1986 Toyota Camry review from North America
"The most reliable maintenance-free car I've owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only major lifetime repairs were a new timing belt and water pump (80k), new brake lines (135k), and the usual exhaust, brake and tire replacements (wear and tear).
New CV boot and shaft (157k).
The interval wiper stopped working at 150k.
General comments?
I inherited this car from my parents at around 85K, who used it “church on Sundays”, driving to doctor appointments, and two trips to Florida.
I use it as my beater car; I abuse it and it takes it.
The car is now close to 20 years old, has 157,000 miles with little rust and it gets 32 mpg and is great in snow.
A workhorse and peppy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 157000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2005 |