Used 2004 Toyota Camry
Buying Guide for the Toyota Camry:
The Camry, along with models like the Corolla, has established
Toyota as one of the premier makers of reliable and affordable
smaller to midsize cars. If you buy a Camry, you can literally
bank on a comfortable, fuel efficient ride that will last
much longer than most primetime TV shows do.
Though the Camry isn’t the fastest car on the road, chances
are it is one of the most hassle-free. Rarely do Camrys break
down with major malfunctions—more often than not, it’s a matter
of fine-tuning certain conditions that occur as a result of
normal wear and tear.
For 2004, the Camry gets a shot in the arm in form of more
power. The 3.0-liter V6 that can be had with LE and XLE trims
gains 18 horsepower this year. In addition, SE models get
a new 3.3-liter V6 with 225 horsepower. Both V6s also come
with a new 5-speed automatic transmission.
Under the Hood
LE and XLE models can be had with two different engines.
The first one, in terms of strength, is a 2.4-liter inline
4-cylinder model that is found in a few other Toyota vehicles.
It can be mated to 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission,
and it produces 157 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 162 lb-ft of
torque at 4000 rpm.
The second available engine with LE and XLE models is the
revamped 3.0-liter V6 with 210 horsepower at 5800 rpm and
220 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. This version of the front-wheel
drive Camry uses a 5-speed automatic transmission.
SE models are the sportiest of the bunch. Not surprisingly,
they’re given a sport suspension system. Under their hood
is the new 3.3-liter V6 engine. It pumps out 225 horsepower
at 5600 rpm and 222 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm.
Camrys have always gotten good fuel ratings, and they’re
not about to change this fact in 2004. The worst rating you
can get (with the new 3.3-liter V6), is 20/29 mpg (city/highway).
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
Though it’s not the fastest Camry, the XLE trim is easily
the most refined. Inside, you’ll find heated power mirrors,
automatic climate control, a JBL stereo with an in-dash 6-disc
CD changer, a trip computer and a universal garage-door opener.
The options for 2004 include front and curtain side airbags,
a security system and a trunk-mounted 6-disc CD changer.
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