The new Camry is very nice. If I were in your position. I would just keep the Camry. Gas efficient, roomy, and super low maintenance.

 

why keep the camry and buy an LS?

 

I have to assume he misses the LS. Plain and simple.

I am in a similar position. I sold my RX300 due to high mileage, and purchased a brandy new Hyundai Veloster Turbo as a commuter car, to keep the miles off my LS430. Here we are 5 weeks later and I'm looking at selling the Veloster to buy another LS. Probably a newer one ( 04-06). I like the LS, and I have to say I miss the ride quality of my LS on a daily basis. The Veloster is a blast to drive, but it can't compare to the Lexus. I do get 35 MPG on my commute, which is nice.