My Fellow Nairalanders,

Kindly assist me in cracking this nut. Can anyone help in distinguishing clearly between Toyota Camry 2007 XLE V6 and Toyota Camry 2010 XLE V6.

I need clarifications to be able to make a decision fast......

Any ideas guys.....

I think it is just the LED rear lights, New styled headlamps, front grille, and front bumpers.
The engine is still the same 3.5L V6 268hp (2GR-FE), 6-spd auto transmission.

The one that has a significant change is the I4, where it moved from 2.4L (2AZ-FE) to 2.5L (2AR-FE).

Nixon55:
I think it is just the LED rear lights, New styled headlamps, front grille, and front bumpers.
The engine is still the same 3.5L V6 268hp (2GR-FE), 6-spd auto transmission.

The one that has a significant change is the I4, where it moved from 2.4L (2AZ-FE) to 2.5L (2AR-FE).

Good job

Nixon55:
I think it is just the LED rear lights, New styled headlamps, front grille, and front bumpers.
The engine is still the same 3.5L V6 268hp (2GR-FE), 6-spd auto transmission.

The one that has a significant change is the I4, where it moved from 2.4L (2AZ-FE) to 2.5L (2AR-FE).

Bro, thanks for your response. I am really enlightened. One more question pls, so what advantage do i have buying 2010 camry xle v6 over 2007 camry xle v6, if there isnt much of a difference as such.

Moreso is better for one to go for the 2007 version upgraded to 2010. Please let me know your thoughts.

seunbobo:


Bro, thanks for your response. I am really enlightened. One more question pls, so what advantage do i have buying 2010 camry xle v6 over 2007 camry xle v6, if there isnt much of a difference as such.

Moreso is better for one to go for the 2007 version upgraded to 2010. Please let me know your thoughts.

please avoid 2007 as much as possible. u can get an 08 or 09. 07 has a lot of factory problems and recalls. most of those issues were corrected in 08 and 09. i have a rule of avoiding 1st year production of any model of car. they are usually experimental.

chukel:
please avoid 2007 as much as possible. u can get an 08 or 09. 07 has a lot of factory problems and recalls. most of those issues were corrected in 08 and 09. i have a rule of avoiding 1st year production of any model of car. they are usually experimental.

Not all 2007 models are like that (as I have one). However, It is always best like you said to avoid the first year of a model re-design.

seunbobo:


Bro, thanks for your response. I am really enlightened. One more question pls, so what advantage do i have buying 2010 camry xle v6 over 2007 camry xle v6, if there isnt much of a difference as such.

Moreso is better for one to go for the 2007 version upgraded to 2010. Please let me know your thoughts.

A 2010 car is 5 years old and a 2007 is 8 years old. I would rather go for a 2010 though I don't really like the facelift. So for me I would buy a 2009 model as the difference in price with the 2007 won't be that much. As for 2007 model issues, I think it's specific to some batches. I drive a 2007 Camry xle v6 with date of manufacture as 06/2006 which means it is among the very first ones produced and it has not given me any issues even though I have driven it for quite some time.
Also know that maintenance is key to the longevity of any car regardless of how reliable it has been designed to be.

Nixon55:


A 2010 car is 5 years old and a 2007 is 8 years old. I would rather go for a 2010 though I don't really like the facelift. So for me I would buy a 2009 model as the difference in price with the 2007 won't be that much. As for 2007 model issues, I think it's specific to some batches. I drive a 2007 Camry xle v6 with date of manufacture as 06/2006 which means it is among the very first ones produced and it has not given me any issues even though I have driven it for quite some time.
Also know that maintenance is key to the longevity of any car regardless of how reliable it has been designed to be.

Thanks Nixon55. Great Job. But what is the fuel consumption like with the 2007 camry xle V6, i currently use a 2003 Avalon and i am almost close to sealing a deal on 2007 camry xle v6 upgraded to 2010 and i want to have an idea of its fuel economy value. The Avalon i currently use isnt friendly with fuel consumption, please let me know what you think.

seunbobo:


Thanks Nixon55. Great Job. But what is the fuel consumption like with the 2007 camry xle V6, i currently use a 2003 Avalon and i am almost close to sealing a deal on 2007 camry xle v6 upgraded to 2010 and i want to have an idea of its fuel economy value. The Avalon i currently use isnt friendly with fuel consumption, please let me know what you think.

the camry is better than the avalon with only 1mpg difference even though your avalon is 3.0L against a 3.5L engine. check the link for better info http://www.milespergallon.info

nurey:


the camry is better than the avalon with only 1mpg difference even though your avalon is 3.0L against a 3.5L engine. check the link for better info http://www.milespergallon.info

Thank you @Nurey. How do we translate MPG in relation to petrol which we use here in Nigeria. Some cars uses Miles, Some uses Kilometers, How do one know when miles are in Miles or Km. What is also the ratio of miles to km.

seunbobo:


Thank you @Nurey. How do we translate MPG in relation to petrol which we use here in Nigeria. Some cars uses Miles, Some uses Kilometers, How do one know when miles are in Miles or Km. What is also the ratio of miles to km.

I normally don't know how to convert from mpg to L/100km but I find the L/100km very easy for me but I am happy with a car doing above 20mpg within city and 27mpg highway or I just compare it with known car engine that I have driven before. this are NL former discussions on the topic read through and be enlightened lol.

www.nairaland.com/1865329/how-calculate-actual-fuel-consumption

www.nairaland.com/2261929/how-calculate-real-time-mpg


www.nairaland.com/1179186/car-fuel-consumption-calculation-check

seunbobo:


Thanks Nixon55. Great Job. But what is the fuel consumption like with the 2007 camry xle V6, i currently use a 2003 Avalon and i am almost close to sealing a deal on 2007 camry xle v6 upgraded to 2010 and i want to have an idea of its fuel economy value. The Avalon i currently use isnt friendly with fuel consumption, please let me know what you think.

21 mpg city and 31 mpg on the freeway is the fuel consumption of the very powerful V6

seunbobo:


Thank you @Nurey. How do we translate MPG in relation to petrol which we use here in Nigeria. Some cars uses Miles, Some uses Kilometers, How do one know when miles are in Miles or Km. What is also the ratio of miles to km.

MPG is not easy to read. 1 mile is 1.609km while 1 US gallon is 3.785litres.

You can use that to make calculations. I prefer L/100km or km/L

Fulaman198:


21 mpg city and 31 mpg on the freeway is the fuel consumption of the very powerful V6

Very respectable figure from a slightly bigger than medium size V6 churning out 267bhp

kingreign:

Very respectable figure from a slightly bigger than medium size V6 churning out 267bhp

Indeed

What is the best Engine Oil to use for a V6 car

seunbobo:
What is the best Engine Oil to use for a V6 car

The Toyota Camry Xle V6 requires 5W-30 Engine Oil. There are several brands anyway. I use the Toyota branded 5W-30 oil. My car requires approximately 6 litres so I buy a 4 liter can and 2 one-liter bottles.

Nixon55:


The Toyota Camry Xle V6 requires 5W-30 Engine Oil. There are several brands anyway. I use the Toyota branded 5W-30 oil. My car requires approximately 6 litres so I buy a 4 liter can and 2 one-liter bottles.

Is Mobil 1 a 5W-30 Engine Oil. Pls do confirm for me

seunbobo:


Is Mobil 1 a 5W-30 Engine Oil. Pls do confirm for me

the Nigerian mobile 1 is rated at 20W50 and what's it with mobile 1 in Nigeria seems it's the cheapest piece of crap available. you may not be able to see 5W30 in our fueling stations, what you will see is 5W40 and the price ain't friendly, the cheapest I have seen and use is MRS full synthetic 5W40 at 6600 some of their outlet sell as high as 7k plus for 5litres

total sells it's 5W40 at 8500 for 5litres and forte oil sells it's 5w40 at 7500 for 4litres and 1500 for 1litre bottle. The mobile station I went to said they don't have synthetic oil just crappy 20w50 in different coloured containers.

nurey:


the Nigerian mobile 1 is rated at 20W50 and what's it with mobile 1 in Nigeria seems it's the cheapest piece of crap available. you may not be able to see 5W30 in our fueling stations, what you will see is 5W40 and the price ain't friendly, the cheapest I have seen and use is MRS full synthetic 5W40 at 6600 some of their outlet sell as high as 7k plus for 5litres

total sells it's 5W40 at 8500 for 5litres and forte oil sells it's 5w40 at 7500 for 4litres and 1500 for 1litre bottle. The mobile station I went to said they don't have synthetic oil just crappy 20w50 in different coloured containers.

I think the nigerian mobil 1 is rates 0w40 and not 20w50

The mobil xhp is rated 20w50 tho

nurey:


the Nigerian mobile 1 is rated at 20W50 and what's it with mobile 1 in Nigeria seems it's the cheapest piece of crap available. you may not be able to see 5W30 in our fueling stations, what you will see is 5W40 and the price ain't friendly, the cheapest I have seen and use is MRS full synthetic 5W40 at 6600 some of their outlet sell as high as 7k plus for 5litres

total sells it's 5W40 at 8500 for 5litres and forte oil sells it's 5w40 at 7500 for 4litres and 1500 for 1litre bottle. The mobile station I went to said they don't have synthetic oil just crappy 20w50 in different coloured containers.

Thanks nurey, but mobil 1 is one of the most expensive engine oil that mobil has, it costs about 8k5 for 4 litres. R u sure of your response..

seunbobo:


Thanks nurey, but mobil 1 is one of the most expensive engine oil that mobil has, it costs about 8k5 for 4 litres. R u sure of your response..

sorry it's mobil xhp am talking about. I have not seen the mobile 1 in most mobil fueling stations. yeah you right about the price my brother inlaw uses it for his 2006 accord DC I think also their 1litre cost 1500 cause he spends 10k for engine oil only during change.

the MRS 5W40 full synthetic is also scarse in their outlets went through hell getting one yesterday for my ride, but they only have more of semi synthetic 10W40