There is something to be said about me being able to walk out to my Camry and know that every time I turn the key I'm never gonna have a problem. It's a huge common stressor out of your life, and the mental energy saved by not worrying about car issues is immeasurable.
@RadBunny22692 жыл бұрын
Every time I turn the key in my Forester my heart is in my mouth 😅
@pod93632 жыл бұрын
@@RadBunny2269 LOL
@gwrider21462 жыл бұрын
Yep I've been saying the same about my Camry, even though it's now 24 years old! ☺️
@MarzNet2562 жыл бұрын
I say...it's peace of mind...and it's hard to put a price on that.
@CAepicreviews2 жыл бұрын
I have an Odyssey, but same.
@houamoua61092 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a 2010 Camry XLE 4cyl with 195K miles for $4k a month ago for my wife as a daily. Two owner vehicle and drives so smooth. No leaks just like that one. I also own a 2001 Camry LE with 305K miles, a 2003 Camry LE with 180K miles and my 2020 Tundra Pro. Man I love my Toyotas.
@ditiprel48 ай бұрын
you have the good toyotas. Not the turbo crap they make now. I have a 2004 lexus ES330. They dont make them as solid as they did in the 90s/early 2000s
@KyleEdwards-if3po7 ай бұрын
I have a 09 Camry, love it to death but it’s in the shop because my catalytic converters went. Can’t wait till I get her back.
@Omar-on8043 ай бұрын
My favorite brand, never let u down
@firingallcylinders294923 күн бұрын
My dad has a 2007 Camry with 351k on it, drives it everyday.
@landcruiser79362 жыл бұрын
I literally just bought my daughter a 2009 Camry yesterday for her first car. Hers is a 4 cylinder but it did have the pistons and rings replaced during the recall. We live in the Midwest so rust is more of a challenge here but hers is in good shape with only surface rust. Your video confirms I made a good choice. I only buy Toyota/Lexus products and they have never let me down.
@hassan_codes2 жыл бұрын
The 2011 model year of this generation is still my favourite Camry
@zakkattack31652 жыл бұрын
I bought my 2012 Camry SE with 89,000 miles 2 years ago for $9k. At the time I really needed a car and I felt like I overpaid but then the car market went insane and now my car is worth more than what I got it for. Just hit 110,000 miles and I plan on keeping the car well after I pay it off. The design of the car feels timeless and it has been nothing but reliable for me. I got really lucky
@xXTheTrainKidXx2 жыл бұрын
@That V8 Life man shut up
@JoseOrtiz_14162 жыл бұрын
@That V8 Life hey man, we all need to start somewhere.. stay humble my friend,. Much love
@overthehilldill36262 жыл бұрын
I'll trade ya a '21 Traverse w/8,500 mi even up?
@StupidDummyIdiot2 жыл бұрын
@That V8 Life I guess we're all just poor and stupid compared to you
@JoseOrtiz_14162 жыл бұрын
@That V8 Life understandable, but not everyone is in the same financial bubble. For someone like me it would be cash, but just remember we all start somewhere wether it’s bad credit or low income being the culprit
@markkrispin69442 жыл бұрын
Your daughter is very lucky to have her father as "The Wizard".
@johnmoruzzi72362 жыл бұрын
Especially if it's the daughter that took one of his cars and trashed it totally....
@markkrispin69442 жыл бұрын
@@johnmoruzzi7236 tell me about it. I got so sick and upset about that sweet Honda she destroyed!!
@Jessecwebb2 жыл бұрын
Toyotas are boring cars for boring people 🤷🏻♂️ most cars are reasonably reliable. Mechanics or not, scotty, and this guy are drinking the Toyota Kool-Aid. Volvo S60 very reliable car.
@Jessecwebb2 жыл бұрын
@@johnmoruzzi7236 Volvo would be more likely to save her in a crash than a camry
@markkrispin69442 жыл бұрын
@@Jessecwebb Your momma is a Toyota then.
@Trance882 жыл бұрын
This 09 Camry is in crazy good condition for the mileage and age. I still see more 1992-1996 camrys buzzing around here in Michigan than any other generation. They're getting rusty, but they just keep going!
@Blakecryderman7244 Жыл бұрын
@Trance88 a sign of highway miles. If it was all city driven it would probably still run great but have more dents then a pad at the archery shooting range.
@lcole7501 Жыл бұрын
2002 Camry bought in 2007 with 12K miles....we moved from Illinois to Texas...car has 164K miles.
@cleanerhustle9969 Жыл бұрын
My 1996 camry I sold 11 years ago with 232xxx drove like brand new 😂😂😂 I sold it for only 1350 😭😭😭. If it was taken great care of like regular oil changes… coolant and granny service like I did with it… probably runs to 2100.
@InappropriateShorts Жыл бұрын
those 90’s camry’s are unstopable
@InappropriateShorts Жыл бұрын
@@cleanerhustle9969why?
@Renaguard2 жыл бұрын
My first car was a Toyota Camry, which I still drive to this day over eleven years later. Granted it's starting to show it's age cosmetically now, what with it being over twenty-seven years old. But it still runs and drives just like the day I got it and has never let me down!
@zakmoon70652 жыл бұрын
Proud Lexus owner here and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 05 ES330!!!
@AI-qd4vb2 жыл бұрын
@@zakmoon7065 what performance, lol? That glorified camry can barely keep up with a prius... And quality build? hahaha... That lexus has as much plastics as the fusion of the era...
@zakmoon70652 жыл бұрын
@@AI-qd4vb It isn’t a secret that Lexus has made some of the best cars on the road. What do you drive?
@JC_GUARD_CEO2 жыл бұрын
I bought my certified pre-owned 2007 4-cyl Camry in 2010 and it's still an amazing car. I currently have 361,345 miles on it but I like others deal with the annoying oil issue. Other than that I have no other problems. Great purchase for your daughter!
@Nordic_Mechanic2 жыл бұрын
whats the oil issue?
@thystaff7422 жыл бұрын
If your motor requires a 0w20 or 0w16 I suggest getting the Lucas low viscosity oil treatment on your next oil change. You'll see a big difference.
@taurussho862 жыл бұрын
@@Nordic_Mechanic those are known to burn oil. This will lead to sludging
@Nordic_Mechanic2 жыл бұрын
@@taurussho86 I thought the oil burner was the 4 cylinder engine. THe v6 too? Anyhow, Ive got 355 000 miles on my german car of same era and no burning oil.
@taurussho862 жыл бұрын
@@Nordic_Mechanic it is, not the 6....poster said hers is a 4
@CrybKeeper2 жыл бұрын
*Scotty Kilmer!* YES! We paid $6,000 for our 2000 Toyota Tundra with 168,000 miles, Near mint condition. Rust treatment underneath. CLEAN machine! Even the ashtray has never been used.
@hardcorecampinggear6 ай бұрын
Get the lower ball joints done.
@tedium372 жыл бұрын
When I started driving in the mid 80's most average kids were getting old VW Beetles (air cooled) or Chevettes barely able to hit 60 mph. That V6 Camry would have been a space ship with warp speed. She'll probably never own a better vehicle. Well done Wizard 👍
@kittytrail2 жыл бұрын
seeing who her father is i seriously doubt it... 😅
@troyshaffer12292 жыл бұрын
her dad has a youtube channel with 800 thousand subs, doubt this will be her best car lol
@thystaff7422 жыл бұрын
The Chevette got good gas mileage though. My sis got one of those when it had 30k miles and it lasted till 150k miles before the cost of repair outweighed the value of the car.
@sspadair16752 жыл бұрын
So true tedium37! Had friends with the Beetles, Chevettes, and don't forget the mini trucks! I had my parents old '73 Volvo.
@jumbomuffin13162 жыл бұрын
@@troyshaffer1229doesn’t mean he owns her anything 🤷♂️
@tima65492 жыл бұрын
I did basically the same thing for my daughter. I gave her my 2011 Toyota Corolla to drive, and bought myself a cheap 2003 Camry 5 speed to daily for me. The Corolla is still under 100k so she'll never have to worry about it at all.
@xs10z2 жыл бұрын
An excellent decision. I have a 2012 Corolla (same generation as yours) and it's bulletproof. 130K miles and the only thing wrong with it is the driver's side button cluster is loose, and the backlight on the fan switch is intermittent. Other than that, it's 100% with only routine maintenace required! As the philosopher Mr. T once put it, "I pity the fool who doesn't drive a Toyota!"
@doktar.diagnosis67062 жыл бұрын
@@xs10z I drive a honda and have been very happy with it for around ten years so far
@robmalcolm80422 жыл бұрын
@@doktar.diagnosis6706 Hondas ok not as good as it used to be tho toyota has been 90 percent good at least for 40-50 years. Honda was really only good in the 90s lol
@doktar.diagnosis67062 жыл бұрын
@@robmalcolm8042 mine is a 97 and still drves like a Rolls
@robmalcolm80422 жыл бұрын
@@doktar.diagnosis6706 well that’s why. I’ve had a Acura MDX basically a nice Honda 03 transmission fails on those like nothing and the catalytic and others were bad at 140,000 only and wheel fell off. My Toyota and Hyundais never gave me those issues.
@zhvonte2 жыл бұрын
Most kids won't want to be caught dead in a Camry. It's basically a grandma car. But it is safe andd reliable and most importantly it doesn't have too much horsepower. Young drivers don't need 500HP for their first car.
@houseofno2 жыл бұрын
More of them would prefer not to walk (takes forever for their lack of patience), bicycle (most motorists show zero respect for bikes on the road, despite being required by law to share the road), or even less, waiting for unreliable mass transit. A Camry isn't a sports car, but given the previous choices I liste or staying home, I doubt many kids would turn down a running, driving, reliable, safe Camry.
@danwake44312 жыл бұрын
todays kids are different. Many of them couldn't care less about cars. Plenty of them would be satisfied with this Camry because they aren't going to put a single thought into what they are driving.
@Sea_Jay2 жыл бұрын
Lol, my son drives a Camry. It WAS grandma's old car. Hahaha. But it's been reliable and good on gas
@wingracer16142 жыл бұрын
And yet a Camry from the last 20 years is probably faster than the 80s 305 Camaro a friend of mine had for about the first month of his driving life before he flipped it in a ditch
@abc123fhdi2 жыл бұрын
It has 268 horsepower, big roomy sedan that is faster than stock s2000, so plenty of power and space for her friends even if they are bigger.
@christianfoster84002 жыл бұрын
Me and my wife were stationed in Germany and overpaid for a rav4 but found myself very relieved when I put another 50,000 miles on it with no problems. Well worth the money especially with the market. You did good!
@seanm3ify Жыл бұрын
You mean the American taxpayers paid for your car, right?
@tannerthomas59862 жыл бұрын
My first vehicle was an 09 Camry with the V6. Regret selling it to this day, 211,000 miles still ran perfectly fine. Also never lost a drag race in high school😂
@williamscoufaras7045 Жыл бұрын
Those are the BEST! I have an 08 LE with the V6 & I LOVE it! It only has 17k on it bc it mostly has city miles & was barely driven
@shawndon7374 Жыл бұрын
I have an 08 es350 and I bully so many supposed sports cars😂
@syedatif1674 Жыл бұрын
I got 2010 with 120k miles V4 for last 4 years never gave problem just spend 3000$ on repairs recently TCM got replaced should i change the transmission fluid?
@syedatif1674 Жыл бұрын
@@shawndon7374 its 2.5 ..why is it a bad car?
@w.e.s. Жыл бұрын
Lmfao was u racing tractors? These things r so slow they won't move out of their own way. It's a 4 door family sedan not a race car
@nigel.w2 жыл бұрын
Amazing condition for the miles. Nice solid, fairly modern car, in excellent condition that anyone should be okay with driving. Great car for a young woman starting college. Should see her through college, even grad school, if she looks after it. Congrats!
@reneneron29712 жыл бұрын
Great car for your daughter. As others have mentioned, verify that the high pressure VVTI oil line has been replaced with the a metal one…the Achilles heel of the early 2GR-FE. An easy fix, but the rubber one WILL fail and result in catastrophic failure of the engine due to low oil pressure if not caught immediately when it does. Being silver, ensure she keeps the car washed and sealed, as that color is more prone to failure. She essentially has a Lexus at a Toyota price.
@shockwavecity2 жыл бұрын
careful of that timebomb oil line behind the manifolds. It'll go and pump the oil out of the engine so fast that your pan will be dry before the warning light comes on.
@Felix_A_2 жыл бұрын
Also the 4 cylinder models had piston ring(?) issues and they’d burn oil. Toyota had a recall for it, but I’d make sure I had paperwork stating it was done before I buy a 4 cylinder model.
@shawnharris90672 жыл бұрын
So true my 2007 Toyota Camry is a tank the only issue now is oil consumption.
@ua7pyro5912 жыл бұрын
Hehe!!!!
@HawkingHorizon2 жыл бұрын
Yup, replace it with the upgraded metal line and it's pretty much bulletproof (with the exception of the Self Lubricating Chassis Mechanism of course).
@dalesmith49852 жыл бұрын
@@Felix_A_ Not all of them had that problem, but even so........I would rather add oil than own a 2012 ford focus, the steering rack failed on mine at 59,000 kilometers, then the heater core failed aong with the camshaft position sensor and now water is leaking into the rear hatch area, the car now only has 80,000 kilometers and it burns some oil between services, I'm wondering what will go wrong next
@Mike-fd5wj2 жыл бұрын
2011 LE here still going strong. Never let me down. 123k miles.
@firingallcylinders294923 күн бұрын
My dad has a 2007 Camry LE with 351k on it
@slothkid91992 жыл бұрын
i have an 07, the radiator blew itself apart and i overheated the engine so bad it was knockings like an old diesel ramp truck. parked overnight , came back the next day expecting to tow it and its been fine since. Toyotas are magic.
@abdelrahimmohammed18142 жыл бұрын
4 cylinder would be neat but then you’d have to consider whether it had the piston rings fixed as the Camry 4 cylinder engine from ‘07-‘09 had defective piston rings leading to oil consumption issues
@ahill007ny2 жыл бұрын
I was getting ready to mention this as well, I have a customer with an 2009 that has the 2az and it goes through 3 quarts of oil a month.
@allseeingguy54852 жыл бұрын
You can pull the spark plugs and fill all 4 cylinders with berryman b12. Preferably with the engine at operating temp. Let it sit for 30 minutes, pump it out and put everything back together. It helps dissolve the oil buildup on the oil control rings. I hear lots of people say that it cuts down or cures the oil consumption.
@RexerYTRexer2 жыл бұрын
He thinks because its a camry he wont have to do anything special. However most camrys these years were oil burners, electrical issue ridden piles of thrash
@tdgdbs12 жыл бұрын
@@RexerYTRexer My 08 Hybrid burns oil but dead reliable; not minding checking and filling oil every week. Sure beat a new car payment
@accordinglyryan2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, he's much better off with the V6 overall. More power, pretty good mpg, dead reliable.
@sage11x2 жыл бұрын
He got her the V6… watch her gap her friends with rice’d out civics and bro-dozer’d pickups. The V6 Camry is reliable but also surprisingly quick. Looks like a super nice car. I’d be happy to have this when I was a kid. Hell- I’d drive it now. But I did what Wizard says not to do. I eschewed the Toyota and bought a used Taurus SHO. 😅
@QuickQuips2 жыл бұрын
I got a rav4 with the v6 and yeah, it's more than enough power for it and it's bigger and heavier.
@carlovanrijk40395 ай бұрын
@@QuickQuipsI got a 2015 Toyota Venza LE with just the 2.7L i4 engine. Lot of people think that the 4 cylinders are weak, but this actually has some power to it and it’ll cruise at 80 mph with no problem.
@Tragick_Sin5 ай бұрын
@carlovanrijk4039 hell yeah that 2.7 is powerfull man, it's the one that used to power their tocoma , before they went with a small little turbo
@carlovanrijk40395 ай бұрын
@@Tragick_Sin that’s good to know! While it isn’t a V-6, those 2.7’s are workhorses in those Tacomas…reliant, durable, as long as you don’t over stain them, they can last a good long time!
@gasbike100mpg3 ай бұрын
i suggest dumping that SHO asap, mine just developed a head gasket leak at 80k, not worth fixing, plus even if i fixed it, the turbos will most likely go soon anyway - just like the ford forums say.. no more fords for me.
@kylesnyder94522 жыл бұрын
I’ve got an 02 Camry getting close to 300k miles. It’s super easy to work on and parts are cheap. Makes it hard to get rid of once you get past the cosmetic flaws. It’s got a check engine light for small evap leak that I haven’t pin pointed (already replaced gas cap with oem). Smog is due next November so we’ll probably keep “the ol’ girl” at least till then.
@maddydog Жыл бұрын
We gifted my son our 2008 Toyota Corolla when he graduated high school, he drove it all through his college years and still drives it today with 210,000 miles on it and it still drives like new no issues and he keeps up on all the maintenance
@charliesteadman93972 жыл бұрын
It was a very smart decision purchasing the v6 model of this gen Camry. As I'm sure most people know, the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine built between 06-09 burns oil like no tomorrow. It'll keep running seemingly forever as long as the owner keeps a close eye on the oil level and tops it up every thousand miles or so. If the oil isn't topped up, then it could nearly run dry by the 5k mile oil change interval comes around.
@ashleyfaith822 жыл бұрын
I have 2011 Toyota camry 176 miles runs perfect But the oil ...I have to check it every week make sure oil not low. I got valve cover last year ..still same problem.
@charliesteadman93972 жыл бұрын
@@ashleyfaith82 I didn't think the 2011 Camry model was included in the bad batch of engines burning oil?
@ashleyfaith822 жыл бұрын
@@charliesteadman9397 Mines burns oil fast..and when low ..don't make a sound. 2011 was good...but not mines 😒. Thanks for replying back 🙂
@User-q6x3b Жыл бұрын
I thought it was 07-09
@therevx5225 Жыл бұрын
It is only 07-09. In 10 they debuted the 2.5L 2AR-FE, which has some of the most overbuilt piston rings and heads of any engine. The 10+ can still develop the issue from poor oil change intervals, but the same goes for any engine.
@michaelktm60612 жыл бұрын
I have 2011 four cylinder and the around town milage is 19 or 20 if I am lucky. I find it amazing that these cars will turn 30-33 MPG on the highway if you keep it under 75. What a nice car and a great score. There is an AUX plug inside the garage door and another 12 volt outlet so she can run her tunes through the stereo. The factory system sounds great especially when you are sending digital signal to it.
@thystaff7422 жыл бұрын
You'll get better mpg when you use premium gas. Plus it's better for your engine overall and will extend the life of the motor.
@hayden932 жыл бұрын
@@thystaff742incorrect
@mateofenn Жыл бұрын
@@thystaff742you won’t. The engine isn’t set up to use higher octane. If you had a Lexus that is made to run on premium and you use regular the computer might adjust but a Camry should be running regular and not adjust.
@jollyolsport63332 жыл бұрын
I got our family's 2gr-fe 2007 camry and I LOVE it; it may look like a blob but its so reliable and very peppy for a commuter. The only odd problem we ever had was the module going bad. All in all good car. I'm so glad you done a video on this particular year's model, was interested in what you would think of it. Happy thanksgiving to you and your family Mr.Wizard !!
@christoguichard43112 жыл бұрын
"A blob" 😂😂😂...so true! ...but a reliable "blob" 😁
@yellowl829 ай бұрын
What module went bad??? Please respond
@schaumranch2 жыл бұрын
Car Wizard...As A Toyota Tech for the past 36 years the 2GR-FE is a Great engine however it has two flaws. 1- Make sure the VVTI oil supply line on the Bank 1 cylinder head has the updated oil supply line. Remove the plastic cover and make sure the line is completely metal and doesn't have the rubber hose connection in it, these hose like to rupture and can damage the engine when it pumps out all the engine oil because of the rubber connection failing. 2- which is more of a nuisance than a flaw until you have to repair the leak, but they like to leak oil from the rear cylinder head where the timing cover and cylinder head meet the block. This leak start out as a seep and get worse over time and judging on how the lower cradle looks on the right hand side of the car and the white staining on the cradle looks like that area has already been cleaned with brake clean.
@oibal602 жыл бұрын
I've a 2011 4-banger XLE, 58,000 miles, dry as a bone underneath, zero rust. I do my own maintenance. Reliably 35mpg on 87 octane. Thanks Toyota!
@jrr8512 жыл бұрын
I have an 09 Sienna with that engine I bought in 2018 for $3850 at auction with 198k. It needed spark plugs and brakes. It's now at 240k. It's the best vehicle I have ever purchased, it's paid for itself several times over. I recently did tires, alternator, water pump, battery, and put a refurb set of alloy rims to replace the steel rims on it since the hubcaps were beat. I've also had to replace the auto door cables. That 2GFE engine is powerful in the van, it must be a rocket in a lighter sedan. I love my used Toyotas (and lack of car payments!). 2006 Tundra SR5 (218k), 2010 Prius (305k), and 2001 RAV4 (240k). I call it my Toyota garden. They never have left me walking.
@pwns4food2 жыл бұрын
I bought a 2011 Camry XLE V6 3 years ago. 55k miles later I've replaced the alternator and that's it. It's been an awesome car, and has never stranded me anywhere. I had a Ford and a Chevy before this car and I am now sold on Toyotas for life.
@yellowl829 ай бұрын
How did you know it was the alternator you needed?
@GetOffMyLog2 жыл бұрын
I had one for 4 years post college and it was the best! Not a single issue, quiet, comfortable, easy to live with.
@troll26372 жыл бұрын
Everything after college is post college. Just saying. :)
@johnnypolex Жыл бұрын
The reliable 2GR-FE is also found in the 07-12 Lexus ES350 and plenty of other Toyotas and Lexus-es. The timing chain should also last a while. Just found a very clean ES350 as an upgrade for my niece’s well used Camry
@boxoffisa Жыл бұрын
It is also a decent engine if chasing horsepowers is not the problem.
@johnnypolex Жыл бұрын
@@boxoffisa interestingly, the Lotus Evora and newer Lotus Exige also use the this 2GR motor. They get about 400hp or more with a supercharger slapped on it.
@dominicfong63412 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much dear Car Wizard for the DOT 3 brake fluid tip to de-fog headlights.
@unstablebobgable2 жыл бұрын
The Car Wizards has the coolest walk on KZbin! I'd love to see a continuous loop video of him just waddling around on his stubby little legs with Pantera's WALK as the background music.
@wesleyjones11692 жыл бұрын
I have a Camry the same trim level the XLE. I have to say it's the best daily that I have own hands down. I have taken that car everywhere and does not break down not once especially in extreme desert heat driving towards Vegas which I did in 117 degree heat and has over 162k miles on it. I also have VW Beetle that I only drive on weekends but the Camry I put that car to work. I despite being boring looking I still love my Camry.
@Sean-John2 жыл бұрын
My neighbors a younger female doesn't know alot about vehicles but she came to me asking if I could help her out. This is the exact car I got for her except in a light blue. Super reliable she's been driving it for 3 years all she's had to do was the brakes oil and tires. I think they are actually pretty nice, especially compared to the old beige camry's these look pretty sporty. Great vehicle good call wizard
@PitstainHobbies2 жыл бұрын
Zero regrets with our 2020 purchase 200k mile 2004 Lexus RX330, other than normal maintenance and and wear and tear items its been perfect, and the 18 year old rain sensing wipers, self leveling HID headlights, sunroof, power heated seats and power everything still works perfect. Once I got my 2016 4Runner which in 70k miles has needed nothing but fluids, brakes and tires I will ONLY own Toyota/Lexus stuff for daily drivers.
@cardo11112 жыл бұрын
Nice find. I assume it was garaged unless road salt corrosion is not much of an issue there. Your daughter is lucky to have you guys as her parents. That battery is getting up there. The tires as you pointed out can use changing, however 4 years old is not that old for tires. The weather checking/ozone cracking usually occurs at closer to 6-8 years, at least here in the NY Metro burbs.
@Caladuun2 жыл бұрын
Was looking for a Buick LeSabre when I came across a Camry for mini-me. Basically a carbon copy of what you have save for it has the I4. Could not be happier. Cost more but she loves it and looks good for having been through 13 Wisconsin winters.
@noahandersen70872 жыл бұрын
i bought my first car in march 2019, its a white 1987 toyota camry with black steel rims, bought it for 250 bucks, almost rust free, witch is sick bc of how mutch salt we use on our roads in norway. it had 111k miles and i still own it today but after last year i stoped driving it in the winters and have it in winter storage, it now has 211k miles. never ever going to sell it, and hadd a 98 camry with 180k miles for a year and now i own a 2002 lexus is 200 1gfe beams engine with 183k miles
@ortelioaguiar85322 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same car and color with the V6 with 123k on it. It's the best car I have ever owned. Oil changes every 3k, tires, brakes and a new set of cv axles recently is all I've ever done to it. Definitely is bulletproof vehicle. Excellent purchase for your daughter Wizard. God bless to all!
@YOCOSMINMAX162 жыл бұрын
3k oil change? Like once per week?
@ThienTran-ko5xy Жыл бұрын
Scotty Kilmer said 5000 miles miles oil change and need to buy fully synthetic oil and quality oil filter
@OldDood2 жыл бұрын
We still have our 2007 Camry XLE. 6 Cylinder with only 90K miles on it. Everything works except the Seat Bottom Element on the Driver's side is out. The Back still works. I have been meaning to get it fixed. Just haven't taken the time. The JBL 6 disc changer still works great. The car is still fast too.
@zargtn Жыл бұрын
This video was super helpful, thanks Wizard! A couple days ago I went out and purchased a 2009 Camry XLE in red that I’d been looking at because of this video. I’m very happy with my purchase and it was needed for a while since my Cateye loves gulping fuel. Thank you for assisting in feeling more confident in my purchase!
@MrBluntNose2 жыл бұрын
Nice choice, Car Wizard. With regards to the Bluetooth, there's actually a cheap and quick mod you can do to the existing head unit. Take the latter out and plug in a Bluetooth/AUX extension. I have the exact same car in NZ (They're called 'Aurion' here) and did that to mine. Works well. Can give you more details of what I installed in mine. BTW, besides extra power the V6 also has the advantage of not having some oil consumption problems plaguing the 4 cylinders from that era
@redbaron68052 жыл бұрын
The car already has a built in Bluetooth... it is part of the JBL system, hence the buttons on the steering wheel...
@dangduong1581 Жыл бұрын
@@redbaron6805 I believe the Bluetooth is for phone calls only, not audio streaming, hence the reason why an aux-in Bluetooth adapter would be a good idea :)
@InappropriateShorts Жыл бұрын
you can change out the entire dated head unit out for a nice touch screen android auto/apple car play for less than $150. a friend of mine has the same generation toyota and we changed his out for like $90 but that was just as the pandemic started, prices probably have risen since then
@AlexGarcia-ke3qq2 жыл бұрын
I payed $8500 for my 14 Camry SE with 102k on the odo recently, its been great!
@robinmeznaric91622 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 2002 Camry and it runs beautifully. No oil leaks, it’s done 250’000 km and I wouldn’t be surprised if it can do another 250’000. Great car.
@tanimkm48172 жыл бұрын
I bought a 09 Camry 4cil 4 years ago with 120000 miles. took it to a Toyota dealer for oil change and inspection. They did not find any problem with it. changed valve cover gasket and rear main seal couple of years ago. transmission is good Alhamdulillah. Driving daily in pothole kingdom of New York City.
@DEEuroworks2 жыл бұрын
Great looking Camry. Nice buy. Especially good that it’s the V6. Daughter is gonna be winning some drag races.
@thh4202 жыл бұрын
thats a great car. My friend got one new and it was so good. he still has it, and its got close to 345K miles. still rides great. killer mileage on the interstate too.
@evan937 Жыл бұрын
1:50 That Cart looks like its from a school. The one that had the televisions on it to watch in the classroom...😆🤣
@tempestv82 жыл бұрын
2GR-FE is very reliable motor, very few faults, so a nice buy! An abundance of performance with this engine and gas mileage not too shabby. Awesome car for a teenager! I am envious and happy for her!! 🙂
@CarsAndZebras2 жыл бұрын
That ‘09 Camry with that engine will run 0-60 in the high 5 second range. Crazy!
@alpaljl2 жыл бұрын
Both the 1MZ-FE & 2GR-FE engines are great. I have managed to get 31mpg on the 2GR in my 2018 Sienna. I used to have a '99 Camry V6 and loved that motor as well. What a great ride! Added note as the video progressed: I love my 2003 Buick Regal with the 3800. My only complaint with the car is that it is too small, but it is sooooooooooo comfortable. My friends call me grandpa... fine by me :) Next car is either a Park Avenue or an Avalon. I loved this video!
@reaperrodz31962 жыл бұрын
I sold my 07 Camry about a year ago. It had almost 300k miles. Original engine and trans. Sold it to a friend and they still have it and drive it every day with no issues. I won't be surprised if it goes another 100-200k with just regular maintenance
@michaelmahoney88872 жыл бұрын
Happy Thanksgiving to Mr and Mrs Car Wizard and the family!
@oceanzhu10022 жыл бұрын
That engine is bulletproof if taken cared of. Great car!
@christopherkraft13272 жыл бұрын
Hey Wizard & Mrs Wizard, you can't go wrong with a Camry. I had a 99 Camry years ago, it was dependable & got great milage, it had leather seats & a sunroof!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family!!! 🦃 Congratulations on hitting 800k subscribers!! 👍👍
@volvo092 жыл бұрын
Yeah, they may not be exciting, but they are very dependable. I like that model year.
@BrockOBauma2 жыл бұрын
You can go wrong with a camry if it has a 2az-fe.
@rafalmatysiak772 жыл бұрын
Toyota means quality....I own 1998 Land Cruiser 3.4v6 and the only thing I had to look after within last 4 yrs was some rust on frame...and its converted to work on LPG which is very popular in Poland....now I think to get 1997 5door rav4 for my son....greetings from Poland
@brentbeardsley655 Жыл бұрын
Our sons 2005 V6 XLE has 160,000 miles on it and runs like a dream. At 200,000 we'll change the timing belt and water pump. Oil looks like honey and is spot on at 5,000 miles. Very reliable cars if you take care of them. My sister-in-law just traded in a 99 Camry 4cyl with 352,000 miles on it. Picked up a beautiful 2011 Avalon with 90,000 miles on it. Toyota owners are loyal for a reason.
@smooth64282 жыл бұрын
Not sure but my grandparents Camry has an aux port under the climate controls behind that little door, great spot for an aux to Bluetooth adapter that will never be seen.
@g-mang-man79242 жыл бұрын
Clean, smooth Camry! Wizard, you know how much we love our ES350, Tacoma and Sienna. All GR-FE V6's. Love these powertrain combinations!
@brianlillie45462 жыл бұрын
My youngest daughter is now driving our 2010 Camry se with 144,000. I don’t have to worry about anything we have owned this car for over 10 years with nothing more than oil changes, Tires and breaks. It still has the original battery! Love the 2.5 liter! This car has gone through me and her 2 siblings in harsh buffalo weather. Enjoy
@loveydovey4u2 жыл бұрын
You really should change the battery. You're going to kill your alternator!
@djkenny12022 жыл бұрын
@@loveydovey4u if its at proper output, no reason to
@loveydovey4u2 жыл бұрын
@@djkenny1202 a 10 year old battery isn't going to last much longer
@djkenny12022 жыл бұрын
@@loveydovey4u you just test it. I don’t replace things that are fine. My 8 yr old factory Toyota battery is also fine. Just tested last oil change a few weeks ago.
@duncanbarrie7397 Жыл бұрын
@TheCarCareNut - this is right up your ally!!! All I can hear is the CarWizard saying “that’s ok”.
@FreddysCarsaAndChaos Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2008 Camry Hybrid with 172k on it for 5k with new tires and oil change with a fresh inspection! In upstate NY that's basically a unicorn car. 0 issues with it and love it so far!
@lukegriffin79202 жыл бұрын
We pad 4700 for my 07 Le v6 back in the spring time at 157k miles I think we got a good deal. I had to to an axle and regular maintenance and it’s perfect. Just drove it 300 miles to see family this morning
@sjn72202 жыл бұрын
Still driving my 2002 Camry bought new, 215k miles. Been nearly trouble free, 1 starter, 1 water pump, and 2 alternators.
@UncleBildo2 жыл бұрын
Tough to beat those for longevity, unless you go Honda. One of my buddy's is driving a Camry with 375K on it. Was bought second hand for a kid in college, had been thru 3 college kids since, and he bought it for $500 from the last kid. Has been driving it 3 years as a daily, still gets 35 mpg. There's very few beefs with them, other than old and uncool.
@loganator212 Жыл бұрын
Love the car and hope your daughter does as well!!!! I've got the EXACT same car, year and model, except mine only had 67k when I bought it! I've driven it all the way across the country twice, and racked up around 30k miles in the two years I've owned it. Besides tires and oil changes, I've only ever had to replace a CV axle (cost less than $300 parts and labor). She's been a tank
@m.b82572 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely 100% correct about Toyota, I’m 58 and learned that the hard way, now for the last 13 yrs that’s all I’ll buy, Toyota and Lexus, and couldn’t be happier.
@FiveBoroNative2 жыл бұрын
Just got a 2007 from my best friend's grandfather with 13k on the clock back in April. At 20k now and I will baby it until I can't anymore. Great cars, they don't need much so it pays to spend the money to do the preventative at any and every opportunity. The Car Wizard knows his stuff...!
@petej.86762 жыл бұрын
I own a 92 & 94 Camry. They are 2 of the most reliable cars I've ever owned..92 240k ..94 208 k. Both 2.2 4cyl auto. I can see the Wizard driving around in the motor home with the embalming machine..lol✌️..I've been using brake fluid for 10.years on foggy headlights...I've been laughed at and cursed at when I've said this to detailer and auto body shops..thanks Wizard for the affirmation!!😀✌️
@SEsGarage2 жыл бұрын
Those 2GR’s are known for front cover leaks, requires engine removal to repair so be wary of that. Looks like they may have sprayed it off before the sale. Also, upgrade the rear bank VVT oil line to the all metal line to prevent it from bursting if it hasn’t already been done. Otherwise they’re solid engines!
@Nathan_Jay2 жыл бұрын
And even with front cover leaks, it's still fairly uncommon overall in the shop & only at high mileage. Spot on about the oil line though.
@michaelproeber19532 жыл бұрын
Metal line doesn’t have to be done if it had the recall done, which it definitely has. The different rubber material is robust enough. Avalon with 220k
@firstlast---2 жыл бұрын
I feel that often times the vvt line gasket on the back of the engine is misdiagnosed as a timing cover leak
@SEsGarage2 жыл бұрын
@@firstlast--- the gasket itself usually doesn’t leak. It’s the rubber portion on the early 2GR that actually bursts without warning causing a catastrophic loss of oil pressure
@firstlast---2 жыл бұрын
@@SEsGarage Correct. But virtually all of them have been replaced by now. In my experience the gasket is more likely to leak instead of the timing cover
@jaydawg72 жыл бұрын
I really lucked out with my first car, a 1984 Pontiac Fiero SE with the 4 cylinder that was the same motor used in the postal service's Long Life Vehicles.
@sodre66076 ай бұрын
I've been driving a V6 2010 for the past 4.5 years in a hot city in Brazil. I use it every day under severe traffic conditions, and the car remains reliable and inexpensive to maintain. The only issue I encountered was with the dashboard, which didn't hold up well under the intense sun. However, I solved this by applying a UV protective film on the windshield, which effectively resolved the problem. These cars aren't very common here in Brazil, but thanks to videos like yours, I decided to buy one without hesitation, and I'm very satisfied.
@chriso14702 жыл бұрын
Great car, at a great price. Nice find! I’d suggest upgrading the headunit to one with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. I’m a younger guy and it definitely helps to keep you off your phone when trying to play music and using the GPS on long drives. The Bluetooth transmitter isn’t a bad option though
@mitchhedberg44152 жыл бұрын
could add a backup camera easily as well
@CivicTrip2 жыл бұрын
It does have Bluetooth but back then it was only to pair the phone to talk. I agree to swap. They make oem looking replacements also and can add back up cam as Mitch said.
@igeekone2 жыл бұрын
I agree, a head unit upgrade will be great. Who cares if it doesn't look stock, at least CarPlay and Android Auto allows the daughter to enjoy modern conveniences without distractions. I recommend the cheap unit that WatchJRGo installed in his Porsche. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4CTopyaaKt3qNE
@FlyingV5552 жыл бұрын
Or be like me and use the CD player. I know I’m weird.
@ricardonieves43892 жыл бұрын
And your daughter is lucky, that car is extremely clean and will make for a fantastic car that will last for years to come.
@CaptainBuzzBee2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. With a car like this, a young adult can drive without a car payment for a decade.
@ricardonieves43892 жыл бұрын
@@CaptainBuzzBee Yeah I personally drive a Ford Focus and let’s just say it ain’t pretty
@Chubbycat7472 жыл бұрын
Kilmer also says certain years/engines use oil.
@derakbell81432 жыл бұрын
Yea the 2.4 from 2008 to 2010
@spenserchalkley70132 жыл бұрын
@@derakbell8143 all years of the 2.4 burn oil. They only admitted it was an issue for the 07-09 model years.
@jonp6347 Жыл бұрын
Be careful look closely on the front timing chain closer to passenger side if theirs a leak might be timing chain cover if so it's a major work...
@MarzNet2562 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 Toyota Matrix with 203,327 miles....still runs perfect. 5k OCI with 5w30 full synthetic and oem filter. It's 41st oil change is coming up.
@hardcorecampinggear6 ай бұрын
OK, Scotty Kilmer.
@btanfield2 жыл бұрын
Such great parents! And great videos. Please keep them coming 👍
@mrski7492 жыл бұрын
Bought my Camry 4 cylinder 2008 brand new. Oil consumption problem in 2015 with 107k . Toyota dealership did the piston replacement for free now I have 190k on it and it still doesn't burn a drop of oil it runs fabulous.
@jzdb20442 жыл бұрын
I've had exactly the same model, even with this exact color, I really loved the 2GR in it, it was surprisingly good on the highway and had a fuel comsumption comparable to a 4 cylinder. Sadly, it had a shady service history and I had to get rid of it because of a very specific engine problem.
@fboomerang2 жыл бұрын
Great 6k score Wizard! Congratulations! She'll have to find OTHER non-repair reasons to come home and visit now!
@mrw23 Жыл бұрын
This Camry design first came out in 2007. Bought it in 2006. It was so rare back then, the dealership didn’t even have it in stock. Received so many compliments on this car back in 2007-08. Used to receive at least a couple compliments every single day before more camrys started showing up.
@bw5559 Жыл бұрын
Love my 2AZ-FE even after installing threaded inserts following head gasket failure at 220K miles. Currently over 300K & still goin!
@GoonieLord2 жыл бұрын
I only got my old Kia Rio currently with 138K miles still runs smooth
@andybub452 жыл бұрын
Trust me, you do not want the 4 cylinder in the 2009 and earlier Camrys. They love to burn oil, only fix is to tear the engine apart and put new pistons/rings in. 2GR is a great engine, make sure to inspect the vvti supply line on the side of the engine, the rubber section can break and blow the engine. That Camry is in great shape and it’s the ideal Camry from that generation. V6, xle but NO navigation. Perfect.
@calebniederhofer65292 жыл бұрын
You are 100% correct. I own a 09 2.4 myself. It drives me nuts, and irritates me. I maintain the crap out of it too. I am burning about 2 and a half quarts every 2000 miles. There is nothing you can do. It is design flaw by toyota. I did switch to 5w30, and it slowed down a little. I normally would never recommend that on a engine, but the damage is done. I have 187k on it. I just have to add oil, but whether it goes out in 50k or tomorrow is unknown.
@drdoc75082 жыл бұрын
Yes, the 07-11 camrys burn oil. the 02-06 seem good
@calebniederhofer65292 жыл бұрын
@@drdoc7508 I am going to keep driving though. I have seen them with 250k. At the end of the day, most engine are burning oil at close to 200k, If not all. It is just these motors burn a lot. It still pisses me off though. Toyota dropped the ball, and changed the design, because of emissions basically.
@Pk3_Garage Жыл бұрын
Toyota did a TSB for this issue to fix it. Our 07 XLE 2.4L engine has this problem really bad. They fixed it and she burns about a half quart in 5K miles. We have over 155K miles now and going strong.
@dizk52832 жыл бұрын
That's a clean looking Camry.
@CrybKeeper2 жыл бұрын
Buick Regal with the 3800(They came with a super charger from factory) For 1200 dollars, you can turbo it up and beat Corvettes in a *very nice* sleeper 😁 Pontiac Gran Prix, wide track with the same 3800 engine(handles like a race car and VERY fast).
@joescott7012 жыл бұрын
I ended up picking up a similar vehicle for my wife being a 06 Avalon from Florida. I fixed a slight leak at the power steering hose and replaced the brakes / battery. It currently has 89,000 on it and was from Florida. It's a very economical car that gets around with good ac and heat even a cassette player.
@QALibrary2 жыл бұрын
I think the Wizard daughter totally scored here
@ecrissman2 жыл бұрын
Your car buying advice is always so solid! I just bought a very well maintained ‘09 Camry for my kids with 200k miles and have no worries it will last well past the time they drive it.
@TLO72 жыл бұрын
lol 200k miles
@kevs2good1332 жыл бұрын
@@TLO7 imagine being the kid showing up in a car that’s barely worth $500
@seannotaro4732 жыл бұрын
Did it come with an engine?
@sirsardine12 жыл бұрын
My grandma had a Chevy Uplander that lasted over 270k miles. A camry should last at least that long
@Default783342 жыл бұрын
@@kevs2good133 Pretty much any street-legal car that moves under its own power is worth at least 3 grand nowadays.
@theAreaMan2 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great car! I'm wondering what's the blue RTV looking stuff around the oil drain plug, and maybe some at the base of the right front strut as well?
@ericjohnson16282 жыл бұрын
Was fortunate to get a 2009 Camry LE V6 last year for my college sophomore son. 97K for $3800. Lots of dings from original older driver but found out later the 4 cyl had the oil consumption Issue. Have taken it on few 900 mile trips and love the 268 HP V6! Great road car for those long trips. Like it so much I might get another or an Avalon with the same V6. I think it’s the same engine Lotus puts in the Evora.
@aungwin10132 жыл бұрын
I have 04 camry LE 2.4 with 265K miles on it. I bought it one year before I got married. I have it for 12 years now. I drove cross country move with it, (NY-LA), towed u'haul trailer with gross load of 7k lbs. I have Tran cooler . Still drive strong. I do my own maintenance. I just need , timing cover revealed and valve steam sealed due to cold start smoke. I am planning to keep it until like 500k. And may be rebuild engine and Tran .
@giofromtexas26792 жыл бұрын
I love these!!!! This generation Camry XLE with the V6 are sleepers 😎 I would have loved to have had this as my first car 💯💯💯
@ahill007ny2 жыл бұрын
Wizard be happy with the 2GR-FE you definitely didn't want the 2AZ-FE. If you had found one that didn't have the Pistons done, the 2AZ-FE would have been on an Engine stand next to the Northstar for Ring overhaul. I have a customer that bought her 2009 Camry 4 Cylinder after the Toyota Extended Warranty Campaign expired and its using at least 3 Quarts a month.
@jessecarrick64622 жыл бұрын
Exactly! If fixed with new rings correctly the 2AZ is a great 4 Cylinder. Although my '12 Scion XB took 3-4 qts per month the last couple years I had it, I still got 280,000 out of it before throwing a rod. It was out of warranty and I never had the rings done.
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow2 жыл бұрын
The Toyota 4cyl 2AZ-FE is junk -- and they put in a TON of their cars. It blows me away that despite all the problems that engine had (which is NOT just rings and pistons, but also valve stem guides and head bolts pulling out of blocks) -- that Toyotas still have such high resale value. People are so ignorant -- I guess The Wizard included. That's what happens when you subscribe to dogma.
@666cemetaryslut2 жыл бұрын
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow I see first gen scion TC's with blown engines on marketplace all the time which is a shame because those cars are damn near bulletproof.
@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow2 жыл бұрын
@@666cemetaryslut Yeah, it does suck. It's hard to find a good used car out there.
@motleydude732 жыл бұрын
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow It's a perfectly good engine without the piston issue. That was rectified with the 2009 facelift. 45000 kms in my 2010 not a single problem. Don't tar them all with the same brush...
@biggiefitz62752 жыл бұрын
Recently, Toyota and specifically the CEO, gained a new level of respect from me. By standing against the EV only direction taken by all other car makers.
@MehdiS-music2 жыл бұрын
They know that the majority of the manufacturers going 100% EV will go bust and beg for bailouts, the whole "Go green/climate change" scam is run by an NGO trying to rule the world. (World Economic Forum)
@chuksayodele2 жыл бұрын
That is a good car you bought for your daughter, thumbs up for a good Dad
@johnmichaelkarma2 жыл бұрын
Great car,roomy ,competent in all areas,pleasant interior design,leather,moonroof,no gimmicks,can haul lots of stuff. She will come to love that car and in the future speak fondly of it.