after everything was fixed - the car was cancelled !!
@autochatterКүн бұрын
Pretty much! GM did that with other models too.
@lesklower7281Күн бұрын
In Australia Toyota has been number one spot for the past 25 years and the range of Toyota's is bigger in Australia with the Hilux utes and the Hiace vans also from 1990s to 2017 The Camery was made in Australia and the 1997 Toyota Camerys must have sold a lot of them because there are so many of them still around the sedan and station wagon also we never got the coupe or convertible also the from 1989 to 1992 Holden sold the rebadged Toyota Camery as tbe Holden Apollo and the Toyota Corana lasted until tge late 1980s because they released are more powerful car called tge Toyota Corana Avante powerd by a 22RE engine didn't sell many but tge 22R engine came out in the 5th generation of the Toyota Hilux from 1994 to 1997 and l own one a 1997 one also the last year of the 22R engine actually on the 30th of September 1997
@Scrounge4202 күн бұрын
Great video just the kind of stuff I like to watch
@autochatterКүн бұрын
Thats awesome! Thank you!
@Caddy9112 күн бұрын
Sorry as a car enthusiast, I absolutely can’t stand the Camry. It’s the most vanilla car on earth, I don’t care if it lasts forever. It’s boring as hell
@autochatterКүн бұрын
The automotive landscape would look alot different, if the majority were enthusiasts like you and me!
@HOT-ROX.2 күн бұрын
Drive an old Camry & stay wealthy. Drive a new car - look rich but stay poor!
@autochatterКүн бұрын
I have met several people who have done that!
@wassupg2 күн бұрын
I still ❤ the 1980’s models the box style was awesome 😎 and when they chg design like Ford Taurus was awful 😞. One day get 1985 and renovate to current standards I’ll be a proud owner 😊 “pimp my ride” 😉
@autochatter2 күн бұрын
LOL..Give me a 84 because it's RWD with the straight six!
@swlancaster19642 күн бұрын
The 97 and 07 were my favorites with 4 cylinders.
@MotorMaster_Stunticon2 күн бұрын
Excellent video. My personal favorites were always the new-for-1992 and the new-for-1997. I still see those around town often. I like the 1992 because it resembles that full-size Lexus like you mentioned. That car was ahead of its time and still looks great today. The coupe variant of that generation was cool too. I didn’t care too much for the Solara once that came out. Thanks for the shoutout too. Yes I love my second-gen ES. It’s always been one of fav cars of all time. If I can find a clean ‘92 or ‘97 Camry, I’ll definitely grab one of those too. Plan on making a video on those soon. Great chatter!
@autochatter2 күн бұрын
Thank you as always! I look forward to seeing your next vid!
@uptownsamcv3 күн бұрын
it's a shame Toyota went to BMW to build a Supra. if people could look past the GTR having a V6 it would have been the same for the Supra. BMW reliability is horrible. I just had to change out some coolant hoses on a friends 2020 BMW 540. $300 worth of hoses for a practically new car.
@autochatter3 күн бұрын
Yeah...I'm sure you could tell I'm not a big fan of the current one, for that reason.
@uptownsamcv3 күн бұрын
great video, a lot of the youngsters don't even know that the Supra started as a higher trim level of the Celica...
@autochatter3 күн бұрын
Thank you! I imagine they probably dont LOL.
@pattyjay99993 күн бұрын
It's a shame we never got the supercharged 3.5 motor. like the Aussies did.
@autochatter3 күн бұрын
Did Toyota offer the dealer installed TRD one?
@pattyjay99993 күн бұрын
@@autochatter I don't know at vacation. in Australia. in 08. and happened upon a dealership. where they had on the lot supercharged Camrys Or in this case Aurion. That's what the Aussies call them.
@autochatter3 күн бұрын
@pattyjay9999 Toyota has offered TRD Superchargers here for years on certain models...including 3.5 v6....as a dealer installed option with a warranty.
@uptownsamcv3 күн бұрын
my first car was an 86 MR2 and I had 2 more after that. not the fastest car but the handling was amazing. also pretty spacious for a car it's size...
@autochatter3 күн бұрын
They were cool cars. I loved my Mister Two alot!
@uptownsamcv3 күн бұрын
good video. I always hear people say tha TC stands for Toyota Celica...
@autochatter3 күн бұрын
Thank you! I was under the impression it just stood for "Touring Coupe".
@user-px3zb5iq9r4 күн бұрын
7.5 LITERS FOR 250HP IS INSANE LOL
@autochatter4 күн бұрын
I know!
@Angel-fu4td4 күн бұрын
I love my 2009 Mitsubishi Galant Rally Art.is more fast,beautiful and unique than those ugly,boring and generic camrys.😞😫🤢💩😁😂🤦♂️🤷♂️
@Hobotraveler824 күн бұрын
My family has owned at least three different camrys and is my uncle Rick's go to car. He is on his third or fourth one. Cant remember. My aunt had an 02. My grandfather had an 03 and my grandmother had a 2010. Great cars. Great video. 😊
@autochatter4 күн бұрын
Thank you! Historically, they have been a solid choice. I'm pleased a video about a import is doing pretty good!
@johnasbury49974 күн бұрын
After the worst experience with a Plymouth I got a camry . The car was so smooth , even the want to be gangsters wanted them . Mine now resides with my son .... a family love afair
@autochatter4 күн бұрын
They have been a minimal worry transportation device for decades!
@MeaHeaR4 күн бұрын
@ 12:27 You'll be upp set a Łot ov Arse-traylians caliing a Commodé an ÕPÊŁ
@autochatter4 күн бұрын
Well the platform they started with was.
@MeaHeaR3 күн бұрын
@@autochatter yes 👍 true I agree 😆😆😀🧑🏿👍🏿
@MeaHeaR4 күн бұрын
ÕMĞ é PôWéŘ-PhÛľĽ MûřŘíĶâŃ Veee-Hikulls
@davinp4 күн бұрын
The ES 300 was the Lexis version of the Camry
@autochatter4 күн бұрын
One of them yes
@davinp4 күн бұрын
It was joked that mechanics hated Toyota's because they couldn't make money fixing them
@davinp4 күн бұрын
The last good generation, before Toyota's quality fell, was the 2002-2006 Camry. Newer designs have since improved the Camry. The Japanese (Honda & Toyota) keep redesigning and improving their cars whereas the American automakers just give up and cancel the model
@davinp4 күн бұрын
Even though the Camry was boring, it became popular because it was very well-built and reliable. It became the #1 selling car in 1997 beating the Ford Taurus and Honda Accord. However, there was one year the Honda Accord sold more than the Toyota Camry.
@autochatter4 күн бұрын
Yes...2001
@myleslong55845 күн бұрын
Well researched and presented. Informative,interesting and fun tidbits like yearly production numbers and the two ‘66 Vista Cruisers being ordered with the L-69. Sentences are complete and narration is good,as well.
@autochatter4 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@kxngearner6985 күн бұрын
UGLY toyota GARBAGE
@wonkychikn5 күн бұрын
Reliable but mind numbingly boring transport...apart from reliability any Camry is about as exciting as a toaster oven at best!
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
LOL...Its why I found TRD versions a odd thing to offer!
@wonkychikn5 күн бұрын
@@autochatter ..In Australia Toyota marketed a "Sportivo" version of the Camry in 1990s it had a rear deck lid spoiler,crap looking alloy wheels,a front spoiler and in the TV advert they said it had "sports headlamps"🤣
@autochatter4 күн бұрын
@@wonkychikn I'm sure those headlights were good for 10 hp.....each 😀
@wonkychikn4 күн бұрын
@@autochatter hahahaha 🤣
@donaldwilson26205 күн бұрын
For me, the third generation 1992-96 Toyota Camry raised the bar for the mid-size class. It had classy styling, bulletproof reliability, and excellent built quality. It wasn't just aimed at the Honda Accord, but it was also targeting the then hot selling Ford Taurus as well to become the best overall mid-size sedan in North America.
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
Agreed 100%
@howebrad46015 күн бұрын
Toyotas 80s styling was nice, a little quirky but attractive. Love the two tone paint schemes you could get on the gen 1 carry. Sure miss more color on cars, and color keyed interiors. Today's cars are really blah blah and I don't find most new stuff appealing at all. Like gen 1 and gen 2. 3 and later just didn't do it for me, styling wise.
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
I like the 3rd gen...Yeah it was jelly bean 90s, but I liked it. I miss the two tone paint schemes too. I liked when interiors had more color too. The 91 MR2 turbo I used to have had a all blue interior that was cool.
@tonyinfinity5 күн бұрын
94 Lexus ES300/Camry owner here with 105,000 miles, yep you read that correctly. Got it from original owner with 86k, mint condition with not a speck of rust underneath for $2500, best purchase I've made in my life. Been driving it for 3 years, I keep thinking of selling just because of the age but know I won't get enough money that would make it worth it. This car probably has another 200+ thousand miles to go.
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
Oh I'd say it could easily do that! I work at a Lexus store and still see some 90s ES models in for service! Someone brought in a SC400 with 60k miles last week that was near mint.
@GetawayChatter5 күн бұрын
Great video!
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@benjaminreed47815 күн бұрын
Dated a girl who had a 1992 Camry with the four cylinder and five speed. Best part of the relationship! 😅
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
They made some Lexus ES models then with a stick too.
@1Springloaded5 күн бұрын
I didn't think I could afford a new car. Let alone a decent hybrid. I found a local dealer that was willing to not add stuff or market adjust. They discounted the MSRP and behold I have just over 700 miles on a month old Camry SE. Thanks Hemet Toyota. An example for dealerships everywhere.
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
I'm sure the car will serve you well! CA dealership. I work at a Lexus one in Florida.
@emeyer6963Күн бұрын
@@autochatter Orlando?
@autochatterКүн бұрын
@@emeyer6963 S Florida.
@emeyer69639 сағат бұрын
@@autochatter Cool.
@vicp87725 күн бұрын
These introduced me to a civic. Never went back. Thx gm.
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
78 Sunbird ownership led to my Dad buying imports only after that.
@CJDiecast5 күн бұрын
This is one of those rare occurrences where the price of the vehicle goes down over the years. When calculating for inflation, the Camry's were more expensive considering that today, a base model LE starts around $28K as oppose to $30-35K back in the 80s and 90s. I do like the all-new generation 2025s. They look super sharp and get phenomenal fuel economy since they're fully hybridized. If I were to choose a favorite previous gen, it would be the third-gen 1992-96. Even to this day, you can find them on the roads. That says something.
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
That's my favorite gen too, and yeah...I still see quite a few running around still considering how old they are...And we're not talking car show cream puffs..People are driving them to work and there's a good chance it has 200k plus miles on them.
@rickymack26115 күн бұрын
Always loved those Camry stationwagans
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
I remember the 92 and up rocking the double rear wipers!
@robl75323 күн бұрын
Yea they did, just saw one the other day on the interstate and cheered! Such a great car, the wagons were outstanding!
@autochatter3 күн бұрын
@robl7532 prob had 300k miles on it LOL.
@robl75322 күн бұрын
@@autochatter I sure hope so. Either way it was doing its job still.
@markmeachen69275 күн бұрын
Market disruption. Camry stuck it to Detroit with a well made, fuel efficient entry in an increasingly troubled, poorly made American market. 40 years ago. Enter Tesla. Same arguments, same results. Different players. Toyota is ignoring the move to electric and Camry sales are about to drop with a thud. Think Pontiac Phoenix thud.
@autochatter5 күн бұрын
Maybe, but EV sales lately have been taking some hits, and the public seems pretty accepting of hybrids...A technology Toyota has reliably offered for years.
@andrewcummings50236 күн бұрын
Nissan Maxima Will Always First And Formost A Great Car For All Seasons
@autochatter6 күн бұрын
Yes!
@prrichgaby6 күн бұрын
Camry is the Japan version of Mercedes and the Accord is BMW hence the ride quality difference! Also look at the subtle design quirks accross the eras. Both great automobiles.
@autochatter6 күн бұрын
They are, and I understand both Japanese companies were going for a different thing. Nissan at one point was probably trying to be the most BMW lol.
@Staticjammer6 күн бұрын
My first car in high school was a 2003 toyota camry v6. ❤ toyota silver!
@autochatter6 күн бұрын
Good color!
@baronvonjo19296 күн бұрын
My family has had a 2013 and 2016. I really liked them at the time. But now I kinda don't really understand the point of midsize sedans like the Camry. The roof was very low. I'm only 5'9 but up front it feels like it's right there and in the back your head is hitting. Same in all sedans I sit in. If you NEED a sedan these days either buy from a more expensive premium brand or go compact. These larger midsize sedans don't make sense. If you want space for luggage and passengers a CUV or minivan makes more sense. A trunk and sloping roof line is so impractical. Most of the sedans offer very little storage, practicality, seat configurations, and features in the rear. My buddy has a 2011 base model Highlander. It's shorter than the Camrys we had but so much better use of space. Feels airy and is so practical. Comes standard with so many features a top of the line Camry will never get you. Our 2016 is a XLE V6. Tons of features....but then nothing at the same time compared to that Highlander. The bodies of the Camrys are also ridiculously low. Not comfortable to get in and out of and so easy to damage on our bad roads. My family has very little interest in ever getting a sedan of any sorts ever again.
@autochatter6 күн бұрын
That in a nutshell is why crossovers are taking over..The practicality of a station wagon, but without the station wagon or minivan negative image.
@baronvonjo19296 күн бұрын
@@autochatter Even a hatchback or wagon makes a lot more sense to me than a large sedan. Get a smaller coupe or sedan for sporty handling. For comfort and cargo capacity get a minivan, CUV, heck some trucks, or a wagon if you life in Europe.
@stephendavison43736 күн бұрын
The Cricket was not a Simca. It was a British Hillman Avenger
@autochatter6 күн бұрын
Yes...For some reason I thought it was a Simca design..My apologies.
@ferndog14616 күн бұрын
I bought the 02-06 Camry with 141K on odo. It came with the 2.4 L Toyota engine that has documented issues. It develops a head gasket like problem that is actually stripped head bolts. Also, the piston rings weaken and the engine burns oil. That being said, I have driven the car another 40K miles by keeping the coolant reservoir open ( so exhaust gases can escape ) & topping off my oil & coolant monthly.
@autochatter6 күн бұрын
I wasn't familiar with that one, but I know the earlier 2.2 4s had some small oil passages, so folks who didn't change their oil often could get some issues. That headbolt issue your talking about reminds me of Northstar engines!
@jermainec24626 күн бұрын
shouldn't anybody be axing any sedan that sells over 80k units a year, nissan and Hyundai aren't thinking clearly 🤔
@autochatter6 күн бұрын
Guess the development costs for a next generation were not deemed strong enough.
@jermainec24626 күн бұрын
@@autochatter smh ...
@andiheinrich28306 күн бұрын
Puh, there's a small historic inaccuracy: both big American car producers GM and Ford didn't bail out when WWII began but made a bunch of money with the orders of the Wehrmacht. They and their managements even had a quite good relationship with the important Nazi figures in Germany in the 30s. The US managers left Nazi-Germany, when Germany declared war on USA in late 1941. Perhaps our historians here in Germany interpret the documents slightly different.
@autochatter6 күн бұрын
You are correct.
@michaelcoffey73626 күн бұрын
Nice 😊
@kwaza85746 күн бұрын
A video through enough to cover key points and every generation. Yet, simple enough to retain attention. Great video!