Car was in great shape (and still is) when I bought it. Changed the front rotors (pulsing brakes),changed the timing belt at same time (to be safe). No repairs since this time. I do change the oil approx. 3x per year (cheap insurance)
This is the best car I've ever owned and I've owned a few! The car drives and looks like new. The metallic blue paint is like new and gleams on sunny days. The interior has all options and is very comfortable (I'm 6 foot 3).I particularly like the velour seats and all the electronic gadgets in the car.
The car currently has 210,000 kms and judging by other reviews I look forward to driving her for years to come.
Sometimes I sit in this car and grin sheepishly when I think that I only paid $5000 for her and don't have a car payment.
If you can find one in good condition-buy it!
Recently started driving 1986 Camry LE... The shocks are starting to wear, which gives it a bit too much jounce on rough roads. Also, I've been told by the previous owner to be careful in wet conditions. She mentioned over-steer as an issue. Regardless of the fact that it's Front Wheel Drive? The exhaust rattles a bit, but for a car that is fast approaching 20 and still keeps a tank of fuel per week of metro driving, some niggling problems can be overlooked. It has some surface rust on the undercarriage, but nothing major. Originally from Maryland, it moved to Texas in 1996. Great car, will probably buy another Toyota in the future.
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