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New Camry: Cost of a fender bender?

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  1. Alpintourer

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    #1 Alpintourer, Jan 10, 2017
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    I've never been a big fan of the grill being the front bumper (started by Audi?) but I can't imagine the cost of a fender bender with Camry's new design. I count at least 5 panels that would need to be replaced on a front end collision. We have come a long way from the old mandated 5mph bumper. This seems like a money maker for Toyota parts division.
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  2. gt1995

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    #2 gt1995, Jan 11, 2017
    I had the exact same reaction when I first saw it yesterday. Crazy for cars that are most often city drivers.
     
  3. Julia

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    #3 Julia, Jan 12, 2017
    But at least a front-end collision would improve the looks somewhat.
     
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    #5 Lotaz, Jan 12, 2017
    Lexas is just ugly on the front end. Infinity followed suit with that ugly type of design. At least the Toyota Camry is different although still ugly.
     
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    #6 LBBP, Jan 12, 2017
    Not a fan of the "Big Mouth Billy Bass" look.
     
  7. Sterling Sackey

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    #7 Sterling Sackey, Jan 12, 2017
    Well, all in the name of beauty!
     
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    #8 muk_yan_jong, Jan 12, 2017
    The announcements say that the Camry now has some sex appeal added to it... I just left a Toyota dealership and there is NOTHING sexy or will be about anything they make.
     
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    #9 energy88, Jan 12, 2017
    Toyota (and Honda) are really in the appliance business and provide reasonable value to the layman in getting from Point A to Point B.
     
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    #10 LightGuy, Jan 12, 2017
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