very reliable my friend has 600 thousand and he said if gets to one million miles, Toyota will give him a brand new car. He has no problems with his car and it drives perfect.
Yap i bought.was sitting for 3yrs outside without driving.put new battery and started running immediately with the old gas in the gas tank.could not believe.camry was made to last forever.perfectly engineered.mine has zero problem s
I also have done a lot of studies and research, And he's right The Toyota Camry 2.4 From 2004 to 2006 Is one of the most reliable and best used car's to get. I know, i have a 2004 with 255,miles And it drives perfect And my wife has a 2005 with 219,miles, My neighbor as a 2003 with 288,miles
'99 Camry, 265k miles, bought it a year old with 14k.... No major repairs needed ever! 3 radiators, 3 timing belts (won't bend valves if timing belt breaks while running), 1 set of struts and mounts, 2 valve cover gaskets, that's about it aside from batteries, tires, bulbs, fluid changes, a rubber hose or two and accessory belts! Original alternator, AC parts, starter, muffler, pipes, window motors/regulators, and so on.... Everything works.... Super reliability.... Still drives nice, smooth and quiet...
I just got one, partly based on your advice! :) It was kind of pricey for the mileage, but the guy took excellent care of it. I feel lucky to have gotten it.
Hi guys.still driving my camry 97 .Now at almost 300k miles drives like a jumbo jet very strong.no issues at all .i just replaced its stater which was still starting after a couple kicks.l will never let it go i love my camry.
My 02 Camry is black with 222K and runs great yet. He gets a little tired sometimes but other than that it's hands down one of the best cars I have owned.
just bought a 98 Camry LE with the bullet-proof 2.2 engine.....Bought it from my mechanic who had put a new timingbelt/water pump on it.This engine has a reputation for logging 200 to 400,000 miles with normal maintenance....The 4 speed automatic trans is also long lasting. This is the best running car Ive ever owned!!!!
I bought a 2003 Toyota Camry LE with a VVT-1. It had 221,000 miles and now has 232,000 miles since Feb. 1, 2018. The Camry is a far sight better on gas than the 1984 K-10 that I had since 1995.
I love my car I bought when I have my twins 16 years ago. Now my kids are learning how to drive with "my grandma" and they do want any other car. They love it too. Is old but still going and this is beautiful.
Bought a new '02 Camry SE with the V6 and glad I did instead of the 4. Dark green with beige leather. The SE came with a firmer suspension, strut tower brace, harder compound touring tires, three-spoke steering wheel, sporty two-tone interior, unique alloy wheels, black badges and a slick spoiler out back. Still drives and looks like new today but did have to replace two wheel bearings. Three sets of tires and three batteries over twenty years; can't beat that. Best car I ever had.
@@automotivetv9861 And looks like new, I enjoy detailing it. Not putting many miles on it but still 'wring' it out once in awhile on the highway. With the four speed auto. it shifts out of second at 80mph and 6,200 rpm.
@@tsfullerton bro, my car shifts from 2nd to third at like 60mph, i have 5 apeed auto and low profile tires on 15 inch meaning my gears are even shorter, its quicke 0 to 60mph but at 75mph on the highway my rpm is like 2400 in 5th gear so i suffer a bit of mpg
When adding oil be very careful not to break the oil baffle that is made of tin. It's so thin it can break and fall inside the engine. I saved my engine before
You failed to mention that the SE came with the larger and higher performance 3.3 liter engine vs the 3.0 liter engine in the XLE thus making the SE the equivalent of the Lexus ES330. My 2004 SE now has 167k miles and still runs great. The LE did not come with the spoiler, (only the SE did), so the owner of this car must have added it to the LE, which is quite simple to do.
I would say the 97-01 Camry had a better looking body styling. It looked simple, but not bubbly round. And they also were offered with a Manual Transmission.
2002 to 2006 was best.looking camry until real latest editions, in my opinion. I have 03 v6 xle get 30 mpg on hwy everyday and has enough power to get out of its on way. 4 banger is goid but i prefer v6. 330k miles and runs great and everything works as new.
thanks for the Halo review Greg. I'm considering an 04 xle with 4 cylinder with 100k but read alot about bad piston designs. Even so, 2 people I work with have 03's and they dont take much care of them, and they both have over 200,000 miles with no issues but one claims it does burn oil. But for $4500 even if it only lasted another 100k it seems it would be worth it. Everything on car works great and it drives smooth as silk.
I just bought a 2005 Camry 2.4L with 142K on it 4 months ago. I probably looked at 5 or 6 before I chose the one that I ended up with. If you're looking at a Camry check the power steering rack for leaks. Almost every Camry I looked at with over 100K miles on it had a leak. The one that I bought had it's steering rack replaced by the owner for $1700. The 2.4 is surprisingly peppy, but the road feel and overall driving experience is boring beyond belief. I'll probably hang on to the car because of it's reliability, but I'll never look forward to driving it.
Camry is not meant to look forward to driving. It's meant to not break down on your ass. It's meant to be low maintenance and cheap maintenance. It's tires are cheap. It's the perfect car if you don't want to spend a lot of money and you just need a reliable form of transportation.
@@inertiaforce7846 true that. My 2003 is almost at 180k miles. I don’t even find em boring. It’s a car? What other car was that much different in 2003?
I'm a bit confused you are recommending this car with the 2azfe and your pitchfork list says to stay away from all toyota camry 2002 to 2009? Am I missing something? Please clarify I'm I'm the process of buying one and I need to know the truth on this topic.
Nice review! I have a 2005 Camry XLE 4cyl with about 76K in it. Purrs like a kitten as you can imagine. The only thing not so great is handling. I know it’s just a basic sedan but it’s forte is getting from A to B reliably lol. Is my 2005 Camry of the Kaiken type you mentioned i think in a Highlander review? By the way you got me interested in a 2007 Highlander V6 now lol! You boast a lot about Highlander but not 4 Runner? I thought 4Runner is the baddest Toyota has to offer? Thanks!
Recently got myself a 2005 Camry XV30 with 90k miles, one owner since new, no accidents (completely straight body), no paint fade and complete full service history. What were the odds of getting such a reliable tank?
I just got a 2002 Camry XLE V6 and I love it 143,000 miles and it has options like a Mercedes Benz 🤣 only thing is the rims on the car in the video I really like I might have to track a set down. I know mine is timing belt but I will have to deal with it and spark plugs will be a challenge.
I have the 05, i changed the spark plugs my self, wasnt that hard. I have 165k miles on mine with the original timing belt i believe, I want to change it and the water pump when I get some more money
@@automotivetv9861 did you have to pull the intake? I know there's a select few that can get their hands behind everything and change them, after coming up with a whole new vocabulary Lol 😆🤣🤣😆 and I also know that no matter what you are told you have to double check the Gap on iridium plugs and set them if needed. After all these years.
hey there Greg hope everything is going well on your side of the screen... In regards to that 2AZ-FE 2.4l that comes as an option for this car... Is there a reason why you're suggesting the 2.4 on this units? I know that on your halo list (along with other sources) it states to "stay away" from the 2.4 of these years.Is it something that you noticed later on maybe (they they were bad engines)? or is that 2.4 of the 05-06 model years still your recommendation?
Hi Rommel. Thanks for the question. It's my experience that the Rav4 2004-2005 units fitted with the 2AZ-FE engine did not have the oil consumption issues that the later models had with that engine.
These also had the defective oil rings on the 2.4L engines that were repaired on recall...I bought the 2010 2.5L unit..I've owned it 13 years now....😆😆😆
I have a 03 Camry LE and it has Four wheel disk brakes,3.0 V6 and only 103,000 miles super clean and smooth.love my Camry, has a slight tick on cold starts ( after it sits over night) I only use OEM filters and valvoline 5-30 synthetic blend oil.any thoughts?
2003 by bought with 250k miles now just over 300k tires brakes and radiator been replaced everything else is stock with me in 50k miles. Every light and switch works as new. Most reliable cars are toyotas.
Hi Greg, your halo list says to stay away from the Camrys with the 2AZ-FE 2.4L i4 engine, but I think that’s what the 2004-and-later 5th-gen Camrys have? Am I mistaken? Or do you still recommend getting that 4-cylinder for this generation?
No it's certain year models with the 2.4L. The 06 Camrys with the 2.4L doesn't have the same oil consumption problems as the 07-09 Camrys with the 2.4L. If you are going to buy a came from 07-09 then buy V6 models. 10-11 have a 2.5L.
@@francisco5434 wrong. They use a timing chain. 5th gen Camry's between 2002-2006 with the V6 uses a timming belt not the 2007 year models and up. They have different V6 engines.
@@eman0828 Interesting. Thanks for pointing it out, but I'll have to look it up for myself, the internet and current situation considered, I have to sanity check everything.
The "Oil Consumption" problem was associated with the 2AZ-FE engines for a bad piston/piston ring design in the 2007-2009 2.4L 4-cylinders models. Some of the 2002-2006 2.4L 4-cylinder models had a separate issue with valve stem guide seals leaking oil into the combustion chambers and were also known for the valve cover bolts stripping the aluminum block threads when they overheated. Most owners advise to always change oil ~3K miles with synthetic oil, and closely monitor the levels. Also to change the PCV valve every 30K to prevent a stuck open PCV and over pressurization of the seals which causes leaks and oil consumption. Failure to change oil regularly also caused an engine oil sludge issue that destroyed engines. The 2AZ-FE engine was replaced by the 2AR-FE 2.5L 4-cylinder engine in 2012 which fixed those issues. I bought a 2002 because if a valve seal problem pops up, it can be fixed cheaper than a piston/piston ring issue. But it probably won't. The head bolt issue doesn't happen to all cars, and only when they overheat, so it's a fair risk. The 2002 along with the 2012 are rated some of the best used Camrys for long life vehicles. The 2012 is nicer but the 2002 is way cheaper with a bulletproof 4 speed automatic and still can be found with low miles; mine has 71K.
Got a dilemma guys if u could help me out. I've got a 97 camry with 290,000 miles transmission just went. Should I put a grand into getting transmission and hope other stuff dont start going wrong orrrrr buy a 2005 Camry with 130,000 miles might be able to get it 3700 taxes and all out the door??? Any advice would help it's going to be/ has been my work car drive 70 miles round trip everyday
Toyota's are not as great as people think! A coworker and I purchased new cars at the same time. I needed the extra utility of a wagon so I bought a loaded 2003 Saturn LW300. He got a Camry... I got a more basic 4 cyl model. He had numerous issues with it during the warranty period while to only problem with mine was a faulty stereo speaker. His transmission and A/C compressor needed repair before 100 K and before 75 K it needed a fuel pump alternator and starter. The engine also burned oil. Mine was not perfect either ... it needed a fuel pump at 140 K and a alternator at 145 K. But overall I have have fewer problems with mine than he has had with his. My car is now just a extra car to haul the dogs around but it has 291 k and still starts instantly on the first turn of the key no matter how long it has sat. The Camry was traded at 160 k.
Some of them dont have problems until around 200k miles but the really good toyota engines last 500k to 1 million miles or more! The 2002,2003 and 2007-2009 Camry's are still better than almost any other car out there but not as good as many of the other years of Camry's is all I'm saying
I've read the opposite of the 4-speed transmission in that year range. One of the best and most reliable available. You might have had an exception or the maintenance wasn't kept up. Just flushing some transmissions can flush loose debris and clog ports and drain holes and it's an early death after that. I only allow drain and refill. If they try to educate me, I go elsewhere.
@@djkenny1202 Hondas have great engines but the transmissions couldn't handle the torque. Also, Toyotas have non-interference engines. I've heard Honda doesn't.
2002 are garbage. pony tail dude is wrong. avoid the 2007 also you want only le 4 cyl models of the following years 2000,2001.2004.2006,2010 i own 2 camrys
Kevin yeah basically, but it’s not something that happens often. At this point, all the 2003s that had the bolt stripping problem are probably already dead in a junkyard or swapped their engines for a new one or rebuilt their old one. I doubt you’ll end up wirh one if you buy one today. I think it’s also an American built Camry issue, so just find a Japanese one if you’re that worried.
by. 03 Toyota wheels from that gen look boring. Wheels from Nissan's fit I got four altima 17 inch aluminum at pull a part junk yard for 160 bucks, they were good shape but powder coating not hot. I repainted dark metallic gray and on white car they look great.
That's why just bought an '04 XLE V6. Reliable daily car. Now the supercharged Mustang just stays in the garage until the weekend rolls around. Practical car for getting to work, and a fun car for smokin' fools on the highway.
So what they're boring. My 2003 Mercedes SL55 AMG is fun as hell to drive. But it's a nightmare for repair and maintenance and I'm thinking about getting rid of it because of this. My daily driver is a 99 Camry four cylinder with 200,000 mi on it. I have owned the car since it had 32,000 mi on it. I would rather have a reliable car that I don't have to worry about and that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to fix than a fun car that I'm always worried is going to break and cost an arm and a leg to fix.
No no no this car was and is cheaply made and put together and has a major gas pedal problem, of which the gas pedal gets stuck and it does not stop. Toyota can't make good cars except for their Lexus line.
I am telling the truth now they have a window problem which might make the car blow. How am I "telling lies" if it is on the news and Toyota paid out 3 million dollars to two families each over the gas pedal problem one person became a vegetable from the waist down and another is dead.
very reliable my friend has 600 thousand and he said if gets to one million miles, Toyota will give him a brand new car. He has no problems with his car and it drives perfect.
oldcutler100 this can’t be true lol I’m literally considering buying one now.
@@25-8 did you buy a camry mine is hiting 290k and drives like a new.1997 model
Gabriel Kimani i want the new sport trim ones 🤤
@@25-8 mine is running great
Yap i bought.was sitting for 3yrs outside without driving.put new battery and started running immediately with the old gas in the gas tank.could not believe.camry was made to last forever.perfectly engineered.mine has zero problem s
I also have done a lot of studies and research, And he's right
The Toyota Camry 2.4
From 2004 to 2006
Is one of the most reliable
and best used car's to get.
I know, i have a 2004 with 255,miles And it drives perfect And
my wife has a 2005 with 219,miles,
My neighbor as a 2003 with 288,miles
Casey Jones gtggttfygg
Thanks. I just saw a used 2004 with an immaculate interior. That usually tells me the owner(s) took care of it. I think I'll buy it.
'99 Camry, 265k miles, bought it a year old with 14k.... No major repairs needed ever! 3 radiators, 3 timing belts (won't bend valves if timing belt breaks while running), 1 set of struts and mounts, 2 valve cover gaskets, that's about it aside from batteries, tires, bulbs, fluid changes, a rubber hose or two and accessory belts! Original alternator, AC parts, starter, muffler, pipes, window motors/regulators, and so on.... Everything works.... Super reliability.... Still drives nice, smooth and quiet...
Got a 99 Camry also LE 4 cylinder 195,000 mi running mobil 1 synthetic through it. It's exactly as you described above.
Amazing
I just got one, partly based on your advice! :) It was kind of pricey for the mileage, but the guy took excellent care of it. I feel lucky to have gotten it.
Hi guys.still driving my camry 97 .Now at almost 300k miles drives like a jumbo jet very strong.no issues at all .i just replaced its stater which was still starting after a couple kicks.l will never let it go i love my camry.
My 02 Camry is black with 222K and runs great yet. He gets a little tired sometimes but other than that it's hands down one of the best cars I have owned.
Pretty much ditto for my 2000 Camry.
Ditto my 2003.
I have a 2002 also it’s good car
This is one of the Best videos of Any subject on TH-cam.
You did a great job.
Slow, understandable talking.
To the point.
just bought a 98 Camry LE with the bullet-proof 2.2 engine.....Bought it from my mechanic who had put a new timingbelt/water pump on it.This engine has a reputation for logging 200 to 400,000 miles with normal maintenance....The 4 speed automatic trans is also long lasting. This is the best running car Ive ever owned!!!!
You bought yourself a winner I have a 99 with 195,000 mi on it car is immortal.
I bought a 2003 Toyota Camry LE with a VVT-1. It had 221,000 miles and now has 232,000 miles since Feb. 1, 2018.
The Camry is a far sight better on gas than the 1984 K-10 that I had since 1995.
Yes! My favorite vehicle - my 2006 Camry!! 🤗Bought it used. Basic maintenance only and great gas mileage.
I love my car
I bought when I have my twins 16 years ago. Now my kids are learning how to drive with "my grandma" and they do want any other car. They love it too. Is old but still going and this is beautiful.
My dad has a 2002 with 165k mostly spent on abysmal Manila roads. Still runs great!
Nice
so pretty...absolutely love this generation of camry it looks even better with that spoiler on it
Bought a new '02 Camry SE with the V6 and glad I did instead of the 4. Dark green with beige leather. The SE came with a firmer suspension, strut tower brace, harder compound touring tires, three-spoke steering wheel, sporty two-tone interior, unique alloy wheels, black badges and a slick spoiler out back. Still drives and looks like new today but did have to replace two wheel bearings. Three sets of tires and three batteries over twenty years; can't beat that. Best car I ever had.
Have you changed the timing belt or water pump yet? I have 165 k on my used 05 v6 and im a bit nervous it because it might have the original belt
@@automotivetv9861 No. Just 94,000 miles on mine. Garage guy suggested I do it at 100,000 so I will then.
@@tsfullerton daimm, thats a garage Princess
@@automotivetv9861 And looks like new, I enjoy detailing it. Not putting many miles on it but still 'wring' it out once in awhile on the highway. With the four speed auto. it shifts out of second at 80mph and 6,200 rpm.
@@tsfullerton bro, my car shifts from 2nd to third at like 60mph, i have 5 apeed auto and low profile tires on 15 inch meaning my gears are even shorter, its quicke 0 to 60mph but at 75mph on the highway my rpm is like 2400 in 5th gear so i suffer a bit of mpg
We have the 2002 model, bought it new some 19 years ago. Very pleased with it. But had to replace the exhaust system last year...
Thanks for explaining the difference in trims and years!
I have 03 Toyota Camry SE with 57K miles and its runs great
When adding oil be very careful not to break the oil baffle that is made of tin. It's so thin it can break and fall inside the engine. I saved my engine before
I like the body styles of the 92-96 Camry's the best.
Yes thats for sure 👍 100%
I agree! You guys in the states are so lucky to have those cars
Thank you! I'm looking into buying one of these cars and this answered a lot of my questions!
You failed to mention that the SE came with the larger and higher performance 3.3 liter engine vs the 3.0 liter engine in the XLE thus making the SE the equivalent of the Lexus ES330. My 2004 SE now has 167k miles and still runs great. The LE did not come with the spoiler, (only the SE did), so the owner of this car must have added it to the LE, which is quite simple to do.
It looked like he added the chrome trunk trim also.
Correct
I would say the 97-01 Camry had a better looking body styling. It looked simple, but not bubbly round. And they also were offered with a Manual Transmission.
2002 to 2006 was best.looking camry until real latest editions, in my opinion. I have 03 v6 xle get 30 mpg on hwy everyday and has enough power to get out of its on way. 4 banger is goid but i prefer v6. 330k miles and runs great and everything works as new.
I just bought a 01 XLE with 37K 😩😁
They look similar xle and es300 apart from the head light and rear light and a bit more round on the es you can tell they're related closely
same with the interiors, with the lexus having a slightly nicer interior
@@xosonaastyx6381 yes they have to, to define that of a luxury car as the higher end and also the name lexus but either one you can't go wrong 👍
thanks for the Halo review Greg. I'm considering an 04 xle with 4 cylinder with 100k but read alot about bad piston designs. Even so, 2 people I work with have 03's and they dont take much care of them, and they both have over 200,000 miles with no issues but one claims it does burn oil. But for $4500 even if it only lasted another 100k it seems it would be worth it. Everything on car works great and it drives smooth as silk.
I just bought a used 2006 xle but it don't have a v6 engine it's a 4cyl I sure didn't know the xle came in 4cyl too🤔
Those are the best engines the 4cyl.
I just bought a 2005 Camry 2.4L with 142K on it 4 months ago. I probably looked at 5 or 6 before I chose the one that I ended up with. If you're looking at a Camry check the power steering rack for leaks. Almost every Camry I looked at with over 100K miles on it had a leak. The one that I bought had it's steering rack replaced by the owner for $1700. The 2.4 is surprisingly peppy, but the road feel and overall driving experience is boring beyond belief. I'll probably hang on to the car because of it's reliability, but I'll never look forward to driving it.
Camry is not meant to look forward to driving. It's meant to not break down on your ass. It's meant to be low maintenance and cheap maintenance. It's tires are cheap. It's the perfect car if you don't want to spend a lot of money and you just need a reliable form of transportation.
@@inertiaforce7846 true that. My 2003 is almost at 180k miles. I don’t even find em boring. It’s a car? What other car was that much different in 2003?
Please do video that describes all the year models of the Camry. Thanks in advance
I'm a bit confused you are recommending this car with the 2azfe and your pitchfork list says to stay away from all toyota camry 2002 to 2009? Am I missing something? Please clarify I'm I'm the process of buying one and I need to know the truth on this topic.
Thanks for the great review and info!
Nice review!
I have a 2005 Camry XLE 4cyl with about 76K in it. Purrs like a kitten as you can imagine. The only thing not so great is handling. I know it’s just a basic sedan but it’s forte is getting from A to B reliably lol.
Is my 2005 Camry of the Kaiken type you mentioned i think in a Highlander review?
By the way you got me interested in a 2007 Highlander V6 now lol!
You boast a lot about Highlander but not 4 Runner? I thought 4Runner is the baddest Toyota has to offer?
Thanks!
If you want handling to be better just replace your suspension. Replace the shocks / struts.
Recently got myself a 2005 Camry XV30 with 90k miles, one owner since new, no accidents (completely straight body), no paint fade and complete full service history. What were the odds of getting such a reliable tank?
How much did it cost you to have that one owner V6 ( only 90 k miles ? Thanks for sharing.
@@colinho299 No worries! It cost about $3K USD, and it's 4cyl
I just got a 2002 Camry XLE V6 and I love it 143,000 miles and it has options like a Mercedes Benz 🤣 only thing is the rims on the car in the video I really like I might have to track a set down. I know mine is timing belt but I will have to deal with it and spark plugs will be a challenge.
I have the 05, i changed the spark plugs my self, wasnt that hard. I have 165k miles on mine with the original timing belt i believe, I want to change it and the water pump when I get some more money
@@automotivetv9861 did you have to pull the intake? I know there's a select few that can get their hands behind everything and change them, after coming up with a whole new vocabulary Lol 😆🤣🤣😆 and I also know that no matter what you are told you have to double check the Gap on iridium plugs and set them if needed. After all these years.
Very reliable
hey there Greg hope everything is going well on your side of the screen... In regards to that 2AZ-FE 2.4l that comes as an option for this car... Is there a reason why you're suggesting the 2.4 on this units? I know that on your halo list (along with other sources) it states to "stay away" from the 2.4 of these years.Is it something that you noticed later on maybe (they they were bad engines)? or is that 2.4 of the 05-06 model years still your recommendation?
Hi Rommel. Thanks for the question. It's my experience that the Rav4 2004-2005 units fitted with the 2AZ-FE engine did not have the oil consumption issues that the later models had with that engine.
These also had the defective oil rings on the 2.4L engines that were repaired on recall...I bought the 2010 2.5L unit..I've owned it 13 years now....😆😆😆
Very interesting,thank you.
When you give your review on the Toyota RAV4 you said stay away from the 2.4 but now you’re recommending it?
I have a 03 Camry LE and it has Four wheel disk brakes,3.0 V6 and only 103,000 miles super clean and smooth.love my Camry, has a slight tick on cold starts ( after it sits over night) I only use OEM filters and valvoline 5-30 synthetic blend oil.any thoughts?
Try Castrol UC regular oil (white gallon bottle)
@@automotivetv9861 thanks, I'll give it a try next oil change.
Thanks for posting
What about 2006 ? Would it be exactly the same as 2005 ?
Watch out for those weak piston rings on the 2.4
Also, this camry had the option of the 3.3 V6 in the newer ones
Yeah this cars are not for race I got a 2002 with 350000 miles Still runs like my 2017
That oil burning problem is not present in the 2002-2006 generation.
@@TheObimara it definitely is
Thanks for your advice. Just got one with 4-wheel disc brakes. Hope it will last a few hundred thousand miles more.
2003 by bought with 250k miles now just over 300k tires brakes and radiator been replaced everything else is stock with me in 50k miles. Every light and switch works as new. Most reliable cars are toyotas.
By should be v6.
I have a 2005 xle camry 2.4 it has exactly 21,000 orig miles excellent car that’s all I can say is I own a unicorn
The spoiler screams LOL 😂
What's your thoughts on 2014 Camry SE ,with 38,000 miles
Ruben Rodriguez
You can't go wrong with camry. Just don't treat it like a sports car
raekwonyaeyo thanks ,but I came across a 2014 Toyota RAV4 with 40 k
Hi Greg, your halo list says to stay away from the Camrys with the 2AZ-FE 2.4L i4 engine, but I think that’s what the 2004-and-later 5th-gen Camrys have? Am I mistaken? Or do you still recommend getting that 4-cylinder for this generation?
i was wondering the same thing. my car (2006 LE) seems to be fine though.
No it's certain year models with the 2.4L. The 06 Camrys with the 2.4L doesn't have the same oil consumption problems as the 07-09 Camrys with the 2.4L. If you are going to buy a came from 07-09 then buy V6 models. 10-11 have a 2.5L.
@@eman0828 But, be aware that the V6s have timing belts rather than the long life timing chains of the 4-cylinders.
@@francisco5434 wrong. They use a timing chain. 5th gen Camry's between 2002-2006 with the V6 uses a timming belt not the 2007 year models and up. They have different V6 engines.
@@eman0828 Interesting. Thanks for pointing it out, but I'll have to look it up for myself, the internet and current situation considered, I have to sanity check everything.
I'm looking at buying a toyota camry se. A 2015,16 or 17 4cyl and 6 speed automatic transmission. What year model would be best to buy?
2012
@@djkenny1202 I ended up getting a 17 se with the 4cyl.
What about the engine issues the 2.4 had? Or was that not an issue until the 2007 model?
The "Oil Consumption" problem was associated with the 2AZ-FE engines for a bad piston/piston ring design in the 2007-2009 2.4L 4-cylinders models.
Some of the 2002-2006 2.4L 4-cylinder models had a separate issue with valve stem guide seals leaking oil into the combustion chambers and were also known for the valve cover bolts stripping the aluminum block threads when they overheated.
Most owners advise to always change oil ~3K miles with synthetic oil, and closely monitor the levels. Also to change the PCV valve every 30K to prevent a stuck open PCV and over pressurization of the seals which causes leaks and oil consumption.
Failure to change oil regularly also caused an engine oil sludge issue that destroyed engines.
The 2AZ-FE engine was replaced by the 2AR-FE 2.5L 4-cylinder engine in 2012 which fixed those issues.
I bought a 2002 because if a valve seal problem pops up, it can be fixed cheaper than a piston/piston ring issue. But it probably won't. The head bolt issue doesn't happen to all cars, and only when they overheat, so it's a fair risk.
The 2002 along with the 2012 are rated some of the best used Camrys for long life vehicles. The 2012 is nicer but the 2002 is way cheaper with a bulletproof 4 speed automatic and still can be found with low miles; mine has 71K.
Got a dilemma guys if u could help me out. I've got a 97 camry with 290,000 miles transmission just went. Should I put a grand into getting transmission and hope other stuff dont start going wrong orrrrr buy a 2005 Camry with 130,000 miles might be able to get it 3700 taxes and all out the door??? Any advice would help it's going to be/ has been my work car drive 70 miles round trip everyday
Buy the 2005 and get rid of the 1997 Camry. 2005-2006 were the very best years for Camry.
Mine is a 97 289 miles and drive like a brand new car
@@gabrielkimani2939 I have a '94 Camry V6 LE with 267K miles that was a hand me down and it drives like a dream. It doesn't even have suspension!
limdo tener un toyota se esos megustan esos carros
Great through review but no test drive though?
Scotty will stir you toward a celica 94
I have it in 6 xle love it cream puff
I miss my 97 toyota
anyone know what wheel covers those are?
real ugly ones hahah
Can you help update this to the current Camry models? thanks
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I have a 2004 that just hit 155k today
I thought that the 2.4 is unreliable
Wife has a 08 Camry 204k mixed miles that's been really good car.
What about 2010 Toyota Camry le ?
Toyota's are not as great as people think!
A coworker and I purchased new cars at the same time.
I needed the extra utility of a wagon so I bought a loaded 2003 Saturn LW300.
He got a Camry... I got a more basic 4 cyl model.
He had numerous issues with it during the warranty period while to only problem with mine was a faulty stereo speaker.
His transmission and A/C compressor needed repair before 100 K and before 75 K it needed a fuel pump alternator and starter.
The engine also burned oil.
Mine was not perfect either ...
it needed a fuel pump at 140 K and a alternator at 145 K.
But overall I have have fewer problems with mine than he has had with his.
My car is now just a extra car to haul the dogs around but it has 291 k and still starts instantly on the first turn of the key no matter how long it has sat.
The Camry was traded at 160 k.
Thinking of getting this model i.e. 2002 LE, is this still a good buy in 2021?
Buy the 2006 or 2010 model.
@@MC-mh2ju why those particular models?
@@TruthSeekerAll Those years don’t suffer from bad pistons in the motor. Other models that are recommended are 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Camry 2002 got problem with p0420.
Cost too much money to fix still fail.
You are a certified dumbass, book a therapy class, I have a 2002 Toyota Camry and it has 722,000 miles, still running great no problems
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I love your voice
Getting an 06' 180k miles for $500 🙂
Don't get the 2002-2003 as they have major engine problems! Get 2004-2006! 2007-2009 had oil consumption problems.
Korey Mayo Like what, I’ve never had an engine problem with my ‘02 and it’s got 176,000 miles on it
@TCL just look at all the 2002 and 2003 Camry's and 2007 to 2009 Camry's with problems on carcomplaints.com
Some of them dont have problems until around 200k miles but the really good toyota engines last 500k to 1 million miles or more! The 2002,2003 and 2007-2009 Camry's are still better than almost any other car out there but not as good as many of the other years of Camry's is all I'm saying
Unless it's a V6 engine model you are fine. The oil consumption only effects the 2.4L from 2007-2009. 04-06 doesn't have those issues.
LIAR. My 2002 Camry has 564k miles runs like new
I want to get one of these but my mechanic says that these camrys also have the oil consumption problem that the 07-09s have.
This one is so old that it doesn't have vvti and doesn't have oil consumption issies....i think
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I don't know about the other years.. But the 2002 had a horrible transmission.
bsizzle Hill My ‘02 hasn’t had a single transmission problem ever and it’s got 176,000 miles on it
I've read the opposite of the 4-speed transmission in that year range. One of the best and most reliable available. You might have had an exception or the maintenance wasn't kept up. Just flushing some transmissions can flush loose debris and clog ports and drain holes and it's an early death after that. I only allow drain and refill. If they try to educate me, I go elsewhere.
LIAR 2002 Toyota Camry is the best fat liar. Mine has 564k miles runs like new
Why only reviews Toyota. What about Mazda subaru or Honda
Honda has poor quality automatics, I wouldn’t qualify Mazda as on the same level of either brand in terms of long term trouble free operation
@@djkenny1202 Hondas have great engines but the transmissions couldn't handle the torque. Also, Toyotas have non-interference engines. I've heard Honda doesn't.
Very reliable but hideous in looks
2002 are garbage.
pony tail dude is wrong.
avoid the 2007 also
you want only le 4 cyl models of the following years 2000,2001.2004.2006,2010
i own 2 camrys
you're the 2nd person I've heard say to avoid the 02-03. Is it because of the bolts stripping?
Kevin yeah basically, but it’s not something that happens often. At this point, all the 2003s that had the bolt stripping problem are probably already dead in a junkyard or swapped their engines for a new one or rebuilt their old one. I doubt you’ll end up wirh one if you buy one today. I think it’s also an American built Camry issue, so just find a Japanese one if you’re that worried.
You’re a certified dumbass, I have a 2002 Toyota Camry with 564,000 miles running great
ya but i heard the 2.4 engines burn oil and are one of the worst engines ever made,
Those wheels are terrible.
They ruin the whole chick-magnet appeal.
by. 03 Toyota wheels from that gen look boring. Wheels from Nissan's fit I got four altima 17 inch aluminum at pull a part junk yard for 160 bucks, they were good shape but powder coating not hot. I repainted dark metallic gray and on white car they look great.
Why do they call it a "spoiler"?
Because it spoils the aerodynamics!
So it is realiable, that's about all. A car for people who hate cars. I would probably just buy a BUICK.
So I guess that makes you a person for cars that hate people!
That's why just bought an '04 XLE V6. Reliable daily car. Now the supercharged Mustang just stays in the garage until the weekend rolls around. Practical car for getting to work, and a fun car for smokin' fools on the highway.
Who wants to deal with unreliability?
They may be reliable but they are boring
So what they're boring. My 2003 Mercedes SL55 AMG is fun as hell to drive. But it's a nightmare for repair and maintenance and I'm thinking about getting rid of it because of this. My daily driver is a 99 Camry four cylinder with 200,000 mi on it. I have owned the car since it had 32,000 mi on it. I would rather have a reliable car that I don't have to worry about and that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to fix than a fun car that I'm always worried is going to break and cost an arm and a leg to fix.
@@inertiaforce7846 Wisdom.
No no no this car was and is cheaply made and put together and has a major gas pedal problem, of which the gas pedal gets stuck and it does not stop. Toyota can't make good cars except for their Lexus line.
That was only on the 2007 models it is fix now camry is an amazing car!!
r81365 your full of crap
We have the same model with no issues at all, 12 years old, original owner and has 216,000 miles. Stop making up lies
I am telling the truth now they have a window problem which might make the car blow. How am I "telling lies" if it is on the news and Toyota paid out 3 million dollars to two families each over the gas pedal problem one person became a vegetable from the waist down and another is dead.
It was not only the 2007.