Hi All,
So in my constantly-shifting search for a car remedy or midsize, I was lucky enough to get rear-ended last week.
After my Corolla gets fixed, I think I will be back in the market and sell my 16" wheels (I haven't put them on yet).
I am thinking the Camry SE is a good choice (a lightly used 2012 or 2013), firmer suspension than the floaty LE or XLE, but comes with nice amenities. The biggest choice for me is I4 or V6.
So far, I feel the pros and cons are:
V6 Pros: It HAULS, it feels more planted, the steering is tighter, AC has less of an affect on performance?
V6 Cons: 18 wheels have tiny sidewall and tires will be expensive, more for gas, more for car, more for insurance, more for maintenance, more for potential repairs, loses value faster (by a considerable amount, too), somewhat nose-heavy.
I4 Pros: Great on gas, pretty well-refined 4cyl engine, handles better, breaks better, enough acceleration?
I4 Cons: Not as quick, A/C may hurt accel (some say this)
So it looks like the I4 is the better choice, especially since I can get one 1k cheaper than the V6 and with half the miles (8,500 vs 19k). I drive in 20-30mph stop and go on my commute to and from work every day, which is in the city of Boston. On weekends I may do varied highway driving, though I suspect the 4cyl Camry is powerful enough. I rarely go any faster than 70mph, and I'm sure the 4 will be a step up.
The only long cruise I go on is the occoasional trip to NJ, which is 330miles, perhaps at most doing 75.
In my position, what would be the sensible choice for someone who is not tight on money by any means, but does not want to waste money. Is the 4 really enough, or will I be kicking myself? Will I be happy when gas continues to creep upward?
So in my constantly-shifting search for a car remedy or midsize, I was lucky enough to get rear-ended last week.
After my Corolla gets fixed, I think I will be back in the market and sell my 16" wheels (I haven't put them on yet).
I am thinking the Camry SE is a good choice (a lightly used 2012 or 2013), firmer suspension than the floaty LE or XLE, but comes with nice amenities. The biggest choice for me is I4 or V6.
So far, I feel the pros and cons are:
V6 Pros: It HAULS, it feels more planted, the steering is tighter, AC has less of an affect on performance?
V6 Cons: 18 wheels have tiny sidewall and tires will be expensive, more for gas, more for car, more for insurance, more for maintenance, more for potential repairs, loses value faster (by a considerable amount, too), somewhat nose-heavy.
I4 Pros: Great on gas, pretty well-refined 4cyl engine, handles better, breaks better, enough acceleration?
I4 Cons: Not as quick, A/C may hurt accel (some say this)
So it looks like the I4 is the better choice, especially since I can get one 1k cheaper than the V6 and with half the miles (8,500 vs 19k). I drive in 20-30mph stop and go on my commute to and from work every day, which is in the city of Boston. On weekends I may do varied highway driving, though I suspect the 4cyl Camry is powerful enough. I rarely go any faster than 70mph, and I'm sure the 4 will be a step up.
The only long cruise I go on is the occoasional trip to NJ, which is 330miles, perhaps at most doing 75.
In my position, what would be the sensible choice for someone who is not tight on money by any means, but does not want to waste money. Is the 4 really enough, or will I be kicking myself? Will I be happy when gas continues to creep upward?
