Upgrading from Toyota Camry?

Steeroid · 25th February 2008, 23:28

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Originally Posted by narayan

image is taken care of since its HONDA...

Oh My God! But I forget - Honda is God in India.

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Originally Posted by narayan

has anyone experienced this car in India or abroad ?

Its okay-ish. Looks very anonymous. Feels as paper-light as the older one - says a lot when you think the Mitsu Galant feels better

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The 3.5 V6 moves reasonably well, though the Galant has it covered there too.

Jaggu · 25th February 2008, 23:33

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

Oh My God! But I forget - Honda is God in India.

Its okay-ish. Looks very anonymous. Feels as paper-light as the older one - says a lot when you think the Mitsu Galant feels better

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The 3.5 V6 moves reasonably well, though the Galant has it covered there too.

Its like steer read my mind, though the buyer actually likes the Type 2 looks and almost made the payment for it, backed off since the car park of that ol apartment didnt allow accord to enter easy. Yes camry had a better turn in frontal vision

iraghava · 25th February 2008, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

The 3.5 V6 moves reasonably well, though the Galant has it covered there too.

Steer, the Galant is not available here na? Why comparing it to something that's not here & not going to be either in the near future.

narayan · 25th February 2008, 23:40

jaggu - does the buyer want only a NEW car or is he ok to go for USED ones ? -
sorry !! - i think in this segment its more appropriate to call it "PRE OWNED" rather than USED....

in that case many options exist...ECLASS, 5 SERIES etc , etc..

ajmat · 26th February 2008, 06:46

...or wait for the new Superb, Passat at a more reasonable price - hopefully

ram_hyundai · 26th February 2008, 09:41

New camry or i dont have any other option.lol.It looks really great and comfortable too.Quality is also great.Dont worry that you were in a camry earlier,this one looks out of the world.
The worry is spares and cost of ownership.If thats ok ,go for the camry
ram

Sankar · 26th February 2008, 10:18

The New Camry! Has real road presence and great bold looks and a fine sophisticated image.

I hope there would be a loyalty bonus since the buyer is a Toyota owner. And if you're exchanging the car the dealer might give a good price for the old Camry.

Sahil · 26th February 2008, 10:21

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Originally Posted by morphin1

.Would only recommend the new Accord to anyone who is looking for a V6 engine hehe.

The new Accord is not going to come with a V6. (Source: ACI march issue)

Apparently the V6 Accord gained a reputation of a gas guzzler so the comany is not launching the new one with a v6 option.
Volumes of the current v6 have been poor too. (I always thought the V6 Accord sold pretty well for a car with low mileage)

Jaggu · 26th February 2008, 10:21

New buy only. And no selling of the ol car since its going to be handed down to his parents.

Any idea when the new Accord and Superb are planned, and hope Toyota doesnt have another new launch for camery?

Rudra Sen · 26th February 2008, 10:24

Tell him to check out the parking space before selecting.

suman · 26th February 2008, 10:26

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Originally Posted by iraghava

If it has to be chauffeur driven then my choices would be either the Teana (bad service network though) or the Superb. I think out of the listed choices the best/most comfortable ride would be either the Teana (with loads of room at the back) or the Superb.

Spot on - The Nissan Teana. We got one for our top honcho in September last year & he has been nothing but praises for it. Says its the most comfortable rear seat he has ever been on, with loads of space. He chose it over the Camry.

So far, we have not had issues with the service network.

Rudra Sen · 26th February 2008, 10:30

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Originally Posted by suman

So far, we have not had issues with the service network.

Picture may not be the same in Bangalore.

Jaggu · 26th February 2008, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Tell him to check out the parking space before selecting.

Moved into a villa with tons of space, so the concern is no more there

Ok since all these have dealers here in Bangalore, service should be fine (hope) and HOPE they are reliable also.

BUSA · 26th February 2008, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Jaggu

Any idea when the new Accord and Superb are planned, and hope Toyota doesnt have another new launch for camery?

Toyota has no plans for a new Camry in the near future. The new Accord fits the budget perfectly and is going to be quite a machine. New Superb is coming anytime soon.

suman · 26th February 2008, 10:46

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Picture may not be the same in Bangalore.

True, very true

25th February 2008, 23:40	#19
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,115 Thanked: 2,375 Times View My Garage	jaggu - does the buyer want only a NEW car or is he ok to go for USED ones ? - sorry !! - i think in this segment its more appropriate to call it "PRE OWNED" rather than USED.... in that case many options exist...ECLASS, 5 SERIES etc , etc..
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26th February 2008, 06:46	#20
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15,059 Thanked: 29,706 Times View My Garage	...or wait for the new Superb, Passat at a more reasonable price - hopefully
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26th February 2008, 09:41	#21
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	New camry or i dont have any other option.lol.It looks really great and comfortable too.Quality is also great.Dont worry that you were in a camry earlier,this one looks out of the world. The worry is spares and cost of ownership.If thats ok ,go for the camry ram
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26th February 2008, 10:18	#22
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,778 Thanked: 9,211 Times	The New Camry! Has real road presence and great bold looks and a fine sophisticated image. I hope there would be a loyalty bonus since the buyer is a Toyota owner. And if you're exchanging the car the dealer might give a good price for the old Camry.
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26th February 2008, 10:21	#24
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,319 Thanked: 16,667 Times	New buy only. And no selling of the ol car since its going to be handed down to his parents. Any idea when the new Accord and Superb are planned, and hope Toyota doesnt have another new launch for camery?
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26th February 2008, 10:24	#25
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,657 Thanked: 6,621 Times View My Garage	Tell him to check out the parking space before selecting.
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