Should You Buy A Cheap ($1500) Toyota Camry?

This video will give you insights on driving a 1996 Camry worth about $1500. You will also find helpful tips on the pop-ups throughout the video about important repairs and maintenance for a 3rd generation Camry.
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[@thisismagacountry1318]

If you don't buy it, Scotty Kilmer will.

[@mashhurolimjonov8138]

@Class lmaoooo

[@vmat1000]

Or at least say Buy it!

[@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849]

Class but a Celia is a corolla coupe basically, a Camry is higher up

[@mynameisntimportant9341]

@@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849 the celica and the camry are basically the same car under the hood, the celica had better suspension and is lighter, it was made to be a "sports car" that won WRC 3 times so hows the camry higher up?

[@kismofer1]

yup!!!!!

[@trungle9923]

Yes and yes all day, 1996 Camry will have less issues than a 2016 BMW and Mercedes.

[@narcisbaralija]

HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA you wish

[@theamishhitman71]

@@narcisbaralija go troll some were else kid, ask any one who knows vehicles lol. must be nice googling dumb shit in moms basement.

[@MrJoel125]

@@theamishhitman71 yea man BMW are the most Reliable cars ever said no one ever😂

[@nerd_in_norway]

@@narcisbaralija Are you 12? Camrys and Corollas from that period are probably the most reliable cars ever made. Good luck draining your bank account on a modern BMW or Mercedes.

[@calebproductions5970]

@@MrJoel125 get off this thread now

[@gi66l3z5]

Those older Japanese cars where made with love ^_^

[@rodh1404]

Modern Toyotas are probably still the best pick if you want a new car with good reliability, although given how they have more electronics now I have my doubts most of them will still be on the road 25+ years from now.

[@davidhine2228]

When my 1995 camry le crapped out with a blown transmission I had a little over 400000 miles on it.not bad .the car didn't owe me a thing I bought it new in 95 it lasted till 2007 ...thanks Mr Toyoda

[@colepeterson9961]

Manual or automatic?

[@donaldj.trumpfromthetrench8849]

Cole Peterson doesn't matter they are both reliable

[@mynameisntimportant9341]

The manual may have lasted longer, even if it didnt the clutch would burn out first so you could replace the clutch and be back on the road

[@edgehodl4832]

400k in 12 years dang

[@paranoidandschizophrenic2813]

Mined still alive in 2019

[@angelocavaliere8212]

I bought a brand new 1996 Camry LE. It lasted a total of 15 years, and through two teenage drivers after I drove it the first 100K miles. It was the best car I ever owned.

[@winstonleighton1358]

Those are great durable cars. They outlived humans.

[@raymathews7035]

@@winstonleighton1358 >Guess so.🙂

[@yosif8235]

How many miles did it have when you let her go and also what were the main issues at the end?

[@angelocavaliere8212]

It had about 140k miles. The entire exhaust system and brakes went at the same time. Didn't want to put $4000 into it so I took a tax write off by donating it.

[@yosif8235]

@@angelocavaliere8212 It might be a different story on me but I put in a ton of work for it too. I love it but everyone thinks it's an eyesore. I'm at 306k miles. I just changed the alternator. I love it. So for all you know it probably is still kicking!

[@payamyazdi7672]

My co-worker drives A 1993 Camry with over 400 K miles on original engine and transmission.He changed the timing belt 4 times and No other issues.

[@winstonleighton1358]

I can tell you those 90s Camry's are everlastingly durable. They just can't done.

[@jakeondatoob]

Just picked up a 1997 Camry v6. Man, I am impressed. It had a little bit of an oil leak but changing the valve gasket covers and seals took care of that. For a 23 year old car, the engine purrs like a kitten, the paint is great except for a few surface rust spots, AC blows cold, 192bhp engine gets up to speed fairly quickly. What more could you ask for? I'm lovin it!

[@kippaseo8027]

My 2000 Camry LE has 410 k miles on her and still runs and drives like new. Rust is not an issue down here in Miami and other than quite a few parking lot dings the silver metallic paint has held up extremely well. I bought the car with only seven hundred miles on the odometer back in October of 1999 when I was a starving college kid. I ate a lot of ramen in order to make my car payment but almost 20 years later I find she was an awesome investment. My mechanic assures me that she is nowhere near the end of her life unless a fellow Kamikaze Julio down here it's me again. LOL

[@erickimmy1493]

I have the same...this is my 3rd one bc I love them so much. Mine it's a 2000 le and it has 188k. I've had both the 6 and 4 bangers. My current one is the 4 banger, I deliver pizza all day with it. Cars 20 years old, you'd never know. Also ZERO rust. It's never seen snow, the timing belt and water pump was done at 150k.. she's ready for another 200k maintenance free aside from norm. Is yours the 2.2??

[@davecrupel2817]

400,000 and still going?! Holy shit! THATS impressive!!

[@striced5092]

Nice ! I got the exact same in my driveway to , only at 250k rn tho

[@rushnerd]

That's a pretty incredible investment, man. You picked a winner. I would only assume all your clear coat is gone by now unless you garage it. Mine only has 72K miles and the clear coat is totally gone off the roof and mostly off the trunk. It's "gold" color so you can barely tell, but I think I'll get her a paintjob. I want to put some money into making it look nice because I think she is going to be around for a looong time.

[@subaruamazon]

@@erickimmy1493 eric some swear by the 6. what do you say about the four v six?

[@Carmelov2012]

Just picked up a 97 v6 xle with 86k miles on it for 500$ here in NJ and she runs like she just came out the dealer!!! What a pick up I'm so happy because I know I'll have a car for another 10 yrs plus

[@Riki-io4yd]

I am happy to say I picked one of these up on Friday.

[@edwardcook7673]

I drive a 2001 Camry with the same engine. 196k now and drive it to work every day from Westchester to Manhattan. Bought it new and check the oil every week. Consumes a quart over a 5K oil change. Reliable, reliable and reliable.

[@kidmoua]

Edward Cook I bought a 01Camry with 193K miles 3 years ago for $1300. I still drive it daily for work and that’s 96 miles a day, 5 days a week plus some weekend diving. Best investments ever I also have a 99 Camry that I gave it to my sister to commute as well.

[@superbros1690]

My 2001 corolla has 142k. No oil consumption. Most reliable cara ever.

[@matt4398]

My 99 uses 1.5 quart every 5k

[@hightower6645]

I've owned a 1992 Corolla, a 2002 Camry and now a 2011 Camry. They're the best cars I've owned and I would most likely stick with Toyota. Their cars are solid.

[@max41050]

Mine is a 1998 Toyota Camry le 4cyl. 121 thousand miles looks like new drives like new zero leaks it consumes 3 drops of oil every 3 months lol 3 drops 😆

[@robertmills4478]

I bought a 95 Camry XLE V6 , paid 1600 for it 5 years ago and have only done routine maintenance since I've had it. Leather , moonroof , all the bells and whistles. Everything still works. 188k on it and runs like new. Transmission still shifts perfectly. I live in Maine and drive it all winter. Factory undercoated and only a little surface rust. I'd buy another Camry in a heartbeat.

[@fifteenbyfive]

The last great year of this generation. They got cheaper in '96 with the materials. '92 had the iron block and wasn't sorted out. '93 was better sorted but didn't have OBD2 yet. '94-'95 is the sweet spot.

[@yeelvang33]

I love mines so much. Its super freezing in mn weather and it still starts up like a champ. Nothing beats a camry if you are looking for a long lasting car. Totally worth it!

[@bak-mariterry9143]

Bought a 90 Camry with 214. 353 thousand miles. Rebuild the front end , used distributor & coil , alternator , plugs , wires, distributor cap& rotor button .Now has 228, 750 miles and runs like a screaming bandit .One of the best used cars I ever bought .And only paided 900 for it.

[@grindmodetv4529]

I bought a 2000 Camry for $1200 from my neighbor that bought it off the lot in 1999. 255,000 miles and it runs like a dream. Best purchase out of all 8 cars I’ve owned.

[@venividivici4253]

Kiichiro Toyoda did his job. That's why. He did not slack around with production. Mr Toyoda, Thank you very much for producing the Camry lineup. I own the 1997 model and LE trim. I am the second owner of the car and I just hit 201K on the odometer. Thank you for true Japanese engineering. The majority of the car is still in its original form, Including the vehicle manual! Rest in peace and thanks again for all that you did.

[@warrenfasching5504]

I have 95 camry with 308000 miles got it with 290000 for $800 and still going also v6 le

[@freddyvillegas4411]

Just bought me a 1999 Toyota Camry for $450. I've always liked these cars. I just did a tune up when i bought it. It was misfiring on cylinder 4. Replaced i injector and ran smooth. Repaired oil pump leak which is common.. runs good. Hope it last a anothee few more years.

[@DamianTroyer]

Yes. My first car I still have it. Been driving it for 3 years! It's a 28 year old car. It runs amazingly. Easy maintenance

[@EvendimataE]

i live in lost angeles my 1999 camry is literally zero rust....it so reliable and durable....it only has 123k miles.....i only drive 3k a year and im 50yrs old.....ive already conditioned my mind that it will be my last car till i die LOL

[@ferndog1461]

Keep an eye on your coolant & oil level every week. Otherwise you're golden. Those Camry's are tanks.

[@tednguyen8310]

3k a year? u a hermit sir?

[@EvendimataE]

@@tednguyen8310 i dont work im lazy LOL...only use it to drop off and pick up my kid from school which is .9 mile away from our home..and some errands here and there

[@tednguyen8310]

@@EvendimataE sir if u don't work u are rich.....if u are 50 and u don't u are a star

[@bdrrogers]

Still have my 1996 Camry LE 4-cylinder which I bought in 1997. 140K miles and running great. Just spent some money on the oil pump seal and timing belt. In the past I've replaced the radiator, distributor, dog-bone motor mount, some of the sway bar bushings, and one of the rear strut mounts. It has the original exhaust system except for the flex pipe. Replaced the rear struts a few years ago. I will never sell it. No one will pay me what it's worth to me.

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

If you're getting anything from the 90s make sure it's a 96 or newer so you have OBD2 to figure out what's going wrong

[@Nathanallenpinard]

My 94 camry has OBD2 and another ODB1 port but it doesn't work. Really odd, but must've been during the transition.

[@howieloso]

​@@Nathanallenpinard www.obdadvisor.com/difference-obd1-obd2-scanners/

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

@@Nathanallenpinard Did not know OBD2 existed.

[@Nathanallenpinard]

@@andrewdomenitzdmd At first I thought I typo'd, but what do you mean? OBDII is what I should've said?

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

@@Nathanallenpinard Pretty sure OBDII or 2 came in 1996 and OBDI or 1 or one was before that. OBDII or 2 uses the code readers we mostly see now. They made it a required by law item.

[@iamtony215]

Thank you!!! That was helpful AF! It was straight to the point and honest! Love the financial aspects that you included, even down to the insurance!!! Helped me make a very important decision, that otherwise would have caused me to overlook this potential buy, because I don't know nothing about cars, but I know now... Made a list of things for myself to remember to look and listen for, while doing my own personal assessment of this same vehicle, just two years younger...

[@skribbley6725]

I just got a 95 Camry and it’s in such good condition. My parents also have a 2000 Chevy tracker and before my dad got a hold of it, it looked brand new lol, still looks good for its age. Love these companies, they make amazing cars!

[@barbaraalva2830]

Look people, yes Camrys are amazing cars, just keep in mind if you buy a $1500 Camry that’s a 20 or 24 year old car is that yes, it’s gonna have oil leaks in the oil pan, transmission pan leaks, timing belt cover gasket leaks, and most likely bad struts ! So yes once you fix all that these issues the car are freaking bullet proof cars!!!! So just keep that in mind! Once you fix all those issues these cars are realiable as much as a new car is!!!! I have a 2001 Camry and I replaced every single seal on the motor and transmission and all brand new shocks and new tires and regular maintenance and these baby is super reliable!!!! This is the way to go if your tired of spending money on your leased car or financed car your paying for cause it’s a new year model car and you drowning in car payments cause you trying to impress people with your new car!

[@larrywillard9316]

I love what you said.. It is so true..my neighbor has,a,2018 ford f150.. Car payment 700 mo. Lol. I have 2007 toyota,tacoma. Paid for. Smh.. What ever makes you happy...

[@barbaraalva2830]

larry willard hell yeah bro! That 2007 Tacoma will litteraly last you easy another ..13 years or more bro!! As long as u keep up with regular maintenance ! I feel bad for people who have a brand new car and a $750 car payment and they struggle to pay there payments!

[@barbaraalva2830]

larry willard another thing. Is that your 2007 tacoma is a way much better vehicle and way more reliable than your neighbors new 2018 Ford F-150! That sounds crazy but it’s absolutely true! U can ask any real mechanic or person with knowledge on cars!!! That’s crazy to know that!!

[@pauljerry7764]

Amen.

[@DeepPoeticSociety]

I don't know, I must've got lucky. The only issue I currently have is the tail light indicator on the dashboard stays on. I'm going to check it out tonight for any lights that may be out.

[@jtf-joshtfitnessandlifesty3470]

I got my 96 V6 XLE Camry for only $1,200 with 193,000 miles and it still runs very well and accelerates great

[@jtf-joshtfitnessandlifesty3470]

And I bought with no damage and the paint is still good

[@greggf6689]

My 1994 5 speed just turned 567,000 miles this week - original engine!

[@kingkadir2932]

I got my 99 Camry with 240k miles for 500 bucks, still runs like a dream

[@donnaszkubiel4292]

I own a 2001 Camry and LOVE it !. My car has 280000 miles on it . Other then normal wear out items tires, windshield wipers battery’s and timing belts only had to replace a radiator and exhaust pipe! I am planing on driving this car til I can no longer drive or hit a dear with it!

[@jerrylisby5376]

Donna Szkubiel please don't hit a dear (human). 😳

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

He meant to say a deer, the 4 legged, furry variety, some with antlers.

[@theencube5379]

nice i have a 2002 toyota camry with 268k miles

[@footage6402]

Is your 2001 a 4 cylinder ?? I'm debating about buying that year

[@erickimmy1493]

4 cylinder?

[@abdainawi]

Bought 2001 after friends suggestion. & I am truly surprised. It's incredible car with excellent reliability & durability

[@91myroc]

I bought a 95 LE V6 a few weeks ago for $1,700 and I love it. It needed just one small repair but after I got that fixed up it and it’s been solid. Now I’m about to buy another one another 95.

[@jmm172]

265,000 miles on our 1996 Camry XLE V6. No leaks for burning fluids. Car runs like new and drives still like new. Family bought the car new and now we have it. Not one ounce of rust. Truly a car worth buying over and over.

[@teddyjohnson1290]

You can never get tired of floating around like that

[@lennyluzitano8920]

I have a 1998. Changed the timing belt and water pump....still runs great

[@shaasesoria]

Great video, i'm from Argentina and i lived in Minnesota (Woodbury) for 2 years. I really love there. Keep showing that beatifull place please. Regards,

[@tabbott429]

Bought a 1999 camry v6 with 145k miles couple years ago. Stepson been driving it trouble free. Only needed one egr sensor. Previous owner put 18" mazda wheels and tires on it and it looks so much better than the stock tiny wheels they come with. Highly recommended.

[@javacup7579]

i once had 97 camry with v6 and manual transmission, retired it at 297k miles, it was still driving pretty good at that time. based on this awesome performance, i now drive 2011 camry.

[@lsinghca]

I had a 1996 Toyota Camry. It was the smoothest car you could drive.

[@mattbrower7824]

Good Video!!Good Information!! Thank You!!

[@paulmiyagishima7655]

Greetings from Torrance,Ca! Couldn't help but laugh because we still own a 1993 camry! It's been in one family since new. 163k miles. Only minor scratches and door dings. We have replaced every little thing except for the engine. Still runs great for a 29yr old car and is affordable to repair and to have insurance on. Interior is near perfect. Toyotas just don't die. Plus we live in So Cal so no rust. Will be sad when it finally goes to car heaven....Thanks for the video!

[@carsthatlast441]

Wow that is awesome. There a lot of people that would love that car. Thanks for watching.

[@luccianodfs6711]

I bought a 98 camry v6 3 months ago, engine and transmission were repaired, has 277k km, i paid 2800 usd changed oil, coolant, brake job,cleaned inyectors, new tires, transmission filter gasket and oil, and im really happy with it, runs like new fun to drive and goes 200km phr no problem! 200hp 1mzfe engine.

[@adrianfields6589]

I bought one on 10.11.2019? I’m impressed 😍

[@GrungeVeins]

Adrian Fields how is it running now

[@senorsquish1]

Our 96 is going hard! I learned how to work on cars replacing some of the parts.

[@robsrandomness7824]

That was my favorite body style Camry. Loved the wagon model of that gen!

[@bh2236]

That wagon had great style!

[@sabrehawk-427]

i have 1995 camry le v6 wagon it has 186.000 miles and i love it runs real strong i owned it for over two years usually i don t keep a car that long

[@tommystearns3073]

On the other hand, my truck died and I couldn't afford a new engine so I got a 1996 Toyota Camry LE identical to the one in the video minus a couple things for $1000. It needs a few repairs but the body is clean, interior is in great shape and it runs and drives as if it were brand new minus the worn struts and exhaust leak. All I can say is I'm amazed at the drivability and gas mileage

[@fifteenbyfive]

I've got a concourse '94 and the market would tell me that if it needed almost $2000 in repairs it'd be totaled but owning a car like this has taught me that there's a whole other kind of value that the market doesn't consider, utilitarian value.

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

I have this argument with people all the time,the value isn't what the cars worth and that they are mistaken if that's how they look at it,the value is the years upon years of basically putting minimal into a car that's paid for and getting reliable service out of it without a car payment, only a fool would see 1500 and some maintenance every once in a while as a waste of money,unfortunately most people out there are fools and will spend more than a quarter of there working years paying for new cars,

[@K24FB6]

I bought a 99 camry last year with 98k miles from the original owner, the paint is a little faded but I only paid 2k for it, I bought it as a daily driver and so far im at 113k, so far just oil changes and tire rotation, its great on gas as well! Best purchase I’ve ever done!

[@jalynemccurdy]

I really appreciate this video because I am currently interested in a 1999 Toyota Camry with 188000 miles.

[@brandongraham2552]

Just bought an 2000 Camry for 1200 today 209k smooth as silk thank you Trevino Family !Cold a/c no leaks all I'm missing is a 3rd gen 4runner to park next to it 🤗

[@cgrscott]

This generation Camry just wont die, unless you drive it 30 k without changing the oil. But, it rewards owners who are attentive to maintenance.

[@nrgriffin23]

It was an Iowa car at one time! Saw the Toyota of Iowa City decal on the trunk lid, used to work for them many years ago. Always enjoyed driving that generation of Camry, and the square-body model that preceded it.

[@goldwolf0606]

I recently bought one for $1500 as my beater. 134,000 miles body in pretty good shape, just like this video. Inside was dirty as shyt because of previous owners kids. Had to change all the motor mounts, valve cover gasket, timing belt, front oil seal, transmission fluid, radiator, thermostat, coolant flush, heater core, oil change, cam shaft sensor, power steering fluid, power steering reservoir, power steering lines, door handles, Fron window regulators, AC compressor, AC recharge, window washer hoses, cabin air filter, and engine air filter. Still have to change the driver side door opener controller, and some emission hoses or purge solenoid, brakes/rotors, and alignment. It works though. Hopefully for a long time. I bought a 2014 Kia Optima New for $26,000.00 and I got 180,000 miles out of it then sold it for $3500.00 the kias engine died the night I sold it 😂😂😂 I don’t want to pay $22500 for 180,000miles ever again. That’s $0.125 per mile. If I can get 166,000 miles (300,000 miles on the car), which is very likely because this is a Toyota Camry, having spent about $3000 total after repairs, that would yield $0.018 per miles. Almost 10x less. I’m never buying a new car again.

[@adobewanjerkobi]

My mother’s Toyota Avalon is a 1997 and we live in Buffalo NY, similar lack of rust and we have 179k miles. Sometimes I wish it was my car lol, has nice leather seats. Hers has the 1MZ-FE so we still have to keep up on oil changes every 3000-4000 miles. However, there’s plenty of available power and that V6 pulls on the highway no problem.

[@lorifarion5274]

Driving a 96LE 6cyl with 236K for about a year now. It's gone back and forth California-Pennsylvania a few times. Great local driving. That's all I do.

[@manderson9593]

Had one. Fixed the handling with some minor upgrades.

[@EduardoMartinez-ql3wb]

Hi nice video. I own a 96 collector edition Camry leather power windos 1 bout it for 900 dlls from a couples the problem with the car was leaking transmission oil my Car is 3.0 and runs fast i bout 2 1/2 years and still running 298000 miles and still rowling thasnks toyota Camry

[@SommerStuff]

I have this same make and model Camry (One year older), the same color as well, with just over 123,000 miles. This car has truly been an amazing vehicle for me. This is one of the best cars made as far as quality and over time. If you take care of a car like this, it will take care of you. (Scotty Kilmer, this is NOT for sale)

[@keephopealive.6059]

How’s the mpg?

[@SommerStuff]

Was around 25 give or take my aggression. Posted the comment 4 years ago. Actually just sold it this week. Still runs amazing!@@keephopealive.6059

[@UssyMustyYS]

I bought a 2000 Camry with a 119k mileage 2 days ago, and I can't stop loving it.

[@robertholmes1366]

Even if your not on a tight budget. This is one of the best cars ever built

[@buddythelittletinyrescuedo5114]

Great Cars! better with manual trans if you can find. I Had a 2002 sold it 186k miles ran great but 1st gear started slipping SLIGHTLY - I now have a 2000 Toyota Solara with 2.2 with 214K automatic it's basically a Camry but with 2 doors and very sporty looking. I prefer my 1994 Toyota Tercel 1.5 inline 4 cylinder 4 speed manual trans 36 - 42 mpg

[@Carnutzjoe]

My 2009 Camry lasted 9 years and 280,000 miles. The 2.4 litre, 4 had plenty of power, got 28-30mpg. And because it had a timing chain it didn’t need replacement. Very low maintenance. It was one of the best cars I’ve ever owned.

[@michaeldavila8627]

My brother gave me his 2001 Toyota Corolla CE with 133,000 miles on it a few days ago and it's my first car. Great car and it's in great conditions (Paint is a little rough on the hood). I absolutely am enjoying the car.

[@rustytoyota]

You can never go wrong with this generation of Camrys, either the 4 or 6 Cylinder. Amazing cars, they get great gas mileage and the V6 quick.

[@t.c.3376]

1999.. 1 owner.. Me 😁. No rust , All original, 332,000 miles, 4cyl, fully loaded, never any sunroof issues, reg maintenance, paid between $23-$24k New. Replaced leather car seat covers & carpet, starting to need new speakers, No cracks anywhere, I LOVE MY CAR ! Will keep forever❤️❤️. It’s original paint job is a LEXUS COLOR SCEEM.. 2-tone gold PLUS.. GOLD LETTERING not silver.... I bought off lot that way , no special order ... Will buy another one in near future

[@parentconcerned6827]

Have 96 Camry V6 bought last year with 37,000 original miles. My mechanic had taken care since new. $3000.00.

[@fifteenbyfive]

You stole it for $3k in that condition/mileage.

[@peterpanassow7814]

Love this generation of Camry

[@cocotaveras8975]

They last a really long time, are reliable, easy to maintain, and easy to fix any major or minor problem so yeah a really, really good car

[@secure777]

I have a 2000 Camry with 199,000 , its running good 👍🏼🤞🏼🔝

[@perdidonoglobo]

Good info. I had a '95 Camry that I bought reluctantly from a friend. The '82 RWD (5Spd) Celica that I was driving at time was just great for me, and I didn't need a "family" sedan. But I gave in and bought it. Turned out (after I stopped reaching for that missing third pedal) it was the best car I've ever owned. Drove it reliably to almost 200K miles then sold it for a bit more than I expected. My current Corolla has more features, but that smooth, sedate ride from Camry can't be duplicated... unless, of course, you move up to Lexus.

[@teddyjohnson1290]

Real talk

[@teddyjohnson1290]

Gotta love the way it absorbs bumps also. Almost as if the bumps weren't there. Oh so Smooth!!

[@danmorgoshi7598]

Very very good car... My father drive this camry for years... He's old now..and I drive his camry for 10 years. Excellent car ...very simple to do some work... Now this camry has 224,000 miles...and keep going strong . / Very good video ... Everything is true .👍

[@mikemcmanus3918]

Thank you for posting the review on the '96 Camry. My brother got a 2000 Lexus for his wife with about 100,000 miles. Great shape and she loves it. He doesn't believe in making heavy car payments every month.

[@winstonleighton1358]

Neither do i. Also,,, older the better since the 90s were the BEST MADE WHEELS.... BMW

[@richdome1]

I have 05 Camry paid 3500 85000, 97 Mercury Cougar cruiser paid 1500 with 35000! Love both!!

[@jackw3235]

I bought a 2000 Toyota Camry for two hundred bucks. And I had a broken timing belt which I replaced great running car👍👍👍👍

[@marcelpatel9017]

Live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and own a 2005 Camry LE. Has 250,000 kms and no issues. Almost 16 years & runs like a champ.

[@legojenn]

I've got a 96 V6 Camry with 205,000 km that I inherited. I kept it as a second car because it had no resale value. It's a solid vehicle and spare parts are cheap and common. The V6 does make a difference.

[@normt5463]

Funny to see that era Camry on snow as here in the Great Lakes they all are gone to rust heaven.

[@ericbasinski5022]

I got a 1996 camry a few years ago for 300$ and it's been the best car I've had very little rust for its age and being a Wisconsin car and it has 272,500 miles on the v6 engine

[@liamstraub3394]

that exhaust leak sounds amazing

[@Dennster2005]

I think the only thing that breaks on these is the door handles. Pay attention to how many of them have mismatched door handles - which is easy considering how many of these cars are still on the road.

[@jaredport9914]

You can get a mechanically sound one that just needs some work cosmetically for under 2 grand. If you want to spend 5-6 you can find immaculate older models with relatively low miles. These things hold up so well

[@lunathecutest6652]

I own a 95 camry LE and its been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.

[@williammcqueen3313]

2000 Camry 4cyl 5sfe 230,000 miles. Driven everyday best. Damn. Car. Ever.

[@adamdimo1954]

I got the wife a used 08 camry, great car hasn't missed a beat. Not one aspect of it is cool or exciting but reliability is awesome

[@joshuarivera7630]

I owned a 95 and a 96, both engines developed rod knock and one even threw 2 rods on the highway. They are reliable cars for the most part, however, the 5sfe 4 cylinder engines have common oiling issues including the pump leaks, #1 connecting rod bearing is the first to go.

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

I bought a 1993 Camry LE 2.2 twenty-one years ago for $4800.00 with about 74,000 miles. I still own it to this day and drive it every day in 2023. It now has 209K (original engine and trans) and actually runs better than the day I bought it, simply because I’ve put money into it over 20 years with parts and maintenance. I have aftermarket rims on it with 16” Firestones that make it ride like a dream. The original alternator just quit on me a few months ago! It had the Toyota stamp on it from the factory. My mechanic was shocked. Some things don’t work now, the tachometer stopped years ago, the speedometer is 20 miles off, the brights switch for the lights (stalk) stopped working some years back also. Transmission shifts like a dream, never any issues with it. Still gets OK gas mileage, about 20 in the city, 26-27 highway. When I go to have my oil changed, the kids freak out on my car, lol..they offer to buy it. Would I love a newer car? Of course I would! But she’s paid for, no car payments, insurance is super cheap, all she needs really in a paint job. The paint is original light blue, not in horrible shape, but there are scratches here and there, no rust though. Very quiet running car, except for the a/c compressor, which drones away and is a little noisy. I’m not going to mess with it until it quits, because it blows freezing air on a 99 degree day in south Florida heat. My interior is blue cloth,nearly mint, except for a few cracked plastic pieces. I’ve kept her in the garage for 18 years but the previous owner parked her outside in the sun. My center console has cracked into pieces, I’ve no idea where to find that whole assembly, I guess a junk yard? I’ll keep driving her until she quits or until I can afford something newer. I don’t see her quitting anytime soon though. Best and most reliable car I’ve ever owned.

[@wowcarwow]

It was my first car when i left college and it was more than a decade ago. I love reliable cars, see some cars reviewed.

[@cooldd463]

I bought a 96 camry 2 years ago for $650. It's still my daily and has 239k miles on it. I had to put some work into it to get it street legal and make it a little nicer, but it's a great beater and a comfortable reliable daily driver

[@acr4715]

Timing belt/ water pump done on my 96 this week. I can consider it new.

[@johannacruz3609]

Just bought a 2001 Toyota Camry, drives beautifully. They worth the money.

[@garyoconnordbaairrepair7775]

I bought a 2003 Toyota Camry LE with a VVT-1. It had over 221,000 and now it has over 232,000. A friend did an inspection and the upper Torque Mount needed to be replaced. I bought one from where I work. An Auto Parts Company (FMP). Slight damage behind the left headlight with very little rust on the fender.

[@peterchavez7687]

Got mine 96 salvage for 600 Had an aftermarket radio good enough for me

[@eddmata5312]

Yessss realy good car, I have 95 Camry today Is my best car... 8 years and I love this car

[@JoseReyes-gq3ns]

bout a month ago i go a friends 1994 camry le coupe 3.0 v6 for 500. Had a massive dent/hit from a tbone on the passanger side, radiator leak, filthy, broken radio antenna, and broken door handle. been driving it as is after a cleaninf and man its so smooth shifting in the automatic and has really great gas mileage for a V6, planning on fixing it up, getting the body worked and painted to keep it as a daily driver or i can leave it as is as a beater car

[@kevinkidneyy]

Love my 07 XLE 208k miles so smooth and strong

[@aalitros]

Daily driver is my 95 4Runner with the 22RE engine. More reliable than death and taxes.

[@markschwartz5614]

I just picked up s 1996 Camry LE,246000 miles on it for $400. It leaks oil and needs work but for the price it is a keeper.

[@wernerbloemwagen6878]

Mine is a 1996 model year 200Si auto right hand drive with 122000km on the clock and full leather interior - it still smells new

[@timothykeith1367]

If the body and interior is clean overall, use an endoscope camera on a cellphone to look under the valve cover for sludge. If the motor looks clean inside then its got a lot of life left in it. The cost of replacing the timing belt is lower on the 2.2. If its got the manual transmission, that's a bonus for long life - but many drivers are rough on clutches and manual transmissions, yet the repair cost is lower if its been abused.

[@Cgtlfa]

Had a 95 Camry 4 cyl with 326k miles to be exact (not lying) with very little maintenance... Sold it for 500 bucks, still ran smooth and strong, just needed shocks and bushings. Regret selling it, should’ve kept it and break 400k... Thought I’d share :)

[@x99j]

U had a 1992 model with the 2.2l. Lots of failed brake light switches, oil pump seal leaked, and went through 4 water pumps in 240,000 miles.

[@soaceba]

I have a 97 camry 2.2 bought it with 98k now have 268k just general maintenance she's a beast!

[@reijosilvennoinen9555]

Bought a '93 Camry LE with the V-6 ... been a good car! There are some minor problems etc. etc. but it keeps running. :)

[@Londonbridge978]

2000 Camry 4cly 5sfe 117,000 miles with barely any rust. I’ve got a lonnggg way to go.