1987 Toyota Camry Basic Sedan review from North America
"A smooth riding powerhouse"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car, which had been stored properly for 10 years, was purchased in an estate sale.
I replaced the tires and all of the fluids. The automatic transmission fluid was replaced by the dynamic method, which I highly recommend.
It passed the safety check and emissions test easily.
However, the transmission exhibited slippage. I had this checked by a qualified transmission expert and it was given a clean bill of health. Due to the low mileage and the fact it had been stored for a lengthy time, it was felt that the car needed to be run in well.
General comments?
I was happily surprised by the power of the Camry engine. It reminded me of the fun it was to drive a previously owned BMW 2002.
For a car that is 14 years old, I continue to enjoy the mechanic's double take on the year and fine condition of this vehicle.
Though I've only had the car for one month, I can easily foresee years of pleasurable driving ahead.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72850 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 73550 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 26th November, 2001 |