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April 22nd, 2007 09:21 PM #13To all of you who made your preferences known, thank you. But just so I know the basis of your choices, may I know why you would chose a Camry over that of the Accord (current or forthcoming)?
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April 23rd, 2007 10:33 AM #14
I wouldn't count on Honda to launch a "2008 Accord" - maybe 2009.
With that, I'd go with the 2007 Camry (in black please). Though for my money I'd rather get a Mazda6 2.3L in a heartbeat.
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April 23rd, 2007 08:38 PM #16
Mas prefer ko yung camry dahil para sa akin mas futuristic kaysa current accord.
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April 25th, 2007 09:28 PM #18
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April 27th, 2007 09:28 PM #19i just got my 2007 2.4v camry about a month ago. my previous car was a 2002 2.0L VTi accord, so i guess i am in a unique position to answer your question.
i love the camry's styling---it's modern yet understated, sleek yet elegant. the a/c is arctic cold although the AUTO mode (which is the default mode when you turn it on) tends to go to max fan setting when you start it so you have to lower the fan speed manually all the time. the interior uses top class materials and plush fabrics (with the exception of the awful fake wood). the interior space is generous in all directions, but the rear seat seatback doesn't fold down (because it has a motorized recline feature) which limits ultimate cargo capacity. the back up sensors are very useful but the front corner sensors have limited usefulness and often gives off annoying alarms when pedestrians or cyclists pass by. the ride is firm for a camry, but this results in (surprisingly) flat cornering and very gradual onset understeer. kinda like 80% of a mazda6' handling prowess but with a plusher ride.
unfortunately, not everything has been a bed of roses for me. the day after i got my car, i had to return it for servicing because i noticed that the rear center armrest had a defective lid that was unhinged and did not lock shut. toyota c'wealth replaced it immediately under warranty but it was a surprising quality lapse for such an expensive car. after a few hundred kilometers, i noticed an annoying squeak/rattle coming from the rear parcel shelf, an annoying squeak from the left side of the dash and an intermittent rattle coming frm the center console! i've brought the car to toyota commonwealth 2x already but they cannot get rid of the irritating sounds (fyi, the technician from the casa acknowledged the sounds during our road test, so i am not being overly picky! besides, for P1.65m, i expect perfection at least for the first few thousand kms!). the car is made in thailand so i guess quality is not the same versus cbus made in japan.
my previous car, an '02 accord, did not give me any problems until the day i "retired" it at 5 years old and 80K km on its odometer. the inevitable squeaks and rattles normal to all cars only manifested at 30k km vs my current camry's 1k km! my accord had a softer ride although understeer was much heavier. its interior was more ergonomically designed than the camry but was not as luxurious.
if not for the ungainly styling of the current accord, i would have chosen the accord over the camry just for sheer reliability and excellent engineering, but the pointy bug eyed face and frumpy 80's rear of the accord really turned me off. hopefully, the next accord will have better styling.
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April 28th, 2007 10:02 PM #20Powertool, you obviously are in a unique position to lend your insights and experiences. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
I have actually seen, up close, a number of 2.4Vs already. It seems to be the most in-demand variant. I've been meaning to look at the base 2.4G, for comparative purposes, but have not had the luck so far. I, too, am impressed with the luxurious interiors and the curvaceous appeal of the new design. It's appeal is buttressed by it winning "Car of the Year" honors, stateside.
I can understand your decision for going with the new Camry over the slightly updated Accord. Had the Camry come out with the same styling that it had been known for for the past years, my decision would have been easier. For the same price of 1.4 million, I'd get the Accord over the Camry. But, as it is right now, the 2.4v has the edge over the 2.4 Accord.
Could you care to comment some more on your driving impressions? What are your actual fuel numbers? I'll be driving the car daily in mostly city driving, without any passengers.
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