1990 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"Reliable and made to last"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Major oil leak one year after I got it (car was 9 years old at that time). Spent $400 to fix.
Rear brake discs recently, but I was expecting this.
New muffler and exhaust pipe.
New timing belt at 100 k miles (previous owner did not change it at all). This was scheduled maintenance, it did not break.
General comments?
Great car, reliable, never stuck in the middle of the road. Not very good gas mileage in the city, but great performance. Very comfortable. Well built. I got hit by a Jeep Cherokee, I had no damage. The Jeep needed body work.
Very happy, I am about to buy a new car, and I am seriously considering another Camry, although I may go for a Corolla or Honda Civic because it is a little bit cheaper.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 2.5 L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 91500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | Dacia 1310 |
| Date of Entry | 12th July, 2001 |