1987 Toyota Camry Reviews

I replaced the timing belt, front axles and bearings. Radiator, front brakes.

I should have replaced the struts, shocks, muffler and oil pan. It needs all these and a clutch. I am done with it.

Reliable, efficient, comfortable for me, but not my wife. I bought the car for $700, put almost 60,000 miles on it, probably put $250 worth of parts into it, and 12 hours of labor. It was everything I hoped it would be.

It will be recycled next week for $180 of metal.

Averaged 29 MPG.

CV joints had to be done at 240,000 ks.

Clutch went at 280,000 ks.

Have had water pump replaced and timing belt done last week.

A few small oil leaks got fixed.

Cold start switch is waiting to be replaced.

A great old car. Never stops; seems to want to go forever.

It's no racing car, is strong, very basic, great on fuel.

Has no rattles, paint is poor, good shape inside. Just a great car; says a lot for the Toyota product in that day.

Keep oil, belts, and heater and radiator hoses in good shape. Look after the old thing, and it will look after you.

Had to get the front left brake pad replaced, and bled all four. The brakes were fine afterwards.

Had to replace the accelerator. Around $28.

Had to replace the rear brake lights.

Takes a few tries to start the car, but no big deal.

Steering wheel or something sounds "rusty" when turning. No big deal though either.

Transmission leak. I put some trans. fluid in to replace the lost fluid, and fill it back up every day or two days, depending on where I'm going.

Need to replace the headlight bulbs.

Cruise control doesn't work.

The light that switches to tell you what gear you're in by the steering wheel, doesn't work in drive and neutral sometimes.

The interior roof lights need replacing nearest the front window.

The drivers side audio speaker isn't working, and the front passengers buzzes.

The rear right door doesn't open.

Whenever I lock either front doors and shut them, the lock pops back up so I have to lock the front passengers from the inside, then close the driver's door, then lock it using my key.

Need to replace the exhaust, air filter, spark plugs, and wires.

Need to get the transmission fluid changed.

Paint job. The hood is in bad condition and the rear is next, but the rest of the car isn't that rusted at all.

Lastly, I don't know exactly how much gas I have, because the needle goes up and down a little sometimes.

This a really reliable vehicle, and it's hard to believe it's almost 24 years old.

The engine is in great condition, and it barely uses up any fluids besides the transmission fluid as earlier stated.

Gas mileage is great (just wish I knew exactly how much I would have). When the needle gets right on "E", it can go another 15 miles or more depending on the speed and way it's driven (if it's good).

Acceleration is OK, but that's what's expected from an older model.

Braking is good but just requires a little more firm press; again, expected from an older model.

OD function still works properly. Shifting gears feels a little sloppy, but I can live with it.

Interior is great for its age; there's only some fading on the driver's seat, and a little on the passenger's, and that's about it.

The body is only rusted badly on the hood and a little on the rear, but the rest is in good condition for its age.

Overall, with a little work, it can be back in top condition, but be warned, take good care of it.