My 1997 Toyota Camry V6 is Proof That Dreams CAN Come True

[@missythedog4558]

Here in Australia, there’s still plenty of Camrys from the 90s and 2000s around. Seems like most of them have faded paint, missing hubcaps, scratched and dented panels, etc but hey they’re still running. Most of their competitors from that time aren’t seen much anymore. The 4 cylinder ones are very reliable motors and fuel wise are decent in the city and really good on the motorway. They’re great cars.

[@AngelProductions777]

My 1997 toyota camry has about 412000 miles and still drives so smooth. Take great care of em and theyll last a lifetime!

[@Petrolblog]

412,000 miles - SO impressive.

[@MashPedal]

I helped an old lady open the fuel cap on her Camry this year at a fuel station. Closest I’ve ever been to one.

[@Petrolblog]

Alrighty Good man. Proper care in the community.

[@thomaswagner3885]

Theres no reason to hate the Camry people its well made and Bullet proof

[@Petrolblog]

Agreed!

[@rotationupnorth9991]

"It's Japanese, of course it works". I really miss having a Japanese car.

[@Petrolblog]

Rotation UpNorth It’s so good to have another Japanese car on the fleet. It’s like a safety net. A savings account. The inflatable bumpers you get on bowling lanes. A Get out of Jail free card.

[@ELgratitude]

Buy one asap.

[@hazwell6811]

That's an extremely well-maintained Camry. I have a 1998 around 300K miles, but it has been parked outdoors for the last 10 years and the paint shows it. Kudos on keeping it so good-looking!

[@benniestander2725]

Actually one of the best cars ever build. The 220 is absolutely indestructible

[@Petrolblog]

Yep. I honestly think this car will outlive me, if I let it.

[@ytviewervoyeur]

Hello from America. I also have a 97. It's a 2.2l that my dad purchased new. He gave it to me when he became too old to drive a few years ago. It has 240k miles. Reliability and quality is unmatched. I like your style, mate. Keep the videos coming. Cheers.

[@Petrolblog]

Thanks Thomas - appreciate that. Love the fact that you've got your dad's Camry.

[@MajorKlanga]

There's nothing wrong with your videos; they are informative, entertaining and free - what's not to like? On a different subject, I know it's just a saying but if you drove trains for a living like I have for 19 years, you wouldn't say pulls like a train. Trains measure their acceleration with a calendar rather than a stopwatch and wheelslip can make that acceleration anything but linear.

[@Petrolblog]

Mark McMarkface Heh, that’ll teach me for wandering down Cliche Avenue! Thanks for giving me the knowledge required to avoid making such comparisons in the future. Happy New Year, Mark.

[@geoffstanfield5809]

I purchased one new in Australia back in 1998 and sold it 10 years later. A few years had passed and l new something was missing from my life.....it was that series Camry so l purchased another and use as a daily drive for the past 6 years. Absolutely most brilliant car ever owned and like you have always been obsessed with the styling. Even today l often look at it and admire her as she looks like she is straight from the showroom floor. Best car ever in every respect and so cheap to buy here because they are everywhere!

[@Petrolblog]

Great story, Geoff. I bought mine in December, so I haven't had a chance to properly experience it yet, but the 100-mile journey home was a great indication of what a fine and underrated car it is. Looking forward to doing the trip to Scotland once the lockdown is over.

[@dawnfangovertime7770]

'98 v6 owner here, amazing car :)

[@Petrolblog]

Agreed. Can't wait to get mine on the road again.

[@elonjermise2497]

One of the best car of all time, my dad has one, it's 350000miles and still runs like dream.

[@Petrolblog]

So many tales of mega-miles in a Camry. Speaks volumes.

[@byanymeans214]

Nice! Hopefully mines go that long.

[@AndGn41]

Beautiful! I too find the '97 Camry strangely alluring! Not all that common here in Sweden either!

[@Petrolblog]

Andreas Giannakopoulos Glad I’m not alone!

[@thomaswagner3885]

Cool greetings from Germany

[@RichardLyleEsq]

Happy New Camry!

[@Petrolblog]

Richard Lyle Very Happy New Camry. Have a good one, Rich.

[@Adam-bi2cl]

I have a 1997 Toyota Vienta 3.0 V6 Grande, the Australian version of the top spec Camry. It was imported into the UK from Australia in 2000 by its first owner) Its my everyday car, I bought it 3 years ago and obviously everthing still works. It drives like a dream, wafting along in near silence. I love it.

[@Petrolblog]

Brilliant. You're making me yearn for a drive in mine.

[@claytonandrewswrestling2490]

Just got hold of a 1997 v6 camry , after replacing the battery because it's been stood for 6 years , only needs a power steering pipe and new timing belt and Itll soon be back on the road , love the style of it , always fond of Japanese cars

[@Petrolblog]

Good stuff! There's a lot to be said for reliability and dependability. Are you in the UK?

[@claytonandrewswrestling2490]

@@Petrolblog yup I'm in the uk and they're rare cars to get hold of I think in the end I'll get the rust spots sorted out and get it resprayed black with yellow flakes, the interior looks almost new but this is the model before CD players 😂

[@richardmmoulds]

Loving this. As I did the W123 update. And there is so much of the interior I recognise from my '96 LS 400.

[@Petrolblog]

The interior is underrated. It has aged really well.

[@nicholasdavis657]

Great to see you back on here and to see 2 interesting additions to the fleet! Wishing you all the best for the new year.

[@Petrolblog]

Nicholas Davis Thank you. Have a good one, sir.

[@vaman86]

Wow! Trailer hitch! ship it over 😉

[@Petrolblog]

Haha. No chance!

[@herniagaming]

These in a v6 are probably the only car you need in life, good enough fuel economy, good power, great reliability and decent styling

[@japnikki]

I have a 97 Camry in Texas with 390K miles, they are very popular here and in high demand. They are known for reliability, trouble free and easy to work on ( 4cyc)

[@Petrolblog]

Nice. Would love to get mine to 200k, 300k and beyond.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Never knew these made it to the UK, though shouldn't be surprised. This was built in Australia and sold well and still see them regularly on the road. Neighbour has a four cylinder base model. The base model came with the 3.0 V6 option here and was taken up a lot. A former neighbour of my mum's had a white V6 wagon as recently as 2019 and even though the rear doesn't look spacious from outside, the cargo area is surprisingly deep and cavernous when you peek inside. Toyota Australia also built the larger Avalon sedan (based on the first American model built from 1994) here from 2000 -2005 (with minor facelift about 2003) with the same 3.0 V6 and while it didn't sell well to the public,v it was popular as a taxi on LPG. I hired an Avalon for a day in 2002 and it was honestly the best car I have driven. It soaked the bumps like no other yet handled well. We're the French involved lol? The slightly lighter weight Camry must feel like a rocket on wheels with that motor. It's not just the acceleration, it's how smoothly it does it. PS: these look really sharp with a set of nice aftermarket mag wheels. The styling copped a lot of criticism for blandness, but I always quite liked the look of this model.

[@carlthompson9881]

Totally. It is sort of bland but a very composed design. We didn't get the wagon and only a very limited range here in UK. I always loved them. Actually your country had the coolest cars in my view. Holden HQ and the Falcons. Big as a car needs to be without excess unlike America. . . . .

[@Petrolblog]

You're right about the acceleration. It's the smoothness that impresses the most, along with the unexpected acceleration. Cornering isn't a strong point, but I can live with that.

[@theopauw2830]

This generation has grown on me recently. Here in South Africa they are quite rare as they were only introduced in 2001 and replaced soon thereafter (talking under correction but I think the reason was that the older ones were locally built and these were imported). We still have loads of the preceding generation on the road, and the replacement was also more popular.

[@Petrolblog]

It’s strange, because the Camry is almost unheard of in the UK. In other parts it’s as common as the Fiesta and Focus are in the UK.

[@markotango54]

Supreme Japanese reliability 👌

[@Petrolblog]

100%!

[@donaldstanfield3486]

one of the best designed camrys ever made I have a 1998 with 274000 miles great car very dependable same original engine and transmission I just love this car and it's design.

[@Petrolblog]

Snap. All being well mine will be back on the road by the end of October. Really can't wait to drive her over the winter,.

[@briankay4713]

I too love the 4th gen Camry ... one of if not THE most reliable car ever made. I’ve just bought one too ....A rare 2.2 manual Sport in gorgeous Frosted Iris metallic. So far great car ... comfortable and economical too in 2.2 format.

[@Petrolblog]

Hello Brian. Would love to try a 2.2 Sport. Interesting idea by Toyota GB to add some spice to the Camry. Enjoy your new acquisition.

[@Wannabecowboy004]

I love them so much, I now own 2, a 2017 XLE Hybrid, and a 2000 LE 2.2 4cyl

[@Petrolblog]

Two Camrys? I'm jealous!

[@basketballcourt4797]

Just got done cleaning my 99 camry v6. First car and just 80,000 miles in it, absolutely love it!

[@Petrolblog]

Cracking choice of first car. Enjoy it.

[@dantesmith3664]

great car, I love your excitement. that car looks very nice. thanks for the fun video

[@Petrolblog]

Thanks, Dante. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@benday1218]

Nice. Pre-2001 plates, I've just got some from 'fancyplates' which I'm very pleased with.

[@Petrolblog]

Ben Day Thank you, Ben. Perfect.

[@msignal2000]

Interesting to see a walk around on a Camry of that year, as I drive a 97 Toyota Windom imported into NZ used from Japan. Its basically a Lexis ES300 with Toyota badges, but was really just a restyled Camry. It's got over 350,000 km on the clock and is still bullet proof reliable.

[@Petrolblog]

This makes me want to keep my Camry forever!

[@benhooper1956]

3:20 Yes please! that would be very informative, as I pay close attention to the year letter, but not actually sure if there is other meaning in there. I have a better understanding of pre-2009 french plates than good old UK plates. I do know that the -VCG on the quattro was a Testwood motors combination, and the 480 is one of a series of -NLP plated cars, from the same batch probably, some explanation would be very welcome P.S. by "amateurish" "unscripted" and "off the cuff" I assume you mean "genuine"? Happy New Year to you!

[@Petrolblog]

Cheers, Ben. Will add it to the list. Happy New Year to you, sir.

[@fascinatinglist9654]

I see about a 100 of these driving everyday. I can see why its a great performance car

[@Petrolblog]

You'll be lucky if you see one a month in the UK!

[@hondaenthusiastsclub]

Oh and the Accord has those diamond cut wheels too, which are now very popular on fancy AMG-line Mercs etc, but in the late 90s was decidedly gangsta and ‘murican. Mine were also similarly scoffed by road salt of our crappy roads too.

[@pomanprod]

I'm from America and I have the 1997 (215K miles); 1998 (216K miles); 1999 (90K) and 2000 (185K). Reliable, comfortable and easy to work on. That's why I have 4 (I have 3 kids so one for each).

[@TPerry2828]

Red ROOSTer! All the best for 2020!

[@Petrolblog]

Tim Perry Thanks, Tim!

[@Johnxy29]

Wow, I did learn a lot about Camrys in the UK! Never knew no one likes them. That would cost about $1800 us here. I paid $1000 for my 98 2.2...

[@Petrolblog]

It's crazy. Very few people bought them when they were new - and there's little demand for them on the used car market. I've seen some on sale for £3,000, but there's a difference between asking and getting.

[@Johnxy29]

@@Petrolblog such a shame they didn't catch on there and in Europe. You can still find one on almost every block here I swear!

[@byanymeans214]

I paid 900 for my 97 camry with 121k miles.

[@jessemolina4901]

@@byanymeans214 that's good. I paid $300 with 114k miles

[@carlthompson9881]

You can get on eBay UK for unde4 a grand and the best ones rarely much more than two grand though I've seen one asking three grand. Bargain and nice to be different. Look g for one myself

[@joaovictor5800]

Good video mate, I understand your point of view, I´m Brazilian, and I have a 7th generation Civic Sedan, in the USA it´s such a common car, but here in Brazil it´s a relative expensive car compared to other cars of the same year, so it´s a little bit hard to see one cruisin on the streets very often. And I love mine!

[@Petrolblog]

Thanks, chap. MOT this week, so fingers crossed it goes well!

[@45AMT]

Funny these are super common here in the US but here's why they are super reliable even over 20 years later they're everywhere here in the southern US. Most are well over 200,000 miles even 300,000+ miles! The quality of parts they used in the interior they hardly show any wear and they're cheap in the used market.Most in the Northern US succumb to road salt and rusted out. Pretty awesome to see one in the UK and someone who loves them.

[@Petrolblog]

The interior quality is one of its best features. I intend to keep this one forever. It'll outlive me.

[@bryceosborne9525]

I own the manual version of this, though a 2000 model. I would love to find out how many V6 5-speed Camrys were made of this generation.

[@Petrolblog]

Blimey, that's a rarity. Will do some digging.

[@danieljohnston7407]

1998 v6 5 spd owner here. Made in America, ready for Daytona.

[@dbfcrell8300]

I love my 1999 2.2L XLE. I changed all int & ext lighting to LED. I did a timing belt 10,000 miles ago and installed a Gates blue extended wear belt with Japanese Koyo bearings and Asin water pump. I sourced all the parts individually so it cost less than a timing belt kit (where they always slip in Chinese bearings). I have a lot of upgrades as I plan on having this car for a long time

[@Petrolblog]

Tempted to do the interior LED upgrade - seen some good results. Definitely need to upgrade the headlight bulbs, because the OEM lights are like candles!

[@dbfcrell8300]

@@Petrolblog Best thing I ever did toy my Camry was the LEDS. If you do the exterior front and rear directionals in LED (which I highly recommend), you may have to replace the flasher relay with a low load one in order for them to blink. Also, if you do the 3rd brake light with LEDs, you may lose radio reception every time you hit the brake pedal (I do). It wasn't that big a deal to replace the flasher, but getting the old one out was much harder than it needed to be, if I remember correctly. Here's the flasher I used which works fine; www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XAU66V4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video, sadly I was too young for these when they were out but I have seen one or 2 in the wild over the years. Weird how the Camry came back last year. Anyways loving your content, from Scotland :)

[@Petrolblog]

Maybe a new versus old Camry video is in order...

[@CarsofGlasgow]

@@Petrolblog that would be cool!

[@patrickclaydon9313]

Awesome video love your style and your taste in cars. I salute you sir!

[@Petrolblog]

Appreciate that, Patrick. Thank you.

[@chiefzaydoe1466]

Nice I have a 00 Camry with headers intake. Straight pipe. & Bc coil overs 💥

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

My 1997 Camry has the same engine and I'm getting 29 mpg on the highway and 22 around town, so doing a little better than advertised.

[@Petrolblog]

That's good. I'm getting mid to high 20s, so I'm happy with that.

[@sonjadeltoro2810]

I have a 1997 camry running great! Still in 2021

[@Petrolblog]

Old Camrys never die... or something!

[@kowhia]

went to buy a 2015 camry but saw at the car sales a japanese import 1997 v6 wagon with 40000 miles on the clock ! very comfortable quiet car .lots of power . great car

[@Petrolblog]

Good man! Does yours have twin wipers on the back?

[@alpaljl]

I love my '99 V6 Camry. Same red color also, I have the grey/blue cloth interior (I prefer that over leather personally). I love seeing the differences between a US model and your model. The fog lights and side markers are awesome. I want to do the small chrome striping to mine now. I'm pretty jealous about that. Looks good. Great ride. I won't get rid of mine anytime soon.

[@Petrolblog]

Good stuff. You've got me looking at the differences between US and UK cars now. I'm rather jealous of cars with smaller number plates. Changed mine before Christmas and found a 'slot' for smaller plates. UK plates are too big.

[@alpaljl]

@@Petrolblog I agree. The smaller plates are nice. Was it me or did I only see one reverse bulb? Glad to hear someone else geeking out at the differences :D

[@paradisopaul]

In 2018 I bought a pristine condition two owners 1997 Camry V6 with only 98.500 kilometers (61.000 miles). It's pretty much like yours but mine is green with gray interior and without a sunroof. I LOVE that car, it's not my daily driver because I use it for ocational road trips and as a backup car when my Explorer or my Tucson are being serviced but I love the Camry more than both of them.

[@marccrotty8447]

Paul Paradiso You may know that the 97 v6 has a 100km (or 7 year) timing belt change interval. They go longer than this but that is the Toyota specification. With the belt, I also change water pump, crankshaft seal and 2 cam seals, valve cover gaskets, idler pulley and automatic tensioner. Don't have to think about any of these parts failing for the next 100km+.

[@Petrolblog]

Good stuff. I'm so pleased that there's so much love for the Camry. I thought it was just me and my love for the obscure (in the UK, at least).

[@AfjeerOf]

I have a 2004 Corolla hatchback. I was thinking about a 2.0 Avensis but will probably end up going with one of these as I much love those cream interiors unlike everyone here who likes a dull black interior

[@Petrolblog]

I'd love an Avensis!

[@NickBFlair]

I used to live in America and I owned exactly this model, mine was white but the interior was beige. I got it in 1998 used, it was 1 year old, had 10,000 miles on the clock and I bought it from a Toyota dealer for $10,000. I loved that car and only sold it because I moved back to the UK. The fuel consumption was horrendous, but with gas at 97c per gallon I didn't care. I'm a bit more environmentally aware today and drive a Tesla.

[@Petrolblog]

Good memories. How are you finding the Tesla?

[@hondaenthusiastsclub]

Excellent video. Thoroughly enjoyed listening and watching. I had an Accord Coupé V6 which has a very similar front end styling - another disaster vehicle in the UK with about 2 for sale in the entire UK at any one time now.

[@Petrolblog]

Alt- Cars One day I’ll own a V6 Accord!

[@deu8894]

I actually quite like the way you speak. Reminds me of IELTS practice test

[@Petrolblog]

Thanks - I think! Maybe I should venture into the world of audiobooks! Today's book: the Camry's workshop manual...

[@deu8894]

@@Petrolblog I reckon you'd do well as you have a nice voice

[@supercruiser4925]

I subscribed because of your humble buy.

[@Petrolblog]

Thank you.

[@thatcarguy1UZ]

I have a 2000 Camry with the 2.2L 4 cylinder and the 5 speed manual transmission. On highway drives below 75 MPH I get 36-38 MPG US. (Probably about 40 MPG Imperial). I can’t believe that the V6 would be much less than 30 MPG Highway. The Automatic transmission is geared slightly taller than the manual transmission cars so highway MPG is nearly the same as the manual. I love my Camry. It is as reliable as a slab of granite and it is smooth, quiet, comfortable, and has the most brutally cold Air Conditioner of any car I have ever owned. 180,000 miles and it runs like a brand spanking new car.

[@Petrolblog]

Fixing the air conditioning on mine is one of the things I'm keen to do. I've heard about its brutal brilliance, so I'm keen to experience it!

[@thatcarguy1UZ]

@@Petrolblog During the summer last year I took a highway trip with it and I had to add heat because it was making my bones ache. It was 95° F (35°C) and within 10 minutes of getting in the car I had to turn off the recirculate function, about 15 minutes after that I had to turn the temperature knob up about 1/3 of the way, and 2 hours later when I arrived at my destination and stepped out of the car, I was so cold that the brutal heat felt good!

[@Petrolblog]

@@thatcarguy1UZ I'm getting serious air-con envy!

[@garynew9637]

Ac is awesome, 94 camry.

[@markymark560]

Ive got a 1998 Camry 2.2 Sport which has 17inch alloys, a body kit and lowered. This was done for the uk market. The great styling on these tends to be hidden with factory 14inch wheels and a ridiculous ride height with huge wheel arch gaps. I thought i was the only person in the uk who liked 98 Camrys. Ive got a second 98 camry i use for parts. The beige interior only comes with red and green paint. Most interiors are grey. The boot leak will probably be the cable at the boot hinge getting caught on the rubber and letting water run in.

[@Petrolblog]

I love the Camry Sport. They started with the 2.2 engine, but the 3.0 Sport came later. Thanks for the tip about the boot leak - the weather looks good for the coming days so I'll be sorting lots of small jobs. Need to replace the perished rear speakers!

[@santiagoanguiano5991]

here in North America see these on the road to this day. can’t beat the reliability of the 4th gen. Also, i dove down the rabbit hole of the UK camry sport. looking into finding parts to convert my 4th gen. are those still around? i can’t hardly find and thing regarding that rare trim. thanks for any insight!

[@Petrolblog]

The Sport is rare, although they do crop up on Facebook Marketplace. I will buy one when the right one comes up. Also, check out Petrolblog.com for some words on the Camry Sport.

[@s1r0tt]

I just bought one of these! Same color too!

[@Petrolblog]

Three months later, how is it?

[@s1r0tt]

@Petrolblog all things considered it's running strong!

[@philpaxton2078]

Lovely car and many toys. 'More civilised parts of the world'? America? Which parts, as I know there are a few?

[@Petrolblog]

Ha!

[@gespinosaj]

I have a 98 Camry with a lovely V6. I also have a 2012 V6, but the sport feeling and smooth ride is better on my 98 Camry. Im from Peru.

[@Petrolblog]

Two Camrys? That's just greedy! I''m impressed!

[@thomaswagner3885]

I have an 98 4cyl with 336 600 km very good car from my father i love the Styling and the Interieur a ofte had hate of audi and vw owners. And love of honda and dodge owners

[@Petrolblog]

Over here, most people see it as an old car, which suits me fine.

[@henrypacheco9048]

That car will run forever if you take care of it

[@Petrolblog]

That's the plan!

[@materialstwit]

Love Japanese interiors also. Great video.

[@Petrolblog]

Thank you. Good to hear from another fan of Japanese interiors!

[@2012Creyes]

Lol we don't use the console for fries... We use it for masks, phone charging cables, cassettes (my aunt did when she used the car because they were more common than CDs), pens, etc

[@garynew9637]

You wear masks?

[@Petrolblog]

The central bin is massive! Can store lots in there.

[@Snikkelbek]

Nice car. It reminds me a bit of the Honda Legend.

[@Petrolblog]

Agreed. Would love a Legend.

[@gilgameshgamer3577]

Nice ride! I have an '03 Lexus GS300 here in the UK and I was looking at the V6 Camry and was amazed to see the condition of them inside; almost identical in terms of leather seats and quality etc; I'd be interested to know if there is a difference in terms of power of engine etc - I think I will end up getting a Camry next or if one becomes available for a reasonable price within the £500 mark I will pick it up!

[@Petrolblog]

You can still find Camrys for around the £500 mark, but some of the V6 versions are snapped up for their engines. Be quick or set up an eBay alert!

[@EvendimataE]

headlights are perfectly aligned...it looks like it never had front accident

[@Petrolblog]

Mine or yours? This one had a run-in with a boat trailer in around 2000. Damaged the door!

[@saulberumen1395]

I got 98 Camry 4cyldr upgraded with17 inch sporty low pro wheels and tires from Alexis that really do change the cars attitude in my opinion , if you love your Camry go with upgraded 17 or18 inch and you will also up grade your love to lust of your sexy new Camry it really does change the cars looks and feel on the road.

[@Petrolblog]

I'm thinking of refurbishing the wheels, so I might consider different wheels. What did you go for?

[@adhdproductions3989]

My dad has a Camry and I’m 14 but the suspension got too soft and it started skipping all over the road so he took it off the road I’m the one that starts it every week or two and puts a cover over it and it breaks me to see it just sitting there it has leather seats v6 and all and I really want to see it driving again. 😭

[@Petrolblog]

Any idea what the problem is? Need to get it back on the road!

[@adhdproductions3989]

PetrolBlog the suspentions gone and it needs a new exhaust but my dad almost took his head off with a cheap spring compressor so he’s a bit reluctant to do it and he want to scrap it

[@adhdproductions3989]

@@Petrolblog update! My dad inherited some money and were getting it restored 😀

[@adhdproductions3989]

@@Petrolblog another update we’re getting it towed back to our house to start work!!!!

[@Petrolblog]

@@adhdproductions3989 Good luck! Keep us posted.

[@AK.Exploring]

I have a 01 Camry v6 XLE and it also has water in the trunk.

[@Petrolblog]

Will be changing the seals during lockdown.

[@bneyens]

I have owned a 1998 V6 Camry since 2005. I routinely get 22mpg, only less if I am really flogging it.

[@Petrolblog]

That's good to know. Will see what I can achieve on the trip to Scotland.

[@Alfran-yh4oo]

I have the same car here in Uruguay, very rare to see one too, mine Is 99 model with the same trim but different engine, 2.2 5SFE

[@Petrolblog]

The first comment from Uruguay - hello! The Camry is a true world car.

[@EvendimataE]

i have a 99 xle v6 ....stereo is different...a/c control is old style with big knobs...steering wheel i tan like the interior.....my bumper dont have those 2 white light.....and because i live in california, its literally zero rust :)

[@Petrolblog]

Zero rust - it must be wonderful to live in California!

[@nultari1]

I’m debating if it’s worth replacing the power steering rack in my 97 . Also will need a radiator soon, o2 sensor etc

[@Petrolblog]

How many miles has it done?

[@nultari1]

@@Petrolblog 154k

[@garrettsmith5774]

Enjoyed your video . Yes , your car over here in California is valued car .. most cars of that age have over 250k on them and still run perfect ..yup , I have one , in fact sevral toyota and Lexus autos.. have you checked you drain tubes from you sun roof ! Could be water problem in trunk ..also in US. Most of those head lights are yellowed by sunlight ..check your gromets and put tiny drain hole at buttom of light buckets . Have done many VOLVOS the same way ! Thanks you much for video 😉

[@Petrolblog]

Cheers Garrett. Drainage channels were done this time last year, but it's probably time to do them again. Good point about the headlights. The nearside unit has got water inside, so I'll drill a hole. Did the same with Elaine Beige and it worked a treat. Enjoy your Camry!

[@PinkyFingerNail]

he's right about the coke but i haven't had a milkshake since i was six haha

[@Petrolblog]

Snap. Might have to drive to a McDonald's to order one, once the lockdown is over.

[@logic_tonic9929]

Big Gulp anyone?

[@ELgratitude]

Love it.

[@Petrolblog]

Thank you.

[@ao8271]

Amazing taste in cars

[@Petrolblog]

Thanks. Not sure everyone would agree with you.

[@byanymeans214]

Nice! I have one as well but its a 97 with the 2.2L.

[@Petrolblog]

Good stuff. What’s it like, condition wise, etc? Is it a Sport or standard 2.2?

[@byanymeans214]

@@Petrolblog Check it out on my page but standard. I have power windows and added a after market cd player, lights and etc.

[@fhwolthuis]

They are also very popular in Kazakhstan, according to a colleague who lives there 😁

[@Petrolblog]

Seemingly popular all around the world. Just not in the UK!

[@gilbertoarizona305]

My 1999 Toyota Camry V6 - five speed manual transmission - has 388,000 miles on it. Bought it new - best car I've ever owned. No rust - it's an Arizona car - working on 400K miles then 500K miles

[@sachsgs2509]

I'll never part with my 00 V6 Camry ....I love it

[@Petrolblog]

Good to hear it. I don't think I'll ever part with mine.

[@sachsgs2509]

@@Petrolblog you can't find a car like that in today's market. Easy to work on (I do all the work myself) easy to find parts and I love the AC!!! Ice cold years later!! Toyota has the best AC systems in the world hands down.

[@Petrolblog]

All the more reason to get mine fixed. The air con and CD player are the only things that aren't working!

[@carlthompson9881]

I may well buy one. Agree with you totally. It looks American an that's s good thing. USA, Canada, Oz always had better taste. Bargain beautiful laid back bullet proof car. Yes ideally tan leather. One big question- can you hear the V6 enough to enjoy the sound from inside? That's the only reason I'd pay for more fuel and insurance over the 2.2. (I don't care about performance so I would get the 24mpg )

[@Petrolblog]

Yes, you can certainly hear the sound of the engine - it's wonderful. I've done a terrible video of a drive back from the MOT station - you can hear the engine on that. I guess an upgraded exhaust would make it sound even better.

[@vaman86]

A tip ….if the red temp light even flickers…. Stop driving for an hour….

[@Petrolblog]

Thanks for the tip.

[@RaspberryCai]

I have to make the choice between a '97 3.0V6 camry, or a 2.5 E39 - I'm also in the UK, what's your choice?

[@carlthom537]

Camry. Be different. It looks American and its elegant Don't be Arrogant, for that's what BMWs are, though granted, the E39 is as good a car

[@Petrolblog]

Bit late to this, but I'd go for the Camry. What did you choose?

[@charlesschauer8927]

Love mine....Ruby Pearl....great car....

[@Petrolblog]

Great to hear from a fellow Camry fan. Enjoy yours, sir.

[@mickbee7871]

I have a 98 CSI V6 Auto so smooth and powerful 😍😍

[@Petrolblog]

Great cars aren't they? Love the engine.

[@rontakabuda4474]

Awesome

[@Petrolblog]

Thank you.

[@rontakabuda4474]

My pleasure 🙏

[@vaman86]

does the sunroof leak?

[@Petrolblog]

Nope, just the boot seal!

[@TruthSeekerAll]

Are cars in the UK right hand driven? 🤔

[@garynew9637]

Yes

[@Petrolblog]

Yes!

[@anttipeltola8578]

I agree these cars are too rare in Europe. Europeans usually buy fancier German cars if they want a bigger car. They are fine for the first 10 years but often become money pits after! My next car probably will be a Toyota Camry however rare they are in here because these are legendarily cheap to run long term and got that big car comfort and motorway ride.

[@Petrolblog]

I could make a strong case for most Toyota and Honda models over the German equivalents. Good luck with the search for your next Camry,

[@tedgamma8650]

Wish i could have 1

[@jacklee7104]

I too have always loved the shape and design of these, though the boot it a little too long in profile (but that’s just nitpicking) used to be a couple up here in South Yorkshire when they were new but long gone now, I always thought we only got the 2.2 four pot over here if I’d known there was a 3.0 V6 I would have sought one out (as is I ended up with its younger and equally rare cousin, GS430)

[@Petrolblog]

So glad I'm not the only one who appreciates the XV20 Camry. You're right about the side profile - the Camry looks a little odd from some angles. Do you still own the GS430? Fine cars.

[@carlthompson9881]

I LOVE the long boot / tail. That's one if the car's most attractive features. Maybe why it didn't sell in UK. Most cars here look to short. Lo g equals elegant in my view

[@luisledesma5992]

3 of my neighbors have 1. And so do I

[@Petrolblog]

Over here, you'll be lucky to see one a year.

[@pauleheisterbademeister7325]

Nice car, the only thing i dont like, the steering wheel is on the wrong side😂

[@Petrolblog]

Haha. Fair play!

[@emangenuino]

how racist can you get without hurting anyone: "probably for a supersized coke or milkshake" lol

[@Petrolblog]

No offence, obviously!

[@daveedwards6727]

‘If you’re American you see these all the time. Your neighbor has one or you have one’ Me: Friend has one, neighbor has one, I have one, a family member has one. Yes they’re very plentiful here lol. However 4cyl for lyfe

[@Petrolblog]

Haha. Your Camry is our Fiesta!

[@BGcontentproduction]

It’s basically an LS400 without the high petrol costs 😂

[@Petrolblog]

Haha! Yes.

[@AP-jl2lv]

leather seats wood trim interior and a sunroof wow pretty much a lexus eh haha

[@Petrolblog]

It pretty much was. Have a look at this article from 1998: www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1998-08-20-9808200004-story.html “"Camry owners may feel like they got a little bit of Lexus.”

[@supercruiser4925]

Venerable Reliability.

[@Petrolblog]

In a nutshell.