I change the oil every 3,000 miles
and drive over 20,000 miles a year
on my 1999 toyota camry le. I have
had no problems with the running of
the vehicle and the tranny and engine
are running at peak condition. Because
i spend money changing tranny fluid
every 30,000 to 40,000 miles and
same for the power steering fluid and
coolant.I also have my tires rotated
at 6,000 miles. But the bad part of my
car is the suspension in the front has
been subpar because of the new england
roads pot holes! I have had my CAT replaced because of the check engine
light that came on a 103,000 miles
and relplaced the IAC intake idle air
control valve. IF any one has had a problem with the car starting up in misty cool weather it is because of the
IAC 350 bucks! the dealer wanted 1,300 dollars for a CAT on my car. I elected to use a after market part and got it
installed for 650 dollars. But other than those two parts and some front suspension noise the car has about 110,000 thousand miles on it and will
go for many more.
I believe that the toyota camry is a
good car for the price that will ride
in excess of 200,000 to 300,000 miles.
If maintained properly you will get
your money's worth out of it. But
it is not intended as a fast car
just for a reliable quality with some
spunk and style to it, but was intended
to get someone to go 10 to 15 years
before buying another one.
I have had my Camry LE for 2 years. I love my Camry! I too, have that annoying noise that occurs in the front of the car, I took the car to the dealer and they told me that it was not a problem. I drive 120 miles every day, and I am extremely impressed with this car! I do not have a problem with sludging because I change my oil as recommended and use the highest octane gasoline in my car. The car is worth every penny and I strongly recommend it to everyone, in fact I am purchasing an Avalon for my wife!