Tody I drive from KL-Grik-KB.
This time I met about 7 new Camry on the road.
Saw only one k5 heading west, one passat that tailgating me near Kuala Kangsar.
One Mazda 3 that run a red light in order to overtake me.

Yap, the Passat with A reg number. K5 not sure.

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Added on August 22, 2012, 7:11 amKangar-kl 6 hours non stop rm75. Last time being berhemah it's only rm60.
Kl-grik-kb 12 hours rm85.

Calc yourself for Km/L. I use ron95 rm1.9/L.

This post has been edited by kepalapening: Aug 22 2012, 07:11 AM

Get 2.5v then.

Frankly speaking, I have not done the test. My Camry comes with 3 digital and 1 mechanical fuel efficiency gauges, and I have posted 2 of them here.

p/s: If you cannot trust the gauges, how can you trust some computer device to save your life.

KB-Grik-SP-Kangar. RM88.

170km/h at about 2750 RPM.

This post has been edited by kepalapening: Aug 27 2012, 02:55 PM

I did not say that.

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Added on August 27, 2012, 4:27 pmI travelled more than 1600km this Raya. Town, village and highway.

No more complaint from my kids and wifey.



This post has been edited by kepalapening: Aug 27 2012, 04:27 PM

I have never said that 2.5L Camry get only 580+ km range on a full tank.

BTW, the fuel tank's volume is 7L.

I need to check back the manual (if I got time) regarding the meaning of the term "cruising range".

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Added on August 28, 2012, 2:35 pmMost user will praised a balance of good fuel efficiency and power like what Camry 2.5 had offered.

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Added on August 28, 2012, 2:38 pmIn 2.5V Camry, it will never light up, unless I choose to display it. Need to check the manual what this figure shows.

This post has been edited by kepalapening: Aug 28 2012, 02:38 PM

I never experienced nearly empty tank. But, the picture I posted has nothing to do with that light.

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Added on August 28, 2012, 2:46 pmDriving on timur-barat highway (mountain), I have found that Camry 2.5V is a bit slower during start-up for a few seconds, and hence A 2.0L last gen Civic left me stucked behind slower cars.

This post has been edited by kepalapening: Aug 28 2012, 02:46 PM

Average km/L

Nope, it's from my last Raya 1600++km trip for a mix of everything, but, high speed on highway.

This post has been edited by kepalapening: Aug 28 2012, 03:31 PM

The 1600++ km details:
1. Kangar -> KL (highway)
2. some city driving
3. KL -> KK (High speed in highway) -> Jeli (Mountain) -> KB (city - with lots of traffics)
4. some city driving
5. KB -> Jeli (city) -> Gerik (Mountain) -> SP -> Kangar (very high speed in highway)

Soundproofing? Some of my passenger ask me if the car is running using battery.
Tinting? Already included with the premium quality tint.
Body kit? Is it necessary?
Audio System? Silence is golden.

IMHO, you need to own this car in order to appreciate it.

This post has been edited by kepalapening: Sep 3 2012, 11:50 AM

I have test drive a Teana recently, and my stands does not change.

I am not a fan of Toyota.
I don't buy Camry because it is a Toyota.
I know nothing about resale value.

What I know is that it has large space, easier to maintain because of the service center availability, and it is the cheapest 2.5L engine that I can afford.

What is wrong if I put service centers as a criteria. I don't want to travel 500km in order to re-lube only.

I have mentioned from the very beginning that I need a larger space.

A larger engine will give better fuel efficiency.

A larger engine can last longer in high speed.
For example, I manage to drive 500km non stop while fasting last month.

larger engine <> high performance engine.

This post has been edited by kepalapening: Sep 3 2012, 01:59 PM

+ Internet, ESP, ... and cheaper too

If I am not mistaken, the cheapest wagon is V50. But, it's nearly 200k.
BTW, previously, I am also considering a few SUV like Escape/Everest and Fortuner.
But, friends and families are against me.
Hence, I ended up with Camry --- large space and may look luxury according to most ordinary people, to make wifey smile.

You may have driven 1000km non stop. But, I have to drive 1600++ km several times a year, and each time with heavy traffic jam, and also need to carry kids. Moreover, only one third of the journey is highway, and the rest include villages and mountains.

I noticed that this festival season, no more complaints from my kids. No more nausea. Just sleep along the way. So, I can drive without disturbance from them.

Huge engine + soft suspension + huge space = less tired.

Hence, I can say that this car is good enough at least for me and my family. Of course perhaps the continental is better (I have mentioned earlier in this thread that I admire a Volvo and Audi) --- my brother is driving a 407, parents and also in law using merc, but since I am far away from KL, my stands is I would not waste my time just to have my car re-lube. Furthermore, for 180k, I only get a small entry level continental car.

Teana: The steering is too soft like other Nissan.
Accord: Like sitting in an aeroplane cockpit. Too many buttons. I am a kind of conventional man.

Huge engine: A 6L Bentley is not meant for performance.