Car financing: orange 2021 Toyota Camry XSE in Yameri

The 2021 Toyota Camry XSE: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2021 Toyota Camry XSE for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 2021 Toyota Camry XSE, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

Before you sign for the Camry

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 165 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, unknown or other and service brakes; have those parts checked.

Engine and fuel

Power: the 2.5L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Its combined rating is 7.5 L/100 km, which means roughly 23 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $11.63. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,150 a year for 15,000 miles.

The Camry in everyday use

As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. EPA lists 396 litres of luggage space, enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Good uses for the Camry

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Rent it for a week first

If the Camry is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.

What it costs to run

At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.63 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $116.30 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

Which one to look for

Compare the XSE with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Yameri and the Camry

Yameri is about 3,364 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Yameri starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

Next step

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.