I test drove an 2003 EX V6. Seemed ok except for one aspect of unacceptable performance.
I normally do not drive with a heavy foot. However there are times when I need quick acceleration to merge, pass, etc.
What I found with the V6 (and also saw this with the 4) was as follows:
I would press on the one-half way down on the accelerator and there would be a ONE SECOND pause with nothing 'noticeable' happening. Then there would be a rapid increase in RPM, then a slam forward. Very disconcerting. Reminds me of transmissions in the 70's.
The dealer could not understand my concern so we drove an XLE. Still the same but not as bad. He told me that "no one" had ever complained before.
Then I went to the Honda dealer, and drove an EX 4. Much, better.
Too bad because the Camry has some other things that I like. But the above would drive me up the wall.