1988 Toyota Camry LE from North America - Comments

I haven't had many problems so far.

The transmission needed to be replaced shortly after I bought it. I encountered some problems in finding a mechanic in the area who would repair a foreign car.

The brake pads also needed to be replaced. This was not a major repair.

There are also some minor rust spots starting to form.

Overall, I am very pleased with my Camry. It is very enjoyable to drive and it's been very reliable so far. I've talked to other owners of Toyotas that claim they were able to drive their cars beyond 200,000 miles.

There are some nice features that I was surprised to find in an older car. The automatic seat belts are a good safety feature and contribute to lower insurance rates. The air conditioning and heating are excellent. Also, the headlights turn off automatically when you open the driver's side door. This is a feature that I find very helpful.

My 1988 Camry LE has just over 252,000 miles on it, and it still runs PERFECTLY.

I just bought a 1988 LE camry and it only had 122000 miles on it, and it has been one of the best cars I ever driven.

I got a 1988 Camry LE DOHC 2l 16 Valve and it has over 300000 kilometers runs fine, but needs a new transmission.

I got an 88 camry LE, 255,000km, and no problems at all, well transmission was changed, I luv this car.

I own an '88 camry... it's a great car... I get wonderful gas mileage (30+), its easy to drive, park, ect... I bought it with 133000 miles on it, the previous toyota I owned had well over 225000 miles on it and with regular preventitive matinence it would have had tons more life in it had I not totaled it... oh by the way... thanks toyota for putting stock roll bars in the '86 4 runner...

I just bought a 1988 Toyota Camry Deluxe with 152,000 on it, it runs great and starts every time. I have had a Camry in the past and it was very much abused by the previous owners, but it still ran and drove well... SO yes Camry is a very good buy.

I own a 1988 Camry, with only 38,000 miles as of today. It was garage kept for 18 years by my grandmother.

I own both an 88 1.6l 4 cylinder carburetor corolla as well as an 88 2.0l 6 cylinder fuel injected camry and they are, in my opinion superior to new version toyota makes. 91 - 96 camrys had oil/atf leaks at higher mileage as well as power steering issues just like that of the lexus' from that year. also if you have ever done a tune up for any 90 to present toyota fuel injection doesn't make that process fun. sure toyotas nowadays are more efficient and pass smog easier, but then again my toyotas got like over 150 k both and they still blow doors on people. they don't make toyotas like they used to. (88 corolla did a transmission job on, previous owner mashed on that car its not a friggin 350Z)

88 CAMRY? I love my car. It runs great even with myself driving like a mad man. 70 mph, is not a problem. I love getting in it, knowing that it'll start every time. By far the most reliable car ever, my opinion.

I own a 88 camry le with 165,000 miles and it's still going strong, Just can't kill it, it was rear-ended 30,000 miles ago and repaired but still going strong.. too bad they are not made like this nowadays.