1984 Toyota Camry LE review from North America
"A good one that is getting old"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have to give my Camry (I call her Maggie Mae) so much credit for heart... she tries to run even when there are problems.
I was having problems with overheating. Because the radiator was old and there was rust, I replaced the radiator and one of the connecting hoses. Then I replaced the radiator cap. Finally, the thermostat. But...
Now I am told that the problem is likely a head gasket or worse and they won't know until they take it apart...
Having read the other review of the 1984 Camry, I felt almost like he was describing my car! But I have the automatic and he had a manual.
Rust has been a problem on mine. Also, the front windows came off the runners, although I can still open and close them. Back ones still work. At this point, wondering whether to go the expense of fixing the problem. She's 23 years old! Bet she'd keep running though if she were repaired.
General comments?
A keeper for a point A to point B car if a good mechanic could attend to her.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 166000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 179000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2006 |