Toyota Camry Buyer’s Guide (2017-Present) for New Zealand

The Toyota Camry is a time-tested workhorse that has defied the winds of change to remain one of the bestselling sedans in the New Zealand market. It ticks all the right boxes such as reliability, affordability and efficiency making it a top choice for many buyers. However, many buyers struggle to select the right engine and a wrong choice can spell doom to your ownership. Most complaints we see are about owners that are not happy with the power of their engines. In this guide, we will tell you how to select the right engine that fits your lifestyle plus a lot more information that you will find relevant in your search for the perfect Camry.

Our years of experience at various dealerships have given us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Camry and we share with you valuable information in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you a complete view of the Camry. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Camry.

Here is what you get in this book:

Toyota Camry Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Camry their performance in real-life use and their fuel efficiency. We give you our recommended engine for a used Camry.

The engines that come with the Camry are;

1. The 2.0-Litre M20A-FKS Engine
2. The 2.0-Litre 6AR-FBS Engine
3. The 2.5-Litre 2AR-FE Engine
4. The 2.5-Litre A25A-FKS Engine
5. The 3.5-Litre 2GR-FKS Engine
6. The 2.5-Litre A25A-FXS Engine (Hybrid)

Problems to Look Out for When buying used Toyota Camry

This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that a used Camry might have and how to spot them. These include:

1. Engine Oil Consumption
2. Transmission Issues
3. Overheating Problems
4. Hybrid Battery Problems
5. Electric Motor and Inverter Issues
6. Brake Regeneration Problems
7. Suspension Noise
8. Dashboard Rattles
9. Electrical Issues
10. Cooling System Problems

Toyota Camry Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Toyota Camry. We give you an accurate picture of how reliable the Camry is over the long-term and the issues to expect along the way.

Toyota Camry Maintenance Costs in New Zealand

A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Toyota Camry in New Zealand. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tire Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing, Repairs

Toyota Camry Comparison with Honda Accord, Nissan Teana, Mazda Atenza, and VW Passat

A head-to-head comparison with the Honda Accord, Nissan Teana, Mazda Atenza, and VW Passat. We compare and contrast factors such as their fuel efficiency, interior quality, features, and pricing.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on the Toyota Camry – whether you should buy it or not.

This Buyer’s Guide Applies to the following Model Years:

2017 Toyota Camry

2018 Toyota Camry

2019 Toyota Camry

2020 Toyota Camry

2021 Toyota Camry

2022 Toyota Camry

2023 Toyota Camry