1993 Toyota Camry inline 4, 16 valve

Summary:

Great car

Faults:

Brakes rattle often when braking at high speeds.

After 150,000km, the clutch started to slip, had to replace it.

When braking hard in rain, the front brakes lock up very easy and steering is not an option. But I guess it's better than losing total control of the car.

Minor lights would sometimes not work, also in the interior.

Rear suspension squeaks.

General Comments:

Actually a very well made car, considering I drive the crap out of it and it holds up fairly well. Pretty quick for a 4 cylinder, beats most V6 Camrys in a race, due to it being a 5 speed (pretty rare).

Suspension is good, I've hopped many a curb and it's in good shape, have also bottomed out a lot and no apparent damage to the wheel alignment or suspension.

Gear ratio is kinda tight, but I've taken it to about 208km/h (135mph) in 5th gear at 5500rpm (redlines at 6000rpm).

Starts to shake when you pass 180kmh, engine NEVER overheats, always stays cool no matter how hard I drive it.

Almost impossible to fishtail, even in rain, probably cause it's front wheel drive. Very stable car.

Comfy interior, engine rev's loud when you want it to, sounds like a V6.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th August, 2001

10th Mar 2005, 18:50

But the 5 speed camry's have one extra gear, allowing the engine to put more power out at the wheels at a lower RPM. Therefore, 135 MPH is possible. Your statistics were referring to an automatic, 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION.

9th Aug 2005, 18:11

Most Toyota vehicles with 4speed A/T have an implicit electronic overdrive in 4, which kicks in above 60 km/h. The gear ratio then will be about 0.7:1, equiv. to a manual 5speed. In other words: a "prise-direct" 1:1 is 3 in A/T and 4 in manual transmissions.

Roughly, the manual ratio in 2nd can be compared with a 1st in A/T because of the powerful hydraulic torque converter in conventional and electronic automatics.

17th Oct 2005, 04:35

A camry is amazing. my camry has been slightly modified and I have been to 225 km/h and the car wants to go more. surprising. these machines move.

10th Feb 2006, 01:55

I have to agree I like Toyota, but when it comes to performance my 1997 Saab 900S would beat up on any V6 Camry. I have had it up to 130mph with four people in the car. That was me letting off.

1993 Toyota Camry LX Wagon V6

Faults:

Engine shudders/misses in cold weather (below 30F) and continues for an hour or until very hot. Dealer can't fix because when the car is brought inside the trouble disappears until it's outside and the trouble reappears. Happened last winter and this winter and it can't be fixed. Why? Don't know. Can anyone help me?

Doug

Thank you

obriens@usinternet.com

General Comments:

Car has been wonderful in all other aspects.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 22nd January, 2001

1993 Toyota Camry LE 2.2

Faults:

Bought the car used. Biggest problem was the axle. Reasonable to change for a big car other than that the second biggest problem most will run into is the flex pipe for the exhuast. It breaks loose after a while letting noise come out. One mistake Toyota did do was the logo in the tail light, it sometimes breaks letting vapor enter leaving it with a misty ugly look.. Repairing it is not cost effective.

General Comments:

Although a few things might not be right it puts any Ford or Pontiac to shame. The next one I get will be a new 2000 model - gotta love it. What do you expect, it's almost a Lexus.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th December, 1999

22nd Sep 2001, 11:40

Why do you give this car a 9/10 performance rating? Have you not driven any other cars? This is one of the weakest cars I have ever driven.