1993 Toyota Camry LX review from North America
"A good car, but be careful of the gremlins"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power antenna quit.
Speaker covers on front doors fell off.
Paint on front sides gradually deteriorating.
Replaced water pump
Replaced cv boots and half shafts
Replaced driver and front passenger side power window mechanisms
Replaced one of the rear passenger power window mechanisms.
Replaced again front passenger power window mechanism.
Replaced timing belt
Needs to have cv boots and half shafts replaced again.
General comments?
Bought this car because I needed a reliable and money saving car. Obviously buying any car, including a Toyota, is a gamble. In this case, I lost.
The car is a wonderful driving machine, smooth, quiet, responsive. I don't know if I have ever driven a nicer car. It also is a reliable car and have not experienced any serious mechanical problems--so far. But, it is also reliable in being costly, the windows and cv boots being the main culprits. They just keep coming around like hungry children.
In the last five hears I've probably spent over $1600 in hopes of rehabilitating this machine. Now, having started a second round of repairs with it, it appears it is time to say "Goodbye, Toyota". My only concern is where will I place my next bet, and will I be able to do it before the next window mechanism fails.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 134000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2006 |