nurey:


My brother I didn't want to barge into you guys argument but let put it this way, my review was based on Nigerian settings, the op is not bother about the acceleration or how many cars the avensis can dust.

I have been in that avensis and I can proudly say it is not a slow poke and neither is it inferior to the camry the avensis is also as reliable as the camry interms of everything but the interior of the avensis is a tad smoother and well placed than the camry, also the avensis is not a robber magnet I gave the avensis my all putting into consideration our environment.

Which one of the two cars will have its ECU stolen or even broken in and driven away not to be seen again or which one will get tailed more by the MEN of THE UnDeRwOrLd.

abatically:


I don't see having fog lights as a big advantage. Even a 2014 Mercedes Benz S class doesn't have fog lights.. does that make it any inferior? XLE models of 2005 camry has fog lights. The only area I see the Avensis superior to the Camry is the number of airbags. If u think the 2005 Camry is boring to drive then the 2005 Avensis is terrible to drive. The car is slow as hell, 9.1 secs 0-60 for the 2.4L engine? No wonder pundits say the 2005 Avensis is less fun to drive than a Vectra.

Fulaman198:


Camry does have fog lights, only the LE north american variant doesn't. Camry started offering fog lights in 2002. But you are giving this guy a good argument, well done. Avensis and Camry are not in the same league at all.

nurey:
Op I have seen that camry infact lots of them with check engine light and they are still going strong and have been driven for years with that issue but when I see an avensis in mecho workshop it has been for body part replacement or repainting but I believe the engine is very reliable now there is an engine variant of that camry that is trouble ANYONE who knows shud help the op out. Also V6 engines kinda give mecho headaches and the camry has a V6 variant.
Now op both cars maintenance will almost be the same as the difference will be negligible what remains now is which one you fancy and go for it, just ensure you buy a clean ride and call us for car warming ceremony best of luck bro

Raymie:
koMethinks its the 03 Camry (and i4 highlander) that has the engine issue. Bolts coming off engine block. Dunno the engine spec. Toyota resolved that in the 04-06 variants.

Fulaman198:
Headbolts issue is very rare where they strip off. It's important to do your oil changes at the right intervals and all other maintenance

Siena:


Which engine is allegedly prone to stripped head bolts?

I'm Just wondering if this is more due to poor maintenance, as I have not come across this issue, despite being contracted to Toyota UK as a Diagnostic Technician.

Fulaman198:


He claims it was the 2AZ-FE inline 4. It is due to poor maintenance in my opinion

Siena:


I have never come across any 2AZ-FE engines with stripped head bolts.

Fulaman198:
The Camry pictured is not a 2001 Camry. It's a 2002-2006 Camry

viazi:
...Kai... that big for nothing car is so ugly, not good for a young and fashionable person at all. I will chose the Avensis even without engine, I prefer to be looking at the body shape rather than drive that ugly big for nothing car.

abatically:


I don't see having fog lights as a big advantage. Even a 2014 Mercedes Benz S class doesn't have fog lights.. does that make it any inferior? XLE models of 2005 camry has fog lights. The only area I see the Avensis superior to the Camry is the number of airbags. If u think the 2005 Camry is boring to drive then the 2005 Avensis is terrible to drive. The car is slow as hell, 9.1 secs 0-60 for the 2.4L engine? No wonder pundits say the 2005 Avensis is less fun to drive than a Vectra.

Fulaman198:
Another thing the North American XLE 02-06 Camry has is the wonderful JBL sound system (though the standard sound system is very good as well). I don't agree with what someone said earlier about the engine being underpowered, it's far from it. It's actually quite powerful. The V6 especially is pretty powerful and is used in the Lexus ES (The Camry's twin brother car), the Highlander, and the Lexus RX300/330.

lomomike:


The optional JBL audio system is awesome, the standard issue audio system is crap. Have you heard it play in a Highlander (A camry wagon)?


You need to hear and compare between a JBL and a standard issue audio setup (which is utterly rubbish compared to Honda's standard audio setup) so you can hate the evil behind this ish called 'trim levels' and 'optional extras' for its discriminatory.

shopy:
Guys, In terms of engine,which one generate more power & torque.camry / Avensis

lomomike:


A camry have bigger engine options. The 2005 model Camry SE V6 has a 3.3L V6 rated at 230hp and 242ib-ft, while the 2005 Camry LE and XLE V6 has a 3.0L V6 which churns out 190hp and 193ib-ft.

These engines are torquey and powerful for those model years.

Fulaman198:
Another thing the North American XLE 02-06 Camry has is the wonderful JBL sound system (though the standard sound system is very good as well). I don't agree with what someone said earlier about the engine being underpowered, it's far from it. It's actually quite powerful. The V6 especially is pretty powerful and is used in the Lexus ES (The Camry's twin brother car), the Highlander, and the Lexus RX300/330.

nurey:
1.The Avensis is less likely to attract robbers than the camry
2. The Avensis is less common than the camry so you won't be too bored with it
3. I prefer the interior of the Avensis to the xle trim of that camry of same year.
4. The Avensis is a rugged and tough car but as it adds more years the dash is likely to crack
5. The Avensis looks more sporty and solid than that camry.
6. The Avensis has a wagon variant that kinda put it on par with the corolla, I don't think camry has a wagon variant.

The only issue is the resale value and buyer interest on Avensis is very low.

9icetoo:

I was referring to the 4 cylinder i4 (2azfe). For an engine of its size (2.4L) it's output 156 hp is pretty poor. The torque is quite comparable to engines of its size however a honda of same engine size delivers more hp. That jbl sound system sounds amazing if you have ever listened to the sound output of other regular sound systems. It sounds rich.

lomomike:


For an engine produced since 2001 till date, that engine is powerful enough to take a camry, avensis, corolla. However, its underpowered for a highlander. Do you know that engine is a tuners delight?

shopy:


Please explain more on this.... does that mean camry i4 engine is powerful more than Avensis?

nurey:


Op seems you want to buy a car for racing better focus on buying a bugatti veyron.
The camry has a 6 cylinder variant which has more horse power than the avensis but the 4 cylinder avensis has more horse power than the 4 cylinder camry as stated with all the clarification and information given I don't expect you not to have known your choice.

9icetoo:

I was referring to the 4 cylinder i4 (2azfe). For an engine of its size (2.4L) it's output 156 hp is pretty poor. The torque is quite comparable to engines of its size however a honda of same engine size delivers more hp. That jbl sound system sounds amazing if you have ever listened to the sound output of other regular sound systems. It sounds rich.