@@speedkar99 You really know your Camry. I would love to pick your brain.Your Toyota to Lexus front brake conversion is of great interest to me. I own an 05 LE 2.4 and I want to swap the rear drums to disc from the XLE or SE. I think it's a pretty simple task of swapping in the brake shield/bracket, e-brake hardware, calipers, etc. From what I've researched so far, the rear hub and bearing assembly are the same part across all models (Solara, Avalon, ES330, Camry). In your opinion, do you think my swap is possible?
Thin tin. I didn't think they could roll it that thin but in WWII aircraft they had skin that thin. B-24 Liberators were like metalized paper stung over stringers and longerons. I imagine the parts will cost 5 times as much. No win for us. Toyota keeps more profit.
And even if another review mentioned "Macpherson struts in front" that doesn't really tell you much, vs Speedkar's explanation of the specific *implementation* of the suspension.
1234 no they cares about screens yes screeeeeennsss touch buttons leather OMG it has panoramic roof and 5 usb connectors and wireless charging > you have to buy it
@@speedkar99 Scotty has actually warned consumers in several videos not to buy the new Camrys, since 2007 or so Toyota's quality has been going down. He's made videos on the older Camrys that burned oil and the new ones with the raunchy 8-speed transmission. I think you did him a favor with this video, although Scotty prefers the inline 4 to the V6 for the 04 Camry.
Very true. I love older toyotas but when driving the new ones they feel extremely cheap. I test drove both a new corolla and civic and liked the civic a lot more. Felt less cheap than the Corolla.
@@cliffords2315 so you're saying older Toyotas had cheaper materials than newer ones? And if comparing new hondas vs new Toyotas similar trim levels then the Toyotas I've sat in doesn't quite match up to the hondas imo.
mrjjthor Thor Toyota’s build quality is better than Honda’s and when you get up to higher trim levels there is features that you simply can’t get on a accord and Honda got rid of the V6 toyota didn’t Honda is just turbocharging everything and the 2020 corolla beats 2020 civic
I’ve learned more about engines in the last couple of hours watching these videos than in 30 years of just doing basic maintenance and learning by trial and error. Thank you!
I love boring, when I was broke I had to hop in my 1999 Camry with 236,000 miles and drive across the country, didn't miss a beat.. If that's boring, sign me up.
Apparently to some people you need to lease a car that has so many mechanical oversights it's spends 80 days a year in a shop to not be boring. Yeah no thanks. I'll take a car that I can rely on
You are actually a true consumer hero for doing these reviews. Thank you. We as a whole society benefit from these types of accountability and information accessibility. Thanks for spending so much time and effort in making these videos! They are also entertaining! Great stuff man.
You were the 1st one I heard say there was room underneath for a driveshaft and space at the back for a differential if they moved the exhaust. Low and behold they just announced the Camry will get AWD in the US in the 2020 model year. Awesome work.
Yep, just as I said it...the very next week they announce AWD! It sucks that it'll only be offered on 4 cylinder Camrys and Avalons. A V6 AWD sedan would be the ultimate TRD package.
It's far better than most reviews. I'm a mechanical engineer. The Camry is a great machine. The 1992 to 1996 in particular is considered a benchmark of physics. Period. Most journalists are too dense to have any clue how a car works under the hood. It drives me nuts. You're clearly smarter than the average car and driver writer
@@speedkar99 wow so the new Camrys sheet panels are that much thinner than a gen 5? Older Camrys are such tanks. I heard the gen 5 is alittle thinner than the gen 3 I mentioned. But I'm not really sure on that. But my 1992 is ridiculously thick with the sheet metal. Hail stones don't really hurt it. I'm 6ft and 200 lbs and can stand on it without dents. It's similar to when I borrowed my friends Mercedes 300D. Do you know if the gen 5 is thinner in sheet metal vs Gen 3? If so the new ones must be way thinner than my old 1992. My 2017 Impreza is super thin metal.
*4Runner @240K miles has all blown out windows, busted front bumper, both rear wheels blown out leaving streams of sparks behind* *4Runner smiles* "What continent do you want to drive to next? 😊"
THE BEST CAR REVIEWER ON TH-cam!!!! I was hoping new Camry will be next. This is the real review for car enthusiast! Hope you will review Mazda 6 in the future... Great work!
Have had several Camrys and a couple of Corollas since 1982 and loved them all. Would have a Camry now if they were not so low to the ground. I fear falling into a pot hole and ripping out the undercarriage
I had a 2001 Camry LE for 17 wonderful years!! My engine started going out, unfortunately. So I bought a 2019 Camry LE....hoping it will last as long as my other one. My 2001 was so much more comfortable than my new one. I sure miss my old baby Camry!!!
How come you got the engine to start going out? How many miles you have? My owner white Camry 1999 is 253k mile right now. Always change oil each 4k miles and change transmission fluid about 30k miles. That's all no problem at all!
@@JamesKarne I had 189k miles on it. I dont know why it went bad. I changed my oil every 3000 miles and took great care of it. But the engine was making a loud noise whenever I started it and that lasted for a long time before I was told by my long time reputable mechanic that the engine was going out. So before taking a chance of breaking down...I bought a new 2019 Camry. I really live the new one too but miss my old one.
Patricia Schexnaildre is your car made from US Model? My white car came from Japan model. My automatic transmission is very smooth and soft because I always change transmission fluid by myself to do.
That cut cost comparison is fantastic. You should just do a stand-alone video series where you compare last-gen to current-gen vehicles focusing on where they cut cost. I was always curious on that because there's no way they can add a bunch of new features without cutting cost somewhere else. It's not like the price of material(metal, plastic, etc..) suddenly came down in cost.
The saturn was a odd ball gm product. Too bad they didnt market it very well. It also used the horrific dexcool coolant that tended to sludge up. Horrible bucket deiver seat, weak transmission etc
Better plastic. Biodegradable engine components baked in a hot engine. Just super goodness there. Last just till the 3 year warranty is up and crumbes into black dust. Potentially that is. I just see in the Toyota lineup of vehicles. Cheap. I just bought a Corolla Cross. Cheap and utilitarian. Better interior plastic than on the city bus. lol
I love my 2003 V6 Camry which has 120,000 miles on it. I'm up in Canada and I just saved a fortune at Rock Auto in the US when I purchased 4 KYB struts, 4 SKP stabilizer links, MOOG front and rear stabilizer bar bushings, and 4 ACDelco rotors and pads. Rides like a dream!
Awesome. I'm in Toronto as well. I used to cross border shop back when the dollar was near par. Now, it's not worth it....I'll just get Rockauto to ship to me.
I've been reading some bad things about the 8 speed transmission related to shifting issues. Supposedly it has been a problem for a number of years affecting various models. Shocking since Toyota isn't known for such powertrain issues The old 6 speed transmission has apparently been very good though.
Why the hell does anyone need eight speeds? I remember the old two speed Powerglide transmission and the "new" three speed automatics were such an improvement!
@@nasedo3129 Why did anyone need three? Same reason: Improved acceleration and fuel economy. The limiting factor is always the size of the trans itself; IOW, the additional gearing has to more than make up for any increased weight or aerodynamic drag.
Personally hate the 6 speed. Have had nothing, but great driving performance from the 8 speed unless you drive like grandma as I've noticed the computers* seem* to adjust to driver over time - fairly quickly. After I drive there 8 speed a few days shifts quick and smooth without flooring and always probably keeping rpms under 3k. I'm fast yet gentle controlled driver. The 6 speed constantly wants to down shift whenever I want to accelerate into traffic, which makes it feel unsafe without feeling like I'm harming the transmission.
I have no words to describe your review..Excellent !! I ve watched probably over 50 reviews for the new Camry Hybrid, cause I'm interested to buy it. No one, reached the level of information you shared with us. You found almost all the weaknesses.. Unfortunately, Toyota doesn't build cars like it used to be. But still, are much better from any company out there. Congratulations, God bless you.
Drove thru a deep puddle at a low speed and mine got tore off and started dragging under my back left wheel. Had to back onto a curb to pull it off lol....
Great video! Would love to see even more points of comparison, like headlight technology, rust proofing, insulation, sound systems, etc! Keep up the good work!
The best part is that I had an 03 Camry with 209,000 miles. Luckily for me I had a 4 cylinder engine with a timing chain so I never had to deal with a timing belt. As long as you change your oil on time the timing chain will last forever.
I can appreciate the way you take care of your vehicles. I have a 2004 Camry SE V6 with over 307,000 miles (494,000km) and it still runs great. Great comparison between old and new.
Wow I'm super impressed with how thorough and detailed this video was while still keeping it light hearted with witty observations. It must have taken you a great deal of time shooting the video and editing it afterwards to deliver the end product. I can tell you're a content creator that really takes pride in the content you put out there. Good work man. +1
Another great video, thanks for making it! Not sure I get the placement of the ECU in front left that’s asking for drama in an accident both the RAV 4 and Camry have the ECU in same place, as an aircraft mechanic I appreciate your knowledge and explanation not the usual here is a cup holder, I’m now a fan of your Chanel.
My favorite Camry is actually the 2002-2006 V6 XLE. It’s so nice, it comes with Fog lights, alloy rims, 3.0 or 3.3L V6, not sure which one, leather and wood interior, nav. Rear manual sunshade etc. so freaking nice !! Almost as nice as my 2006 Lexus ES330 fully loaded. Mines got the 3.3L V6, 17” 6 spoke chrome rims, power rear sunshade, sport tuning suspension, mark levinson premium audio system, voice navigation/touchscreen infotainment system, automatic rain sensing wipers, heated and ventilated front seats. I’ve added LED Turn signals front and rear, window tint and window shades for the rear side windows, chrome pillars, LED halo ring headlights, back up camera, and of course a dash cam lol. I love that car so much! It is immaculate and drives like brand new. It has 220,000 miles on it, and I service it every 5k or so to make sure it’ll keep going forever.
Awesome. I had an 05 ES330 and it was an excellent reliable car. The one thing I hate was the throttle and transmission lag, my Camry has that too. Does yours?
That sealed trans, with its, "lifetime fluid," is giving me goosebumps. What a load of marketing BS. Have you SEEN the state of the ATF that comes out of those, at anything past 60,000 kms? There is no such thing as, "lifetime fluid." It"ll get you to the end of the car's warranty and then they basically force you to junk the car. I don't know about your location, but around here, if you look around on the streets, you see 2 conspicuous things: 1) 1997-2001 Camrys are still plentiful, despite their age. That tried-and-true design will not die, and you can SERVICE the wear-and-tear parts. Owners hang onto them. 2) 2002 and up Camrys are RARE now. You just don't see 'em. I've already explained why. Only the newest ones are still on the road.
Good observation. I do see more gen4 than gen5 around here too, and it's been like that for a while. There's tons more gen6 driving around though. Interesting though as the V6 gen5 were one of the most reliable. Most of them are probably I4 and had the head bolts strip and burn oil.
@@speedkar99 Suspicion confirmed: the gen 5 and gen 6 cars will last, only if the owner takes extraordinary measures...such as changing that, "lifetime fluid," against the manufacturer's recommendations. In the past year, I think I have seen no more than 10-20 gen 6 cars around here. All you see is 7th, 8th, and 4th and 3rd. The V6 5th gen -- like yours -- still has a dipstick-equipped trans. That explains a lot, too.
@@benjaminschmied7998 Posts like yours make me happy. (I know that this is anathema to the corporate overlords at Toyota, but...) Toyota built their reputation on cars that can easily go 20-30, or more years, if you take care of them. (My Lexus SC400 is just a hair under 28 years old, and still looks and runs like new.) This is why people are willing to shell out extra for the name. The fact that Toyota builds a death date into their cars now, is akin to false advertising. So, when I read words like yours -- from one diligent DIYer to another -- I feel like car by car, we are getting our own back.
It is not lie that the oil is not needed to change in it's lifetime. Lifetime ends when transmission or rear diff or some orher "maintenance free" component breaks down 😄
Well, I have a 1995 Camry I4 with 400k miles and it still is hanging in there. Everything still works. I've kept up with the maintenance and of course that's a killer combo when teamed up with a Camry.
Great review! We have a silver 2018 Camry LE (looks identical to the 2019 in your video) with 10K miles on it and we kept our 1994 Camry XLE V6 (1MZ-FE) with 242K miles on it that we still use for some of our city driving & for relatives when they come to visit. When looking at the 2018 Camry the salesman asked if we were going to trade in the 94. I told him no, it is running fine & we will keep it for a 2nd car & it is our fall back in case the new one does not work out. I used some of your YT video material when my son & I did the timing belt & water pump & cam and crank seal job on the 94. This video/review gave me a BIG Boost on the mechanicals of our 2018 LE. Thanks again for this one! All the other reviews on the new camrys that I have seen so far are "cup holder" type reviews.
@@seanv1556 I drive a 27 year old Toyota that still runs like it's new. Do you think the 2019 models will be equally healthy in 2046? Hell, the 5th and 6th Generation Camrys have already started to get rarer, while the 4th generation cars have stayed numerous. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that in 2002, Toyota changed their designs. Call it paranoia if you want to. It's not my job to free you from ignorance.
Thanks for the detailed comparo. I bought a new '02 Camry SE V6. 94,000 miles today and looks like new. Best vehicle I've ever owned. I was considering getting a used 2015 but after watching this I won't.
Very interesting to see the differences. I personally have 2 older Camrys. 1. 2000 Toyota Camry LE V6 5-Speed Manual with 163,000 miles. I average about 26 mpg with mostly highway driving with traffic. 2. 1997 Toyota Camry CE 4cyl 5-Speed Manual with 260,000 miles. I average about 32 mpg with mostly highway driving with traffic. They have been great cars. I love having the manual transmission since I can have fun shifting my own gears and get better gas mileage than the automatic transmission car of that generation. I mainly use my 4cyl as my commuter car. I kept my V6 garaged and drive it at least once a week to work and other places.
@@speedkar99 mine it's a 2000 LE with the 3.0 with 112K. I've 5 Camrys 99-01. I sold a 99 with the 2.2 at 198K and the girl that bought it still drives it at 248K👌👌👌
Great in depth review from a real mechanic not a prissy car reviewer who pays mechanics to fix their personal cars. He reviews the car for mechanical repair aspects not just for the "disillusioned driving experience" of it. Keep up the great job brother 👍
The kind of information that’s needed when looking to buy a new car. I still have my 98 2.2L Camry with 5FSE motor and auto transmission. Still original and goes like a champ at 390,000 kms. Would be good fun if you do a tear down of the old 5FSE and AISIN auto transmission. Maybe you can tell us why they’re such good plants!
Still see the old timer Camrys around now and then on Australian roads and much more so than competitors - Holdens (GM), Mitsubishis and Fords. But the Camrys are getting rarer. Certainly the best car I’ve had. Keeping up with maintenance helps keep it going!
The biggest advantage I see in the newer Camry (just got one, a 2020 though) is the multi-port injection system (where it uses both GDI and port injection, just reducing carbon build-up that plagues GDI-only engines). Obviously there are ways to clean the carbon build-up but for those who do highway driving, this should extend the amount of time between those cleanings on the newer Camry. This and a few other refinements are also welcome on the new Camry. The only thing I am not particularly fond of is that they had to go to an 8-speed versus the older 6-speed that was more tried-and-true. However, I suspect they did this for fuel economy reasons (as the new Camry can get around 40 MPG highway and about 34-35 MPGH combined, whereas one with a 6 speed might be more like 25/35/30 combined). This is also of course, my first Toyota so I can't personally compare to an older one but I've read a lot of people's reviews and the transmission change is one thing that comes up a lot. The other thing that's beneficial is electronic water pump and oil pump. I feel this is a better design because you can now put sensors on the pump itself and if it malfunctions, it can alert the driver or even shut down or prevent the vehicle from starting to reduce the possibility of engine damage. Plus these components are more external to the engine (bolted on the outside of the engine versus being inside the engine assembly like they are on most traditional vehicles, making repairs a bit more expensive IMO because you have to take the engine apart. Add that with the termal efficiency of the newer TNGA designs and I think it's a pretty good setup. Yes the transmission is less than desireable but I believe they have made improvements since the 2018 Camry. This is why yeah I wouldn't reocmmend anyone buy a 2018 (or any new technology when it first comes out -- same reason I didn't buy a Corolla with the 2.0L with the launch gear--it was only released in the 2020 Corolla so we have yet to see how well that holds up. At least with a regular automatic, the likeliness that they will have a ton of problems is less likely because of the overall design. CVTs are still not durable enough IMO for one to expect to get hundreds of thousands of miles out of them. YOu might get 150k out of one, maybe 200k but I am still a fan of the regular automatic, even if it's the 8--speed. Gears can take the stress better than a CVT can. The other thing that has changed in the Camry over the years is safety too. Not just the automated safety features (like Pedestrial detection) but the metals that are being used. Older cars (say ones made in earlier 2000's or prior) may look like they'd be safe because their bulky and heavy, but it really comes down to metals and the construction. You now have light-weight aluminum that is stronger than some of the much heavier steels out there. And the cheaper plastics may also be partially for safety reasons. Think of a door panel that pops out of its clips on a side impact. I'd rather have a door panel that easily cracks or shatters than one that's rigid and can possibly puncture a person's side because it's so rigid. I mean from a quality standpoint, yeah the heavier plastic panels are nicer but for safety they may not be all that great in reality (in a cash). Plus with airbags in the doors and such, they have to make the plastic thinner so the plastics can flex so the airbags can deploy in time. So part of it is cost, the other part (I'm going to venture to guess) is for safety.
It would be interesting to see the new camera compared to the most legendary Camry engine in the history of the camrty, which of course is a 2.2 L. I have a 2001, it is still running great, plenty of power and 32 miles per gallon mix driving.
@@speedkar99I have a '96 4-cylinder Gen-3. It uses a bit of oil at 178 K-miles, but I got the car for free. Biggest gripe with mine is the stock suspension is too soft. Upgrading my rear struts and springs was a big imrovement. A friend had a 2003 4-cylinder with 190K-miles and no engine problems. I've heard the oil-burning started with the 2007 Gen-6
I purchased my first 2005 Camry brand new and it's dealership maintained, everything is still oem on the car except for tires, rotors, shocks, flex pipe and 1 engine mount and oil pan bolt was damaged by dealership. I now have 300,000 miles on it, clean no accident, interior is super clean. Transmission is oem. No oil burning no leaks. I'm hoping I can get another 200,000 miles.
Toyota makes the best vehicles that last for a very long time. My 2005 Sienna has 288K miles without replacing any major components-yes still runs on original ÁC, fuel pump, suspension and paint. Oil is clear between oil changes.
I thought about that for a bit while editing. I thought someone following along would easily tell the difference between a shiny new engine compared to the 15 year old one
The US received two V6 engine options, a 142 kW (190 hp) 3.0-liter V6, and a 157 kW (210 hp) 3.3-liter version of the same. The 3.3-liter was only available for the Camry's sportier "SE" model. Even though the 2004 he is comparing here is an LE, it has 2 items that only came on the SE ... One of them is the rear spoiler, and the 2nd are the fog lights.
V6 engine is complicated but 2.4 liter engine is so easy to maintain. The comparison should have been between camry 2005 with 2.4 liter engine and new camry with 2.5 liter engine
This is an excellent video! A comprehensive overview of the major components of a car, worthy of an introductory class for a high school automotive course. I would say even for adults in this modern age who should at least have a basic understanding before taking a vehicle to a mechanic. The contrast between older and current models also shows how cars have grown more complex yet essentially cheaper in their build quality.
speedkar99 It was the 4 cylinder. It had 246k miles on it before it got into an accident back in late July 2018. Despite the fact that it leak inside a lot, gone through many flat tires and and had a lot of mold & mildew, it was the most reliable car that my Uncle ever had. Always started and never once broke down.
these kinds of videos deserve more likes and views than the typical garbage spec sheet commentary some 'famous' auto journalists do... please don't stop. you will grow into a big channel one day. even if you don't, know that your content is absolute gold. I am just grateful it is free for us.
I hope the 2019 is better. This is my first Toyota. Only problem is that I hate the transmission hunting for high gear. Once on interstate it's fine. Slow traffic sucks with the 19. Good video
I had Camry 1999 model MCV20R station wagon, up until now still in good condition. What an excellent car, easy to maintain. 320000 km odometer reading.
Wow! You all best pay attention to this one! Get distracted, you'll be missing something. Thanks for the video. I'm trying to decide what car to buy next, and this has shown me so many things to look for.
@@keonjenkins1852 A 1977 Trans Am was underrated by GM at 180hp in '77, and 220 in '78; NHRA testing put the power of the latter closer to 280hp, and that's with 325 lb.-ft. of torque (around 60 lb.-ft. more than a Camry V6). The specific year of engine/car you're citing was also hobbled with low compression and a smog pump; the same engine in a '67 GTO made 360 hp and 438 lb.-ft. of torque, and will easily crest 600hp on pump gas with a tame rebuild and no power adders. TBC, I would rather see people driving four-banger Camrys (or an ebike, like I ride) over hot-rodded muscle cars. I just like comparisons to be apples-to-apples, to the extent possible. Cheers.
@@keonjenkins1852 P.S. If you're looking for the real bragging rights over a bone stock '77 T/A, you'll be pleased to know that your car gets to 60 MPH almost 2 seconds faster. :-)
Yes, first time their* styling looks almost identical from the side-ish view as 2019 ES. Personally, I like the old ESs best or Avalons because overall ride quality and seat comfort.
Been subbed for some years now, Glad you made this since i am considering buying one. The timing chain is what I really wanted to know!! Thanks, man! condolences to your brother's underwear!!
@@speedkar99 XSE is nice, but it's really something just to buzz around town with, so will probably go with a 4 cylinder. If you could do it again what would you do different, model, engine, color? I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thanks again for the great content!
Thank you for this video, I think Toyota did a good job on the new Camrys. Especially with the fuel economy and power, the new 4 cylinder does 0-60 faster than the old v6 and the new v6 give more more power than the old v6 while impressively giving you better fuel economy than the old 4 cylinder. Only time with tell how reliable these new dynamic force engines are but Toyota has been testing this engine since the early 2010s so it should be a smooth ride with few issues.
There is a reason there is so many of that gen Camrys still on the road (other than they sold a million a year in the US in that era) and still have a resale value, I am still driving a 99 XLE v6 and it still is a reliable joy to drive. Will the new ones survive 20+ years? I doubt it, but probably still one of the better cars buy today if you just want reliable transportation.
the 2002-2006 camry gotta be the strongest generation camry ever made. my clumsy girl hydroplaned and smashed into the road divider curb 40mph and severely bent both front steel donut oem rims. I installed new rims and tires and no problems. how in the hell ? I expected bearing, tie rod, control arms, suspension, ball joint to all be completely destroyed.
Found the best channel to get the REAL REVIEWS of cars. I always look for reviews which can give me insight of how difficult the maintenance could get at later stages. Nice job. BTW I have a 4 cyl 2005 Camry which is way easier to maintain than the V6 model.
Really do appreciate your very informative videos from someone who really knows vehicles. Reminds me of a mechanical engineer or obviously some serious training in automotive. The bit about your brothers old clothes and toothbrush is just thrown in there for comic relief in an otherwise serious lecture about how vehicles are built and taken apart. Yes it's very interesting and very well done. rapid speaking is needed to get through the topic yet your diction is pretty flawless. Good job!!!
Great job, that is a lot of work you put into making this video and I appreciate it. I have a 2006 xle v6 so I know exactly what you mean about making a mess changing the oil. However, I notice your older Camry is a SE not a LE Camry. The SE trim is a higher trim so your comparison is not exact, but again over all excellent job.
@@speedkar99 i feel like the cheaper feeling materials must be for weight reduction. Manufacturers are doing everything they can to squeeze every mile possible per gallon. They have a lot of pressure on them to meet very stringent standards.
I agree interiors have taken the biggest hit.. Most newer cars of the same class are using more lower quality and lighter materials in the same places.
I love PLASTIC VALVE COVER, they're so reliable compared to the aluminum valve cover; they will last 3 times longer than it is. Nice going Toyota, Japan.
What do you guys think of this mechanical comparison video?
What other comparison videos would you like to see?
Really enjoy the same model, different generation comparison. Would love to see a g35/g37 comparo (and even vs whatever replaced the g37)
loved your videos your channel it's my new favorite car channel
Loving the new comparison/review videos! P.S- Got a lot of info from your posts on Clublexus form. Thanks for that :)
These reviews are really unique. Regular reviewers rarely mention mechanical aspects.
Love it man keep up the great content
I like the fact that you took the extra time to show where they actually cut cost too..I'm learning so much in your videos!
I felt that was essential for this comparison
@@speedkar99 You really know your Camry. I would love to pick your brain.Your Toyota to Lexus front brake conversion is of great interest to me. I own an 05 LE 2.4 and I want to swap the rear drums to disc from the XLE or SE. I think it's a pretty simple task of swapping in the brake shield/bracket, e-brake hardware, calipers, etc. From what I've researched so far, the rear hub and bearing assembly are the same part across all models (Solara, Avalon, ES330, Camry). In your opinion, do you think my swap is possible?
@@speedkar99 it really is essential to show not just what has been upgraded but also what has been downgraded to get a real comparison. Thank you.
Thin tin. I didn't think they could roll it that thin but in WWII aircraft they had skin that thin. B-24 Liberators were like metalized paper stung over stringers and longerons. I imagine the parts will cost 5 times as much. No win for us. Toyota keeps more profit.
Best review ever! I’m tired of “cup holder reviews“
Thanks!
And even if another review mentioned "Macpherson struts in front" that doesn't really tell you much, vs Speedkar's explanation of the specific *implementation* of the suspension.
Unfortunately nowadays only matters Apple car play/android auto and Usb ports
1234 no they cares about screens yes screeeeeennsss touch buttons leather OMG it has panoramic roof and 5 usb connectors and wireless charging > you have to buy it
Facts
Scotty Killmer HEAVY BREATHING
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Haha
I think his next video might be on a Camry just for this 🤑
@@speedkar99 Scotty has actually warned consumers in several videos not to buy the new Camrys, since 2007 or so Toyota's quality has been going down. He's made videos on the older Camrys that burned oil and the new ones with the raunchy 8-speed transmission. I think you did him a favor with this video, although Scotty prefers the inline 4 to the V6 for the 04 Camry.
@@BlueNinjakoopa553 Yet he has the same v6 in the Lexus in his driveway!
Scotty did a video last week saying the best used car ever to buy is the 2012 Camry.
You are the first person I found that has done a thorough review of the Camry's internal components. Great information
Thanks.
I wish to be the first for all
speedkar99
You could :D, and still even if you’d be not first still they cannot make such good quality videos like you do.... :)
A more expensive 'cheap vehicle' is not any better than my new Corolla Cross Le Cheap interiors. Belong on city buses, not your personal vehicle.
WOW! NOW THAT'S A REVIEW! Forget these "Well this Toyota doesn't have Android auto so it sucks" review. This is a quality review, THANK YOU SO MUCH
Yeah we don't need more of those reviews out there...
why is nobody talking about the broken toothbrush being used as a pointer lmao
Because I'm to the point like that 😉
@@speedkar99 did your brother ever forgive you for stealing his toothbrush?
Understand. . it's a low budget video 🤭
Lol. Low budget indeed
I look forward to seeing that toothbrush
puts real meaning to 'they don't make'em like they used to'
Agreed. You see the ending when my brother was making music? Haha
Very true. I love older toyotas but when driving the new ones they feel extremely cheap. I test drove both a new corolla and civic and liked the civic a lot more. Felt less cheap than the Corolla.
@@mrjjthor Wrong its the other way around.. But then again you are talking about Corollas LOL
@@cliffords2315 so you're saying older Toyotas had cheaper materials than newer ones? And if comparing new hondas vs new Toyotas similar trim levels then the Toyotas I've sat in doesn't quite match up to the hondas imo.
mrjjthor Thor Toyota’s build quality is better than Honda’s and when you get up to higher trim levels there is features that you simply can’t get on a accord and Honda got rid of the V6 toyota didn’t Honda is just turbocharging everything and the 2020 corolla beats 2020 civic
I’ve learned more about engines in the last couple of hours watching these videos than in 30 years of just doing basic maintenance and learning by trial and error. Thank you!
I love boring, when I was broke I had to hop in my 1999 Camry with 236,000 miles and drive across the country, didn't miss a beat.. If that's boring, sign me up.
Awesome! I miss my 99 Solara.
My 04 is holding up just fine though.
Apparently to some people you need to lease a car that has so many mechanical oversights it's spends 80 days a year in a shop to not be boring. Yeah no thanks. I'll take a car that I can rely on
Great video! I need a old tooth brush in my tool box now!
THIS is the kind of review I'm looking for. Thanks!
You are welcome
Wow NO car reviewer does what he does and review the ENTIRE car 👏🏾
You are actually a true consumer hero for doing these reviews. Thank you. We as a whole society benefit from these types of accountability and information accessibility. Thanks for spending so much time and effort in making these videos! They are also entertaining! Great stuff man.
You were the 1st one I heard say there was room underneath for a driveshaft and space at the back for a differential if they moved the exhaust. Low and behold they just announced the Camry will get AWD in the US in the 2020 model year. Awesome work.
Yep, just as I said it...the very next week they announce AWD!
It sucks that it'll only be offered on 4 cylinder Camrys and Avalons. A V6 AWD sedan would be the ultimate TRD package.
@@speedkar99 Why not get a Lexus?
We need reviews like this. Auto manufacturers need to be held accountable instead of taking advantage of the public!
Thank you!
You are welcome! I hope to do more after this pandemic is over
It's far better than most reviews. I'm a mechanical engineer. The Camry is a great machine. The 1992 to 1996 in particular is considered a benchmark of physics. Period. Most journalists are too dense to have any clue how a car works under the hood. It drives me nuts. You're clearly smarter than the average car and driver writer
I'm a mechanical engineer too. I understand your point exactly, we don't look at cars the way normal people do!
@@speedkar99 wow so the new Camrys sheet panels are that much thinner than a gen 5? Older Camrys are such tanks. I heard the gen 5 is alittle thinner than the gen 3 I mentioned. But I'm not really sure on that. But my 1992 is ridiculously thick with the sheet metal. Hail stones don't really hurt it. I'm 6ft and 200 lbs and can stand on it without dents. It's similar to when I borrowed my friends Mercedes 300D. Do you know if the gen 5 is thinner in sheet metal vs Gen 3? If so the new ones must be way thinner than my old 1992. My 2017 Impreza is super thin metal.
My 4Runner didn't come with a mandatory dent, so I went off road and earned it. LOL.
Haha
The going meme is all Camrys have a dent on the rear bumper
@@speedkar99 lol my 2001 doesn't)
Don't speak too soon 😢
*4Runner @240K miles has all blown out windows, busted front bumper, both rear wheels blown out leaving streams of sparks behind*
*4Runner smiles*
"What continent do you want to drive to next? 😊"
THE BEST CAR REVIEWER ON TH-cam!!!! I was hoping new Camry will be next. This is the real review for car enthusiast! Hope you will review Mazda 6 in the future... Great work!
Thanks for the new title, although this only my 3rd car review 🤣
^^ This! I also hope you can review the Mazda 6 Turbo in the future
Have had several Camrys and a couple of Corollas since 1982 and loved them all. Would have a Camry now if they were not so low to the ground. I fear falling into a pot hole and ripping out the undercarriage
Just picked up a 05’ Camry LE V6 to replace my 95’ Lexus ES300, and couldn’t be any happier with the choice.
Welcome to the next decade lol
The older v6 camry is such a satisfying vehicle to drive while remaining comfy. It drives smooth as butter. I daily one with the same engine (1MZ-FE).
The XV30 Camrys have a 3MZ-FE engine (3.3L V6)
What is the average MPG?
@@hedgehogthesonic3181 24mpg. In the past when I was doing a lot of city/town driving I've seen it as low as 14mpg.
@@TheyWhomTheGodsDetest Well, that's quite bad for a car of that size and chape, but is a big engine so such thing is expected.
@@FlexSZN23 The 2002's still had the 1MZ 192 hp then bumped to 210 in '03 with VVTi. The 3MZ VVT was introduced in 2003, 225 hp.
Amazing review! I am a HUGE fan of you comparing the new to the old. Really puts a lot of the changes in perspective.
Awesome thanks! Glad you like this comparison
I had a 2001 Camry LE for 17 wonderful years!! My engine started going out, unfortunately. So I bought a 2019 Camry LE....hoping it will last as long as my other one. My 2001 was so much more comfortable than my new one. I sure miss my old baby Camry!!!
Which engine did your old Camry have?
@@speedkar99 It was a 4 cylinder....not sure what else you need.
How come you got the engine to start going out? How many miles you have? My owner white Camry 1999 is 253k mile right now. Always change oil each 4k miles and change transmission fluid about 30k miles. That's all no problem at all!
@@JamesKarne I had 189k miles on it. I dont know why it went bad. I changed my oil every 3000 miles and took great care of it. But the engine was making a loud noise whenever I started it and that lasted for a long time before I was told by my long time reputable mechanic that the engine was going out. So before taking a chance of breaking down...I bought a new 2019 Camry. I really live the new one too but miss my old one.
Patricia Schexnaildre is your car made from US Model? My white car came from Japan model. My automatic transmission is very smooth and soft because I always change transmission fluid by myself to do.
That cut cost comparison is fantastic. You should just do a stand-alone video series where you compare last-gen to current-gen vehicles focusing on where they cut cost. I was always curious on that because there's no way they can add a bunch of new features without cutting cost somewhere else. It's not like the price of material(metal, plastic, etc..) suddenly came down in cost.
Loved when you noted the difference in body thickness. My 98 Saturn was mostly plastic 😬
Dent resistant
I had a 99 saturn sl1. Can confirm.
The saturn was a odd ball gm product. Too bad they didnt market it very well. It also used the horrific dexcool coolant that tended to sludge up. Horrible bucket deiver seat, weak transmission etc
@@cgmf-d6t But overall weren't Saturn's pretty good cars compared to a lot of other what-was-American cars
Better plastic. Biodegradable engine components baked in a hot engine. Just super goodness there. Last just till the 3 year warranty is up and crumbes into black dust. Potentially that is.
I just see in the Toyota lineup of vehicles. Cheap. I just bought a Corolla Cross. Cheap and utilitarian. Better interior plastic than on the city bus. lol
I love my 2003 V6 Camry which has 120,000 miles on it. I'm up in Canada and I just saved a fortune at Rock Auto in the US when I purchased 4 KYB struts, 4 SKP stabilizer links, MOOG front and rear stabilizer bar bushings, and 4 ACDelco rotors and pads. Rides like a dream!
Awesome. I'm in Toronto as well. I used to cross border shop back when the dollar was near par.
Now, it's not worth it....I'll just get Rockauto to ship to me.
I've been reading some bad things about the 8 speed transmission related to shifting issues. Supposedly it has been a problem for a number of years affecting various models. Shocking since Toyota isn't known for such powertrain issues The old 6 speed transmission has apparently been very good though.
Why the hell does anyone need eight speeds? I remember the old two speed Powerglide transmission and the "new" three speed automatics were such an improvement!
@@nasedo3129 Agreed. I'm still driving a 4 speed 2002 so 5 or 6 is plenty. The automakers have gone crazy with marketing gimmicks.
@@nasedo3129 Why did anyone need three? Same reason: Improved acceleration and fuel economy. The limiting factor is always the size of the trans itself; IOW, the additional gearing has to more than make up for any increased weight or aerodynamic drag.
I have the 8 speed ..shifts flawlessly
Personally hate the 6 speed. Have had nothing, but great driving performance from the 8 speed unless you drive like grandma as I've noticed the computers* seem* to adjust to driver over time - fairly quickly. After I drive there 8 speed a few days shifts quick and smooth without flooring and always probably keeping rpms under 3k. I'm fast yet gentle controlled driver. The 6 speed constantly wants to down shift whenever I want to accelerate into traffic, which makes it feel unsafe without feeling like I'm harming the transmission.
We need more reviews like these. Tired of the reviews on heated seats and cup holders.
That is what Car Confections talk about all the time..
Really appreciate all of the time you spend putting out these type of videos.
Thanks. It sure does take alot to film this
I have no words to describe your review..Excellent !!
I ve watched probably over 50 reviews for the new Camry Hybrid, cause I'm interested to buy it.
No one, reached the level of information you shared with us.
You found almost all the weaknesses..
Unfortunately, Toyota doesn't build cars like it used to be.
But still, are much better from any company out there.
Congratulations, God bless you.
Thanks I'm glad you appreciate my video style
Their built better now ofcourse, Toyota is not in the business of making its new cars worse.
"The old Camry has brakes that you operate YOURSELF!" lol
Hahaha yep good old brake pedal. Soon we won't have any 😭
Love the plastic covers on the underside, makes vehicles last almost forever since you dont gotta worry about corrosion
It helps but if something does get stuck there you can't easily wash it off
Drove thru a deep puddle at a low speed and mine got tore off and started dragging under my back left wheel. Had to back onto a curb to pull it off lol....
Great video! Would love to see even more points of comparison, like headlight technology, rust proofing, insulation, sound systems, etc! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the tips I'll keep that in mind.
Wait a minute. We just might not want to know. Seeing the obvious is bad enough, let alone the corners cut inside the bits and pieces.
Loving the double ads 3.31 minutes into the video! Just perfect.
Well I can't control how many ads you see...
The best part is that I had an 03 Camry with 209,000 miles. Luckily for me I had a 4 cylinder engine with a timing chain so I never had to deal with a timing belt. As long as you change your oil on time the timing chain will last forever.
For a car shopper, this is the best channel for the realities that come with ownership for specific models.
the V6 looks way cooler and I love the design of the old one
They are so awesome, kinda sleepers, very quick off the line, and feels like 250 horse even if its like 200-ish
I can appreciate the way you take care of your vehicles. I have a 2004 Camry SE V6 with over 307,000 miles (494,000km) and it still runs great. Great comparison between old and new.
Nice, half a million km!
Mines Barely got 312,000km
It's an LE V6 with the 3.0
Wow I'm super impressed with how thorough and detailed this video was while still keeping it light hearted with witty observations. It must have taken you a great deal of time shooting the video and editing it afterwards to deliver the end product. I can tell you're a content creator that really takes pride in the content you put out there. Good work man. +1
Thanks. Yes it was alot of filming, researching and editing to get it right. A day of filming the new car and another half day on mine.
As an engineer i enjoy every bit of this video
Great video saving to my all time favourites please don’t remove or delete it after few years
Thanks. I'm an engineer too
Another great video, thanks for making it!
Not sure I get the placement of the ECU in front left that’s asking for drama in an accident both the RAV 4 and Camry have the ECU in same place, as an aircraft mechanic I appreciate your knowledge and explanation not the usual here is a cup holder, I’m now a fan of your Chanel.
Yeah I don't like that ecu placement either. Toyota better make it cheap to replace
My favorite Camry is actually the 2002-2006 V6 XLE. It’s so nice, it comes with Fog lights, alloy rims, 3.0 or 3.3L V6, not sure which one, leather and wood interior, nav. Rear manual sunshade etc. so freaking nice !! Almost as nice as my 2006 Lexus ES330 fully loaded. Mines got the 3.3L V6, 17” 6 spoke chrome rims, power rear sunshade, sport tuning suspension, mark levinson premium audio system, voice navigation/touchscreen infotainment system, automatic rain sensing wipers, heated and ventilated front seats. I’ve added LED Turn signals front and rear, window tint and window shades for the rear side windows, chrome pillars, LED halo ring headlights, back up camera, and of course a dash cam lol. I love that car so much! It is immaculate and drives like brand new. It has 220,000 miles on it, and I service it every 5k or so to make sure it’ll keep going forever.
Awesome. I had an 05 ES330 and it was an excellent reliable car.
The one thing I hate was the throttle and transmission lag, my Camry has that too. Does yours?
That sealed trans, with its, "lifetime fluid," is giving me goosebumps. What a load of marketing BS. Have you SEEN the state of the ATF that comes out of those, at anything past 60,000 kms? There is no such thing as, "lifetime fluid." It"ll get you to the end of the car's warranty and then they basically force you to junk the car.
I don't know about your location, but around here, if you look around on the streets, you see 2 conspicuous things:
1) 1997-2001 Camrys are still plentiful, despite their age. That tried-and-true design will not die, and you can SERVICE the wear-and-tear parts. Owners hang onto them.
2) 2002 and up Camrys are RARE now. You just don't see 'em. I've already explained why. Only the newest ones are still on the road.
Good observation. I do see more gen4 than gen5 around here too, and it's been like that for a while. There's tons more gen6 driving around though.
Interesting though as the V6 gen5 were one of the most reliable. Most of them are probably I4 and had the head bolts strip and burn oil.
@@speedkar99 Suspicion confirmed: the gen 5 and gen 6 cars will last, only if the owner takes extraordinary measures...such as changing that, "lifetime fluid," against the manufacturer's recommendations. In the past year, I think I have seen no more than 10-20 gen 6 cars around here. All you see is 7th, 8th, and 4th and 3rd. The V6 5th gen -- like yours -- still has a dipstick-equipped trans. That explains a lot, too.
Changed the fluid on my 2015 rav4 transmission after 35.000miles was dark and it's shifting smoother again.
@@benjaminschmied7998 Posts like yours make me happy. (I know that this is anathema to the corporate overlords at Toyota, but...) Toyota built their reputation on cars that can easily go 20-30, or more years, if you take care of them. (My Lexus SC400 is just a hair under 28 years old, and still looks and runs like new.) This is why people are willing to shell out extra for the name. The fact that Toyota builds a death date into their cars now, is akin to false advertising. So, when I read words like yours -- from one diligent DIYer to another -- I feel like car by car, we are getting our own back.
It is not lie that the oil is not needed to change in it's lifetime. Lifetime ends when transmission or rear diff or some orher "maintenance free" component breaks down 😄
Well, I have a 1995 Camry I4 with 400k miles and it still is hanging in there. Everything still works. I've kept up with the maintenance and of course that's a killer combo when teamed up with a Camry.
That's awesome!!
Having a 4th generation Camry I don't see how they could be more reliable.. I'll always have a Toyota though, they've more than proven they're tops .
Ah the 4th gens were great.
Unfortunately they don't make them like they used to, even Toyotas are on par with the competition now
Great review! We have a silver 2018 Camry LE (looks identical to the 2019 in your video) with 10K miles on it and we kept our 1994 Camry XLE V6 (1MZ-FE) with 242K miles on it that we still use for some of our city driving & for relatives when they come to visit. When looking at the 2018 Camry the salesman asked if we were going to trade in the 94. I told him no, it is running fine & we will keep it for a 2nd car & it is our fall back in case the new one does not work out. I used some of your YT video material when my son & I did the timing belt & water pump & cam and crank seal job on the 94. This video/review gave me a BIG Boost on the mechanicals of our 2018 LE. Thanks again for this one! All the other reviews on the new camrys that I have seen so far are "cup holder" type reviews.
Glad my videos can help. I guess your experience is a 25 year testament compared to my 15 year testament
Holy smokes toyota went with electric water pump and thermostat?
They've been doing it a while
Toyota has gone OUT OF THEIR WAY to screw you out of money.
Much more faster engine thermal handling and those work just fine
@@baddestburrito Paranoia.
@@seanv1556 I drive a 27 year old Toyota that still runs like it's new. Do you think the 2019 models will be equally healthy in 2046? Hell, the 5th and 6th Generation Camrys have already started to get rarer, while the 4th generation cars have stayed numerous. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that in 2002, Toyota changed their designs. Call it paranoia if you want to. It's not my job to free you from ignorance.
Great video, including the mandatory brush toss at the end.
The 1992-1996 and 1997-2001 Camry model years was the best. Thicker bodies which was also rust resistant, and they start every-time.
The good old Gen3s we're the best ones built.
Thanks for the detailed comparo. I bought a new '02 Camry SE V6. 94,000 miles today and looks like new. Best vehicle I've ever owned. I was considering getting a used 2015 but after watching this I won't.
We’ve got a 2018 SE 2.5 with the 8 speed, and it’s fantastic.
Can you give us more details about the fantastic part
This is what we call a highly detailed technical review.
I was waiting for this video. Thanks. hope someday review a mazda engine 🙃
One day...skyactiv!
Very interesting to see the differences. I personally have 2 older Camrys.
1. 2000 Toyota Camry LE V6 5-Speed Manual with 163,000 miles. I average about 26 mpg with mostly highway driving with traffic.
2. 1997 Toyota Camry CE 4cyl 5-Speed Manual with 260,000 miles. I average about 32 mpg with mostly highway driving with traffic.
They have been great cars. I love having the manual transmission since I can have fun shifting my own gears and get better gas mileage than the automatic transmission car of that generation. I mainly use my 4cyl as my commuter car. I kept my V6 garaged and drive it at least once a week to work and other places.
Awesome! You must love the Gen4s eh
Not giving up my 06 LE V6!
Keep it going! How many miles on the odometer?
@@speedkar99 mine it's a 2000 LE with the 3.0 with 112K.
I've 5 Camrys 99-01.
I sold a 99 with the 2.2 at 198K and the girl that bought it still drives it at 248K👌👌👌
Great in depth review from a real mechanic not a prissy car reviewer who pays mechanics to fix their personal cars. He reviews the car for mechanical repair aspects not just for the "disillusioned driving experience" of it. Keep up the great job brother 👍
Thanks and I agree. These are the technical things that matter.
I'm not a real mechanic, I am a mechanical engineer
"...and one in the front which is waiting to burn your hand..."
Yeah, been there, lol
Lol it's true
The kind of information that’s needed when looking to buy a new car. I still have my 98 2.2L Camry with 5FSE motor and auto transmission. Still original and goes like a champ at 390,000 kms. Would be good fun if you do a tear down of the old 5FSE and AISIN auto transmission. Maybe you can tell us why they’re such good plants!
I'd love to get a 5S engine for a teardown! They are getting very hard to find since rust kills these camrys (or people buy scrap ones for Derby's)
Still see the old timer Camrys around now and then on Australian roads and much more so than competitors - Holdens (GM), Mitsubishis and Fords. But the Camrys are getting rarer. Certainly the best car I’ve had. Keeping up with maintenance helps keep it going!
Your videos are fun and very educational. Please keep making them. Love the toothbrush and your brother’s wardrobe!
The biggest advantage I see in the newer Camry (just got one, a 2020 though) is the multi-port injection system (where it uses both GDI and port injection, just reducing carbon build-up that plagues GDI-only engines). Obviously there are ways to clean the carbon build-up but for those who do highway driving, this should extend the amount of time between those cleanings on the newer Camry. This and a few other refinements are also welcome on the new Camry. The only thing I am not particularly fond of is that they had to go to an 8-speed versus the older 6-speed that was more tried-and-true. However, I suspect they did this for fuel economy reasons (as the new Camry can get around 40 MPG highway and about 34-35 MPGH combined, whereas one with a 6 speed might be more like 25/35/30 combined). This is also of course, my first Toyota so I can't personally compare to an older one but I've read a lot of people's reviews and the transmission change is one thing that comes up a lot.
The other thing that's beneficial is electronic water pump and oil pump. I feel this is a better design because you can now put sensors on the pump itself and if it malfunctions, it can alert the driver or even shut down or prevent the vehicle from starting to reduce the possibility of engine damage. Plus these components are more external to the engine (bolted on the outside of the engine versus being inside the engine assembly like they are on most traditional vehicles, making repairs a bit more expensive IMO because you have to take the engine apart. Add that with the termal efficiency of the newer TNGA designs and I think it's a pretty good setup. Yes the transmission is less than desireable but I believe they have made improvements since the 2018 Camry. This is why yeah I wouldn't reocmmend anyone buy a 2018 (or any new technology when it first comes out -- same reason I didn't buy a Corolla with the 2.0L with the launch gear--it was only released in the 2020 Corolla so we have yet to see how well that holds up. At least with a regular automatic, the likeliness that they will have a ton of problems is less likely because of the overall design. CVTs are still not durable enough IMO for one to expect to get hundreds of thousands of miles out of them. YOu might get 150k out of one, maybe 200k but I am still a fan of the regular automatic, even if it's the 8--speed. Gears can take the stress better than a CVT can.
The other thing that has changed in the Camry over the years is safety too. Not just the automated safety features (like Pedestrial detection) but the metals that are being used. Older cars (say ones made in earlier 2000's or prior) may look like they'd be safe because their bulky and heavy, but it really comes down to metals and the construction. You now have light-weight aluminum that is stronger than some of the much heavier steels out there. And the cheaper plastics may also be partially for safety reasons. Think of a door panel that pops out of its clips on a side impact. I'd rather have a door panel that easily cracks or shatters than one that's rigid and can possibly puncture a person's side because it's so rigid. I mean from a quality standpoint, yeah the heavier plastic panels are nicer but for safety they may not be all that great in reality (in a cash). Plus with airbags in the doors and such, they have to make the plastic thinner so the plastics can flex so the airbags can deploy in time. So part of it is cost, the other part (I'm going to venture to guess) is for safety.
Good points but I'll stick to my 04 Camry for now
Great video! I have never seen such a thorough breakdown of a car, better yet, two cars! I like the attention to detail you put in.
I'm glad you appreciate my work. Thanks!
@@speedkar99 It's a great pleasure
excellent journalism ! Thanks.
I think i'd like the older version Camry but with the older 4-pot engine that was available at that time perhaps.
You are welcome.
Avoid the Gen5 Camry with the 2.4L.
They burned oil and blew head bolts.
The V6 is the reliable one to get.
@@speedkar99 ok then! thankyou SpeedKar!
It would be interesting to see the new camera compared to the most legendary Camry engine in the history of the camrty, which of course is a 2.2 L. I have a 2001, it is still running great, plenty of power and 32 miles per gallon mix driving.
@@speedkar99I have a '96 4-cylinder Gen-3. It uses a bit of oil at 178 K-miles, but I got the car for free. Biggest gripe with mine is the stock suspension is too soft. Upgrading my rear struts and springs was a big imrovement.
A friend had a 2003 4-cylinder with 190K-miles and no engine problems.
I've heard the oil-burning started with the 2007 Gen-6
I purchased my first 2005 Camry brand new and it's dealership maintained, everything is still oem on the car except for tires, rotors, shocks, flex pipe and 1 engine mount and oil pan bolt was damaged by dealership. I now have 300,000 miles on it, clean no accident, interior is super clean. Transmission is oem. No oil burning no leaks. I'm hoping I can get another 200,000 miles.
What engine? 3.0?
It's a 4 cylinder 2.4L, USA assembled. Base model.
Engine: 2AZ-FE , 2.4L , manufacturer: Kentucky, 🇺🇸
the kind of car review i love to watch.
Thanks. I'll make more for viewers like you 😎
Yes I agree this is a real car review!
Toyota makes the best vehicles that last for a very long time. My 2005 Sienna has 288K miles without replacing any major components-yes still runs on original ÁC, fuel pump, suspension and paint. Oil is clear between oil changes.
Good old reliable sienna. My dad has an 06 too
I can't keep up! It would help if you'd caption 'new' 'old' for your slower audience members like myself. Always well done Speedy!
I thought about that for a bit while editing.
I thought someone following along would easily tell the difference between a shiny new engine compared to the 15 year old one
@@speedkar99 you're right. No need for that. Can easily see the difference
The US received two V6 engine options, a 142 kW (190 hp) 3.0-liter V6, and a 157 kW (210 hp) 3.3-liter version of the same. The 3.3-liter was only available for the Camry's sportier "SE" model. Even though the 2004 he is comparing here is an LE, it has 2 items that only came on the SE ... One of them is the rear spoiler, and the 2nd are the fog lights.
I swapped so many things on my Camry, full black leather interior, fogs, Solara wheels, facelift 2005 tails, etc. Previous owner added that spoiler.
I like the fact that the old camry has proven itself but maintenence is definitely easier on the newer camry.
It's not as bad on the i4 version of the old Camry. This isn't a direct comparison because of that.
V6 engine is complicated but 2.4 liter engine is so easy to maintain.
The comparison should have been between camry 2005 with 2.4 liter engine and new camry with 2.5 liter engine
This is an excellent video! A comprehensive overview of the major components of a car, worthy of an introductory class for a high school automotive course. I would say even for adults in this modern age who should at least have a basic understanding before taking a vehicle to a mechanic. The contrast between older and current models also shows how cars have grown more complex yet essentially cheaper in their build quality.
They should make basic mechanics part of getting a driver's license.
Watching this makes me miss my Uncle’s old 2002 Camry LE. God, don’t I miss that car. 😭
Good times. Was it a v6?
speedkar99 It was the 4 cylinder. It had 246k miles on it before it got into an accident back in late July 2018. Despite the fact that it leak inside a lot, gone through many flat tires and and had a lot of mold & mildew, it was the most reliable car that my Uncle ever had. Always started and never once broke down.
these kinds of videos deserve more likes and views than the typical garbage spec sheet commentary some 'famous' auto journalists do... please don't stop. you will grow into a big channel one day. even if you don't, know that your content is absolute gold. I am just grateful it is free for us.
Thanks alot sir. Great to know. You have an amazing great knowledge. I watched all of your videos
Thanks! I keep learning new things too
I hope the 2019 is better. This is my first Toyota. Only problem is that I hate the transmission hunting for high gear. Once on interstate it's fine. Slow traffic sucks with the 19. Good video
Go to a dealer ask them to do a reflash I did on mine it works
I know that Toyota has started to cut costs, but my only concern in buying this is the new 8-speed transmission. How has it been so far?
Energetic Fox Studios ... mine has been flawless
Good to hear.
This car drove just fine.
The older 6 speed Automatic is better, the new 8 speed feel very sluggish to me. It does not feel like a Toyota anymore
I had Camry 1999 model MCV20R station wagon, up until now still in good condition. What an excellent car, easy to maintain. 320000 km odometer reading.
I have 2015 Camry and it been a solid as car and it still has a lot of miles to go just cross 100k
Good to hear! 100K is alot of miles for a 15 model no?
So!
Wow! You all best pay attention to this one! Get distracted, you'll be missing something. Thanks for the video. I'm trying to decide what car to buy next, and this has shown me so many things to look for.
Thanks
Actually liking the 2019 Camry's design. Looks reminiscent to being a "mini Lexus".
Underneath it's probably the same as a Lexus ES as well
@@speedkar99 Yeah I have a 2019 Camry SE. That 4 Cylinder has plenty of power. A 1977 Trans Am barely made 200hp with its 6.6L V8
@@keonjenkins1852 A 1977 Trans Am was underrated by GM at 180hp in '77, and 220 in '78; NHRA testing put the power of the latter closer to 280hp, and that's with 325 lb.-ft. of torque (around 60 lb.-ft. more than a Camry V6). The specific year of engine/car you're citing was also hobbled with low compression and a smog pump; the same engine in a '67 GTO made 360 hp and 438 lb.-ft. of torque, and will easily crest 600hp on pump gas with a tame rebuild and no power adders.
TBC, I would rather see people driving four-banger Camrys (or an ebike, like I ride) over hot-rodded muscle cars. I just like comparisons to be apples-to-apples, to the extent possible. Cheers.
@@keonjenkins1852 P.S. If you're looking for the real bragging rights over a bone stock '77 T/A, you'll be pleased to know that your car gets to 60 MPH almost 2 seconds faster. :-)
Yes, first time their* styling looks almost identical from the side-ish view as 2019 ES. Personally, I like the old ESs best or Avalons because overall ride quality and seat comfort.
Been subbed for some years now, Glad you made this since i am considering buying one. The timing chain is what I really wanted to know!! Thanks, man! condolences to your brother's underwear!!
You are welcome , thanks for subscribing. Which model Camry you looking to get?
@@speedkar99 XSE is nice, but it's really something just to buzz around town with, so will probably go with a 4 cylinder. If you could do it again what would you do different, model, engine, color? I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thanks again for the great content!
my boy broke a toothbrush and used it to point around lol
I sure did 😃
You are so right about the room left for AWD in the new Camry...Toyota announced available AWD in spring of 2020 after your video came out.
Such a coincidence...I know!
Thank you for this video, I think Toyota did a good job on the new Camrys. Especially with the fuel economy and power, the new 4 cylinder does 0-60 faster than the old v6 and the new v6 give more more power than the old v6 while impressively giving you better fuel economy than the old 4 cylinder. Only time with tell how reliable these new dynamic force engines are but Toyota has been testing this engine since the early 2010s so it should be a smooth ride with few issues.
Imagine if you'd put a turbo on those 2.5L... I guesa it is too much of a reliability problem with the fuel prices in the US...
There is a reason there is so many of that gen Camrys still on the road (other than they sold a million a year in the US in that era) and still have a resale value, I am still driving a 99 XLE v6 and it still is a reliable joy to drive. Will the new ones survive 20+ years? I doubt it, but probably still one of the better cars buy today if you just want reliable transportation.
Let's see in 17 years if you'll still like it ask much as the 2001
Agreed. Good old 90s
Old one is a tank that wont die. The new one sacrificed a solid structure for safety tech
Yes alot of sacrifice at the cost of what made Toyota unique.... quality
Ends up being a ton safer though. Even the 2012 Camry holds nothing on the current one safety wise.
Actually, the structure is much stronger in the new one. The A and B pillars are made of ultra high strength steel, which protects you in a collision.
I believe that Toyota is using more aluminum and light weight strength.
This is one heck of a clean ride being 2004 model, mouthwatering indeed !!
Thanks. For a Canadian car past 300km it's pretty clean
the 2002-2006 camry gotta be the strongest generation camry ever made. my clumsy girl hydroplaned and smashed into the road divider curb 40mph and severely bent both front steel donut oem rims. I installed new rims and tires and no problems. how in the hell ? I expected bearing, tie rod, control arms, suspension, ball joint to all be completely destroyed.
They are pretty tough.
The 92-96 is probably the best but you don't see to many around probably due to rust.
97-2001 the last great camries
Found the best channel to get the REAL REVIEWS of cars. I always look for reviews which can give me insight of how difficult the maintenance could get at later stages.
Nice job.
BTW I have a 4 cyl 2005 Camry which is way easier to maintain than the V6 model.
God give u strength and more knowledge.
Co's u are doing more than an awesome job.
I'm and I have learnt alot from u
Glad you learned something
Getting roughly the same horsepower from a smaller engine with two less cylinders shows you how far the engineering has advanced in 15 years.
That 15 year old Camry is very well taken care of. I am very shocked how so little has changed in 15 years...
Really do appreciate your very informative videos from someone who really knows vehicles. Reminds me of a mechanical engineer or obviously some serious training in automotive. The bit about your brothers old clothes and toothbrush is just thrown in there for comic relief in an otherwise serious lecture about how vehicles are built and taken apart. Yes it's very interesting and very well done. rapid speaking is needed to get through the topic yet your diction is pretty flawless. Good job!!!
Oh I love the details. Thank you so much
You are welcome so much
Great job, that is a lot of work you put into making this video and I appreciate it. I have a 2006 xle v6 so I know exactly what you mean about making a mess changing the oil. However, I notice your older Camry is a SE not a LE Camry. The SE trim is a higher trim so your comparison is not exact, but again over all excellent job.
Thanks. Mine was an LE, but I converted the interior to black leather and added the fogs and wheels.
My opinion I prefer the older camary I've had my 1996 for years never been in a accident 280 thousand miles always dealer maintained I love my car
Awesome! Those gen3s were very well built.
My 1996 camry was the best purchase I ever made. Got it for $2000 USD... lasted me 5 years before the main computer went out.
My 99(sold it with 198K) has 248K and still going strong👌
Older is more durable. Fantastic detailed description. Thanks
Durable yes.
Not as many features or economy though.
@@speedkar99 I'm very concerned about durable. Do you like to waste your time taking your car in for repairs? As for more economy, at best 10 percent.
The golden age of Toyota was the early 90's to the mid-2000's. You have to spend at least 50 grand now to get real quality and that means Lexus.
Even Lexus quality isn't where it used to be. My old ES330 had a really nice interior compared to the new ES350s....I felt something was lacking
@@speedkar99 i feel like the cheaper feeling materials must be for weight reduction. Manufacturers are doing everything they can to squeeze every mile possible per gallon. They have a lot of pressure on them to meet very stringent standards.
I agree interiors have taken the biggest hit.. Most newer cars of the same class are using more lower quality and lighter materials in the same places.
I freaking love this. This was super insightful.
Good Choice of video! I love Camryyyy!!!! 😊
Thanks, me too 😁
Fantastic job very much needed I use to own that exact same one now im about to get a new one myself.
Which one are you getting? XSE V6?🤑
I love PLASTIC VALVE COVER, they're so reliable compared to the aluminum valve cover; they will last 3 times longer than it is. Nice going Toyota, Japan.
The plastic valve cover might last as long as the gasket. At that point it could warp due to heat.
Hands down best review I have seen, thanks very much!
I got alot more check them out