Toyota Camry

Matthew C. Keegan asked:


We’re fresh into the new year and talk about 2010 models has surfaced. Indeed, the 2010 Mercedes GLK350 is already in showrooms while a number of new models from a variety of manufacturers will begin to show up over the coming months. It seems that the auto world just can’t wait for 2010!

The Ford Motor Company will soon be leading the charge to 2010 when the all new Ford Mustang makes its debut this Spring. That car will hit Ford showrooms just about the same time that the revived Chevrolet Camaro returns, one of three pony cars (including the Dodge Challenger) which will be available this year.

But it is Ford’s trio of midsize sedans which has all of the attention as the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ have been redone and will also show up in showrooms this Spring. Of the three, the Fusion is getting the most attention as it the volume leader, with the Milan sharing the same components. The Lincoln MKZ is the upscale version of the three, offering much more luxury and top of the line technology compared to the others.

Recently, Ford announced that the Fusion Hybrid received its fuel economy ratings from the Environmental Protection Agency, figures which show that the car will get 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. The city mpg or miles per gallon figure is most noticeable as it is a full 8 mpg higher than the competing Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Even more recently Ford announced that the standard four cylinder 2.5L DURATEC engine paired with a six speed transmission would return 23 mpg city and 34 mpg highway, the latter some 3 mpg better than the standard Honda Accord or Toyota Camry. Again, Ford has stolen the buzz away from the Camry, which is America’s most popular car.

“Take your pick: Whether you want a gas-powered or hybrid mid-sized sedan, the new Fusion offers the best fuel economy in America,” said Barb Samardzich, Ford’s vice president of Powertrain Engineering. “We promised to offer best-in-class or among the very best fuel economy with every new vehicle we introduce, and we are making good on that pledge with hybrids, new high-tech gasoline engines, new six-speed transmissions and other fuel efficient technologies.”

Clearly, Ford is going in the right direction with its all new Ford Fusion as well as with its Mercury and Lincoln twins. With the most fuel efficient models in the midsize car segment, Ford is once again showing leadership by raising the fuel efficiency bar.



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Andy Zain asked:


So you have decided to start your search for a Toyota Camry. Being one of the most reliable cars on the road, they are also one of the most popular, especially when it comes to gas mileage and the economy. Before you start to dive into your search head on, there are some easy steps that you can take to ensure that you find the best possible deal on a Toyota Camry - no matter what year you want.

Before you start your search for a Toyota Camry, you need to do some research online for what the different models will go for. Kelly Blue Book has a great, user-friendly site that will easily tell you the approximate value of a Toyota Camry for any given year. So, you will have a good idea of what you want to spend and what that particular year is worth before you ever start looking. Knowing what they are worth will help you spot the deals.

Once you know your basic price range, it’s also a good idea to check out the different years and know what you want in your new car. Different year models have different options, and you can learn which ones come on the year Toyota Camry that you would like to have so that you know what you are looking for when you start test driving.

The best place to start your search is on Craigslist. You can find tons of listings for Toyota Camrys on your local area Craigslists, usually for a great price as well. And, these are normally from individuals that want to sell a Toyota Camry, not just a car dealer or wholesaler who wants to get the most that they can from one.

If you don’t find anything on Craigslist that suits your fancy, you can still check your local classifieds for listings on Toyota Camrys in your area for sale. One of the problems with local classifieds is that there will be more dealer ads than individuals here. But this doesn’t mean that you can’t find some good deals.

When you finally come across that Toyota Camry that strikes your fancy, and your budget, the next move is to get the VIN number of the car and do a CarFax report on it. Most buyers don’t do this and end up with a lemon, when all they had to do was take the extra time for this one step. This report will tell you anything wrong with the car that has happened in it’s lifetime, such as wrecks or major damage. And, if you do find your new Toyota Camry at a dealer, they will normally provide this report for you.

If you do find that the Toyota Camry that you want to purchase has had problems in the past, has a rebuilt title, or has been seriously wrecked or worse - then you can easily back out of the deal before you lose your time, money, or worse. A CarFax report is one of the wisest investments that you can make when purchasing a used car so that you know exactly what you are getting into before you pay your hard earned cash.

In the end, if you simply do a bit of homework before you start your search and buy a Toyota Camry, you will end up with a car that you’ll be happy with for a long time. The vast majority of Camrys on the road today have the potential to go over 200K miles if they are just treated right.



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