Sport or the Camry XSE V6… aside from my gripe w/the wired apple car play.. the Lexus is def just an expensive Camry. Thank you!
You’re very welcome!! Thanks for being a part of the channel!
i recommend the lexus f sport over the camry ! i just bought a xse v6 2023 camry & the transmission is wonky , speaker rattles charging pad & wire that connect to infotainment charge very slow its all minor things except for the transmission but my mom has a f sport & her drives smooth has no issues at all
Yes your I think difference is Maintenance, parts, and insurance be higher in a Lexus
@@arianna-sr5thany updates? Im looking at a Camry v6 XSE rn I have a 2022 accord sport rn
At 6'4 also, I am curious about the interior. Shorter torso and longer legs, the video shows there is room available? My local dealer doesn't have a demo for a test drive. They have a XSE AWD coming in June that i could take pending test drive.
I am almost 6’4 and you will have plenty of room no worries
Great car I have a 11 yr old Camry bought it used and have put 20k miles on it no issues at all just regular maintenance A/C works great has 147,500 miles on it now has the 4 cylinder which runs really well.
Yes! Reliability is one of the primary reasons to own one of these! Thanks for sharing!
I know you said you wished you could lower the seat, but considering your size, what do you think of the actual comfort of the seats. The seat bottoms are short. I have went on test drives, but you can’t always tell seat comfort in a 15 minute test drive.
The seats are comfy - no issues at all other than yes wish they could lower a tad more.
"HOLD" button holds the brakes without you having to continuously depress the brake pedal. Depress the brake pedal and you can lift your foot but the brakes continue to keep the car in place.
Thank you!!
What situations would you use it?
@@_lim1542 if you are stuck in traffic possibly
Curious to know if you cross-shopped with an Avalon XSE/Touring?
No I did not - Avalon didn’t seem sporty enough to me and they stopped making it in 2022
How long did your wait for your car. I reserved one sometime ago and the dealership keeps moving the day up daily.
Waited only about 4 weeks since it said in transit when I put a deposit
Are there any differences between the engine in this camry vs a 2023 lexus is350?
Good question - the IS350 is like 311HP and 280 lb ft torque which is a bit more and tuned more aggressively but overall same basic power plant
You can adjust the height of the heads up display
🙏🏻
I use the Bluetooth function when playing music in my '23 camry. I noticed that when using the android auto i need to have the volume at a higher level (40 or more) compared to using the Bluetooth connection (20-30). Did anyone else notice this?
I don’t have an an android but curious about this for sure
How do you find the 8spd tranny? I own a 17 highlander and it is the “busyiest” transmission I’ve ever owned. It just can’t make up its mind which gear it wants to be in. Conversely I own a 20 accord 2.0T 10 speed and it’s my favorite sedan I’ve ever owned. I’m pissed that Honda bowed down to the whimpy green initiative and went cvt in virtually all their vehicles. It was my 1st Honda after being loyal to Toyota for almost 2 decades. The 2.0T is super fast and makes gobs of power without ever breaking a sweat! 1/4 to 1/2 throttle and I leave traffic at the red light in the dust without breaking 4500 rpm. Unfortunately due to work I have no choice but to replace my car by January, I’m really considering the xse.
Definitely consider it! I find the tranny really really good. Totally agree with the green BS.
Do you like the Dash camera?
if you mean the windshield event recorder/camera, I have not used it yet but I plan to at some point!
would you ever buy a 2023 BMW 330i ? would you say they are somewhat reliable?
Love the 3 series! So yes - they are known for being reliable. Not so much on the 5 series but the 330i is a solid platform. I owned one and made videos on them . . . check them out if you want. I think I did a 5 things I hate and 5 things I love. In short, good cars.
What mileage you are getting on highway or inside city ??
I do mention it in the video - but currently averaging 24 blended MPG
The heads up display can be moved up or down.
Thank you!
Carlink airplay adapter
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I am coming from a Lexus 2007 GS 350 which is16-yrs old. I have a deposit for a 2023 Camry SE, I really wanted to wait for the new redesign 2024 Camry, but my GS 350 to date has cost me near $10K since June 2022 of service and maintenance. Now, the VSC light is ON, the Check engine light is on. and it requires a 155,000 service. I don't want to drop anymore money fixing this car. I am on the fence moving forward with a purchase of a Camry SE when it arrives on June 3, 2023. I'm not a fan of the piano black trim too. And the design of the front end is too much. The 2024 Camry looks clean and updated, of course. But I need a car bad. I am mentally broken thinking about whether I should move forward or not. But I do need a car desperately. I test drove the 2023 Accord and there's a $5000 markup of add-ons ($34,500). The 2023 Camry doesn't ($29,720). What should I do? Help. I don't think I want another Lexus with the high-price of scheduled maintenance directly from a Lexus dealership, as I can't and don't know a trustworthy local mechanic. What to do?
I am in the same exact situation, except my daily driver is an 05 Honda Accord. It has been a great car, but the age has definitely caught up with it. Despite the negative reviews of new Accord’s look, I actually like it a lot. It’s both clean and sophisticated looking. However, I am not paying that $5000 markup. That’s just utterly ridiculous. Dealerships simply don’t have to do that. I do believe the Camry, with it’s natural aspirated engine, will be more reliable, but I don’t love it’s looks. It’s a little over styled, in my opinion. However, I am still considering it.
@@sherrikwhiteside6107 Okay Thanks. I really have no choice, but to purchase the 2023 Camry SE at this point in time. I hope once it arrives and I do a walk around that I will love it. Today, I'm going to check out the 2023 Lexus NX 250 in Redline (the only color available without waiting 6 weeks) and maybe go back to Honda on Monday to look at the Accord before I commit to the 2023 Camry SE. I have 2 weeks before it arrives. I am so stressed. I hate car buying.
@@sherrikwhiteside6107 Today, I happen to bring my car in to Lexus. They are providing a free diagnostics on the warning lights. I told them, I'm not paying any more money to get my car fixed. They offered me a loaner - NX250 Base model to try for a week in case I decide to move forward purchasing one. I also have a deposit for a 2023 Camry SE. Both cars arrive at the end of this month. The NX 250 is $45K inld tax/lic. The SE is $32-33K incld tax/lic. Decisions...decisions...
Thanks for being a part of the channel and can totally relate. Some others have given good advice on here as well. That said, definitely shy away from Honda right now with their markups. And, the value isn’t there on Lexus either. That said I will offer this: Toyota is #1 in reliability and resale, so you can’t go wrong there. However, I do think there’s better value out there at this moment in time. Toyota has made the decision to throttle back car supply to the US market to keep their price points high, so I would absolutely go look at Mazda. There’s better value there. Good luck and keep us posted!
@@GuysTalkingCars I am about 90% committed to getting the Camry, but one other concern that I want to asked you about that I have read in reviews is, does your car scrape often? These cars are so low to the ground now. I know that you obviously have to be mindful of parking, not getting close to the curb, fixture, or whatever.
Have you drove that in the snow?
Yes and it does ok!!
Don't you find the steering wheel to light to turn?
Hmmm . . . I'm ok with how it feels
Had no idea a Camry had a heads up display.
Cool feature !! Not sure it’s on all models
Only the top trims XSE/XLE fully loaded.
It's literally the same as every other Camry for the last 5 or 6 years
This or the Integra?
Hi! Just Subscribed to your channel. June 2023. Did you know there is a ventilation fan under the seat? With the car engine running, If you have all Heating/Air Cond. are off and the fan speed to Zero. if you hear wind noise it is the fan. When you sit in the rear you will not hear it, Sitting in the driver's seat you just wonder if a window is slightly cracked open. Yes! Camry is not very suitable for big and tall people. Ever tried sitting in a Honda Civic or Fit? Maybe a Yaris? There are some ridiculous small midget-size cars out there. Comparison with the 2022 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T (non-hybrid) would be interesting as the Accord has more cabin noise, fussing with Idle-Stop, and ground clearance is 5.5 inches vs Camry's 5.7 inches. driver headroom is 37.5 inches vs Camry's 37.6. Yes! driving and handling are slightly better in the Accord, a little bit more comfortable, plus Speed from 0 to 60 is 0.4 seconds faster.
Oh! Toyota's Integrated DashCam is not very good. FitCamX is kind of better. Viofo A139 Pro 4K front camera with HDR is excellent, Thinkware U3000 with a 4K front camera was recently released but has bugs to work out and unfortunately, the older U1000 with a 4K camera released in Sept. 2019 is better. The new Viofo A119 Mini 2 (2K front and rear cameras) is holding its own and looking decent.
For Wireless Carplay and Android Auto, I have Ottocast U2-X Pro for $99 and it functions very well.
Piano Black trim, I don't go touching it but does get dusty and wipes off easily. For the Black Plastic Door Panels that become scuffed or minor scratches caused by your feet. I use Turtle Wax Ceramic Acrylic Black Spray, for some reason Turtle Wax company uses a Black Dye/pigmentation and it works well for me. I would Not recommend using Kiwi Black Shoe Polish on plastic as would make a mess if your nice clothing rubbed against it.
Thank you and we are SO glad you are a part of the family! These are VERY helpful and insightful comments! Thank you!!
Nice review. I am seriously considering this car (2024 model) and have even put down a retainer at the dealership. It drives great but I have two nagging concerns.
#1: the resolution on the backup and Bird’s eye camera is abysmal. I can’t imagine that a Japanese car exec would allow that given how inexpensive good cameras are now. To me this totally seems like a typical American suit move to cut corners wherever possible. And if they did it here, for something they didn’t have to do, it gives me pause as to where else they may have done so.
#2: my vehicle has the Navigation upgrade package which is supposed to have a superior audio system but tbh I am completely unimpressed.
Like I said the car drives great but the lack of attention to the simple things like this gives me pause for dropping $40k on this vehicle.
Totally agree with your comments! Thank you for this!
The JBL package isn't amazing, but it's far superior to the regular stereo.
It's definitely cheaper to have a good shop upgrade the standard version to sound far superior to the JBL.
The NAV is also useless; I still use Apple Carplay instead of it
If it was built in Japan, those little issues wouldn't exist. Mainly things like the noise from the JBL Sub. I'm pro USA but I must admit Japanese built cars have that extra quality.
Appreciate the review, but 5k review at 3,900?
Really? The car now has 6k. Review is the same. I will make sure the mileage is accurate next time like 4134 mile review. Just trying to be helpful
I think the mileage was within range for experience with the car
How much was it?
Mid 40k ish
@@GuysTalkingCars mid 40k ish??? Was there adm? I got mine for 40k otd.
I like this car , to bad ill end up having to settle for whatever the dealer has
Hope you get what you want
@@GuysTalkingCars thanks!
My brother at 6'5" needed to move the seat way back and recline in order to sit in the Camry. Ground Clearance at 5.7 inches, feels low and dragging my bottom on the ground. You can feel almost all road imperfections. On windy days, cabin noise is noticeable. Fuel MPG is not very good. It gets 19.7mpg as I drive 65 percent City and 35 percent Highway. Have 1,405 miles on Odometer. UPDATE: have 2,412 miles and getting 20.8 MPG says the computer. When not using the Computers Calculation and going by Distance Traveled and Gas Tank Fill Up ... I am getting 27.6 MPG. The Camry computer must be confused and super slow in updating.
Spending MSRP of $40K plus you would be better off with a car priced around $50K provided you can afford it. The 2023 Camry XSE V6 is good but far from great for the price tag. A fair MSRP would be $36K Fully Loaded. I paid an MSRP of $41,305 fully loaded and felt I got cheated. The OEM Bridgestone Turanza EL440 just terrible tires; had replaced them ASAP with Michelin CrossClimate2's set me back $1,050 so I actually paid $42,355. Add Sales Tax and other fees you are looking at $45K. Overpriced Camry made of plastic, glass, aluminum, and funky Tech gadgets that may or may function properly. Again, the fair price would be $36K with better quality tires other than Turanza garbage. Am I happy with my 2023 Camry XSE V6? No! Quality wise and build it sux but stuck with it since I do not want to lose any more money. I'd be happier if only had paid $36K.
Good overview and perspective. I agree the pricing is too high for a lot of cars right now. And definitely cheaping out on materials.
Then get another car bruh
$45,000 wow. Just bought a TRD $34,000. Dont have some frills you have but I do have other hiperformance adds. You compare Camry to Lexus? ES350 Fsport 2023 zero comparison. Lexus is way better. You could of got a 2023 Fsport ES for 44K.
Agree with you!
avalon xse is alot better camry looks cheap inside.
Thanks for watching !
yet you cry yourself to sleep every night coz you cant buy one
@@AJ-gr1hs I dont want to buy one i have a lexus ls.
@@AJ-gr1hs The interior looks cheap to me. Avalon has much better materials and same 3.5 v6!
@Jason Jordan they don't make the avalon anymore
girls talk cars to :)
Yes they do!!! ❤️
@@GuysTalkingCars great review btw, it's hard to find anyone doing long term reviews. I'm looking at getting the XLE V6 as it's 5k cheaper sticker price. Really excited for it!
@@QueenFairy420 thank you and congrats!!!
@@GuysTalkingCars Thank you!
I regret buying this car a 4clyd version worst suspension car I’ve ever xperince 2023 model it could brake your spine or hips, it super stiff like it’s overkill
Who wants to see your face through the entire video?
Uh, well that would be 34,000+ people you 🤡
im 29,000 into my XSE v6 and im going to buy another one in 2 years or so bc they will be rare in the future. they do not make many v6 camry XSE cars. never going to sell mine love it. im a mechanic so the cost of ownership is discounted parts for me so im for sure going to own more of these i like them that much.
Fantastic !!!!
Buy another in a year or two ...Sorry,. 2023 is the last year a Camry will have the V6. Better get them now or later a Certified Used if you can find one.
Yes Sir, I have enjoyed all your spectacular reviews on the Camry. Appreciate the kind words and support toward Military personnel/veterans.
My 2023 Toyota Camry XSE V6 (2GR-FKS 3.5L)
MSRP $41,305.00
[Base $36,370. Drivers Assist $830, Cold Weather $150, Navigation $1,040, Special Color $425, Two-Tone $500, All Weather Floor Liners & Cargo Tray $299, Quick Charge Cable $70, Door Edge Guards $129, Rear Bumper Applique $69, Door Sills $199, Mud Guards $129, Destination $1,095 fee. Grand Total MSRP $41,305.]
Sales Tax $3,452.80
Dealer Documentation $175.00
DMV Registration $151.50
Safety Inspection $10.00
Government Tire Waste $12.50
Military Rebate minus $500.00
Final Cost of Camry $44,606.80 (cash payment)
2023 Toyota Financial Services APR Rates: 48 mo.@ 3.99%, 60 mo.@ 4.99%, 72 mo.@ 5.49%
2022 Toyota Financial Services APR Rates: 48 mo.@ 3.49%, 60 mo.@ 4.29%, 72 mo.@ 4.99%
Never tell the Dealer/Salesperon you are paying all in cash. You generally able to negotiate a lower price as MSRP is not Dealer Invoice Cost. Chances are you could get $500 to $3000 off.
Don't like the Offer or Price, go to other Dealerships and shop around. MSRP is the norm since COVID-19 has hurt dealerships. Dealer markups on cars, just walk away from the place.
Don't play the Salesperson game and becareful of the Numbers game. Get everything in writing if promised something and have it signed by a Dealer Manager or Finance person.
Do not rely on the Salesperson having the authority to offer you something since in reality they can't.
Never sign anything without reading and thinking it over, need more time, go back another day. Most Deposits are Non-Refundable. Dealer minimal is usually $1,000.
Avoid making a deposit on the 1st day as the car should be there tomorrow. Common sense and smartwise. Give yourself time, anxiety and being impatient causes rush decisions.
Salesperson will pressure you because they will say, can't promise you it will be here later or tomorrow. They want your money now and signature on the contract.
TFS way of ripping people off by increasing ARP every January. Beware of Toyota's famous "QC Holds" aka Quality Control delays. The new way in the last few years to shaft you over.
The day the Toyota Dealership Finance Manager runs your Credit Check through Toyota Financial Services "TFS" you have a 30 Day window on the current APR.
If you let the Credit Check go passed the 30 Day mark, your APR agreement is Expired. TFS will then issue a higher APR aka higher Interest Rate.
You can go to your own bank or credit union for a pre-approved loan hopefully their APR is less than TFS.
Dealership markups on cars is B.S. (don't pay and walk away), fake increase as We Put Nitrogen in the Tires (Prove it), They will attempt to sell you Accessories, Warranties, Paint Protection and Underbody Rust Proofing. Be careful of who the 3rd Party Service is.
Dealership gets a Commission on selling you 3rd Party Services and offer you Zero coverage because it is not a Toyota or Dealership provided Service being performed by them.
You are best to seek and get Services you want on your own terms. Don't let the Dealership get a Commission on same service you could obtain for a Cheaper Cost by going there yourself.
Toyota has been in the business of App Subscription Plans. After the Trial Period, do not Renew as cancel them because they are not needed or required. Except REMOTE START because the car computer is rigged not to work unless you pay for the plan. Another Toyota ripoff scheme. $80 per year. Please consult with Toyota as this may change in the future and require no payment.
**Automotive News reports that, starting in 2023, buyers of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles will get a 10-year free trial period for the company’s Safety Connect and Service Connect systems.
**As long as you equip your new Toyota or Lexus with the company’s new infotainment system, you get 10 years free.
For Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto get Ottocast U2-X Pro dongle for $99, it works great.
If you really want a Toyota VSA warranty, you think cost is too high, call as many Toyota Dealers you want in the country "USA" until you get a nice low price.
Your dealer wants $2,500 for 7 year / 100K miles Platinum Plan, call around to other dealers as might get one of same plan for $1,900 maybe as low as $1,600.
Huge mistake, never ever Trade-In a vehicle, it is like going to the Pawn Shop. Sell your car Privately or may consider giving it free to a family member. Never sell to a friend unless they know everything you have done to the car and they know what is possibly wrong with it. Selling to a friend can destroy your friendship.
For example, your 2015 Vehicle you paid $35K and in 2023 is worth $20K. Dealer offers $14K as Trade-In, you just lost possible $5K to $6K in your own pocket.