1991 Toyota Camry DX review from North America
"A bad example of a Toyota"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver's side power window needed to be replaced, the guide broke.
Leaks power steering fluid and oil. Power steering will not last for a full day because it leaks so bad.
I had to replace the lower radiator hose and thermostat, around 130,000 miles.
Needed to replace the CV Boot around 125,000 miles.
Replaced the alternator around 121,000 miles.
Replaced the starter at 132,000 miles.
Wires to the power seat belts melted and those seat belts had to be taken out and replaced with regular seat belts.
At the moment the battery does not send enough power into the car, example: the head lights dim in and out when a turn signal is on or when the brakes are applied.
Some of the dash lights burnt out before I bought the car.
General comments?
This car still needs many many more repairs; with the money needed to fix the problems it has now I could buy another 1991 Camry.
It is a cute little car, and I enjoyed it very much until everything started to go wrong with it.
It seems I have already put more money into the car than it is worth.
I am slowing replacing all the parts under the hood as they go.
Recommended reviews
| Money pit |
|
| Best investment I've ever made |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 132365 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2003 |