Faults:

Both front C.V. joints replaced at 296000kms.

Rear right electric window collapsed (don't use that window anyway, so doesn't bother me).

General Comments:

I haven't had the car too long, but am very impressed with it. I bought it as a work hack for $1000; best grand I've ever spent.

The car has been well looked after for its age and mileage, with only 2 previous owners.

Had to replace the C.V. joints, but hey that's wear and tear.

The Camry is really comfy (this is the base model before they brought out the 3.0 GL in 1993).

The auto is still really smooth, and the car loves a good beating NOW and then.

Fuel economy is OK, but this is an old V6, so I didn't expect Corolla economy.

The A/C works great, factory cassette and 6 disc CD stacker still works great, and the speakers are surprising good.

The car has keyless entry (1 remote), but doesn't work, so when the alarm goes off, you have to reset it by unlocking the car and put the key in the ignition, which is a bit of a pain, but oh well.

Next week am getting a full service, and cambelt and associating bits replaced, so will probably cost the value of the car, but honestly, am not really bothered :)

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

It's an awesome car. Everything is in top running condition. It's fully loaded, and the fact that it is full-time 4 wheel drive is cool for those winter months.

This is the first and only Toyota Camry 4wd that I have ever seen, and I intend on keeping this car forever!

Faults:

Replaced rotors twice.

Drive shaft problems around the 300,000km mark - cost AUS $1,000 to repair.

Some rust around the window seals (I live near the sea), fixed for around AUS $800.

Air conditioner developed a leak and had to be re-gassed.

Usual consumables: disk pads, alternator bushes, solenoids, batteries and lights.

General Comments:

This car is a particularly good design from Toyota and is very reliable.

Please note that this car is not the same as the US for the given year. The picture in this forum shows the "wedge" shaped Camry only available in Australia in the mid 90s.

Its lower height and wider stance (similar to the Cressida) makes it handle quite well around corners. The front-back balance is quite good.

The engine itself has been surprisingly reliable with no mechanical problems whatsoever (now at 420,000km). I always use fully synthetic oil (Mobil 1, Penrite), and to the usual 10k/6mth service, which probably helps it last so long.

My only two criticism is probably a little small by today's standards, particularly if you have tall passengers in the front and back seats, and the dials tend to bend with the heat.

Faults:

Fantastic car! Other than the routine maintenance/scheduled repairs (i.e. timing belt) I have had no problems with this car. The only fault would be the black rubber bumpers have oxidized, but at 17 years old, that's to be expected.

General Comments:

Interior is in excellent condition, exterior paint is in very good condition. Very reliable, great gas mileage (4 cylinder). I have absolutely no complaints about this little work horse of a car.