I Just Found the Best Car Ever Made (You Can Buy It for $1,500)

[@scottykilmer]

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[@natas12rm]

I just saw a 2011 camry for 1.1k from a dentist. Was thinking about selling my 07 monte carlo and making money on the deal.

[@MemphisMojo15s]

171k miles on my V6 AWD RAV4 SPORT. Original struts and bearings. Still rides great and I have had that car on service roads and washboard roads for years. I replaced the driver side rear shock 4 years ago. A couple wheel bearings, and a water pump. Still purrs literally like a kitten. It's a 2010

[@stevenfischer4075]

What is that additive that reconditions with the rubber seals from leaks

[@michaelpearce8661]

Alumaseal was a wonderful product that I used for many years at different times and it worked for me. Barrs bought Alumaseal out but not the formula. I wasn't as pleased with the new product.

[@aNewJesus]

@scotty How would you service the transmission in one of these? Been driving one for over a year, stays in first and second a bit longer than it should. Trans fluid is dark, and imo i think it was overfilled by the last person to service it.

[@thebestlaptime8669]

I bought of these for $500, put about $300 in parts 2 years ago. Ive put about 30,000 miles on it, best used car ive ever bought. Still going strong with 327,000 miles on the clock

[@pascalrouen]

Just bought a 2002 Camry LE V6 with 190,000 miles for $3,400. I love it. Bought from the original owner who purchased it new in 2002 and used it as a daily commuter for 18 years, and who kept detailed logs of all maintenance and repairs, and kept all original parts, floormats, marketing materials, etc. It's like a time capsule. Runs like a dream. I plan to keep it until it dies - gonna shoot for 500,000 miles.

[@undeadb3ast12]

Hell yeah dude i got a 2002 v6 xle with 190,000 for 2k i got so lucky haha

[@Bowie_knife_713]

Just bought a 03 xle for $2000 high miles but clean inside and out...runs like a dream!!! I love toyotas

[@colbypatterson3101]

@Jose Juarez @New Englander. Bought my 2003 XLE camry in 2018 for 2k flat from private owner with alil over 100k miles at first now up to 208k miles. These cars run like the underdogs of the road

[@SM-ii8pg]

Do the V6 engines have the same expected reliability as the V4? Had an 01 4 cylinder that I couldn't kill, but am unfamiliar with the difference in reliability between the two engines.

[@JJ-rw2pj]

I got a final year 2006 V6 3.0 LE with 5 speed auto for. $5000 with 97k miles. I LOVE THIS CAR! Drives smooth with good performance. V6 is so much more enjoyable. It a Camry on steroids!

[@lengchang40]

My Camry just went up $4000 in value because of this review. Thanks Scotty!!

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

I just got mine for 500 dollars 💵 used here at. Las Vegas it’s a nice car 🚗 I just change the head gasket.

[@zeekfranco509]

Got an 02 for 1000$ just gotta replace the tires and the engine mount 😤

[@jamesmylife6578]

Yep just because of this video...

[@drakew5794]

Literally just got a 05 yesterday for $1,000 and put a thousand miles on it on the first day runs like a dream

[@hacked1255972]

@@drakew5794 I wish I got my 05 for that much, can’t find good condition cheap ones. Got mine yesterday for 4.5k and 132k miles on it.

[@davefox7516]

I own a 2002 camry. Most reliable car I've ever owned. Consumer reports gave it a really great rating. Reliable, cheap to own, cheap to Insure, and safe.

[@jtandme-ot9cl]

2003 here. Basically same vehicle. 157K and runs great.

[@415dboiz510]

05 camry right here. Owned many cars but this camry is the best ever!! 196, + miles

[@ny3ali]

Scotty’s the reason Camry’s are getting stolen😂😂😌😌😌.

[@mins1133]

He steals them and hides them in his garage

[@masternobody1896]

Facts

[@t4705mb6]

Camrys are the reason Camrys are stolen.

[@spectrum1com]

🤣😂👌👌

[@ruben2365]

All you need is a scissor and some know how to.

[@VinnieVanGo8748]

My ‘01 Camry WONT DIE! It’s been wrecked 2x by my teen, stolen for 2 weeks, in a high speed chase, spike stripped by the police, driven on the rims. I had the front end fixed, tires and wheels from pick-n-pull and I’m back in business!! 247k miles!! Still rides like a dream.

[@edag9609]

Absolutely indestructible! I clipped tires on my 98 with a Silverado because they cut me off, all I had to do was change the axle and knuckle but that Silverado was completely destroyed!!! It was unreal lol

[@bbsal4031]

That is awesome! I’m buying my nieces 2002 for $1000. I’m excited!!

[@edag9609]

@@bbsal4031 good deal! As long the engine and transmission were taken care of , anything else won't won't be too expensive.

[@Sci-Mon1]

It’s going be hard to find one for $1500. That generation Camry still goes for around $3k.

[@joeygreathouse3029]

Yeah 1500 is a cavalier or cobalt haha

[@shechshire]

Try $4,000.

[@johnyonker8448]

Or a Ford Focus, they’re garbage in my opinion. You can find an 02 Corolla for 1,500-3,000 with 150k or so on them.

[@nottelling4828]

Yep. No way your finding a good 5th Gen Camry for under $2k unless the thing was beat to death. I had a 2004 Camry SE. Bought it used with 18k miles. Drove it until it had 188k miles. Best car I ever owned. I didn't even know squat about cars back then, so the only maintenance I performed was to swing by Valvoline Instant Oil Change every few thousand miles. So even with a lot of neglect, this thing held up heroically. I eventually gave it to my oldest son and purchased a 2014 Camry SE Sport. My son within one-years time destroyed my beloved Camry. He never changed the oil, he drove it almost always on empty, and he smashed in the front grill. Eventually the engine gave out (surprise, surprise). Best car I ever owned.

[@cpgone]

Agree. But im sure an a*shole will chime in and claim he did Check CL in dallas,,, More likley 2500

[@edwinrivera7768]

I remember when my dad first bought his 2002 camry, 17 years later and he still has it with 260,000 miles. Driven cross country, neglected, and in several car accidents but still drives strong. Only problems we’ve had were a radiator leak 5 years ago and a bad starter/alternator a few years ago, which is relatively nothing compared to my mom’s dodge magnum. Now I do all the maintenance myself and detail the interior to keep the leather clean.

[@AleksandrKisslove]

My mother has always owned a Camry, every time she upgrades, it's a Camry! Such a reliable car, without a doubt💪

[@princesses2909]

Aleksandr Kisslove new one has problems

[@AleksandrKisslove]

@@princesses2909 she's about 5 years behind, I believe hers is the 2015

[@bradt6740]

Smart woman. Toyotas are good cars.

[@AleksandrKisslove]

@@bradt6740 they have never let her down

[@AleksandrKisslove]

@Fkyourfeelings facts. I hate the fiat so much haha

[@Goregaltha]

I just love how excited Scotty gets with older cars, older Japanese cars in general. It really was a great time for these vehicles, it'll be sad to see the day when this generation of cars (early 90's-2k's) are just too old to consider buying.

[@johnzzz1948]

MY 2003 CAMRY JUST HIT 200.,000 MILES STILL RUNS GREAT!!!

[@colbypatterson3101]

Im fresh over 200k at 208k & still runs just as good. Plan to go above 500k

[@heavensent4284]

I drove my 1998 Toyota Camry 300,000 miles which included road trips from Orlando, Florida to Denver, Colorado and back. Great gas mileage! Then I got a Toyota Corolla. Great gas mileage, too.

[@hayypapi4281]

I got a 90 Camry Dx with 145k miles

[@3alawi881]

We had exactly like this Camry back in 2003. I couldn't agree with you more Scotty. A solid car indeed. No brake down no issues even in heavy rainy days going inside water pools lol . This car never stop

[@rancidrealm7142]

Mine is a black 2002. Mine burns a half quart of oil per tank of gas, but the thing still runs and shifts real smooth with 334,000 miles and counting. It's fired right up in -64 degrees in MN! Never had it not start in the winter.

[@russwoods7899]

I have the exact same 2002 model here in Canada. Has 300,000 km on it and still runs perfect. Starting to rust being in Canada but it's been the best car I've ever owned. Never had any major problems with it in the 15 years I've owned it. Hard to believe they made such a good quality car.

[@jamesfrench7299]

I hated the styling when these came out but was impressed when I took a rental for a brief spin. The VVTI engine is very zippy off the line (I like that), it handles around corners supremely without an ounce of body roll and the controls, while unexciting to look at, were very ergonomically placed. This is the ultimate invisible car that's very nice to drive.

[@kiuderx]

Invisible car - exactly!

[@Kingsgambit1020]

I got a steal for mine . 2005 Toyota Camry 4Cyl 68K miles for only $2,800 . Gonna last me forever ! Very comfortable car.

[@bobbyjohns1643]

Hopefully no odometer rollback. Carfax?

[@markn0024]

That "MADE IN JAPAN" on the door jam is probably the main thing that gives me confidence in my 2002 4runner. Well, that plus it still drives like new after 18 years and 150,000+ miles. :)

[@Datsun7705]

same with my 2001 4runner with 120,000+ miles

[@speedfreak8200]

Regular oil/filters double that & more

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Only around 150k miles? She hasn't even been broken in yet. Speaking of 4runners, I wish the new 4runners looked as nice as the 3rd generation did. A bit smaller than the new ones, and have much more of a utilitarian/outdoorsy type of look.

[@Ford302lover]

I have 297,000 on my 2000 4runner. 150,000 is nothing!

[@justsaying4451]

That is awesome!!! Don't know how true it is, but I heard all the recalls of the Toyotas were those made in the states. Kind of makes you wonder if there is any truth to that, you know?

[@konradhittner4668]

My nearly-identical beige ‘02 Camry is going strong at 294K. Thanks for supporting my car choice, Scotty! No need to compensate me for the photo credits!

[@jaynikk758]

Wow do you have the 4 cylinder? Auto transmission? I'm hoping to take mine to atleast 300k miles

[@konradhittner4668]

@@jaynikk758 Yes-it’s at 305K miles now. The 4-cyl 2AZ-FE engine does quaff a quart of oil every 1100-1300 miles, but the mechanics say that’s “within factory specs”, and the cat and O2 sensors don’t seem to care. I’d take a couple pics of the car and odometer for you, but my 22yr-old son has it in suburban D.C. for a summer internship. It’s the best $5K I’ve spent on a car (bought from my MIL 12 years ago).

[@darrenskjoelsvold]

Toyota Camrys or Corollas or Honda Civics or Accords are all solid cars. They're boring dependable cars that just work. I prefer a car that just works over a fast one that stops.

[@paulemenike238]

So, which of the 3 would ụ pick for a 2008?

[@paulemenike238]

*4

[@darrenskjoelsvold]

@@paulemenike238 honestly I think I would lean towards the Corolla but I think that the Camry would be a little more comfortable. I like compact cars though because they are really easy to parallel park. All else being equal I think that the Camry is an excellent choice but I would lean towards the Corolla.

[@gwats19577]

I've got a 2010 Camry SE...it's been paid-off for many years now, and I refuse to let it go...

[@LazyBoyA1]

My parents still drive their 2006 corolla, I remember being just a kid when it was bought new, still runs like new. Now I just bought an '04 camry with 150k miles for $2700 as my first car from an old lady, got a few dumb issues like one window not working and ac didn't have a charge (filled it up and it works), but in great shape overall. These toyotas will last forever.

[@LazarNevski]

Why would you let it go though? It’s one of the hottest sedans in recorded history. Everything about it is gorgeous.

[@gwats19577]

@@LazarNevski I agree.....

[@ilyalittt]

Scotty, I almost got worried that you wouldn’t post a video tonight! You never prove us wrong

[@Commonsensedude1234]

I have a 2002 Camry, same color. What a great car. Bought it brand new now 298K mikes and runs great. Motor runs perfectly, never had a major issue for 20 years. Scott is right on everything!

[@collegeboytwo]

I once had a 2002 Camry. Regretted the day I sold it. It was the best car I ever owned.

[@masternobody1896]

Rip

[@howlbigbadwolf]

I believe I'm the first one giving you a thumbs down, because I'm more disappointed in you than your father ever would be for making such a stupid decision.

[@Galen-864]

Ouch.

[@TreyGoose]

@@howlbigbadwolf lol I always see camrys for sale where I live online🤣I had a 2002 xle v6 with 76,000 miles leather seats and sunroof. I sold it a year ago. And I bought a 98 lexus es300 with 86,000 miles after that and sold that too🤣they're just cars bro. That lexus was the smoothest car I ever driven tho🙈I buy and sell cars sometimes

[@brucemorris3830]

4:50 it’s so much more ecological to keep & care for a simple car for decades, too, than constantly be trading in on the latest greatest for that mythical last 3mpg. No manufacturing energy costs, no mining, no metal smelting and plastic manufacturing, no used car ending up in a junkyard dripping fluids.

[@samjacobs4769]

I recently got one. 2005, 152k, v6, xle, one owner, every option. Paint was in horrible condition, interior was filthy. Its all restored now and i drive it every single day, 140 miles per day, give or take. Cars a beast. CEL comes on and off but it doesnt affect anything. Perfect car

[@JiltedValkyrie]

I just got my first car, 2003 Toyota Camry, and it cost me $4000 at 203k miles. That said, due to the sharp explosion in price from the chip shortage, it "rides like a clock", as Scotty says. I love it!

[@Jaylikescar]

The 03 Toyota Camry XLE was my first car and she still runs!

[@darthdarthbinkss]

Random question, what kind of gas mileage do you get on it? Have a 2005 Buick LeSabre that only gets a maximum of 20 mpg (even on the highway) and the transmission is starting to crap out. Wanted to get a Corolla or Camry from the same generation. Do you have the 4 cylinder as well?

[@LawnBunny777]

I have a 03 Toyota Camry Solara,SLE Best car I ever owned!

[@darthdarthbinkss]

@Adam Fears I did lol. The car has 113k miles and I got it exactly a year ago at 102k. My dad bought it from an old lady for me as my first car. The weird thing is it shifts pretty good until I've been driving around and running it through all the gears for about 30 minutes. It kinda jolts forward and shutters, sometimes even 3-4 seconds after it shifts. I thought it might have been something like the U joints or the torque converter, so I asked Scotty and he said it was just the transmission and to get rid of it. Thanks for the input though 👍

[@Jaylikescar]

@@darthdarthbinkss yeah its 4 cylinders I usually get around 25 but it really depends since LA traffic is wack. If there's no traffic then yeah I've seen around 31-32 mpg on long trips. I have driven it to San Francisco and Texas. Great reliable car 👍

[@johnjohnson7804]

My first car is an 03 Camry SE. Its still my current car. 230,000mi. Other than foggy headlights, it looks showroom new inside and out. It’s the easiest car to work on in the world I just swapped the alternator yesterday morning after it’s 18 years of service.

[@marcallen1335]

I bought a 2004 camry from 80year old man with 50k original miles. I’ve had it a few months and love it.

[@realscience948]

Bought a 1998 Tercel new! ...Gave it to two nephews in 2002 to use! Still on road..435,000 Kms - no oil changes..no coolant..no nothing..it was heavily abused!!

[@laurieharper1526]

Looks just like my 2003. 80k miles, one elderly owner, full service history. Polished my headlights and they came up like new. Only thing I had to replace was the exhaust (splashed out on a stainless system). Lovely car.

[@youtubetv1588]

0:28 keep clicking this

[@charlesturner8656]

😂😂😂😂

[@ieshiaaa]

I'm reeeal silly, so doing that was hilarious. lol😂😂😂

[@soccer21ctm]

I had a 2003 Toyota Camry that was my Nana's car, then my mom's car, then mine, and now it's my sister in law's car. Still runs great at over 200K miles on it! Only thing we've had to change is the radiator, an ignition coil and just general maintenance. Fantastic car and will probably last another 200K miles at least!

[@darshthakkar9536]

I can’t find any for 1500$ everyone started listening to Scotty and learned to not get rid of their Camry 😂😂

[@CRAPO2011]

For 1,500 you'd be getting a 2002 corolla with 150k

[@lupavo1738]

Plenty of junk cars on the market for 1500, you're just not even trying to look.

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

🤣😂😂🤣😂

[@SparksofOhio]

My wife and I sold our 2002 Camry with 296k on it for $1000 to a local kid. It needed new brakes, struts, and tires so I gave the kid a break, pun intended. 😂😂😂

[@CRAPO2011]

@@lupavo1738 Car availability is region dependent. I'm in the northeast, was looking for a car to flip In toyotas 1500 buys you a camry with something wrong with it if its a 2002-2006 or a 1997-2001 4 banger wit 300k+ miles and bald tires.

[@rex4843]

you brighten up my day during these tough times for so many people that were unprepared for the coming depression.

[@busywl69]

Have 2 in my family. Belong to seniors who got them like 20 years ago. They just run and run.

[@CheezBeast]

Gotta love my 05 Corolla, got it for $2600 with 92k on it, barely broken in 🙏🏽

[@CaseyGpdx]

My grandma has an 2002 Camry and last I saw in June it has 270,000 miles on it. She owned it since it was brand new. The only issue it has is that the glovebox won’t open

[@KingBr33ch]

I just bought a 2005 Camry LE with 84,000 miles for $1,489 and no crash history. BEST CAR EVER IM GONNA GIVE IT TO MY SON!

[@metop33]

My father-in-law had the exact same 2002 Camry and same color. Change the oil every 7 to 10,000 miles with synthetic and the car lasted exactly to 500,000. Transmission went out as soon as it turned 500,000 but then again it didn’t owe us any favors. Unbelievable car!!!!

[@518Regulators]

Bought a cheap 2000 Toyota Echo for my new driver teenage daughter. It needed a clutch so we have been having fun wrenching on it together. I’m impressed with the quality of the wiring harnesses in a 20 year old car. No dry rot or brittle plugs or looms. 20 years and 200k miles and the rear main was still holding, although since I was pulling the flywheel to resurface it I decided to spend the 2 minutes to swap it out. It too uses a timing chain which makes for a plus. While it wouldn’t be worth paying a wrench bender the time it takes to get into this thing to change the clutch, the time I’ve been spending on it has been working with my daughter so that’s been rewarding for both of us. And no, she’s not just handing tools to me but turning wrenches herself and running impacts.

[@partylee007]

I own a 2002 Camry that was built in Kentucky and it is equally as awesome as the ones from Japan I’m sure. I love it. I never knew I would be such a Toyota Camry fan until I owned one. Scotty is correct about this car.

[@tonydominguez2906]

I just bought a 2003 Camry XLE power leather seats with 6200 miles on it super clean here in Texas as I'm writing this on 06-2-22 how do you like yours ?

[@tonydominguez2906]

I meant 62,000 miles

[@partylee007]

@@tonydominguez2906 mine is awesome. 2002 Camry with 150,000 miles. All power leather seats everything still works great air conditioning car runs and drives beautiful. Looks great. I’ve had it about six or seven years I think. It’s my daily driver I love this car. Doubt if I’ll ever sell it.

[@tomshiba51]

Scotty, the last time I watched this video, I owned a Matrix XR, and had no desire to purchase a Camry. Then, two weeks ago, I found a 2002 Camry LE on Marketplace with 188,000 miles on it, and the price was affordable. Not made in Japan, but in Tennessee. Purchased it, noticed it bounced like a boat on waves, and knew it needed news struts. I replaced the ball joints, control arms, stabilizer links, tie rods, motor mounts, all of the struts, and the cabin air filter. Once the brake rotors and shoes arrive, I'll update the brakes. Automatic transmission shifts smoothly, and the previous owners must have garaged it because the paint is amazingly nice. Even the tires are still good, and a fresh August inspection gives me full year. Everything works. I sold the XR, and this is the car I drive now. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@flubberlane8437]

2:44 I like how Scotty’s voice changes finding wood grain treasure 🤣

[@ZacMalone]

My first car was a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE V6. It needed some fix ups when I first bought it but the interior and exterior were in great shape. I put in an aftermarket Navi system. The car was very smooth and felt Lexus like. I wish I still had it.

[@laserleftfootttt7683]

2002 camry, for $1500? looks like they're cost between $3000 to $6000 with the median (most common price) = $5000. Scotty, I'm coming over right now, giving you $1500 to flip it for $3000-$6000

[@joshuapressley4441]

I agree 100%% Scotty I have owned 2 Toyota camrys 2002 & 2005 I helped my grandma get a 2003 camry I sold my last 2002 with 279,000 miles still running strong one of the best transmissions I’ve ever seen

[@KurumiTokisakiNightmareSpirit]

0:28 Legends say Scotty happy joy voice cure my emotion

[@RR-tq4sn]

Thanks Scotty for this video. I really appreciate it because I love Toyota cars since I was in my country Puerto Rico. I bought my 2.4L 2005 Camry 3 years ago from a friend with 130,000 miles. Now it has 252,000. With the COVID-19 quarantine and the social distancing recomendations I have some time to do maintenance other than oil changes. Yesterday I replaced the valve cover gasket and took a look to the time chain and was as firm as new. All the head components couldn't be better. Overall is a very good car to own and a very easy to work with. The 5th, 4th, and 3th generations of Camry are, in my opinion, the best Toyotas ever made. Of course, it would last "forever" with proper maitenance, specially engine and transmission oil changes. I hope mine is one of those still running when reach 500,000 miles...

[@fatkidwithfudge]

"You Can Buy It for $1,500" Yea I kinda doubt that now.

[@zarekpirkola7095]

FatKidWithFudge at least in my area, any of those old Toyota’s go for almost twice that. Though car prices in general are always more expensive in the northern UP.

[@johimarosorio]

My dad got a 2003 for $1500. It’s at 230k right now and it runs really well still

[@m7machines738]

I paid 3800 for mine with 151k on it

[@loucore2856]

Just talked mine down for 1k

[@UserName-ts3sp]

yeah i bought one with 140k miles at 3200

[@mikepowell7938]

I agree Scotty I owned one & never had a problem with one & I had a accident in it the day before the supper bowl I miss my baby🤦🏾🤷🏾

[@speedfreak8200]

I never miss a good supper bowl while I'm watching nascar

[@jtpaar1732]

@@speedfreak8200 lmao

[@silenciummortum2193]

Mike Powell Did you at least get to have supper?

[@speedfreak8200]

@@FredTheLutinoCocatiel You been looking in my window again?

[@gilbertoarizona305]

I have a 1999 Toyota Camry - 5 speed manual - v6 with 399535 miles on it. No rust (AZ car) - no leaks - bought it new - runs fantastic for an old car. Gotta love a Toyota

[@TripleAceAAA]

I love this guy, I’m so glad I found this channel...it’s truly making my buying so much easier and he’s helping us get the good cars...this stuff is so valuable...thanks Scotty

[@randyrobertson4686]

Scotty…. I just bought a 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 cyl.with 68922 miles on it and no rust , only problem is the right door window mirror is missing and some cosmetic damage on the same side. The front passenger side headlight cover is cracked but I still have all low and high beam and flashers and signals. Only thing I did so far was install a new battery and alternator. That’s it. The spare in the trunk was a BRAND NEW full size tire. My front driver side was flat so I put the brand new full sized spare on and I found the hole in the other one and plugged it up and filled it with air and tossed it in the trunk. IT seems to run great…. For a car a paid $500 US for I could not be happier…..but I was wondering if you new if this Camry has a timing chain or belt? An if so, is the Camry a zero tolerance engine? If the timing belt or chain goes the entire engine won’t be trashed will it ???? That is what happened to my Impreza about 4 years ago. Thank u if you can get back to me.

[@jasonscott236]

Scotty your right the best 4 door car ever I had a 03 and it had 250000 miles.

[@michaelsorrentino6784]

I have had the exact car for years Scotty, bought it as my first car with 88k on it. Just hit 120k and never had to do anything besides general repairs. I am upgrading to a 22 Tacoma but going with the 4 cylinder because it’s tried and true! Gonna keep my Camry in the family though, it’s paid off and will last forever

[@daejonmoody3304]

My 2004 Camry LE is at 212K miles and it’s running even better than when I first got it

[@colbypatterson3101]

2003 at 208k & it runs much better than when i first got it

[@muffywilcox5875]

I have a 2002 Camry with 187,000 I just love my Camry 😍

[@maxwellsandhu7469]

Would you recommend i buy a 2004 with 190k for 2500?

[@tylerkepple640]

@@maxwellsandhu7469 I bought a 2005 4cyl Camry for 2400, and the engine has been solid. However, things do wear over time, and also I am in Iowa now and it's been in it the Midwest all 15 years of it's life. All the things I had to fix were basically issues of either rust from salted roads, or wear and tear of a car over 200k. I had to put new front struts, new gas tank, new rear sub-frame which also meant new control arms and hardware. Oh and a new wheel bearing. Oh and the tranny fluid service was due while I had it. All in spent about 5k in repairs and maint over 2.5 years. BUT the engine has always ran smooth and it's been super reliable IE starts right up and runs strong every time. So yes be prepared to put in money on a high mileage vehicle, but too me this is one that has been worth it as I foresee it easily going over 300k and I'm hoping to 500k. It still looks great and rides smooth. I wouldn't sink all that money into any car other than Toyota or Honda. Hands down.

[@reneramirez4020]

Traded my e90 328i with my sister for her 02 Camry because I needed something more reliable. I love how everything is easy and cheap to replace. And I cannot stress enough how great the trunk size is.

[@vince_only_way_is_up]

This camry was amazing comfortable. Something Scotty didnt mention.

[@josephphengmeuang7832]

48 sec

[@wendyabrams9690]

1. Toyota Echo 2000, new, drove it ten years. It had 280,000 miles before it started having some issues. Interior and exterior was still like new. Sold it for $2,000. 2. Toyota Corolla 2010, new, drove it nine years. It had 249,000 miles when it was totaled in an accident. No issues, and only regular maintenance. Interior and exterior was still like new. 3. Toyota Camry 2012, used (89,000 miles), and have driven three years now. Current mileage almost 190,000. No issues, and only regular maintenance. Interior and exterior still like new.

[@Foxter501]

"It's got 129,000 miles, so it's barely broken in" 😂

[@big4301]

Flavio Diaz facts😂

[@cars9969]

Still a heifer.

[@CP-pb3pj]

True! I bought my 2000 ES, 10 years ago with 108,000 miles and still daily driving it. Currently @ 225,000 miles.

[@deadontarget8503]

For a car that's known to last 300k miles, I'd say it's a true statement.

[@thecam0073]

True without a well-treated used Toyt

[@GR-uk5ou]

I have had beamers, and Audi’s for 25 years - I bought a used 2003 Camry and it’s freaking a dream to drive. It’s an amazing vehicle

[@seanhainsworth2037]

Ah it's a Toyota that has 125k miles on it barely broken in Other cars from '02: ...... it's just broken😂

[@twincitiesmetrodashcam]

Well I have an Accord from 02 and it def isn't broken lol

[@seanhainsworth2037]

@@twincitiesmetrodashcam mainly American cars that have alot of miles under the hood but that's bc it's a Honda another great example of excellent Japanese engineering

[@JamesPCroad]

200,000 mile VW, a 2.8 VR6 4Motion, still kicking out over 200bhp and pulling 6.7 to 60mph. And it's comfortable. But not very economical 😁

[@jacoe33333]

Yup. He is correct.

[@richsweeney1115]

Honda, older ford's older Chevy.... Older Volvos...in the same time frame are all reliable

[@kkampy4052]

My daughter has an 1987 Camry with about 160k. Original engine, transmission. calipers. a/c doesn't work but it still gets 30mpg on the highway.. Rust was a bigger problem then and I keep getting water in the trunk but it runs great.

[@asianfrenchcanadian]

0:26 "Goes on forever, LOOOOooooooo....." (Promptly engulfed by darkness)

[@MJorgy5]

Cloth XLE 4 banger is the best package. These people know what's up.

[@jordandudgeon346]

Did it have headbolt issues?

[@avsararas]

Exterior designer of this car is a famous Japanese industrial designer, he really did a good job.

[@motogstylus1918]

Wow, would like to hear more about the Designer of this car. Aloha.

[@felipefriedrich8671]

Definitely you can't go wrong getting this car, is a good honest car that if you treat with a bit care will never let you down. I have a 2005 model, same gen, for more than 4 years now, bought it of the first owner with 150.000kms and it already has 235.000 since i got it. I live in Australia and I drive up and down the cost looking for good surf, drive it a lot and it just keeps going. Is very simple to work on it if you enjoy getting your hands dirty, but if you dont any mechanics will fix it, parts are readily available here too. All mechanics that saw my car told not to sell it, still has plenty more to give... is not uncommon for them to do 600 000 to 700.000.

[@Fennec1919]

All Vin Numbers Starting with the letter "J" are made in Japan

[@austin.2716]

@ALF RAYDOUGH do u know where cars with a vin number starting with 6 are made? Cause I can’t seem to find anything about it. My 2013 Camry vin number starts with 6 here in Australia.

[@russellzacharias3535]

@@austin.2716 #1 to #5 are North America, #6 and #7 Oceania (Australia and New Zealand), # 8 and # 9 are alphanumeric for all of South America

[@austin.2716]

@@russellzacharias3535 Cheers

[@waynegambrell7095]

The 96 and 97 Camrys were also very good cars too. Had one of each until wife went deer hunting in them. She is a deer magnet.

[@sofianee3580]

Made me laugh more than it should.

[@ryanvtec3885]

Wifes generally are lol

[@williamavery1758]

I have a 1998 Toyota Camry V6 3.0 and I absolutely love the car and it only has 133 thousand miles on the car

[@mariorios8783]

Hits like before even watching the video.

[@MikeMolden]

You too?

[@EmperorPenguin]

Got a 2006 Camry SE in 2021. Dream made real how long lasting this beauty is.

[@seantan4426]

A 120k miles Camry is in the golden age, time to shine

[@yanrobert5968]

I purchased 2002 Camry with $300 with 235K miles. Coolant leak at back of the cylinder. 2 cylinders missed fire. took me 2 month to rethread the cylinder thread. clean all the oil mud inside engine. Now the engine works charming. and need to done two front struts. Will keep this baby as my toys.

[@metroidmayhem8463]

The hoodstrut still works don't need a stick lol

[@katelinmarie5360]

My Camry was the model immediately before this one, which they finished producing in 2002. It has all the benefits of this Camry, plus it was better built, had glass headlights (which don't fade and look crappy after a few years), & was faster.

[@justtruking6408]

I have never seen scotty so happy🤣😂🤣😂

[@densilcardna]

Then you have never sewn Scotty.

[@benila3992]

Drove one of these across Phx back in 04 when I worked for Manheim's Auto Auction. It amazed me how well it rode and the stock stereo bumped too!

[@tonyc5389]

Thats why I love my 96 Camry. Only 101K and what has been replaced is mostly due to age. The radiator and next is drive lines (the rubber is wearing out)

[@geram1405]

Scott, I have one of them- same color- with the 5 speeds transmission and it's the best car I ever had. My son drives it now, which he just hit a deer with it as I was writing this, but is a very reliable car. I have never replaced anything other than oil, gear lube and other fluids, regular required maintenance. The battery lasted 16 years, it was a Panasonic battery, I was very surprised considering I live in a very snowy cold state (MN). The clutch has never been replaced and it shift like new, with 165,000 miles and going strong. yeah, the damage from the dear is not bad since the deer ran into the driver side. It will be going to the shop soon.

[@TheCarguy1993]

Wow a stick shift camry!? Don't see them too often...anymore

[@markkauffman6184]

Anything more than a small scratch on the fender and the insurance company will total that car.

[@markkauffman6184]

@Paul S to you and me it is worth repairing, but not typically to an insurance company. Many times if the damage approaches three-quarters of the value of the car, they automatically total it.

[@mervyncave5263]

Own 2.2L 2000 Camry done 280,000km. All original upholstery and paint great. Burns no oil and rides like a dream on NZ roads gravel or tarseal at 100km/hr. Best feature is rear seat manual wind windows

[@apxl8r1]

When Scotty said "let's see if it starts" I didn't hear anything..😄

[@janet53589]

The Camry V6 is a fantastic car. Take the 1995 version with the 1MZFE 3.0. 0-60 in about 7.5 seconds, and top speed of 138 mph or so. Range is 420+ miles on the freeway, and it's an excellent long distance car and all rounder. If you drive in the city using the burst and coast technique, the gas millage is good even in the urban environments. The bonus is that the engines essentially never wear out, given proper oil changes. 350k+ miles is common. The story is similar with the transmissions, but they must have their ATF oil changed fairly often with synthetic due to them running on the hot side. Be aware of this Camry owners!

[@123whatsYOURname]

I got an 02 Avalon for $500 with 170k miles. The owner told me that it was done for. That he was selling it for parts. I literally watched Scotty's old videos from 5+ years ago and now it runs great! What a resilient car! When it was in the brink of death, it had a lot of life left. I'm forever in your debt Scotty! Thank you so much!

[@kellykelly3951]

What type of work you had done to it

[@MaskMcGee]

Looked at one of these yesterday, saw this video, decided right then to buy it.

[@glassman164]

Good luck finding one that sells for $1500 Scotty.

[@ryannuno8624]

Got the 2002 Camry XLE v6. Runs like a beast with 150k miles.

[@millwrightman99]

Its amazing that a 2002 Camry can be made that good and the BMW of the same year fall apart like a cheap sit .but the Bimmer cost 4 times the price .

[@Jackman_NC]

They are great cars. I worked for Toyota from 87-99 and in my opinion Camrys were the best. I kept my 94 til last year.

[@richardleerodgers5303]

Bought the exact car for my son to go to college and my remote trunk release wont work either. Great car

[@OldHeathen1963]

I got a 05 Camry 4cyl 5 speed manual...mad in Japan. Got it for 3k in 2017. I love it, it's fun to drive. 153k miles when new, 175k now.

[@stinkysocks8094]

How many miles now

[@an10nee]

yup my local dealer has one with 400,000 miles

[@theEVOhero94]

We have a 2003 and a 2005 XV30. The 2003 has 75,000 and the 2005 has 145,000... and we are in love with these cars.. they just keep starting.. the 2003 has had 1 check engine light.. telling us to replace the fuel cap.. the 2005 has never had a check engine light.. and has only ever needed struts and a radiator.. the ac blows ice cold in both AND the window regulators still work in both.. Everytime I drive these vehicles... I say Wow.. so impressive how they still provide a consistent great experience after all these years.. also a roomy interior and confortable seats...

[@dude28405]

I would definitely buy that car for $1500 problem is they’re unicorns around here

[@thebestlaptime8669]

The only ones at that price I found had rotten rocker panels. Clean ones are hard to find.

[@АлександърИванов-щ8ю]

In Europe we have a lot of Corollas but very few Camrys😩

[@Mooseman327]

Yeah, a cursory look will tell us that a 2002 Toyota Camry will go for $4-5 k. A $1,500 Toyota Camry has been in a serious accident.

[@cocmaster4474]

@GenesisOwner Turbo where in the f*ck do y'all live?😅🤣 Needa relocate immediately... I see these cars going for $1300-2500 on sale... Also depends on which trim yah buying 😁

[@kellysutton2780]

I just found a 2003 Toyota Camry with 120 thousand miles has some scratches but motor and transmission in excellent condition for six thousand I'm going to check it out Thursday

[@AnyBodyWannaPeanut]

My brother just finally got rid of the 2003 Camry he bought from me! I owned it for the first 10 years.

[@Rachelsyoutube]

Family has the 1997 Toyota Camry station wagon I swear this thing will never die, it’s got 500,000km still going, such a smooth ride.

[@AngelMartinez-zx4lg]

Scotty has taught me more in one video than public school has taught me in 12 years

[@jublywubly]

7:35 In Australia, many vehicles that are imported from Europe, come with super-bright LED headlights. They're illegal in Australia, so the lights are removed and replaced with safer lights, before the vehicles even leave the wharf to the dealerships. A big problem is those same illegal and dangerously bright replacement LED headlights are available to buy in automotive parts stores. There are also other after-market LED headlights that have a blue tint. They're illegal to use, but (apparently) they're not illegal to sell. A lot of self-centred non-thinking people install another type of illegal LED headlights that mostly emit white light, but also show different colours at different angles, so they appear to flicker from one colour to another, as the vehicle goes over bumps etc. Making things worse, I recently saw a police car with those same illegal multi-coloured headlights!