1993 Toyota Camry review from North America
"Great car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brakes rattle often when braking at high speeds.
After 150,000km, the clutch started to slip, had to replace it.
When braking hard in rain, the front brakes lock up very easy and steering is not an option. But I guess it's better than losing total control of the car.
Minor lights would sometimes not work, also in the interior.
Rear suspension squeaks.
General comments?
Actually a very well made car, considering I drive the crap out of it and it holds up fairly well. Pretty quick for a 4 cylinder, beats most V6 Camrys in a race, due to it being a 5 speed (pretty rare).
Suspension is good, I've hopped many a curb and it's in good shape, have also bottomed out a lot and no apparent damage to the wheel alignment or suspension.
Gear ratio is kinda tight, but I've taken it to about 208km/h (135mph) in 5th gear at 5500rpm (redlines at 6000rpm).
Starts to shake when you pass 180kmh, engine NEVER overheats, always stays cool no matter how hard I drive it.
Almost impossible to fishtail, even in rain, probably cause it's front wheel drive. Very stable car.
Comfy interior, engine rev's loud when you want it to, sounds like a V6.
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| Quiet, roomy, comfortable, safe, reasonably good on gas - and absolutely reliable. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Engine and transmission | inline 4, 16 valve Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2001 |