Oh what a feeling – rear-drive performance Camry
November 2, 2007 by George Skentzos
It seems Toyota has acknowledged consumer demands and produced a rear-wheel drive high performance version of the Camry – with a twist.
Alas this Camry-sourced drag car, which can reach speeds of up to 354km/h and covers the 0-100km/h sprint in under a second has little in common with the roadgoing car of the same name.
The Camry drag car is the quickest in its class in Australia and will tackle the quarter-mile in less than 6.5 seconds thanks to its 3.2-litre 1342kW inline six-cylinder Toyota 2JZ turbocharged engine.
Queensland-based driver Tony Wedlock admits he is overawed by the performance of the Camry.
He describes it as an “absolute animal of a car” – not a phrase one often hears from Camry drivers.
Now if they could only make it street legal…
Print it: 
That tosser might be back the next day. He said he’ll find a comment that will make him spit shit out of his face!
NM,
that link proves you recall figure claims too but ill let you fish it out.
it also says
“9.3 million toyotas recalled in 3 yrs”
I found the link too .
“But what you may not have seen is that Toyota has already passed both Ford
and GM in a different category – automotive recalls.
Although we’ve barely passed mid-February, Toyota has already recalled
533,417 vehicles this year in a mix that, according to http://www.AutoRecalls.us,
includes Tundras Sequoias and Camrys. That puts Toyota on track to recall
more than the over 1.76 million autos they recalled in the U.S. and Japan
in 2006, and the 2.2 million they recalled in 2005 when they recalled more
cars than they built.
What’s more, the current recall related to the Turdra trucks and Sequioa
SUVs is similar to the same defect in 800,000 of the same vehicles in 2005.
Maybe somebody at Toyota isn’t paying attention?
Hopefully the American consumers are. Recall numbers by domestic companies
(GM and Ford) so far this year are as follows: Ford, 128,163; Chevrolet,
4,829; and Pontiac, 1,602. Chrysler – a German company masquerading as an
American company with plans to start importing cars from China in 2008 -
has recalled 77,432 vehicles so far in 2007.
To be sure, high recall numbers are not good. Auto companies would much
rather prefer high sales numbers instead. As I’ve already mentioned, the
media is abuzz that GM may lose its crown this year to Toyota in worldwide
auto sales. But for that to ever happen in the U.S. sales category, it’s
going to take several more years since GM has a U.S. market share of 24.3%
compared to 15.4% for Toyota. Even Ford, despite their recent troubles, has
a higher domestic market share than Toyota at 17.5%.
But if GM loses their worldwide crown this year, it may actually turn out
to be a blessing in disguise. Here’s why:
First, GM spent 17% less per vehicle this January compared to last January,
which means they are more profitable on a per-unit basis. In fact, GM
expects to report a profit for the most recent quarter.
Second, it may be good for GM to step aside temporarily, for now, and let
Toyota take all the ammunition that is always aimed at the top dog of the
industry so there is less pressure and fewer distractions. And when GM
combines their more-solid profitability and their improved quality
together, their public perception will also improve.
Then they can use these admirable qualities to prepare to surge back on top
at the precise time Toyota is in the top slot with their recall surge in
the news. Toyota’s timing at being number one worldwide would create
further skepticism about whether they really deserve their reputation for
untarnished quality.
According to Business Week’s January 22, 2007 issue, Toyota has recalled
9.3 million vehicles in the last three years, which is nearly four times
the number of recalls in the three year period prior to 2004.
Other recent news that won’t sit well with a Camry-conscious public is the
class-action lawsuit recently settled by Toyota regarding ruinous oil
sludge buildup
covering 3.5 million Toyota and Lexus (yes, Lexus) vehicles.
Optimistic statements by Toyota executives aren’t going to cut it for long
- particularly when they don’t match well with reality. Denial in the
Camry-company camp seems to be setting in. Toyota’s North American
president Jim Press recently disputed the suggestion that his company no
longer enjoys a large lead in reliability over the American competition.
Speculating on the thoughts of American car company well-wishers while
speaking at the recent Chicago Auto Show,
Press said “I think there’s some hope that the gap in quality is closing,
but it really isn’t.”
Oh, really? That’s a pretty strong comment considering Toyota recalled 1.27
million vehicles in one swoop in 2005, recording the biggest-ever recall in
history for a Japanese car company.
But, recalls notwithstanding, the evidence that the quality gap is closing
is pretty indisputable, and the evidence has been piling up for more than
just the last couple of years. With the following facts, you can make your
argument for American car quality fully bulletproof – even among your most
ardent foreign car-defending friends.
LOL CHOCKA BLOCKA LOSER’S YOUR ALL LOSERS LOL ADHESIVE BANDAGES ARE THE GO FOR WHEN YOUR CAR NEEDS NEW CAR PARTS ENJOY GUYSH!
are you a tool paul, ford use a production block in V8 supercars…. and most of those parts you can buy through selected ford dealers too…. so off the shelf parts have nothing to do with it…. its the same 5l block used in all v8 fords from 1991 to 2002.
And i dont think you should bring up how well toyota do in motorsport…. there pretty average in F1 and none fo the camrys made it into the finals of the nascar…
Any you can pay off a home in your early 20’s, its all about knowing how to invest your money…
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA….http://www.autorecalls.us. BM, babe ya hit the jackpot on that one!
TONYN…mate you are pointing the obvious there every sentence. COOL COMMENTS!
Thankyou for finding the link BM, good to see your Ford fairies stick up for eachother, I wander if it was me being attacked for a link whether youd spend time for that lol!
Back to the claims against me, I show again the quote by Andrew.M in relation to suggesting Fords have better reliability than Toyota:
Andrew.M =
“mate im gonna let you have your reliability thing cause its going nowhere. i dont care as all my fords (and everyone i know who has or has had them have had no problems…..
as i and some others (including yourself paul) have said before there are many other factors on which you must consider.
safety………..ford wins
comfort……….ford wins
reliability……toyota wins (I GIVE IN LETS COUNT ALL MEDIA)
handling………ford wins
styling……….ford wins
value…………ford wins”
caradvice.com.au/6306/2007-trd-aurion-3500s-road-test/
Now I knew you would spin it around and not accept it, thats why I was reluctant to search, but anyone who has half a brain can clearly see what youve claimed, its obvious when you say:
“reliability……toyota wins (I GIVE IN LETS count all media)”
Now if that isnt saying Ford in your mind has better reliability I dont know what does! Just accept this Andrew.M… and also STOP with the insults, you asked for me to find this, dont be bitter that I did, if anything an APOLOGY is in order considering youve asked me to apologise for suggesting you said Fords are better and then chased and attacked me about it with your Ford mate Ross… when in fact I was right. When it comes to opinions fair enough attack me, but when I say I do have support 100% of the time I have it… I dont lie like some about this.
Hey Paul you do know Andrew and I use to fight like cats and dogs back in May this year, we have since learn’t to respect each others thoughts and feelings on this site and admit when when we are wrong! Its not a case of sticking together as you think we “Ford Faries ” do ,we simply all disagree with you running Ford and Holden down against Toyota . It is a easier to get on and agree to disagree than constantly bicker over the same old points! Thats what I have learn”t anyway !
I have nothing against Toyota ,I believe they make a great product but like GMH and Ford sometimes they too make mistakes! Does it really matter how much better one is over another just pick your favorite and try to get on .
BM Ive said many times Im not the one who usually starts these arguments, I am reactionary… someone for example comes into the TRD thread and says Toyota aernt reliable… I will defend it not becasue Im a Ford supporter, but because its a fact they are reliable. In relation to my last post here, I dont intend to have a go at Andrew.M in relation to his credibility but he kept on pushing and I have produced evidence to support my opinion.
Toyota Supporter*
i agree with you there Bavarian,
i think we all need to agree to disagree.
and across the land peace reigned…
This is good. The sniping has gotten out of hand over the last couple of weeks. As a whole lot of people have said, its great to be passionate and support a brand, but we all need to respect everyone elses opinions. People hate it when someone tries to force their religion on them, and its similar with cars (amongst us anyway, cars are a religion). There’s no need for a car brand crusades on this site.
Agree Tonyn… dam hard to do!!!!!!! Maybe most on here need to understand that world does NOT revolve around one car maker (i.e. I like Hyundai and where it is going heaps – i30 is testament to that, I like Aurion Sportivo ahead of VE and BF, I like Holden ute, VW makes great cars FINALLY, Mazda 6 is one hot car, Mazda 2 is hot but yet I like Yaris more as just simply gels better, I like RAV4 and Kluger is cool, Territory is old crap – look at ford website in America to work out why they gone backwards as easy to see I would not accept one of there cars unless they paid me to take it; but then they are coming up with the Verve, Iosis, Kluga, Mondeo are all HOT as and it pisses me off that Tom Gorman is not pushing full on with Chairman Mays as hassles Ford have had are since 1998 with AU abortion it has been followed and run not properly. Then I like Kia C’eed, Kia Sorento). Variety is the spice of life and being self centred around one brand is not right!!!!
look, although it may be hard to do we ALL need to do it, toyota paul included.
I think the toyota reliability thing got way out of hand, at the end of the day, ford, toyota, holden and mitsubishi all are as bad as eachother. Case closed.
All manufacturers deserve some sort of praise. If they didnt make something half decent that wouldnt be in the marketplace still.
Still i hate to say it i dont think we have heard the end of it.
Does anyone own a SMG M3 and like it? im ready to take this thing i am driving back!!!
Pitty,cause it a real nice looking M3 too. I guess thats why it took me a good 6 months to find mine , alot are SMG nothing beats a manual in a sports car !
Back to the drawing board . Did you see Ford Forums last week when someone said Craig Lowndes TS50 was for sale? I meant to read the post but forgot to go back to it! Gee those guys mention caradvice alot,always using it as reference to new stories released.Pat on the back for the CA team…..
Off to wash the car….oh forgot to mention ,yesterday went to Auto 1 to get my Auto Glym wheel cleaner and they had run out! When I asked what was almost as good he pointed towards Mothers,when I asked was it acidic he said no,”your not cleaning a BMW or a Merc are you? Ah M3 I said, he put it back on the shelf! Apparently Auto Glym made their wheel cleaner especially for BMW and Merc cause it doesnt take the clear off the paint finish! When I think about it hubby use to use some cheap wheel cleaner on the BAGT and the clear started to peel off,so becareful what you use. Its expensive stuff but so is repainting your wheels! Hubby also uses the same stuff now on the white wheels on the Cobra……bloody annoying things to keep clean!
Also my point is you can have the biggest budget and largest most giant company and all the success; but if the look of new car that companies release come out bit weird looking, then the pendulum will swing at the beancounters! Look at Ford AU in 1998 even though nice sort of grille and headlights ????, the new current Supra (or prototype), Magna before with weird bug eye front headlights, current 380 not much better, etc, etc)
oh yeah i wont use anything else but auto glym… been using it for donkeys years!!! i love auto glym!!
I have a guy faltering on my TS50 at the minute… he said he would buy it, i have his deposit but havent heard from him in 3 weeks!!
Yeah back to the drawing board…. the m3 looks the part but drives so so bad with the SMG…. i dont know what to do now…. im thinking SRT8 300c as well now…. drove my mates and im in love with that hemi grumble!! and i know i can get some huge wheels for them…..
Paul,
the thing i gave up on in relation to toyotas reliability was me trying to tell you the gap isnt as big as you make out!!!!!
you will never find the words from myself that directly suggest fords have a better reliability track record.
prior to that you were trying to ram into us that toyotas were bullet proof and fords fell apart when you looked at them.
thats what i gave up on, trying to tell you the gap isnt as big as you make out.
did you read the link i posted that says toyota is giving ford and GM a hiding in recalls?
9.3 mill in 3 yrs.
now you did say you would apologise to NM if such evidence was presented didnt you
Whatever makes you sleep at night Andrew.M in relation to Toyota reliability, you still havent learnt… and I doubt you will given 3 days of arguing about it has done nothing. Lets move on.
so when are we having an actual meet and greet CarAdvice.com gathering :D lol
Where are you located Alien……not Mars I hope. A XMAS party at Alborz’s place sounds good!
Too bad, I’m going on holidays over X-Mas! :)
Tonyn……..you been drinking? You like the armored vehicle?? You looking at doing some moon lighting for Chubb perhaps…hehehe
Go buy the latest Top Gear Mag….they have an article in there comparing the Commodore R8 an Audi and one of those designed with ruler cars??? They sound tough but thats where it ends?
Ill look out for a DJR car for you ,the latest unique cars is out you got it?
what do you mean “what ever makes you sleep” Paul??
mate ive provided some evidence and you obviously cant handle it.
I mean I provided that quote about you, it clearly shows what you meant… yet you still cant accept it. Im willing to move on from these arguments, but I wont concede defeat that you never said Ford > Toyota because that would be accepting a lie.
Tonyn make that Sept issue I have just bought Octs issue!
BM.. where you been hiding??
TonyN.. you still got the TS50 for sale?
Sorry didn’t get to the meeting ,had to take a sick magpie to a vet! Then washed my car and watched the v8s again! Talk tomorrow . Cheers
yeah i still do have the TS for sale!
BM,
you dont like the 300c? im a bit of a fan, i like chunky looking cars.
Reason behing the 300c is it has a lot of AMG benz stuff underneath, they drive pretty good! I am starting to think orion GT but…. but i did get the TS out last night, polished it up, took it for its little weekly drive, its still a nice car!
I know that AMG supplied Chrysler with their expertise,{now there ties have been severed it will be interesting to what they will do}I thing there too Chunky.I like the RT Chargers they do in the States sadly they don’t come here!
Each to their own I guess,can I send Cobra045 pics of your TS50 and your details if hes interested further in contacting you?
yeah for sure! not a problem at all!!
Yeah i like the Rt charger too, if i could buy a RHD one of those, or a new mustang from the ford factory i would get one i think! im going mad trying to buy something and i never drive it anyway, if i was smart id pocket the money and do something sensable with it!!
My new audi now turns up mid december, not the right colour or trim, but it now has a roof, nav and bluetooth…. white with black trim now!
photos would be great!! BM it is for the guy who was witth me at the All Ford Day. He is a big TS50 fan and is looking for one to buy..
Tonyn.. what do you want for it? How many kms?
it has done 51000 klms or there abouts…. i will include everything with the car, std wheels, std springs, i want 36000 but am open to offers, it is immaculate, i have babied it up from when i have had it.
how can i get photos??
I will send them too you now,and give you Tonyn details.
Off to GYM back later.
Tonyn..
Do you have any more photos (interior)?? My mate is very interested but needs more info. Are you on the email address that BM forwared to me??
Paul,
you have claimed i said “fords have a better track record in terms of reliability”
Have you found these words? NO
what ever you want to illude to that i said just keep it to yourself.
this comes from the same person who said “toyotas have bullet proof reliability” and then denys it.
i found those exact words from you didnt I?
so whats your thoughts on the link i posted for you??
I thought you were back at work this week?
look,all i say is that ford/holden build big CC cars which produce lesser kw/hp than the smaller CC cars and they drink petrol like a pig.what’s the use?sound?*oh yea mofo,look at me, i drive a bladdy v8-eat a dick
^Is that Toyota Paul?
Stfu, what smaller cars have more power than Ford/Holden? Your TuRDs have superchargers that give them power&toque when Ford and Holden don’t and also supercharges makes them drink the fuel just as much as any V8 can.
Na hes smarter than that!
When it comes to these Tornmotors(TuRDs), they just little Front wheel drive and small wimpy V6 small d!ck….”but then we hide it by supercharging it!!!!! to hide whats happerning, so then we say we better than normal V8s” – that all about Paul(now STFU).
For god sake!!! what happerns to V8 if same hapens????????????
I just thought it the chasers were watching this site, they’d make fun of “STFU” for having the word “D!CK” involving him hating V8s.
haahha fords are so retarded =D…only good for breaking down!! hahahhaha
ford’s comfort nd style nd safety all those is b.s. my ass..lawl cracker styles =_=! toyotas own every ford model..don’t forget how fords rev w/ pollution going like 5mph haha..supra pwns that …twin turbo save gas then boom gone baby drift son…hahaha =)
^^^^
Looks like paul’s brother.
Mate, that was utter gibberish. I’m not sure it’s english, but I did get that it was an uninformed person who thinks “Fast and Furious” is real life.