The antenna quit going up and down at 110,000 miles. I had the electric wire cut and now I raise it manually.
I replaced the timing belt every 90,000 to 100,000 miles. (preventative maintenance)
Trip odometer quit at about 150,000.
I had to have some seals and tie rods replaced at about 190,000 miles.
The paint wore off the windshield wipers at 190,000 but black spray paint works great.
At about 200,000 I started having trouble getting it to go out of park. The dealership told me about a secret trick where you stick a screwdriver in the little slot above the shifter to release it. This trick worked great for about 4 months, then the problem just went away!!!
At about 250,000 tie rods again and motor mount replaced and seals. Also a water pump around this time. It never broke down, it just started making little noises and I knew it needed attention.
At 350,000 miles the radiator started steaming with a small crack on top. I had this replaced for about $450.
The exterior door handle on drivers side broke at 365,000. I was able to purchase an unpainted one for $26 and have it painted and installed for $69.
At 370,000, the pin stripes started to peel so I replaced them my self for $23.00 (first time ever. looked great)
The hood is now starting to weather some, but a good coat of wax really helped.
The seat is a little uncomfortable, but I drive 3 hours a day. I started having problems with my right hip.
Everything else still works. Sunroof, stereo, ratio, CD. cruise control.
The car has been very reliable. Gas mileage has declined over time, but still reasonable. It started using 1/2 quart oil after 250,000.
It feels like one of the family. I can't imagine selling it. It still runs smoothly and quietly and I expect another 200,000 miles... at least. :)
That's incredible!
Wow it would be amazing if my Camry lasts over 300,000 miles. I currently have 120,000 miles on it and it runs brand new. Nothing is mechanically wrong with it. Gas mileage kind of stinks and acceleration is poor, but other than that this car is a dream come true.
Just goes to show what proper maintenence and attention can do for a vehicle, and what a properly maintained vehicle can do for you. The Toyota badge doesn't hurt either :)
My 1996 Camry has 370,500 miles (original motor and transmission). I believe the secret to it's success is consistent oil changes and regular maintenance. Sure, the car needs a paint job and my passenger side door handle broke last week (good to hear I can replace it myself), but I'm not ready to part with her just yet...
Do you do your own oil changes? If so, have you stuck to one particular brand? Every 3000 miles?
That is too funny. Word for word everything that has been said has come true and to the km. Right now my Camry holds a current record of 375000 km and yes my driver's door handle broke off just this winter. lol. But seriously, big deal. It may look a little worn around the edges but I would not be surprised to see it go another 200000km. Of all the cars that I've driven this has hardly cost me a cent in repairs. When this car dies I will be first in line getting another. Rock on Camry owners. I will be the one waving at all the other poop boxes on the side of the road while I drive by in cop like cruiser. (It's white by the way)
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