Raced a newer Camry on the freeway - United Bimmer Community

nick_318is · 01-21-2006, 04:26 PM

So I was driving back to lansing today after going to the autoshow earlier (look for a couple of threads later one with car pics and one with pics of hot spokespeople). So me and my buddy are driving back up cruising about 90ish, all of a sudden this really HOT chick and her friend come blasting by me i think in a gold camry, my buddys like dude that chicks hot so i'm like i'm not letting her get away, we had a few runs up to 120+ I would blow by her and then let her catch back up and do it again, I would say I won cause at some point she just disapeared, which was too bad cause she was a looker.

**BMWLotAttendant** · 01-21-2006, 11:56 PM

Good story.

**528man** · 01-22-2006, 01:11 PM

was the camry fast?

**Hoppy** · 01-22-2006, 01:25 PM

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was the camry fast?

dude.

**komodo** · 01-22-2006, 03:04 PM

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was the camry fast?

Haha!

**BMWLotAttendant** · 01-22-2006, 04:47 PM

Heck yes! It blew the doors off the e30, plus only hot people drive Camry's.

The Camry is stylin'

You wish your e30 was a Camry.

nick_318is · 01-22-2006, 05:35 PM

Dude she wasn't taking off that fast from me, sure its faster in a line but i have better insight for where i want to go and can see a path of minimal resistence, she had problems with that. But give me some twistys and that camry would have been long gone.

I don't wish my e30 was a camry

**Hoppy** · 01-22-2006, 05:47 PM

i think it was sarcasm.

**94bmw325i** · 01-22-2006, 08:40 PM

Owning a 1997 toyota camry CE must be fun tho

**BMWLotAttendant** · 03-08-2006, 02:43 AM

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Owning a 1997 toyota camry CE must be fun tho

For sure!

Storamin · 03-08-2006, 09:57 AM

the camry is faster in a straight line, but she probaly topped out earlier than you because of a limiter.

the 1.8 of slow is pitiful in a straight line.

**Rooz** · 03-08-2006, 10:34 AM

I think Hoppy's answer was the best

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Originally Posted by 528man

was the camry fast?

dude.

**BMWLotAttendant** · 03-08-2006, 12:13 PM

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the camry is faster in a straight line, but she probaly topped out earlier than you because of a limiter.

the 1.8 of slow is pitiful in a straight line.

Excuse me~

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>Driving Impressions

The standard engine for the Camry is a 2.2-liter four-cylinder that is a remarkably smooth piece of work. Horsepower this year has been boosted from 125 to 133, a small but noticeable increase, particularly since the car is 33 pounds lighter than before. A four-cylinder engine in a car this size is usually a dismal choice, but not here. The 2.2's acceleration is acceptable, and once up to speed, it rolls along nicely. It has to downshift more frequently, and passing on two-lane roads requires more planning than with a larger engine. But the 2.2 is a refined engine, with none of the roughness typical of a four-cylinder. It's economical to buy and operate, which is why 85% of Camry buyers opt for it.

The optional 3.0-liter V6, generally recognized as one of the best in the business, is a significantly more powerful engine, but it will set you back an additional $2300. For the money, you get a family sedan that will go from zero to 60 in 8.7 seconds, as opposed to 10.9 seconds forthe four-cylinder. It passes with ease, and accelerates briskly away from stoplights. Horsepower is improved here, too, from 188 to 194. However, the uprated V6 now requires premium fuel for optimum performance.

An intriguing new combo this year is a CE fitted with a V6 and a manual transmission, to satisfy sporty tastes (base price $19,668). It's the fastest of them all with a 0-to-60 time of 7.6 seconds. Take note, though, that the CE V6 is a little short on standard equipment; air conditioning, power windows and locks, and a cassette player are all optional. (The same limited equipment list is true for the four-cylinder CE models.)
In terms of ride and handling, the Camry has always had the poise of a far more expensive sedan, thanks to the underpinnings it shares with

http://www.internetautoguide.com/rev...997/index.html

**Torque** · 03-08-2006, 12:44 PM

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Excuse me~

http://www.internetautoguide.com/rev...997/index.html

I believe he was talking about the 318 ...

**BMWLotAttendant** · 03-08-2006, 06:37 PM

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I believe he was talking about the 318 ...

Boy do I feel stuuuuuuuuuupid.

My bad.

I thought it was a good find for the Camry.