Top 5 reasons why a Toyota Camry does not make a good off-road vehicle.

  • Underpowered - The Camry's 4 cylinder engine just doesn't have the juice needed for mountain climbing and swamp-buggy-like activities.

  • Ground Clearence - With fewer than 10 inches of air between the ground and the underbody of the Camry, it's a wonder this vehicle makes it over speedbumps and railroad crossings, much less hills and streams.

  • Traction - Even with a moderate lift job, the Camry's standard tires have little affect on muddy, slippery terrains.

  • Tow Points - You just can't find them when that Camry's stuck in the mud - which is the only time you'd want to know where they are.

  • No 4 Wheel Drive - A necessity for all off-road vehicles. If you can't get power to all 4 tires, you're probably not going to get far enough away from a road to escape the glow of the nearest street-lights.

Sorry Ames, I couldn't resist.