Faults:

Just the usual running costs, overall nothing out of the ordinary.

General Comments:

A great family car that you could depend on, and has good fuel economy. All we did was the basic servicing and drive the car with respect, and it was a very good car to own.

Faults:

New front suspension three years ago, gas lines, front brake caliper (twice), radiator just this year, everything else is original.

General Comments:

The dictionary definition of reliable. Drove like new when I bought it, and still behaves and runs competently.

The cabin is roomy, especially up front, the upholstery is high quality, and there are none of the electrical bugs that seem to plague old cars. Cruise control, signals, headlights, dashboard lights, brake lights, stereo, power door locks, windows and mirrors all problem free.

Mechanically, the thing is bulletproof. Never a problem with the starter, alternator, battery, or engine and transmission.

The 5-speed manual shifts smooth and precise, and the engine still runs quiet and smooth.

I can't get rid of this car until it one day dies on me. I've become too emotionally involved with it. You will too.

Faults:

I own the Camry american edition with the 3.0 L, it has 178,500 miles and is still going strong. Toyota engineering on this vehicle is exceptional. I am an Automotive service technician and I know reliability when I see it. I would take this old car on a trip from New York to California, I'm so confident, which is a shame too because my wife's parents gave us this car after they bought their new 2006 Camry and have had a few quality issues on it so far.

In the 20,000 miles, 2 years I have owned it I have only installed brake pads and rotors front and rear, a new LR brake caliper and basic oil changes and maintenance. Its too bad Toyota don't make them this good still.

General Comments:

I am amazed at the quality of its exterior as well. I seriously expected paint to at least chip or flake after 14 years, but it's still glossy and attractive.

Faults:

General stuff that I have had to replace would include a/c compressor around 100,000 miles. Alternator replaced for the first time probably around 135,000 miles. New front brake lines around 250,000. Replacing all engine seals, today actually, to stop an oil leak or two. When you have over a quarter of a million miles on a car, it will leak oil naturally.

General Comments:

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS CAR!!! It's the first car I have ever owned. I bought it when I was 15 and it had 44,000 miles on it. I'm now 27 years old, and I drive my baby every day and she has over 283,000 miles on it. I'm taking her in for a new paint job soon and I have expectations to drive this car well over 300,000 miles! God Willing!!

Faults:

Standard maintenance: timing belt - needed every 60K. Radiator started leaking, but $100 and very little effort, replacing it was a breeze. Starter motor became intermittent, but with the help of an online assistant, simply replacing the contacts for $10 prevented me from buying a new one. I've looked for something that needs some TLC, but it continues to run flawlessly. I'm getting about 21 MPG, but would like to get some more power. I'm told that adjusting the timing may be of help for such an old car.

General Comments:

I've always been a US buyer, but this car has changed me. I'm living in Germany surrounded by beautiful cars and the savings to buy one, but this 13 year old 145K mile car gives me no reason to do so. It's smooth, quiet, peppy, great in snow and won't give me any trouble, not even a rattle. My next car will be a Camry Hybrid so I can double my mileage.