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1999 toyota camry review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The camry doesn't have to be expensive. introductionthe toyota camry encompasses all the attributes that made the name plate the most popular vehicle in the country. A camry ce can be purchased for as low as $17,458. Even when outfitted with popular equipment, it remains under 20 grand. History has shown we want more for less, and the camry seems to offer exactly that to a large segment of the population. That's part of the reason it was america's best-selling car last year. fortunately, toyota hasn't just stripped the camry down to bare essentials and sent it out the door. Nor has it built a price leader that no one would buy. From the spacious passenger compartment to the storage space in the large trunk, the camry is built for an active life style. the camry ce, which is the base model and the one we tested, is every bit a camry. This summer toyota has stretched the dollar a bit farther by offering a $1,186 value package that includes air conditioning, cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, and power windows, door locks and mirrors. That represents a $1,000 savings over the retail price for that equipment. All this in addition to the $800 optional automatic transmission for less than $20,000. (prices include $420 destination charge.). walkaroundthe camry is offered in three trim levels, the ce, le and xle. Both the $20,218 le and the $23,178 xle models offer a wide range of standard features. It's powered by a double overhead-cam 3. 0-liter v6 that produces 194 horsepower and 209 foot-pounds of torque. A more elegant interior is also part of the xle attraction as well as a vehicle immobilizing anti-theft device, coupled with remote keyless entry. It takes a sharp eye to see the difference. The design isn't breaking new ground, but then again it isn't offensive. Front and rear doors open wide, making entry and exit easier than many other sedans. The rear 60/40 split seat folds forward, increasing the load hauling ability. interiortoyota's goal continues to be to build vehicles that offer comfort, convenience and a high degree of safety. This is precisely what the company has succeeded in doing. The rigid camry body structure has given the safety engineers a good basis to begin their handy work. dual front driver and passenger air bags are standard on all camrys, as are three-point seat belts for all passengers, even one in the center rear position. Front seat belt pretensioners cinch the belts tight upon sensing and impact and force-limiters reduce the belt's load on an occupant's torso helping reduce injury. Front side-impact airbags are available as an option on all camrys. The side-impact airbags are designed to help reduce the likelihood of injuries to the driver or front passenger in the event of a severe side collision. Anti-lock brakes are standard on le v6 and xle models. They are a $610 option on ce and le models. We'd prefer abs was standard. Daytime running lights come on all cars equipped with abs. like most toyotas, the controls, switches and gauges are designed to be easy to use and read. In this case, one area needs some attention. The controls for the sound system are a bit small and difficult to manipulate while driving. The flowing dash is no-nonsense, yet pleasing to the eye. The interior design and trim are also pleasing, although edging on the ordinary. the front bucket seats are supportive without being restrictive. The cloth upholstery feels built for extended use. In fact, the driver's seat was so comfortable throughout a number of long drives it made us question the expense of adding power adjustments and leather upholstery. driving impressionwe spent many full days behind the wheel of the camry. Traveling along the pacific coast from sunup to sundown can be tiring. However, at the end of each day it was extremely difficult for us to find fault with any aspect of the car. granted, the camry isn't a sports car, yet the front macpherson strut and the rear dual-link suspension handled the twisting coastal roads admirably. Standard gas charged shock absorbers and stabilizer bars both front and rear play a significant role in the camry's quality of ride and handling ability. It seems soft around town, but feels firmer in corners. Greatly assisting in this appreciation of the automatic is a little button on the gearshift lever. With a mere push of a button the driver can lock out overdrive. This keeps the transmission from shifting above third gear, providing much better acceleration performance. We also found it helpful on many occasions heading down city streets for a quick trip to the market. summarythe toyota camry shares its heritage with the lexus es300. And that points to a big reason why the camry emanates excellent abilities. After all there is a reason why the camry has been the most popular car in the land for so many years. assembled intoyota city, japan. options as testedvalue package 1,186) includes air conditioning, cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, power door locks, windows and mirrors, carpeted floor mats. model testedcamry ce. Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Bucket Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ Aluminum Wheels
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