2007 camry 2.4G or 2.4V?

[snail]

my dad's already ruled out the 3.5L since he'd never use nor need that much power daw (plus the fuel savings of getting the more economical 2.4 is a big factor as well), and he's not really a tech-buff as well, so not getting the extra toys isnt really a big deal for him. my question is, is the P200+ premium of the V variant over the G worth it? considering that, for the additional dough, you only get leather seats, cruise control, rear sunshades, electric seats and faux wood trim. correct me if i left anything out. if you were in our position, which variant would you get? again, sulit po ba yung P200t difference? thanks

[BlueBimmer]

well if your dad does not consider features and gadgets important, then the G variant would suffice, cruise control is not really that useful here, only the leather seats and electric seats are nice added toys..

200k is still 200k, laki rin tipid nyan, like me Outlander GLS kinuha ko instead of the GLS Sport, tipid ng almost 200k, sa toys lang n little safety features such as airbags nagkakaiba

[drey]

If your dads wants a more fuel efficient Camry. He can always visit grey market showrooms for a Camry Hyrbid.

[J97]

you have to see the actual unit first before you decide. as for me, i first saw the 3.5Q variant kaya na turn-off ako sa 2.4G.

just wanna ask if you'll put seatcovers paba if you intend to buy the G variant? if so, then get the V coz dumihin ang seat fabric ng G. light colored pa kaya hirap maintain. unlike the V leather na kaya wipe-off lang dirt w/ leather cleaner or damp cloth.

in your case, i would go for the 2.4 V

hope this helps

[JaMiH]

I'll go for 2.4G since hindi mo naman talaga kailangan yang mga added features ng 2.4V. Magpagawa nalang kayo ng Leather Seat Covers...

[BlueBimmer]

yep since medyo practical naman pala dad mo, pwede na siguro sa kanya leatherette seat covers kung di sya maarte, it does the job naman e

[niky]

C'mon... a Corolla is practical. A Camry isn't! Live it up! Get the leather!

But if your dad doesn't want the toys, he can just buy the G and then have leather done at Kelseat or Seatmate. I think Kelseat does Toyota's local leatherwork.

[snail]

does anyone have pictures of the G's interior? we havent seen it pa e. btw sir niky, do you have any idea how much to have factory leather (for both the seats and wood trims) installed at kelseats? that is if my dad opts for the G, but right now i think he's kinda leaning toward the V. personally though, i'd rather get the 3.5 haha if only it were my money..

[niky]

Local places can leather you up with real hide for maybe 40k (less if it's synth, more if it's some fancy-schmancy European stuff)... but the price will also be dependent on the car's size.

[Starex_Gold]

mas ok yung 2.4V kasi power seats, immobilizer, and leather seats.

[IMm29]

Get the 2.4V na, para naman you don't end up with the really bare model that you'll still have to accessorize.

[Monseratto]

If you break down the added features of the V, mas OK lumalabas ang add'l 200K. Besides those toys mentioned earlier, meron pa yung powered seats sa rear, powered rear sunshade, remote audio and aircon sa rear armrest and sa steering wheel, 6 disc CD/ MP3 player, Alarm and Immobilizer.

[number001]

The 3.5 li (2GR-FE) of the Camry is really not much of a gas guzzler compared to the 2.4 li (2AZ-FE). In fact, the RAV4 in the U.S. uses the two engines and the difference in their fuel consumption rate is only 1 MPG.

Genuine leather seats (not combo) installed at Kelseats will probably cost P50K or so. Along with wood panelling, I estimate it would less than Php 80K for the upgrade.

Features added to the 2.4V on top of those on the 2.4G.

-added wood grain to shifter,steering wheel and console box
-8 way front power seats.
-2 way rear passenger seats.
-rear passenger armrest control panel
-tri-color speedometer
-leather upholstery
-power rear sunshade
-Cruise control
-Immobilizer
- In dash 6 CD

My vote goes to the 2.4G. If the abovementioned features are not important to you, then go ahead and the save the difference the two variants.

[hbk]

The 3.5 li (2GR-FE) of the Camry is really not much of a gas guzzler compared to the 2.4 li (2AZ-FE). In fact, the RAV4 in the U.S. uses the two engines and the difference in their fuel consumption rate is only 1 MPG.

Genuine leather seats (not combo) installed at Kelseats will probably cost P50K or so. Along with wood panelling, I estimate it would less than Php 80K for the upgrade.

Features added to the 2.4V on top of those on the 2.4G.

-added wood grain to shifter,steering wheel and console box
-8 way front power seats.
-2 way rear passenger seats.
-rear passenger armrest control panel
-tri-color speedometer
-leather upholstery
-power rear sunshade
-Cruise control
-Immobilizer
- In dash 6 CD

My vote goes to the 2.4G. If the abovementioned features are not important to you, then go ahead and the save the difference the two variants.

Correction sa 2.4V features, tri-color speedometer is not available as specified in their brochure. Either that or i just got a non-tri-colored V Variant

[chon961]

2.4 G for me it's still a camry, regerdless of the variant. just get good quality leather seatcovers from boy chingcuangco

[vinj]

Indulge a bit and spring for the additional 200K if it's not much of a burden on the pocket. You might find the entry-level Camry a tad too bare... (Mag Altis 1.8 G nalang or Civic 2.0... hehe)

[IMm29]

The 3.5 li (2GR-FE) of the Camry is really not much of a gas guzzler compared to the 2.4 li (2AZ-FE). In fact, the RAV4 in the U.S. uses the two engines and the difference in their fuel consumption rate is only 1 MPG.

Ah talaga? It would be interesting if that difference remained the same in rush hour Manila traffic.

[pajerokid]

*snail, lemme throw the question back at ya bro.... how much is 200k worth to you? If it's a big deal then by all means go for the 2.4. Pero kung peanuts lang kay Papa, i say go for the V6!!!

[eggman]

Mas ok at practical ang 2.4 G.Ok naman kasi ang seats nito kahit hindi leather....

[snail]

my dad decided to get the 3.5Q. we were originally planning to get the 2.4V but after telling him about all the extra feautures of the 3.5, he told me that since we'd be splurging for a camry nalang rin, might as well go for all the marbles na and besides, we tend to hang on to our cars for quite a bit, so even after a few years down the road, at least our camry's not going to seem too outdated features-wise. i dont think gas consumption would be too big of an issue since traffic's not that bad naman here, mostly for home-office and occasional gimmicks lang naman gagamitin yung car. and some of the posts here affirmed what i was thinking all along that the Q's consumption isn't that far off the 2.4's because of its better power-to-weight ratio, hence reducing strain on the engine (logical po ba?). we'll be getting the unit in about a week, pearl white mica. not bad, we got P30k off plus additional discounts on the insurance and LTO registration. probably because they only sell a handful of camrys here kaya we were given a lot of discounts. thanks for all the advise and sorry for the really long post..

to those who have or have driven the 3.5Q, please comment on your experiences naman po, how's the torque steer and whats your average consumption? now if only there were a super highway here...