1999 Toyota Camry LE V6 Review - A Solid Foundation Is What You Need!

[@Ducky0nQuack]

I am convinced these will never disappear from the roads

[@senseicorey9979]

They do rust out......

[@Ducky0nQuack]

@senseicorey9979 they're sure taking their sweet ass time, cause there's plenty on the roads

[@Mossy_0]

@@Ducky0nQuack yeah but I think the generation before this was dying out. I don’t see those anymore.

[@jeremiahallyn4603]

My Dad still drives a 2001 Camry. His parents bought it brand new in 2001, and it's still going strong.

[@jacktheman1989]

How many miles now?

[@gc-zk3so]

Real question how old is your dad??

[@AndrasBuzas1908]

You must be like 12 or something lmao

[@dhillaz]

Best apocalypse car in movies: Lifted RAM TRX with steel plate bumpers Best apocalypse car in reality:

[@rightlanehog3151]

Well said.

[@TericT]

But in reality you wouldn't be able to get any oil so any car would be toast realtively quickly

[@rightlanehog3151]

Zack, The most appealing feature of this Camry is the traditional and highly practical sedan profile. 🙌🙌🙌🙌Without the stupid and completely counterproductive sloping roof line of today's coupe-sedans, this car actually provides as much rear seat headroom 4:43 as front seat headroom. 🥳🥳🥳🥳The sensible rim size and the green paint just add to its charm.

[@GregoryGlessnerViolin]

That green paint has issues with peeling and fading. Real shame, since it's a beautiful color.

[@insid3493]

FINALLY! A 4TH GEN CAMRY (the best Camry)

[@Jac735]

This the 2nd and the 3rd were the best in my opinion, funny because after this generation the camry didn't have as much reliability till 2011

[@insid3493]

@@Jac735 I have a 2nd gen with a 5 speed manual, I absolutely love it, but I miss my 4th gen CE automatic and would trade my 2nd gen for my old 4th gen. (A lady who was texting rear ended me at 50+ mph whist I was stopped) but the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gens had S engines, the 2nd was a 3SFE, and the 3rd and 4ths had the 5SFE in the 4 cylinder variants, these engines were built like tanks, the bottom end stock was probably good for 500-600 horsepower. The 5th generation till the 7th Gen has the 7AZFE I think, they were good, but they burned a TON of oil

[@mrslcom]

Toyota actually spent less on R&D on the 4th Gen than the 3rd Gen because the 3rd Gen was so good it needed little improvements at the time.

[@chih6654]

Out of all the Camry gens, I think the 3rd gen w/ a V6 takes the cake!

[@insid3493]

@@chih6654 naw, 1999 (4th gen) XLE V6 manual, just cause the stying was nicer in my mind. I have a friend a supercharged one with 245s for tires, on coilovers for a solara, setup as a bit of street/Touge/track/ultimate daily build, it makes like 270 wheel horsepower, it's fast, and sounds incredible

[@VisionCityMayor]

my dads first car when he came to the states was a black 98 camry LE (4 cyl). it was the car he brought me, my twin, and my younger brother all back home in from the hospital. we eventually got it traded out for some bigger family cars when we made more money, but the fact is that this car means so much to me and im hoping my dad too. this is the automotive equivalent of a friend who will NEVER leave your side, even in your lowest moments.

[@senseicorey9979]

If it doesn't rust out you can drive this car forever . I had a solara V6 with 400k miles, no issues

[@stinkysocks8094]

What happened to the solara after 400k miles?

[@senseicorey9979]

My uncle mechanic said "every fastener and hose clamp is rusted out. The transmission line could blow at any time" Then one day I was driving, forgot that I popped the hood, and it flew up and smashed the windshield. Still ran strong.

[@Specmauto]

zack just experienced the GTA effect in the camry 🤣(GTA effect is where when you're driving a certain car and suddenly you see them pop up or "spawn" everywhere)

[@dave11686]

He saw that when he reviewed my old 94 Cadillac lol

[@danielchampion2982]

Fr tho! That was me with the Venza I got my wife, we never saw them on the road before we bought it and now we can't go down the road without seeing 10. I guess that's what you get for getting the broke boys RX350 lol

[@sandasturner9529]

Had that happen with both other cars I own. The GTA effect has been affecting me since I first play Gran Tourismo 3 A-spec

[@bwofficial1776]

We need more green cars. I love how green Toyotas of this age got gold badges. These cars will last forever. Everyone knew someone in high school who had one of these. Been there, done that with the unreliable classic daily driver. I was so happy when my great-grandmother gave me her Mercury Sable wagon to drive to college because it was more likely to start. Not guaranteed either, but more dependable.

[@GregoryGlessnerViolin]

These Camrys are about the easiest to drive cars on the road. Everything is boring and predictable, but it works. It's like a super boring friend who always has your back.

[@stevecooper7883]

AKA the commuter

[@senseicorey9979]

"So reliable it's kinda boring."

[@Metalodeath]

I will always love this generation my dad had one for a long long time and it brings back good memories

[@travismccarthy4338]

Amen, Zack. Sometimes reliability is more important than standing out from the crowd. Saving money on maintenance doesn’t hurt either. 😅

[@JakeTerch]

This Camry and the Accord of the era were by far the most common cars at my high school. My buddy had a tan one that passed 220k miles, and finally sold it four years ago to his neighbor. I bet that car is still kickin’!

[@Jac735]

This was when Hondas and toyotas built cars to last

[@JakeTerch]

@@Jac735my first car was a 2001 Accord. The auto transmission was problematic, but the rest of the car was great.

[@Jac735]

@JakeTerch dayyum I heard alot of things about that accord I actually liked the 94 to 97 accord believe it or not that and tge preludes were the only Hondas that got me into them even though I still like toyotas better

[@gm12551]

Most common vehicle in my high school? Truck. Heavy duty.

[@Jac735]

@gm12551 same with me especially the non gen z times

[@jonlosito2004]

My old neighbor brought a 2001 Toyota Camry XLE (V6) brand new back in January 2002. That thing currently has over 320k miles on it and he still drives it today!!

[@wesleyjones1169]

I'm into European cars (mainly VW, Audi, and Porsche), but my true daily and A to B is a Toyota Camry. I have an 07 V6 XLE with 174k and it's the best daily I've ever owned. I also have a VW that I've use for shows and some spirited driving on canyon roads on some weekends, but 99% I'm in the Camry. It's also a perfect road trip car. I've driven my Camry from L.A to Vegas, to San Francisco and back. I also averaged about 32 mpg which is not bad considering I have a V6. Outside the car is boring and I have no joy of driving it, but it gives me a piece of mind mentally and financially. It's okay to have your cool, fast, and exciting cars as long as you have a Camry or any Toyota that includes Lexus you're straight. On the side note I love my Camry.

[@IndyF1FanMarquis]

I literally just bought a '99 Camry XLE V6 at auction about a month ago for $375; $688 after fees. It's a little rough, but everything works and the air is ice cold. Having spent most of my life in GM w-bodies, I was expecting to have to fix something major as soon as I got it, but so far it's rock solid and I'm not scared to crank it in the morning. I bought it to be a winter beater, and I don't think there are too many better choices out there.

[@roadwarrior8213]

My Mom has a 2001 Camry XLE with the V6, leather interior, sunroof, automatic climate control and factory fog lights, which is apparently somewhat rare. Still drives it everywhere at 173k miles, and it hasn't missed a beat. Almost all of it's features still work unlike most highly optioned cars of a similar vintage which is very respectable. If you find one in decent shape that isn't crazy expensive, it's a no brainer

[@jlam6449]

My parents had a '95 refreshed Gen. 3 (IMO the most over engineered of all of them) and my child brain was obsessed with every nook and cranny of it. And then I very much remember when our neighbours bought a new 97 LE 4cyl Gen 4 in red and being car pooled in it to school in the back seat and me making every comparison between my parents Camry and theirs. I went down the route of high powered german cars since then, but now in my 30s, I absolutely and totally understand the attraction of a basic honest car like a Camry for daily commuting/life needs. The peace of not having to wonder if shit will break or leave me stranded. We held onto our 95 for almost 20 years and donated it around 180,000 miles.

[@alpaljl]

Wow! That's a clean green one. My first car was a red 99' Camry LE V6. Loved it. Mechanically sound when I sold it.

[@Pyjamarama11]

just bought a base model 21 yo Avalon low km's, 2 owners full history runs like a dream and nobody notices you perfect all rounder

[@Ben-jz3mt]

Simple. Affordable. Reliable. I wish more cars were like this nowadays.

[@stevenjames1138]

Love that green body color. Wish more cars offered that color today.

[@scott8919]

I had one of these, but the LE 4 cylinder. Both the I4 and the V6 had issues with engine sludge if the oil wasn't changed every 3000 miles. Toyota extended the warranties on these.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

That is such a *clean* car! Love the color &those seats.

[@dregamer8666]

I have one, here in Brazil , i bought it with 60k miles, and he seated in a garage for 8 years. This car is so special for me !

[@jbverges22]

My 97 xle v6 was probably my favorite ever. Only 3 years old when I got it

[@jbverges22]

Today have a 96 LE v6 and love it! Oh, and NO dents on rear bumper 😊

[@insid3493]

6:11 the dent in the rear bumper covers where very common in these cars for a very good reason. The bottom of the bumper cover kinda of stuck out a lot, and you can't see that it does when looking in your mirrors, so you misjudge the amount of space you have to back up. I never had any dents in my 4th gens bumper cover (untill that lady rear ended me) but I did tap something once and It didn't even leave a mark

[@JNguyen07Max]

I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE V6 with the 5speed manual transmission as a daily driver. Over 250k miles and it's been the best car I've owned.

[@redbonetony22]

"sell the (fill in the blank) and get a camry (or a fancy camry, a Lexus es)" is something i have said so many times over the years to my friends and mechanic customers. 1990 4 banger, 2 1991 4 banger,s, 1991 v6, 1998 es300, and current car is a green with the gold package 1999 v6 manual. Why another camry, well i need to do some bigger repairs on the '00 Denali I'm restoring, so yeah, and its a v6 with a stick Camrys, they might be boring (maybe) but they definitely just work (and are usually easy to repair) and that makes life just better.

[@RobsNeighbor]

What a great car. My 325k 05 sienna is a Brick and these are just the best

[@gustavokennedy213]

I have driving many Toyota brands. I agree the 1999 Toyota Camry with a v6 is an awesome vehicle. If you can find a similar car same engine but with a manual fun times. My daily is 2017 Toyota Corolla SE auto. All the bells and whistles. The seats and electric steering make the car tiring some to drive. However 30.00 bucks to fill at the pump even in with todays gas prices is a plus plus. Great commuter car.

[@bricegraham8256]

I always tell people those Chevy Cruzes suck. I'd never wanna put anyone in one of those

[@sorrowcat2724]

I have a mint condition time-capsule 1993 Camry XLE with the V6. It still holds up against modern cars on the road. I love it.

[@Buffalobulltofta]

XV20's, some of the best cars ever built. Peak Toyota!

[@legitbikerguy6015]

Once you've had a 2011 1.4L Cruze as your car, you start to appreciate the beauty of the camry

[@gertstolk]

After 5 BMWs I now drive a 2001 Camry and life is good 😊 It has cloths seats that hold up much better over the years than Toyota leather. May these Camrys live forever, they probably will 😅

[@ComradeRandolph]

My grandpa had a 2001 Camry. It's a shame my family sold it off as it was still clean and very reliable.

[@gbsjr2921]

We only got that generation of Toyota Camry in 2001 the previous generation sold from 1993 to 2000 in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@PKwong-xq9ze]

I like your review and comments on this 1999 Camry 👍

[@TheJareddude420]

I recently 98 as my daily. Such a great car i never imagined honestly

[@hariranormal5584]

Such a lovely talk on the life bit that's just true. At the end of the day, we all live lives, rich or poor, convenience is a thing for all of us. It's silly and actually comically have seen it a few times where a expensive JLR is being towed and owned by a rich businessman, here I am, poor & depressed, still able to drive whatever I have. Honestly wish people thought practically. Especially nowadays where the lifestyle is show off something you don't even have, yeah. Gone are those days :( That's such a nice change of topic nobody talks, even other Camry reviewer's lol.

[@Dankcatvacs]

Zack's smile reminds me of the late great John Dever , always a happy guy

[@herniagaming]

actually a really good looking generation especially with that colour and the golden badges

[@robertdiehl9003]

Best car in the entire globe ever thought of, created and built.

[@zakmoon7065]

One of the best cars if you see one on the road today these things always catch my eye.

[@SuperWooba]

Those plastic dents are so easy to fix. lol

[@JayCeeMax]

Try a 1999 Toyota Carina 4WD

[@dylanmartin3164]

You are right about simplicity and reliability making your life easier. I went from a Infiniti g37x all-wheel drive coupe to a 2009 Corolla LE. It only cost me $31 to fill up versus 75 to $80 on premium fuel in the infinity plus the incredible price tag on the parts to fix the infinity.

[@CACar_Nation]

These interiors are nicer than the camrys that follow besides the latest one

[@minnybiker4505]

Welcome to Minnesota!

[@gilbertoarizona305]

I purchased my 1999 Toyota Camry V6 - 5 speed manual transmission - new - it now has 399500 miles on it- No leaks - no lights on - - ac works fantastic - no rust ( AZ car). Runs fantastic - can't wait until 400K - plan to drive it forever - LOL

[@RoadDeb]

My buddy had a 99 Camry with a 5 speed manual in high school. It was a huge on-going joke about how it was the rarest car on earth lol. I've been in like 100 other Camrys and they were all automatic

[@Mshi-]

Still the best looking Camry or all time

[@ReverendJasper]

The 1MZ-FE was notorious for oil sludge. This has kept me from buying an Avalon! The air/oil separator in the valve covers are the culprit. The valve covers off the 3.3 3MZ-FE are a direct fit. Once that's done, the only weak spot is fixed.

[@hell5457]

I used to have a lexus es300 with that shit box engine, what a shame they trash these beautiful comfy vehicles with those ticking time bomb engines

[@alexlarson2466]

but never a gen 3 yet on the channel!

[@sorrowcat2724]

3rd gen best gen!

[@runoflife87]

Wagon version of that Camry is especially good.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Bring back the Camry wagon.

[@runoflife87]

@@rightlanehog3151 well, wagons are almost non-exist outside Europe.

[@damilolaakanni]

​@@runoflife87they're even getting rare in Europe as well.

[@gertstolk]

I have only seen this model wagon in Australia and New Zealand, right hand drive.

[@runoflife87]

@@gertstolk yep, it was RHD model only (unfortunately).

[@davinp]

When this generation Camry came out, the Camry became the #1 selling car in America. Despite that is boring, it became popular because it is very reliable. The Ford Taurus lost to the Toyota Camry as people didn't like the Taurus weird oval styling. There are a few 1997-2001 Camry's still on the road today

[@GeeEm1313]

The V6 was the way to go and not just for the extra features.

[@robertdiehl9003]

Timeless classic

[@richardnottelmann58]

Sorry to hear that your friend's Chevy cruise is not reliable. My family has a 2010 cobalt, with 230000 miles on it. And it is still going strong.

[@Hellcat71782]

Maybe you say it and I miss it but can you add in current mileage on these reviews?

[@masonchase085]

My art teacher bought his Camry 2.2 brand new & still has it, our friend had the v6 so wed park them next to eachother (both over 250k)

[@baddriversoftennessee]

Oh man what a beautiful color!

[@daleboyd7107]

What are those 2 deer doing on the liscence plate?

[@DrscammerRacingrush2]

Oh my gosh thar big frigging bottle test fail sound is funny 😂😂😂😂😂love it

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

This was the last Camry I like. All the one after look generic and boring to me. Not saying they are bad cars.

[@jonathanhardy7780]

Loved my 1999 Camry so much… I now also own a 1997 😂

[@robertdiehl9003]

Could drive that across the country with confidence multiple times with out a 2nd thought.

[@robertdiehl9003]

The style never gets old to look at .... More attractive then today's blobby plastic goop spit out of factories today

[@smartauto1166]

Try to drive the twin throttle body twin intake entry version of this carmy v6. It the avalon 1mzfe vvti twin throttle version of the carmy v6. though same engine just twin throttle body . It feel zipper than the camry v6.

[@robertdiehl9003]

Beautiful condition.

[@mikelathen8397]

My so friend Alex Eugene Alexander Passick has a very nice 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4-door Sedan.

[@josephpezza3062]

Got my 4th gen 2000 Camry CE for 3k with only 93k my goal is to get it to 200k think I can do it these cars are so easy to work on you can learn literally every basic skill for DIY your vehicle from the TB to the suspension and so on so forth definitely buying another one when my girl decides to croak 😂

[@epicraptorman]

2:55 bro tf? Traction control was mandated in 2012. But still plenty of cars had it before then too. Not a huge flex

[@celeg72]

I just bought this 1999 Camry and it only had 160,000 miles crazy 😂

[@Ricky-gr6uc]

Ive owned 4 of these my first was a 98 v6 2nd was a 00 v6 3rd 01 v6 gallery series and last 01 4 cylinder man how i loved those camrys very reliable

[@MondayNightRAWsRKO2024-xk9ew]

This style Camry stole the look of the 1993 Ford Taurus even the wheel covers are a copy of the Tauruses

[@dave11686]

Love it

[@theDrzhivargo]

cnt go wrong wit an accord as well

[@deanspanos8210]

The 99 Galant and this could be cousins.

[@senseicorey9979]

You could throw that V6 in the ocean for a decade, pull it out, drain the oil / water out, fill it will peanut butter and it would run for another 25 years

[@chavodelocho3711]

My camry actually doesnt have a dent on the rear bumper but it does have 260k

[@Mintman83]

If vanilla was a car this would be it

[@masonchase085]

Most Camry's & siennas have that one dent in the bumper😭

[@rictar_rat]

Doesn't fit the big freaking bottle but fits a bottle of Faygo just fine it seems 😁

[@Mossy_0]

Whats faygo?

[@Bmovie5000]

These ones last forever and ever…

[@mikelathen8397]

Cool.

[@JarmelSingsKaraoke]

🔥🔥🔥

[@thatcarguy1UZ]

If you're ever in Southeastern Pennsylvania and would like to drive a 2000 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder 5 speed, let me know.

[@DrscammerRacingrush2]

The camry looks a 1999 toyota corolla ce in the headlights

[@alexlarson2466]

The front of the Gen 3 and 4 Camrys both look very Corolla-like, or rather the Corolla tried to mimic the Camry perhaps. From the side it's much easier to tell the difference imo, the proportions of the Camrys are longer/sleeker, being 14-16" longer than a Corolla. The gen 4 looks very JZX100ish from the side, and Gen 3 Camry has quite a gen 1 Lexus LS400 like proportion to its side profile, but is very corolla at the front

[@TristanDoyle-t6x]

CAMRY DENT

[@MichaelFNAFRoblox2024]

Toyota can survive a nuclear bomb it can survive world war 3 it can survive a school bus falling on ur Toyota if u crash ur Toyota it’ll only get a little scratch on it try ur best to destroy a Toyota it’s indestructible just like the Nokia 3310 ok maybe not like that but it’s indestructible- Toyota Lets not get destroyed 😂

[@EnthusiastCarHangar]

This was the last Camry I like. All the one after look generic and boring to me. Not saying they are bad cars.

[@mikelathen8397]

Cool.

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