1993 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"264,000 miles and still counting, what more can I say?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission went once.
Radiator.
EGR valve.
Fuel filler door fell off.
Power antennae works intermittently.
Rear windshield washer pump is not working.
Hood doesn't stay up for long.
Leaks oil.
General comments?
Other than regular oil changes, not much has been done to this car. The transmission did go, but I doubt we ever changed the fluid. We bought this car new, and had regular oil changes (every 3500 miles) and it has bulletproof reliability. Even at 250000+ miles, it keeps going and going and going.
There are small things that aren't right, but the power windows and locks and other things still work fine. The car looks good, and people are shocked that it has that many miles.
It is a wagon and with the seats down, has a tremendous amount of room. It can fit a couch in the back!
Easy to change the oil yourself, filter is on top of the engine, and drain plug is accessible without jacking up the car.
This car is so good, it gets boring. It is such a flawless, uncomplaining performer, that one takes it for granted. I really want a Volvo, or something with more distinctive styling, and more character. But I am spoiled, I don't realize how good this car is.
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| Quiet, roomy, comfortable, safe, reasonably good on gas - and absolutely reliable. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 264468 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2005 |