Camry 40 body and 50 which is better. Market review: who's against the Camry? Disadvantages in power plants

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 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.

Also a definite plus is the size of the Camry 40. This is a large sedan that will be well suited for a small family. The features of the 2006 Camry include a spacious trunk, sufficient equipment and, which is important for our motorist, solidity. There are not so 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 40 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 But at the same time, the design, despite the appearance of the next generation, does not seem outdated.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 conceal 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 is not a good example to follow. 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 grain 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.

The steering wheel of the Toyota Camry 2008 in the Russian market, even in the simplest Comfort configuration, is sheathed 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 a more voluminous one) 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 prolonged aggressive driving, constant abrupt 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 not high rates are explained by the fact that with a larger CamriXV 40 engine, a transmission with a large number of gears is installed.

Chassis

The 2010 Toyota Camry is built on the Toyota K platform with fully independent coil-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, 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 the braking system does not raise questions, then the car was at least followed, and maybe not tried 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. In this case, the wheelbase is 2775 mm, the ground clearance is 160 mm. "Sorokovka" boasts a spacious trunk, the volume of which is 535 liters. with engine 2.4 and 504 liters with engine 3.5. 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 the basic Comfort configuration, the 2007 Toyota Camry was equipped with 6 airbags, ISOFIX child seat mountings, active head restraints, and door stiffeners. From electronic safety and motion control systems in the 6th generation Camry, there will definitely be:

• brake force distribution (EBD),
• brake assist 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

Five trim levels of Toyota Camry 2008 were presented on the Russian market. All of them were equipped only with gasoline engines and front-wheel drive (in other markets there were all-wheel drive and hybrid versions).

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

The 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 trim, power 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 choose 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 expensive configurations of Toyota Camry 2009, the possibility of Bluetooth-connection of the car with gadgets appeared, and the monochrome display was replaced by a color touchscreen monitor with the ability to display navigation, and multimedia also acquired a 10 GB hard drive.

Disadvantages of Toyota Camry in the back of the XV40

Engine V6 3.5 2GR-FE

Forty is a great car, but perfect cars don't exist, so even it has flaws. Some motorists consider the lack of a diesel engine and a station wagon form factor, an extremely soft suspension and a mild lateral support of the sixth generation Camry seats as disadvantages. But this is not a miscalculation of the engineers - this is the philosophy of the Camry 2011.

The troubles that await you in the cabin include: insufficiently wear-resistant materials for the upholstery of the seats in both fabric and leather, the button coating, which is quickly erased, is also 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 adherence to the maintenance intervals, the Toyota Camry 2006 will hardly surprise you with technical problems 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 run only on synthetic oil, prolonged use of the other can lead to damage to the VVT-I couplings. Refueling with frankly bad fuel will cause the oxygen sensor to fail.

Toyota Camry - will give odds to any model in terms of stability of popularity and price policy. At any time and any generation it remains one of the most popular in the budget business class. Therefore, interest in the model does not subside in the secondary market, but is love deserved?

A bit of history

Back in the early 90s, there was a rigid classification of the "Business" class. It was believed that only class E cars belonged to this category. But by the "zero" years, the situation began to change. By this time, there were no E-class cars with price tags lower than the "premium" ones. But D-Class cars received an additional impetus in development, and began to become a little larger, more spacious, richer externally and internally, while increasing their attractiveness.

Russia has always been distinguished by a special love of "chic" for all the money. Therefore, business-class cars were purchased not only by successful people in private business, but also by ordinary families who bought them for personal use. Also, cars of the budget segment of the business class attracted officials of different hands and private corporations to equip their fleet.

But the most popular in its segment was the Toyota Camry in the body of the XV40. But most of all, the sixth generation was purchased, produced from 2006 to 2011.

Why did Camry become popular?

The question is really interesting and deserves attention. After all, Toyota Camry XV40 does not have any special properties and does not stand out from the total mass of cars of other brands. The interior and exterior design is underwhelming and the technical specifications are very average. But what made this model so popular?

The fact is that Japanese engineers managed to create a reliable and easy-to-maintain car. And Japanese economists have found the ideal price ratio for the car itself and for its maintenance. In addition, not a small share of popularity in the Russian market was earned by the localization of production near St. Petersburg, which made it possible to make government purchases.

The reliability of the car is directly evidenced by its price in the secondary market, which constantly keeps at least a third higher than its classmates and higher than some E-Class cars. Even after 10 years of operation, Toyota requires less attention than a five-year-old BMW or Nissan. Therefore, people who want to buy a not very expensive, but respectable and reliable car are looking for a Toyota Camry.

Therefore, in this article we will go through in detail all the nuances that arise during the operation and maintenance of a supported Camry XV40. After that, we will be able to have our own idea of ​​the reliability and profitability of the acquisition.

Body operation

In a nutshell, few modern cars match the quality of the bodywork with the Camry XV40. The quality of paintwork and bodywork can be compared to cars from BMW, Audi and Volvo. But here, too, there are some nuances with age.

Unfortunately, the paintwork itself is not as durable as desired. Therefore, already by the five-year term, you can find worn-out places and numerous chips on the front end. But the front end suffers rather because of its design. Because, most of all, the coating of wide and massive bumpers is damaged, which successfully trap all pebbles and dirt. To avoid the appearance of chips, it is necessary to glue the front of the car with an armor film or cover it with a special durable varnish.

There are models that show signs of corrosion in the area of ​​the wheel arches. But these are very rare cases, manifested in cars who arrived from the two capitals of the immense homeland. The reason is banal and simple - it is a disregard for the car and its body. Without respect, a rare car will look neat without the slightest trace of damage or corrosion even by the age of three.

But even in such neglected cases, a good guarantee at the initial stages and the relative high cost of the car in the secondary market can help out. After all, full or partial body painting is an insignificant waste in relation to the cost of the Toyota Camry.

Also, with a detailed examination, you can find minor traces of corrosion on the subframes, in places where moisture accumulates and in the niches of the windshields, if the drainage holes are clogged.

If we compare Toyota Camry with classmate cars and peers, it becomes clear that Japanese quality is much better than many brands and models.

For the sake of fairness of the description, it should be added that all decorative and chrome elements do not differ in durability. Chrome-plated moldings and inserts do not tolerate aggressive environments in Russian conditions and are weakly resistant to road chemicals. Therefore, after a few winter seasons, you can see numerous places without chrome. The same applies to the fasteners together with the bolts. They rust and sour incredibly quickly, making repair and maintenance difficult. Someone does not pay attention to such trifles, but someone spends money and time on meticulous anti-corrosion treatment of all possible bolts and trifles.

In addition, in the Camry XV40 pre-styling modification, there is a serious flaw in the design of the front bumper. The lower lip is the weakest point in the car and can crack from the slightest collision with a curb or snowdrift. Therefore, when choosing a car in the secondary market, you may come across copies with repaired and reinforced bumpers. You should not be surprised that replacing it with a new or even more restyled bumper costs several orders of magnitude more expensive than a quality repair with a slight modification of the design. For example: to install a new bumper, you will need to change both the front optics and the fog lights, which will cost about 60,000 rubles.

Also, it is worth being careful about the doorknobs. Although the doors open with ease without any effort, strangers can accidentally tear them off, or scratch them. This is especially true in winter, when they can freeze to the body, and the plastic becomes brittle.

It may seem to someone that the article describes too many "problems" with the body and paintwork, but it should be borne in mind that the article contains statistics on many copies and describes all the problems encountered. In fact, the body is made very high quality and well. Even the smallest details are thought out carefully without mistakes (except for the pre-styling bumper). All vulnerable spots are covered and protected from external influences, the gaps fit perfectly even between the fenders and bumpers, the plastic sills are made of soft plastic that can withstand strong impacts from stones. Protection of the body from excess moisture is calculated to the smallest detail, water is discharged in full and does not linger. Drainage channels are made with a large margin and do not have the habit of clogging, except when storing a car under trees.

Salon operation

But the interior of the Camry XV40 is not as successful as the body. Of course, everything is relative, and it is worth remembering that the car is far from a premium class, and the good quality of other elements requires sacrifices from others. But still, with external well-being, you expect to see the interior trim at the same level.

On a new car, the interior looks very dignified and tidy. At first glance, all materials are of high quality and neatly fitted to each other. But over time, a shortage in the quality of finishing materials is revealed. The chrome-plated surfaces of the inserts begin to fade and can peel off, the leather on the seats is openly stretched and wrinkled, the steering wheel braid is very badly rubbed, and the plastic inserts imitating wood lose their color.

Do not be surprised if, during a test trip in a car with a range of 150-200 thousand km, the interior starts to make a lot of noise and rattling. This is a standard situation for a Camry, and it is expensive and time-consuming to achieve pristine silence. Only the constant replacement of all clips, fasteners, washers and gaskets at every service or repair in the cabin will help maintain silence. Lots of hard plastic parts and a large rear shelf do not add to the quietness of the car.

Already by 100,000 km, the glove box lid and center panel begin to rattle in the cabin. But by visiting an official service, it quickly returns to normal. Also, the driver may experience an unexpected creak and bounce of door handles, steering wheel trim and interior rear-view mirrors. At the same time, the sound spreads through the cabin in a strange way, so that it is impossible for the driver to identify a specific source.

The wide and comfortable seats on the new car take on a highly used look by 150,000 km. Especially if the driver is heavy, this will lead to a sitting look. But the electronic adjustment of the positions of the seats works properly throughout the entire period of operation. Only in some cases, an airbag error can occur due to the contact of the wiring harness under the driver's seat. And the steering wheel itself can acquire severe abrasions, from especially active drivers, already by 60,000 km. In addition, in a period of up to 100,000 km, the loop of wires from the multifunction buttons on the steering wheel can be frayed, which will require repair or their final abandonment.

In addition, there are frequent failures of power window control units. But here the problem is in defective elements, which were changed with a revocable company. That's why. If your windows started to "glitch", then before self-repair, check with the office of an authorized dealer about the possibility of replacing the control unit by a revocable company for your car. Also, the carpets in the passenger compartment also fell under the revocable company. As it turned out, the driver's mat can fix the gas pedal in the depressed position. Therefore, the company provided new rugs with a modified template.

Despite the fact that the quality of the cabin clearly does not reach the expected level of the business class of German or European production, all the disadvantages of interior decoration are cosmetic and can be easily corrected if desired.

Wiring and electronics

There are no special complaints about the wiring and electronic stuffing of the Toyota Camry XV40, except for the controversial decision to use an overrunning clutch in the generator design on cars for the Russian and European markets. Already by 100,000 km, an unpleasant whistle and noise under the hood may appear. In addition, the tension of the alternator belt may loosen or it may completely fly off. But replacing the clutch does not cost a lot, especially since it is possible to supply a rigid Camry pulley for the American market. The generator itself serves for a long time and there are no complaints about it, and the resource of the brushes is designed for 150,000 km, which is compensated by the cheapness and ease of replacement.

Also, on a car equipped with a 2.4-liter engine and a four-speed gearbox, the selector may fail. But the case is quite rare and easily eliminated. Repair will require simple disassembly and cleaning or replacement of the brake pedal sensor. There are also rare cases of failure of the automatic transmission blocking electric drive in the "Parking" mode. The peculiarity lies in the fact that the electric motor does not block the lever, but rather unlocks it. Therefore, in the event of a breakdown, you cannot remove the car from the parking mode. But replacing a motor is not expensive and can be solved very quickly.

The very laying of the wiring harnesses is done reliably, there are no accidental chafing, short circuits or oxidation. The only thing is that after a long time of car operation, the wiring harness in the trunk lid may fray. All other problems with the wiring in the "Camry" arise from careless repair or maintenance.

Anti-theft security

As you know, they have not yet come up with a single security system for a car that professional hijackers could not hack. But the Japanese greatly underestimated the imagination of the specialists and made an unconscious mistake by placing the electronic control unit in an easily accessible place under the hood. Half a minute is enough for people to open the hood and replace the standard unit with a unit with special firmware, which gives full access to the car and disables all anti-theft systems. Also, there is a way to flash additional keys through the OBD II diagnostic connector. Therefore, it is worth considering these nuances and providing additional protection for the engine compartment and moving the diagnostic connector to another place.

Also, when re-registering a supported Camry, you need to check with the former owner about the presence of locks, alarms and other specific security systems. After all, most owners are familiar with the fact that theft can happen at any time.

Chassis and suspension

Many people might think that the Toyota Camry is too much on the secondary market, but this opinion disappears immediately after getting to know the car closely and understanding its reliability. The high cost is offset by low maintenance costs and infrequent repairs, even on used cars. But only a modification with a 2.4-liter engine can really be called "eternal", and a more powerful version will also require greater costs.

Suspension in Camry is a model of reliability for most modern cars. Even having passed the mark of 100,000 km, there is no need for repairs, with the exception of the stabilizer struts (which can be included in consumables).

If, every time you replace the pads, you carry out a small revision of the caliper guide pins, cleaning and lubricating them, and the pads themselves are changed on time, then you will not know about the repair of the brake system on your car. At the same time, the materials used in the manufacture of original brake parts are of such high quality that a car equipped with a "junior" engine is capable of driving one set of pads up to 100,000 km, and the brake discs will remain in working order even after 200,000 km. But the situation changes dramatically when operating a car with a powerful 3.5 liter engine. With more power, weight and more aggressive riding style, brake discs and pads overheat, leading to accelerated wear.

It is very rare, but there were some representatives of the model in which there was a vacuum brake booster leak. Symptoms of the malfunction are floating engine speed when the brake pedal is pressed and the hissing from the side of the engine compartment.

The Camry XV40 has only two really weak points - the handbrake and the wheel alignment. The hand brake mechanism is activated by pulling on the cables, which tend to stretch or sour. But the problem is that they run uncomfortably in the cabin under an abundance of trim. Therefore, in most used cars, the hand brake does not work or does not work well enough. Despite the fact that on cars with automatic transmission, the hand brake is used extremely rarely, this does not cause any particular inconvenience during operation.

The second drawback is the need to frequently carry out the procedure for correcting the camber and toe angle of the front and rear axles. Due to the design features of the chassis, the corners may "float away" after the first long trip.

By about 150,000 km, the time will come to replace the ball joints, and along the way, it may be necessary to replace the struts together with the supports. And in the event that you are a fan of low-profile tires, then get ready for larger repairs. At the very least, you will have to change all four wheel bearings. And on the rear axle, diagnostics will be required due to the possible wear of all rods.

There are no complaints about the steering, it functions properly for many years of constant operation of the car. Power steering leaks practically do not occur, but on old cars the steering rack begins to tap, but more often the spline connection or the cross connection of the steering universal joint begins to knock. Failure of the steering position sensors also happens, but this becomes a problem only on rare versions of Camry with a hybrid power plant. They may have a steering failure due to an error in the ESP system.

Operation of the transmission

One of the rare modifications of the Toyota Camry XV40 was equipped with a manual transmission. As befits the most standard mechanics, it does not present any special surprises. Moreover, the E351 manual transmission has been tested by time and several generations of models from Toyota. The design of the box lacks all possible innovations in the form of two-mass flywheels, etc. Only a simple hydraulic release is used, but structurally it is separated from the release bearing and does not cause problems. The only thing you have to pay attention to is possible leaks and the integrity of the CV joints anthers.

Naturally, like any mechanism, a manual transmission is subject to wear over time. And the only "drawback" of the box is that the drive cables are used to switch gears. Therefore, especially strong and active drivers can stretch them, as a result of which, the cables can fly off the mounts. Also, in older copies, there is an increased backlash of the gearbox backstage, and especially eccentric drivers manage to bend the lever, by accident or deliberately. The fact is that the location of the wings turns out to be inconvenient for some drivers, and is pushed strongly forward and to the right.

At about 200,000 km, the clutch will have to be changed, and at the same time the drive cables. This will protect you from the fact that they suddenly fly off on the trip.

But most of the cars were equipped with automatic transmissions. Not surprisingly, all gearboxes were manufactured by a subsidiary of Aisin. For the Russian modification, a U250E five-speed gearbox was installed in tandem with a 2.4-liter engine, and an U660E six-speed automatic transmission was offered for cars equipped with a 3.5-liter engine.

In addition, sometimes there are cars intended for other countries with a different configuration. For example, you can find Toyota Camry with a 2.5-liter engine and a six-speed "automatic" U760E. Also, there are right-hand drive models with all-wheel drive and an automatic four-speed transmission U241E. Cars with hybrid power plants were also produced, which were equipped with e-CVT P311 variators.

In the Russian open spaces, the most common box is the U151E with five steps. We can say that this is a more hardy box than analogues, it was specially installed for the harsh Russian conditions. At one time, it was installed on the Lexus RX330, but its strength was not enough for operation in tandem with powerful motors. However, when paired with a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine, it turned out to be super strong and hassle-free.

The only condition for long and cloudless use is to remember that the car is not a racing car and not try to use it in this role. Also, you will have to regularly carry out maintenance with an oil and filter change every 60,000 km. But this will allow the box to work up to the anniversary 500,000 km.

But when purchasing a car in the secondary market, you should not rely on a careful attitude to the car and its components. Even a super-hardy box can be "killed" by young riders. Driving style and the lack of regular maintenance of the unit will lead to wear of the valve body solenoids, and in the case of a prolonged non-oil change, the box will start to overheat, which will lead to the geometry of the body. It is silly to list all the possible troubles from the racing style of driving. We can say that it will be easier to change the entire unit.

But any minor repairs will not cause difficulties. The U151E five-speed automatic transmission is well-established and used on crossovers and vans. Therefore, there will be no problems with new and used spare parts. But it happens that it is easier to buy a box from abroad, and sell your own for disassembly. But buying the same box, but used in tandem with a 3.3-liter engine, is not worth it. Structurally, they fit perfectly, but the wear of the unit will be stronger.

The six-speed U660E automatic transmissions were developed for more powerful engines and were used on the Camry with a 3.5 liter engine. Like any new product, the transmission had several childhood illnesses. But a later modification for the less powerful U760E units turned out to be more reliable. One of the main problems of modern automatic transmissions is the rapid wear of the torque converter lockup linings. Already by 150,000 km of run, the box requires a lot of attention and constant monitoring of the oil and filter. Due to the large amount of "production", the channels of the valve body may become clogged, and the access of oil to the box will stop.

In theory, the resource of a six-speed box is sufficient and can exceed 200,000 km without repair. But under the condition of careful operation of the car, which is not facilitated by the presence of a powerful liter engine. After all, a car with a powerful engine is taken precisely for fast and aggressive driving, which seriously affects the performance of the box. Failure of the stove, solenoids and other things is a classic set.

But there are problems with much greater consequences. They are not so frequent, and are rather associated with improper use of the box, but still. With regular loads on a cold automatic transmission, there is a chance that the main bearing of the housing will start to beat and play due to the weakened fastening of the clamping bracket. At the same time, strong vibration can cause failure of many elements of the box and lead to complete unusability for repair. Due to vibration, they quickly break down and fail: planetary gear, clutch hub, differential, and in extreme cases, the gearbox housing.

But the restyled versions were equipped with already modified boxes, in which many problems were solved. However, it was not possible to completely avoid all the shortcomings, and the boxes sometimes give out "standard" faults. Moreover, if the car is operated in an aggressive style.

Basically, the only problem remained with the possible wear of the back cover. Which leads to breakage of C1-C2 packages. Which are responsible for switching from the first to the fourth stage. But the problem with the main bearing of the housing has been fixed and is now a thing of the past.

Operation of power units

As with everything except the interior, Japanese engineers can take pride in the reliability of their engines. With proper operation, they are able to outlive all elements of the car, including the body and the owner. But not without a fly in the ointment in a barrel of honey. For example: cars are equipped with not very reliable radiators, which tend to rot by the 10th year. Also, there are comments on the fasteners of the ignition modules, which tend to break.

The most popular motor with a working volume of 2.4 liters belongs to a series of perpetual motors that can work for a long time without major repairs. But on condition that there is a competent approach to its maintenance. For example, by 200,000 km of run, you can expect a leak from under the gaskets or from under the oil pressure sensor. As with any engine, overheating in any form is not desirable for 2AZ-FE.

Also, the engine has a weak crankcase ventilation system. Therefore, expect rapid oiling of the MAF sensor, throttle valve and intake manifold. Besides. By the level of 200 thousand kilometers, fuel leakage through the O-rings of the injectors should be expected.

As it becomes clear, the motor will have to be monitored periodically and the rubber elements have to be changed in time. Even the resource of the cylinders and piston group quietly exceeds 350,000 - 400,000 km. But subject to the regular maintenance intervals and the use of branded consumables.

In addition, the owner does not often have to worry about replacing the gas distribution chain, its resource is in the range from 150 to 300 thousand kilometers, which looks solid, especially against the background of modern engines. In some cases, you will have to produce a weakened hydraulic chain tensioner, but its cost is relatively low and the entire timing drive kit can cost up to 15,000 rubles (subject to the purchase of high-quality, but not original spare parts).

But the reliability of the engine is also due to its simplicity. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the valve clearances every 120 thousand kilometers. Even with the appearance of engine oil consumption, this is more likely due to leaks on gaskets, oil seals or due to clogged ventilation of crankcase gases. But the resource of all rubber and plastic elements is still higher than on many models from other manufacturers. Mainly due to the low operating temperature of the motor at 90 degrees Celsius and the thermostat opening at 84 degrees.

There are weak points in the entire system - this is a catalytic converter located on the engine block. If it begins to crumble, then dirt will begin to get inside the cylinders, accelerating the wear of the piston group. Therefore, it is important to monitor the condition of the catalyst and not to miss the moment of its complete wear. In particular, quick warm-ups on the move are dangerous for the catalyst.

In addition, it is necessary to monitor the condition of the water pump, whose resource ends at the first 100,000 km, and the subsequent replacement interval will be every 50,000 km.

A more powerful engine with a working volume of 3.5 liters and six cylinders is not inferior to the reliability of its younger brother. But it requires more attention to maintenance due to some nuances and a more aggressive driving style.

The main problems have not changed, but have become more frequent. The water pump breaks a little more often, and the catalytic converter remains in the same place. Also, the chain drive of the gas distribution mechanism has become less durable due to the increased loads. On this engine, it will have to be changed stably every 150 thousand run. In addition, the valve clearance adjustment interval has decreased to 80-100 thousand km.

And pollution of the intake system along with the mass air flow sensor and the throttle valve is more common, for the same reason - for those who like to drive. Therefore, regular cleaning of the entire intake system is required, and the recommended period of operation of the spark plugs is no more than 40,000 km to maintain stable engine operation.

Also, there are frequent cases of violation of the tightness of the intake system due to shriveled rubber gaskets. Therefore, air leaks or fuel leaks regularly appear in the area of ​​the nozzles. In addition, on cars manufactured before 2010, there is a small flaw with the oil supply pipe (which was corrected within the framework of a revocable company). The old tube sample was composite and made of metal-reinforced plastic. It is advisable to immediately replace it with an all-metal one. If this tube breaks, the motor is able to work only 15 minutes before serious consequences and overhaul.

When using oils with low viscosity and prolonged loads on the engine, there is a chance of overheating - the cooling system was not effective enough. Because of this, scuffs may appear on the fifth cylinder (a fairly standard situation on many cars). Therefore, if the engine began to consume car oil heavily and work loudly, it is necessary to conduct an endoscopic examination of the fifth cylinder.

Although there are no piston group repair kits, the engine still lends itself to cylinder rebuilding. Therefore, there is always an opportunity to fix the malfunction and bargain for the purchased car.

You should also take into account that the powerful six-cylinder engine is heavier than its younger brother. Therefore, the load on the front axle increases and the vibration level increases, which negatively affects the durability of shock absorbers, support bearings and other suspension elements.

Although the engine with a working volume of 3.5 liters cannot be classified as absolutely reliable and unpretentious, it still stands out from the total mass of similar power units from other manufacturers. First of all, durability, and secondly, the cost of maintenance. According to these parameters, few motors, even German ones, can compete with it. But if you compare it to its younger brother and not prioritize power, then buying a Camry with a more powerful engine looks dubious. Not only because of the higher tax (only in new versions of Camry, the manufacturer reduced the engine power to 249 horsepower), but also because of the high maintenance costs.

Right-hand drive cars were equipped with a 2.5-liter engine, which is rare for Russia. In fact, it is the same as the 2.4-liter engine familiar to Russians. The only major difference is the use of hydraulic lifters in the design.

Output

Toyota Camry XV40 is the choice of consumers who want to buy a truly reliable car with a high resource of all units. With a careful attitude and "normal" driving, the car will visit the technical inspection station only for scheduled maintenance. As it became clear from the article, a more economical and practical option would be a modification with a weaker motor. But in the absence of problems with paying the increased tax and large amounts for maintenance, the option with a 3.5-liter engine looks no less profitable.

When choosing a Camry in the secondary market, you need to look for a well-maintained car with a range of up to two hundred. But it should be borne in mind that many used cars are sold with coiled mileage. Even a well-groomed and neat look is not a sign of low mileage, the car was purchased by many companies and government agencies for their own vehicle fleets. Therefore, even with a range of 400 thousand kilometers, the cars look fresh.

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Is the most popular business sedan in the history of Toyota. The production of Toyota Camry has been going on for more than 30 years, during which time the car has become a real bestseller on the market, and, in recent years, has been 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, the Camry is one of the most popular cars, and there are good reasons for this - a comfortable, roomy premium sedan at the price of a budget Korean in a top-end configuration. It sounds really tempting, but the question arises, what problems you will have to face after buying a Toyota Camry 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 notation of the Chinese character 冠 (kammuri), which means crown. Toyota began work on the creation of the first in its lineup of premium business-class sedan in the early 1980s. 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 Toyota Camry (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 was also 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, it had a soplatform model "Vista". The car was intended only for the Japanese domestic market. An export version of the Camry with the XV20 index was presented in 1996. The fifth generation Toyota Camry 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 trim materials and the controversial design, which scared away former fans of Toyota Camry and forced them to purchase such cars as and. In 2009, car dealerships received a restyled version of the car, in which, according to the manufacturers, the main technical shortcomings were eliminated. 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.

Problem and weak points of Toyota Camry (XV40) with mileage

The quality of the paintwork, like most modern cars, leaves much to be desired - scratches and chips appear even from minor 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 an artisanal 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 - 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 cars 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 only with gasoline power units of 2.4 (163 and 167 hp) and 3.5 (277 hp) liters. 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 the premature failure of drive belt tensioners, this happens at a mileage of 80-100 thousand km. Symptoms - a quiet clicking sound appears. 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, and the increased noise of the pump. The throttle body 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 and mass air flow sensor fails prematurely.

The 2.4 four-cylinder engine is prone to overheating to avoid serious trouble and high costs ( when overheating leads the block head) flush the engine coolant and air conditioning radiator honeycomb at least twice a year. On most used Camris, 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 widespread (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 Check VSC System error that suddenly popped up on the dashboard, 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, it is most likely that the ignition coil needs to be replaced. 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 metallic grinding, the source is "Bendix" ( a freewheel clutch designed to "disengage" the starter with a running engine). 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 lubricant with a more plastic one will help to eliminate this nuisance. Often on a mileage of 130-150 thousand km, replacement of the alternator pulley is required. When choosing a car, its history should be clarified, the fact is that the Camry was often used by officials and businessmen who were driven by drivers. As a rule, such cars were idling for a long time (in winter they constantly warmed the interior, cooled in summer), and the car was serviced without taking into account the worked hours, and it turned out that the oil change was carried out 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. The manual transmission is very reliable and practically does not cause problems to its owners. The only trouble that the owners of a car with a manual transmission 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 in terms of reliability is considered 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 intimidated, 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 switching from third to fourth gear, which are accompanied by clattering and overgrowing. In case of untimely maintenance and the use of low-quality lubricants, the channels of the valve body are clogged by wear products by 100,000 km. In both cases, the repair will not be cheap, about 1000 USD, replacing the box will cost 2500-3000 USD. To increase the transmission line, 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.

Suspension performance Toyota Camry (XV40) with mileage

Toyota Camry (XV40) is equipped with independent suspension: front - MacPherson strut, rear - multi-link. In terms of comfort, the Camry has always been famous for its satisfactory ride quality and good energy consumption, but this has its drawback, the softness of the suspension does not add confidence when maneuvering at high speeds. As for the reliability of the suspension, in this regard, the Camry 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 a semiaxis). The silent blocks of the front levers will have to be changed every 120-150 thousand km ( change assembly 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 of run, 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 weak 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 lot of criticism not only from experts and bloggers, but also from owners who have operated cars for a long time. The leather upholstery of the seats received the most criticism, as it 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 fabric upholstery (it is quickly overwritten). Sound 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 a lot of 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 electrical system, there are certain problems here as well. 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 out dandruff", this ailment appears as a result of 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 a reasonable price. When choosing a used Camry, it is better to give preference to copies released after 2009, since sedans of this age have practically no weak points.

Advantages:

• Spacious salon.
• Comfortable suspension.
• Reliability.

Disadvantages:

• Very weak insulation.
• Poor quality of interior finishing materials.
• Deformation of the front brake discs.

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.

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The legendary car of Japanese manufacturers 40 among Russian motorists is considered the most reliable and demanded car. Even with high mileage, the car does not require special costs and is easily repairable; it pleases its owners with excellent suspension and durability of the power unit.

Vehicle configuration

It is a mistake to consider the Toyota Camry B40 as a business class car; rather, it belongs to large family sedans. The roads of our country are plowed by such cars with 2.4-liter engines or 3.5-liter V6s. Manufacturers presented five complete sets for motorists in Russia:

1. comfort - the most budgetary version, a 2.4-liter engine with a five-speed mechanics, there is a climate control system and heated two front seats, a car radio and halogen headlights;
2. Comfort Plus - automatic transmission for 5 ranges and headlight washer system;
3. Elegance - this version with a leather interior, equipped with parking devices and electric seat adjustments in the front, looks quite dignified;
4. prestige - a version that includes a 167-horsepower 2.4-liter engine, maximum stuffing, supplemented by a stability control system, cruise control and xenon headlights. Safely combines a relatively low road tax and a luxurious and comfortable interior;
5. deluxe - a configuration option equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 6-band automatic transmission. The interior trim is supplemented with some details that give it gloss and presentability - wood-like lining on the steering wheel and automatic transmission selector, a sun blind on the rear window and an adjustable tilt of the rear passenger seat.

Features of the car in the 40th body

Restyling of the Toyota Camry SV40 took place in mid-2009, then the shape of the front bumper changed and the radiator grille was somewhat narrowed. The exterior was adorned with turn signal repeaters built into the back of the side-view mirrors. which is located below is a pre-styling model.

The interior of the cabin has become somewhat different due to the color of the center console, the bluish plastic on it has been changed to silver. The monochrome screen of the head unit of the car radio was replaced with a color display. The post-styling car, along with the new body brand, received the designation Toyota Camry ACV40. This is a photo of the car after restyling.

We must pay tribute to the Japanese manufacturers, there are practically no weak points of the Toyota Camry in the 40th body. Of course, the thin paint-and-lacquer coating of the case loses its shine from frequent washes, but rust does not break through anywhere, even in places of chips and minor damage. After two years of operation in Russia, chrome parts will bloom with rust, but only because of our utilities, abundantly watering the roads with caustic chemicals. The activity of public utilities is manifested in the swelling of the coating on the wipers and in the appearance of cracks on the trim from the decor at the trunk lid.

Even on the pre-styling SV40, the lower part of the bumper was considered the weakest link, which cracked from the slightest contact with the road surface, and the owner had to solve this problem himself.

The Camry SV40 often had headlight washer nozzles out of order for a simple reason, they got clogged with dirt, and the liquid did not pass, in this case, thorough cleaning and blowing of the nozzles helped.

Troubles awaiting you in the cabin

In the interior of the SV40 body, the fabric upholstery after 20 thousand run thinned and began to shine, and by that time the leather covering was covered with small cracks. Within about two years, the cover of the buttons peeled off and the steering wheel and the gear selector on the gearbox began to shine. After restyling on Toyota Camry ACV40, the coating quality has improved and it lasts longer.

After a relatively short time, creaks are heard inside the cabin and "crickets" appear - they populate the front panel, center console, sunroof mechanism and armrest of far from old cars and it is useless to fight them. Try to clean the Toyota Camry ACV40 air conditioning system and drain pipe annually to prevent the smell of swamp rot in the cabin. At the latest after five years of active operation of the air conditioner, when white flakes appear on the front panel, you will have to replace the aluminum evaporator of the air conditioning system with a copper one.

Features of operation of transmission and engine

A manual transmission of 40 is a reliable and durable unit, but sometimes there is a premature depletion of the clutch release bearing after driving 40 thousand kilometers. When the mileage exceeds 80 thousand, they will begin to switch gears with difficulty, which means that it is time to change the clutch disc.

The automatic transmission of the Camry 40 car on the "four" 2AZ-FE is also reliable, except for minor troubles with the limit switch under the brake pedal - if it fails, the gear selector does not switch. After a long work for seven years, the contact in the electronic control unit of the automatic transmission may disappear, the malfunction can be eliminated by soldering the connections properly.

An automatic machine on a Toyota Camry ACV40 with a V6 engine requires that the oil change time be observed, but racing in forced modes will lead to an early failure of the clutches and clogging of the channels of the hydraulic block with wear particles.

On the Toyota Camry V40, the 2.4-liter engine is afraid of overheating and requires timely cleaning of its radiator and air conditioner - this must be done once every two years, otherwise the cylinder head will be hopelessly damaged. On this motor, if traces of antifreeze are visible near the pump and its operation is accompanied by extraneous sounds, change this unit immediately.

Both engines, operated on the Camry 40, require only synthetics, otherwise its clutch will refuse to work in the VVT-i system, and if you neglect the cleaning of the throttle valve assembly after a certain time, then replacing it will cost $ 900. Refueling with low-quality fuel will easily disable an expensive oxygen sensor.

On the Toyota Camry V40, a 3.5-liter engine can jam due to a leaky oil cooler hose, and before it was an irreparable disaster, after restyling it was fixed by replacing the hose with a metal tube.

There are no complaints about the suspension and chassis of the Camry 40: and observing the timing of replacing consumable units and parts will significantly extend their service life. The Camry V40 you see below is a 2011 model.

Conclusion

Toyota Camry V40 is indeed a very reliable car, thanks to the talents of Japanese engineers and designers, a wonderful and relatively inexpensive car appeared in Russia, pleasing motorists with its soft ride and comfortable conditions. Do you like Toyota Camry ACV40? We are waiting for your comments.

Toyota Camry 40 is a popular car with an established image of monumental reliability. Such an image is quite justified, but it can play a disservice. Some owners believe that since the car is reliable, then it can be serviced every other time. Therefore, in the secondary market, the main problem is to find a "live" copy. In the article you will find out which components you need to pay attention to first of all when buying a used Toyota Camry in a fortieth body.

A bit of history

The Camry 40 went on sale in 2006. For the first two years, Japanese cars were supplied to the Russian market. Since the end of 2007, we have established a local assembly. There is no difference in quality. But the suspension is adapted to our roads and the ground clearance is slightly increased. In 2009, the model was restyled:

• changed the radiator grill and front bumper;
• added direction indicators to the side mirrors;
• did a little work on the interior and added a touch screen;
• the radio tape recorder made friends with the bluetooth, respectively, a "free hands" system appeared.

The philosophy of creating a car is a large and comfortable sedan for little money (like yours). From this emerge some of the disadvantages of the Camry XV40, which you can put up with or fix yourself. For example, weak standard soundproofing and not very high-quality finishing materials.

Body and equipment

The paintwork is quite easily scratched and chipped. This is especially noticeable in the "noble" black color. But bare metal doesn't rust. Even on a Camry V40 in the early years of production, there should be no corrosion. If there is, this is a clear sign of poor-quality body repair.

In total, the Camry 40 had 5 standard trim levels. But even the basic R1 (Comfort) was well equipped:

• dual-zone climate control;
• 4 airbags (front + side);
• leather multifunction steering wheel and adjustable steering column;
• head unit with six speakers and CD changer;
• foglights and full power accessories (glass, mirrors);
• the only complete set with a manual transmission.

R2 (Comfort +) differs in a five-speed automatic transmission and headlight washers. V R3 (Elegance) added leather interior and parking sensors. And here R4 (Prestige) is already more interesting: the system of exchange rate stability VSC, xenon and cruise control. All the configurations mentioned above were supplied with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine.

Top R5 (Luxe) was only paired with a 3.5-liter engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Of the "buns": the backrests of the rear seats with an electric drive, a curtain on the rear window and wood inserts on the steering wheel.

American and Arab

There are very few such machines in Russia. But in Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, the percentage of such Camry V40s on sale is quite high. There are differences between cars for the American market and the European / Russian market, but they are not cardinal. They mainly relate to configurations.

The "American women" have different front optics and there are no turns on the front fenders, even before the restyle. The bulk of the cars are delivered in the basic LE configuration. The main difference from Europe is the lack of climate control, only air conditioning. Many owners note the poor quality of the upholstery and plastic in the cabin before restyling. After 2009, the quality of the interior trim became equal.

Less common are American XLEs. There may already be navigation, and starting the engine from a button and good JBL music. The suspension of the "American women" is softer. Another significant difference is that it can be equipped with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine. The same ones were already installed on the Camry 50.

The history of "life" and service of any "American" can be checked using the CARFAX service.

With the "Arabs" it is a little sadder. In the local area, they are overwhelmingly used by taxi drivers. This also applies to Australian cars. Moreover, they have the same configuration. Most often it is a "naked" GL, in which there is not even an optitronic dashboard. And before the sale, such Camris are driven over 400-500 thousand km, which our craftsmen can easily turn into 150-200 thousand km.

Top Arab GLX and SE better equipped, but more difficult to find, and the price difference with European Camry is no longer so interesting.

Engines

Officially, in Europe, Camry in the 40th body was sold only two - gasoline 2.4 and 3.5 liters. It is very rare to find 2.0-liter ( 1AZ-FE, 145 hp with.) Camry VX40 imported from Asia (13 of 1338 advertisements for sale). On its basis, the most common for the Camry 2006-2011 was created - a 2.4-liter ( 2AZ-FE, 158 and 167 hp with.), which we will consider in more detail below.

Another rare guest (25 out of 1338), at least for the Russian car market, is the 2.5-liter ( 2AR-FE, 179 hp with.). A more modern, but not losing "Toyota" reliability motor, which was installed on the "American". By the way, the same engine was installed on the next generation Camry. XV50.

Hybrid Toyota Camry 40 is exotic. It is unlikely that you will find more than 5-6 actual advertisements for sale. The second generation Hybrid Synergy Drive consists of a modified 2.4-liter petrol engine ( 2AZ-FXE, 149 hp with.) and a 41-horsepower electric motor. In the case of a ten-year-old car, fuel savings can be questionable due to potential electrical complications.

2.4 liter engine (2AZ-FE, 158 and 167 HP)

One of the best representatives of the motor industry in terms of reliability. But this reliability has two foundations:

• service every 10 thousand km is mandatory with high-quality oil (there are many options - discussion on the profile forum) and filters;
• regular cleaning of the radiators of the cooling system.

The engine, although reliable, is still afraid of overheating. Overheating can be caused by clogged radiators. The general temperature regime of the motor does not exceed 90 degrees. Therefore, just after the engine overheats, problems begin with leaking gaskets, antifreeze and a breakdown of the thread of the cylinder block.

If the 2.4-liter engine was not overheated and was serviced on time, then it will regularly serve at least 350-400 thousand km. You only have to change the timing chain with the tensioner somewhere in the range of 200-250 thousand km. And do not forget about adjusting the valves every 150 thousand kilometers. There are no hydraulic lifters on this motor, so the valves must be adjusted manually.

The weak point of the 2AZ-FE is the pump. A native water pump runs from 100 to 200 thousand km, as you are lucky. Signs of malfunction - starts to make noise and leak. After the first replacement, most likely, you will have to change the pump every 50 thousand run.

V6 3.5 liter engine (2GR-FE, 277 hp)

The engine runs fine. Less than 7 seconds to one hundred kilometers is impressive. But it seems that 277 forces were pushed into the Camry VX40 with a margin. The capabilities of the standard steering and braking system are not enough to unleash the full potential of the 3.5-liter engine. But this is not always necessary. For many, it is enough to have a reserve of power under the gas pedal. In the conditions of Russian legislation, this stock is expensive due to the transport tax.

Fortieth Camris with such engines are much less on sale - about 23% (316 out of 1338). Most of them were bought by "Ezduns". And the increased power and aggressive driving style adversely affect the resource of the six-speed automatic machine.

Therefore, before buying a Camry 3.5, you need a particularly thorough diagnostics of the engine and gearbox. You can even check the 5 cylinder with a flaw detector for scoring. Such a nuisance can arise after the engine overheats and threatens with a complete overhaul of the power unit.

On machines manufactured prior to 2010, there was a recall campaign due to the split tubes of the oil cooler and the VVTi system. They were replaced with completely metal ones. Check, and if your car has old-style tubes, be sure to replace them. In the event of a breakout, all engine oil will drain within 10 minutes.

Otherwise, with good service, the margin of safety is 2GR-FE even more than the younger 2.4-liter engine. And with a difference in power of more than 100 liters. with. gas mileage is practically the same. Unless, of course, you turn on the "rocket" driving mode.

The pump is also not very durable, and the valves will have to be adjusted more often - once every 100 thousand km. Please note that the cost of this procedure on a six-cylinder engine is significantly more expensive.

Transmission

The manual transmission is quite rare (160 out of 1338 listings). The five-speed mechanics of the E351 are time-tested and do not cause problems at all. Over time, the wings and the gearshift lever only loosen up. Therefore, if the shift knob is loose, then this may be indirect evidence of a high mileage.

All automatic transmissions on the Toyota Camry 40 were installed by their own company Aisin, but there were several types and modifications:

The recipe for long-term and trouble-free operation of any Toyota machine is simple - regular and high-quality service. If you change the oil and filter every 60 thousand km (the filter can be every 120 thousand), then the need for the first repair will arise in the interval of 300-500 thousand mileage.

Regular maintenance isn't the only requirement though. The operating mode is no less important. Constant racing style of driving and increased loads on the cold reduce the resource of the box several times. Therefore, before buying, you should not hope that the automatic transmission is super reliable and does not break. The wrong attitude can "kill" anything.

This is especially true for 6-speed U660E which are paired with a powerful 3.5-liter engine. High torque and aggressive driving very quickly "condemn" this box to repair. Although, during normal operation and maintenance, it is capable of moving its intended 300+ thousand km without intervention.

There is only one conclusion - a thorough diagnosis before buying. There should be no jerking or jerking when switching.

Suspension

The chassis of the 40th Camry is reliable, with an average safety margin of 120-150 thousand km. Even such consumables as struts and stabilizer bushings take care of 60-80 thousand mileage (original).

The rear suspension is multi-link. This gives comfort and a smooth ride, but when repairing, you will need a dozen silent blocks. In the original, they change only along with the levers, but there are many alternative brands on sale. If you still want original spare parts, you can buy silent blocks from Toyota Avalon. They fit perfectly, the reference numbers are at the link.

Sometimes, when diagnosing a suspension, it is not always clear where the knock comes from, it seems that the whole is whole. In this case, you need to check the upper mounts of the shock absorbers. Because of the tears, they knock very noticeably.

In general, the Camry 40's suspension is tuned for comfort - soft and smooth. On this basis, many criticize the Camry 40 for poor handling. But it cannot be said that the car does not steer at all. Yes, it is not suitable for racing, but it was not created for them. For ordinary city or highway driving, the Camry's handling is quite enough. Therefore, before buying, take a test drive to allay any doubts.

Brakes and steering

There is not much to write in this section. Everything works for a long time and regularly. The brakes are weak for a 3.5-liter engine and active driving. After frequent overheating, the brake discs can become loose and have to be replaced. The first sign is steering wheel beating when braking.

Steering tips and rods live up to 150 thousand mileage. And the steering rack is unlikely to bother you up to 200 thousand km. A knock in the steering column can be emitted by the steering column in the area of ​​the splined joint and the universal joint cross.

Electrician

Initially, the electrical wiring was laid with a safety margin. But due to the popularity of the model among car thieves, Camry XV40 is often additionally equipped with one, or even several alarms. And the degree of the Camry's electrical problems directly depends on the degree of "handicraft" of the installers.

When inspecting, be sure to pay attention to how the additional wiring is laid under the hood and in the cabin, look under the front panel. If you find sloppy twists of wires and a bunch of electrical tape, then it will not hurt to go through additional computer diagnostics of the car.

From the "congenital" electrical weaknesses - the generator and the compressor of the air conditioner. If the first one is restored for a penny, then changing the compressor will cost several hundred dollars.

By the way, the cooling system does not hurt to check for "dandruff". If, during the operation of the air conditioner, white flakes are blown out of the air ducts, it means that you need to prepare to replace the air conditioner evaporator. Replacement work can cost more than the evaporator itself.