Why so few Toyota Camrys sold in Ireland?

jetsonx · 22-05-2021 08:15PM #1

The Toyota Camry seems like a fine car.

Maybe a little boring choice but hey this is a Toyota. It will probably still be going strong after 200K on clock. This a car where all the electrics and gizmos will probably be still working fine in 10 years time. This is a car which is unlikely to surprise you in a 6 years time with a major component failure. This is a car which is probably better than a Passat or A6 (no offense to VW or Audi owners...!). This seems like a really great buy. But, even with Toyota having a good distribution network in Ireland, why so there so few Toyota Camrys sold in Ireland?

ofcork · 22-05-2021 08:35PM

Because they are nearly 40k so you are into c class/a4/3 series territory and its a toyota,fwiw i would love one but even 2019 platinum are still around 33k.

maddness · 22-05-2021 08:52PM

Because it’s a Toyota Camry

Ubbquittious · 22-05-2021 08:53PM

Seen a few more appearing since the high-bird version came out

22-05-2021 08:53PM

They’re horrendous money for a Toyota. VW are the only one that really ever pulled that one off.

Fann Linn · 22-05-2021 08:55PM

Would they be as boring and reliable as my Avensis?

pippip · 22-05-2021 08:56PM

Because it's not an SUV.

barneygumble99 · 22-05-2021 09:07PM

The day of the saloon car like a Camry and Mondeo are over.

jetsonx · 22-05-2021 09:08PM

Fann Linn wrote: »

Would they be as boring and reliable as my Avensis?

I never thought I'd say this but Toyota have become more cool in the last 4-5 years. From the Aygo to the RAV4, their designs have been more daring. It's like they've ditched their designers who come into the office wearing a suit and replaced them with designers who roll into the office on a skateboard. Dare I say it, but some of their models are now almost imbued with an Italian design flair.

For Forks Sake · 22-05-2021 09:16PM

Because you'd want to be stone daft to part with over 40k for something with an interior like this

Fann Linn · 22-05-2021 09:17PM

For Forks Sake wrote: »

Because you'd want to be stone daft to part with over 40k for something with an interior like this

Thanks.
I'll stick with the Avensis.

fits · 22-05-2021 09:18PM

jetsonx wrote: »

I never thought I'd say this but Toyota have become more cool in the last 4-5 years. From the Aygo to the RAV4, their designs have been more daring. It's like they've ditched their designers who come into the office wearing a suit and replaced them with designers who roll into the office on a skateboard. Dare I say it, but some of their models are now almost imbued with an Italian design flair.

I agree I think they look really cool. Wouldn’t mind either the Rav4 or the Camry parked outside.

colm_mcm · 22-05-2021 09:24PM

Fann Linn wrote: »

Would they be as boring and reliable as my Avensis?

More boring and more reliable.

bazz26 · 22-05-2021 09:59PM

Boring and drab design aside, 40k was a fair chunk of change for one when they launched them here about 2 or 3 years ago but to be honest a Passat with similar spec costs nearly the same money these days so 40k these days doesn't seem excessive for what you get. However they have bit of an old man's image imo though is the same sense as the Mercedes E Class. Any Camrys I've seen on the road are for the most part driven by people in their late 50s or early 60s.

Casati · 22-05-2021 11:03PM

I was surprised at some of the car reviewers not having a bad word to say about it - I think it looks mis-matched externally and internally its like you've gone back to a mid 00's yank tank.

I don't think its too expensive mind you, a lot of rubbish costs 40k now.

Iodine1 · 22-05-2021 11:08PM

jetsonx wrote: »

The Toyota Camry seems like a fine car.

Maybe a little boring choice but hey this is a Toyota. It will probably still be going strong after 200K on clock. This a car where all the electrics and gizmos will probably be still working fine in 10 years time. This is a car which is unlikely to surprise you in a 6 years time with a major component failure. This is a car which is probably better than a Passat or A6 (no offense to VW or Audi owners...!). This seems like a really great buy. But, even with Toyota having a good distribution network in Ireland, why so there so few Toyota Camrys sold in Ireland?

200k is not big mileage.

RandomViewer · 22-05-2021 11:18PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Boring and drab design aside, 40k was a fair chunk of change for one when they launched them here about 2 or 3 years ago but to be honest a Passat with similar spec costs nearly the same money these days so 40k these days doesn't seem excessive for what you get. However they have bit of an old man's image imo though is the same sense as the Mercedes E Class. Any Camrys I've seen on the road are for the most part driven by people in their late 50s or early 60s.

Saw 201 one a few weeks ago, sort of a blue colour with very plasticky bumpers, ungainly sort of thing,
I'd a Jap import 1992 one back in the day, not half the car of the old Carina

Damien360 · 22-05-2021 11:22PM

Not sold as diesel so no fleet drivers

Way overpriced for target market

Pity because in the flesh, it’s a nice looking machine in my opinion.

Turbolounge · 23-05-2021 09:07AM

Ubbquittious wrote: »

Seen a few more appearing since the high-bird version came out

They had a special spec for the launch edition, it was called the "early bird"

ShadowHearth · 23-05-2021 11:37AM

As posted already: interior looks like something transplanted from 90s.

They look very impressive outside, but it really let's you down inside. On top of that no android auto and its 40k car now that is not a fake SUV.

LollipopJimmy · 23-05-2021 11:39AM

Also people that spend 40k on a new car couldn't give a feck about longevity. Far nicer cars in the same price range

Ash.J.Williams · 23-05-2021 11:43AM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

The day of the saloon car like a Camry and Mondeo are over.

Dawn of the Karens

Speedline · 23-05-2021 12:31PM

Damien360 wrote: »

Not sold as diesel so no fleet drivers

Way overpriced for target market

Pity because in the flesh, it’s a nice looking machine in my opinion.

No lift back or estate either. For that reason it's a no from me.

jetsonx · 23-05-2021 02:13PM

Speedline wrote: »

No lift back or estate either. For that reason it's a no from me.

As a matter of interest, what do you use your estate for golf clubs / dogs?

23-05-2021 02:19PM

It’s named after a soap

Speedline · 23-05-2021 02:42PM

jetsonx wrote: »

As a matter of interest, what do you use your estate for golf clubs / dogs?

Fridge, washing machine, long weekend camping trip abroad with 4 lads, tools, welder etc, flat pack furniture, child's bicycle etc.

I don't play golf nor do I have a dog.

23-05-2021 02:45PM

Speedline wrote: »

I don't play golf nor do I have a dog.

that's ruff

LollipopJimmy · 23-05-2021 04:43PM

Speedline wrote: »

Fridge, washing machine, long weekend camping trip abroad with 4 lads, tools, welder etc, flat pack furniture, child's bicycle etc.

I don't play golf nor do I have a dog.

Get a dog, they're great

jetsonx · 23-05-2021 07:58PM

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Dawn of the Karens

What kind of SUVS and cars do Karens drive?

coylemj · 23-05-2021 09:42PM

It's because models like the Camry never took off in Europe that Toyota established the Lexus as a separate brand. It was/is a huge seller in the US and in lots of years was the biggest selling sedan (saloon) car there.

I looked at a second-hand Camry back in the 1990s, it was a very good price (even from a Toyota dealer) because back then (probably still do) they depreciated like a stone. What didn't help the residual value (for someone who bought one new) was that they had big engines (back then, 2.2L and 2.4L petrol) so were expensive to tax and insure.

In the model I looked at, the dash in front of the front seat passenger was a great big wall of grey plastic and the seat fabric was a horrible plaid. But there was lots of interior space and it had a big boot. Which is why most of them ended up as taxis.

Larbre34 · 24-05-2021 04:09AM

jetsonx wrote: »

What kind of SUVS and cars do Karens drive?

Tucsons.

Always.

Why so few Toyota Camrys sold in Ireland?

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