1987 Toyota Camry review from North America
"This car can be a great running automobile if well kept up"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter went out at 174,000 miles.
Alternator went out at 174,000 miles.
Front driver-side axle broke at 180,000 miles.
Seats have started to wear badly, but lasted for years before any visible damage occurred.
Alternator went out again at 200,000 miles.
Car sometimes does not want to start, but when driver alternates transmission from park to reverse and back to park again, or if car is physically shaken, it can then be started.
CV boots have been replaced two times in last four years.
Front wheel assembly went out at 196,000 miles.
General comments?
This car has a lot of power when no electrical or mechanical problems are present.
Have towed trailers weighing over 2000 lbs for up to 1,600 miles, only stopping for gas on the way.
Have taken this car over rugged terrain and many dirt roads, always seeming to pull out of it.
This car has survived many long trips through heat and cold-Through steep grades and flat surfaces.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 159000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200189 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2003 |