I'm Sitting in the Only Car That Will Last Forever
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- Toyota Camry review. I'm Sitting in the Only Car That Will Last Forever, DIY and new car review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. The longest lasting cars. Buying a Toyota Camry. Is the new Toyota Camry worth it? Buying a used Toyota. Should I buy a Toyota Camry? Are Toyotas reliable? The truth about used Toyota cars. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.
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I bought a door latch actuator from Parts Geek it said it was OEM, but when I got the part it said made in china.
I have a 2005 Camry 4 cylinder that I bought used. With well over 200,000 miles, it's a solid car inside & out. Almost 19 years old, daily driven . Incredible build quality. Early 2000 Toyotas were in a special league. Toronto Canada
I have a 2001 Camry original engine and automatic transmission. Got 368,000 miles on it and it’s running just like new. Ac and radio still works. Cloth interior is still immaculate
there's a guy out of Vegas you tube video with 700k miles on his unbelievable, but still runs good, mine has 263k 👍🏻
Has the maintaince been very expensive or just regular maintenance and have you taken it on any road trips recently?
I have a 2004 Toyota Solara v6 that i bought for 900 bucks on craigslist 3 years ago, still runs like a champ.
@@JAMES_210no problems? Looking at an 01 Camry
I’ll be very sad if I have to drive a 2001 Camry for 400k miles.
Hey Scotty, I also own a 94 Celica. My Celica has over 344,000 miles on it and i drive it daily. BEST car i have ever owned. I took your advice and bought one in 2019.
Could ha e green a civic and gottn those miles too
Could ha e green a civic and gottn those miles too
Could ha e green a civic and gottn those miles too
@@richsweeney1115 Hell, I got a Civic with MORE miles than his Celica, LOL. Still runs great.
This is awesome. Have you had to do anything major to it? like transmission rebuild or engine work?
Glad someone likes the Camry as much as i do, never breaks down. Masterpiece of reliable engineering. Mine is 15 years old.
oh? i have a 2010 with 110k miles... did have to replace the alternator about a month ago tho
I own a 1999 Toyota Camry - bought it new - it has 400K miles on it. V6 5speed - No rust (AZ car) - runs like brand new - ac is fantastic
I had a Camry before I bought my 2004 Toyota Tacoma brand new, it now has 121,000 miles, which included travelling across the country several times. It's starting to look its age on the outside, looks almost brand new on the inside, but it still runs like a dream and has been the most reliable vehicle I've ever had. I keep up with engine maintenance religiously and it has paid off! When asked if I'm going to get a new vehicle, I say absolutely not! I don't have a car payment (paid off Oct 2008) and the insurance is cheap! And I laugh all the way to the bank!! I love my Toyota truck!
I love mine too. I gotta 03 I bought in Feb 05. Got 126,000 on it now. Not my daily driver tho. Gotta new frame back in 15 which I keep rust proofed. People always laugh n say when u gonna getta real truck? I just say mine will still b running long after ur "real truck" dies! Plus it's been paid off for 13 years now👍😁
@ericheiseyHighZ77 so why is it not your daily driver?
The 2002-2006 Camry's were well built and very reliable. There are still many of this generation still on the road today
I saw one on the interstate to Connecticut last night. Great cars.
I see 5 or more daily
My '06 Camry has 343,000 miles and runs great.
I have a 5 speed manual made in Japan. It’s a base model, bought it in 2017 with 181,000 miles on it. It now has 270,000 on it and still runs like the day I bought it
Scotty was in the zone with that 2004 Toyota Camry! I would be too. I love my 2019 Camry SE. Camrys are the best made cars most reliable cars on the road today!
There’s a lot of hate for French cars especially in the uk. However I’m running a Renault Diesel that’s just clocked up 442,000 miles. Just goes to show if you look after most things it’ll go on for longer. Had it since new in 2005 and never had any major problems except normal wear and tear.
....well diesel engines do last longer amyway
Way to go, Scotty. It's like a dream: having a mechanic that will save you that kind of momey.
mumey
Maybe he will pinch you in your dreams. 🙆♂️
4th and 5th gen camrys were some of the most simple and reliable cars ever built! I have 1 of each!
Scotty's videos, along with my father's experience with Camrys, convinced me to buy two used Camrys, a 2010 for my wife, and a 2011 for myself.
There's a guy on TH-cam with almost 400k and minimal repairs on his. I think I might get my teen driver one. New enough not to be rusting apart old enough to be decently priced.
MAKE SURE TO DO 5K MILE OIL CHANGES! other than that they are bullet proof. Also change your transmission fluid every 40k and every 80k do a pan drop and change the filter
I see you got yourself the newer model 😂
The ugliest round of camry's.. L o l
@@miragexl007 not perfect look but save a lot of money and take from A to Z easy without hiccup 🤩🤩🤩☝🏽☝🏽
Scotty, been watching your channel for years. Bought a used 2011 Camry SE (2.5L engine) with only 85k miles for just 10k. It’s clean and drives like a dream. Couldn’t be happier. Thanks for all of the great advice and guidance!
I've a '97 V6 bought used back in '11 for $5K, now has183K on the clock and still running strong.
Recently passed CA smog again with good #'s.
Best car I've ever owned and doesn't owe me a penny!
I have the same Camry Scotty with 430,000 km and still runs like a clock !
2.4? What year?
Thanks for making me choose toyota.. I have a 2010 toyota corolla petrol automatic and it has covered 138000 kms in less than ideal conditions here in india(kerala).. our roads are pot hole ridden, rains,floods etc and the car still feels new! nothing other than regular service every 10,000 kms till now
Hi Scotty. That looks exactly like my car but mine is a 2005. I always learn so much from you! My Camry runs great. It’s got some dings but I don’t care since it runs so well. I had a 2000 Camry until some one ran into me last year. I really miss it even if it was a pretty basic car. Love your videos.
When in situations such as this I always ask myself, “What would Scotty do?”
Probably make a video?
Pull out the fancy scan tool lol
Buy a Toyota 😂
Ah. All of the three answers I thought of others seemed to write first.
Raise your hands in the air and wave them like you just don't care.
I never get tired of your videos. Thank you
I remember the Toyota Celica's of the 70's, they were the object of many envy's.
All the way from New Jersey to Tennessee just to get a " New Oxygen Sensor " ! ? / What a bargain !
I have the 06 Camry. Tomorrow it hits 185000 miles. A $10 OBD reader indicates same thing for causing the check engine light, perhaps same cause. Amazes me too how this thing still runs strong despite mostly having endured New England (southwestern CT) weather before coming to south Texas four years ago.
There are numerous, Toyota Camry's and Honda Accord's currently on the road worldwide.
No kidding.
Love your work Scotty.
Always awesome hearing that even old Toyotas are pretty much bulletproof...especially Camry's!
If the brake pedal gets spongey,
check if the soft lines are still good.
Otherwise have them replaced with steel braided brake lines.
You are the best, Scotty. You make it fun to watch and so informative. Thanks.
Just bought my son an old Camry 2003 v6 same paint and interior as this one 221k runs like a Rolex
My first car was a 2006 Toyota Camry 4cyl it had 160k miles on it. I bought it for $3800 and sold it 5 years later with 220k for $3500!
My 2004 Camry is a tank. 121k miles and I’d say I’ve put about $5k in updated parts from the dealer. I plan on continuing service at the dealer and keeping it forever.
😂 do some more research on those parts and it won't feel like you're getting screwed over every min lol it's called stealship for a reason 😂
@@cormaro13 it’s always been serviced at the dealership with Toyota parts. I think it’s worth it. I know I could get it done cheaper, but the stuff I got some hadn’t even broken yet, it was just water pump, radiator, and other things (all added up quickly).
@@cormaro13 only one owner before me always serviced at the same dealership for 20 years.
@bloomerdavid that's cool ,I'm saying if u want to actually save money and not get rip off on such a simple thing as a air filter lol then ebay or rock auto can take care of that especially for all those parts u got already lol
@@cormaro13 Toyota parts are about double-triple what Autoparts stores carry. Even online...
maybe the brake fluid needs to flushed refilled. if it is a long time before that has been done, it could have some air or debris in it. changing all fluids at regular mileage intervals is crucial for extending service life of vehicle. that worked for me when my brake pedal got spongy at 200,00 miles😄
Yes old brake fluid will cause a soft brake pedal
I don't think that's the original engine. There was some telltale salvage yard marker on the valve cover.
One of my Aunts has a Camry, She bought it brand new in 1992 in Atlanta. 31 years later, She still has it, It's still running. The only things that don't work are the speed odometer and the radio.
Bought my son a 2004 to replace the '02 LS430 that got wrecked. That car is a tank. It is slower than mud compared to my SC400, but gets great mileage.
I have an 06 with 277k on it. Still runs fine.
I have 02 Camry V6 with 224,000 miles hoping to get to 300K miles
Mine is the four cylinder
@@mr.t9438the v6’s seem to last a little longer depending on driving conditions than the 4cyl they also burn less oil, or rather have less oil burning issues than the 4.
I thought this would be a story about a W123 Mercedes Diesel.
My 2002 Focus ZX5 still gets 25-27 city/hwy combined, low 30's on freeway. 143k miles, 5-speed manual.
U must not drive much? got a 16 focus with 293k miles .It's a 5 speed manual transmission . Only normal things one oxygen sensor 5 sets of tires 2 sets of brakes oil change every 5k miles.
Scotty I’m going to go look a 2002 Toyota Camry with 118,000 miles in good shape this weekend I thinking about buying one :)
The XV30 (this gen Camry) has so much untapped potential. The engine is extremely tunable up to 300 HP on stock internals. There are kits out there that really make this car stand out, also. You can get some nice VIP/bippu looking results with it. I myself turned mine into a rally car of sorts and have straight piped from the catback and that 2AZ-FE really purrs!
Yeah, but why?
Theyrenot made for it.....yours will never last all long as a normal one will
@@tmerema Well because when you own the car, you can do what you want with it. And it sounds like this guy here is a car enthusiast, it's part of the way he wants to express his love for cars with what he has available to him.
@@richsweeney1115 Perhaps, but you never know what the people at HQ are thinking, because they know at least someone out there is going to do it. And as long as you have the knowledge behind ya, I think it can still be a very solid vehicle and will not die if maintained.
Shake & bake Nascar edition
I have a 2003 Camry LE 4cyl auto. It’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned. Mileage is now at over 200k. It’s a keeper.
2002 Camry 215k Japan built cheap parts easy to fix amazing car not the best looking vehicle on the road but it’s reliable
This should have been about the VW Beetle. VW has licensed an electric chassis for the Vintage Bug. Most Loved car on the planet. One day they will be modified to drive themselves, Herbie. It will be around forever like it or not.
Oh good most of those old vws leaked oil
Scott said prius was not good ...I rode mine to 230k miles and it was still driving ...never died even once for yrs
Hey Scotty! You mentioned "Little Trees", so you might like this?
You’ve heard how some ppl talk to their plants. One day this guy was out in the forest and started talking to a tree.
After a while the tree got bored and said, “Go away. Please leaf me alone.”
Recently purchased a 02 Camry. 104k miles. One of the easiest cars I have ever worked on.
Base model LE. Interior almost looks new. Crazy how the cloth seats have zero wear on them. Even the steering wheel looks new, like the one in the video. Most older cars with 100k on them the steering wheel is so bad you are forced to install a wheel cover. Radiator and AC compressor are original still. Blows ice cold air. I purposely looked for a 2002-2006 Camry. Glad I found a decent one.
I'm driving the car that will last forever, lol! And it's an '04 to, made by Honda though. An Accord with the K24A4 4cyl. engine with a 5sp manual transmission and it has 270k miles on it and it still runs and drives perfectly. It's comfortable, quiet, and reliable and I love it.
When I got my 2000 Camry CE a few weeks ago. I was surprised to see a Pioneer touchscreen in it. That must be the norm for owners who have older Camry's. 😂😂😂😂.
Nah, I still use my tape deck haha.
2005 camry, still running, 150k miles.. Little things here and there, soft steering. slight rust, finally, by one rocker panel.. Didn't think I'd ever see you rust at this point....hard to get rid of.
Love my 05 Camry beater.. currently 148,000 it's taken me on many adventures reliably. Best 2300$ ever spent, previous owner was a woman & didn't take care of it very well, the paint and condition is ugly but that's the beauty of a beater.. I don't stress about it. It keeps pushing and I am thankful 🙏 Looking forward to many more adventures.
My car is only 140k miles but still it will run forevee to my job and backwards
My 2004 burns oil at a rate of a quart every two weeks. It is the common engine defect with the rings being it was assembled in the U.S. SMH
I wish you were here in California, I need a mechanic that knows his stuff,and honest
So you didn't know mechanics are more honest than politicians, BANKERS, CEOs, cops, doctors, judges, lawyers, preachers, generals, king, queens, media, salespeople, etc..?? 😊😊
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
I have the exact same camry with 250k miles and it runs great!
I own a 2004 Toyota Camry, bought new & it still runs & looks great, but Scotty, will you please stop
singing the praises of this car? After 20 years of ownership & all the U-Tube videos about its reliability,
I am starting to get worried that someone will steal it out of my driveway! I'm 78 & intend on keeping it,
until I die or stop driving!
I bought a 2002 buick century custom in 2020 and used it for 2 years. had an o2 sensor fault on the scanner, found out it was due to a short in the wiring but never got around to fixing it. Then the transmission started to go out so I sold it. The previous owner had replaced that sensor 5 times even tho it had a short. She also took the catalytic converter out for some reason? Other than that it ran great til the transmission started to give it a shimmey. Sold it and bought a '23 camry
Thank you. I did not hear that. I only heard him talk about a Camry. Thanks for letting me know.😊
I have owned a Tundra, Corolla, Camry, and now a 2019 Rav4. The Rav4 has 106,000 miles on it and I have no plans to get rid of it. In fact, I just paid it off and am waiting for the pink slip from the DMV to show up in the mail. I racked up over 200,000 miles on the other three and never had a significant breakdown on any of them. The usual maintenance items, brakes, batteries, scheduled maintenance, etc, and that's it. Toyotas are bulletproof if you maintain them well, don't abuse them, and take good care of them so they will last. I bought all of them from a Toyota dealer and they were all certified pre-owned vehicles with a warranty. Get the extended warranty because it's worth it. I had a few problems that were repaired at no cost to me because of the warranties. The price of the extended warranty is negotiable. I was able to negotiate a much lower price than what was first thrown out to me. Same thing for the financing interest rate for your loan. Always negotiate and don't let them roll you. I am a Toyota driver for life.
Of course u can negotiate on the interest rate and everything else who said u couldn't ? Lol
The actually thing u wanna do is go to a credit union first and compare interest rates , gap and extend warranty, credit union actually offer free gap at time and the extend warranty is a little cheaper than dealership , but gives u ammo before going into the stealship
Brake pedal going to far is because the rear drums aren't self adjusting properly.
I have a 2000 Chevrolet cavalier with 193,475 miles on it. After owning it used in 2014, I can feel it can go 50,000 more!
Im still kicking around in my 98 Toyota Avalon with only 156000 because i put most of those on it since i bought it with less than 40000 on it in 2017 from the ssme lady i used to service it for as a tech at the dealership she bought it new from and never drove it. I used to have to service it by the date because she'd never put any miles on it. I jokingly used to tell her to let me know if she sells it one day and she did in 2017 with 34000 original miles. The plastic things are breaking but it'll make it another 100000 i hope.
oxygen sensor so easy to fix, then do a full tune up after.
I was going to purchase a new 2015 Camry XLE Fully Loaded top model In 2015. I had it on the highway for test ride . What a car. 140km/r I stepped on it and within 2-3 seconds was at 220 before I quickly slowed down again . This thing was like a race car. Unbelievable power and comfort . Luxury Car of Toyota . What do you think of the 2015 and newer Camrys ?? I know the Camry has a bullet proof reputation. Lasts forever . Very reliable . Minimal problems . What about the newer 2020 and newer ??
If It has the cvt it's trash especially on the new ones lol and it's v6 calm down big boy lol
Toyota makes the only CVT I would buy as it comes with a launch gear.
@@Winterstick549 and it's still crap 🤣 why do u ask , cause so many owners with the cvt have had more problems than with toyota traditional transmission
@@cormaro13
It's not crap, but I'd rather have a stick, or the pre-CVT automatic.
My 04 Corolla has 310,000 and I love it!
You gotta love Scotties stories.. Just cruising along on a nice quad ride and oops.. a fence; no more head. lol.. sure
"Only car that lasts forever" . That doesn't look like a Mercedes 300D W123 to me!!!
My sister had any Toyota Corolla must have been made with a bad batch of Steel, because it had these huge rust spots all over it which I've never seen on any other car, as far as reliability it was one of the best car she ever had, and never broke down, like it was too ugly to die
My son has a 2005 toyota Camry with 306,000 miles and its Runs like a Rolex watch. We change the Oil every 5,000 Mike's used Mobile One & Filter change the brakes and installed New Tires. Very simple Car for everyday life. We could afford a New one for what? Impressing poor people? Are you kidding me??? Just keep it simple and it goes a long long long way.......
Took delivery one week ago on our new XSE Hybrid. This is our 4th Camry. We've only replaced the others because after 10-12 years we want a new one.
It even has little trees!
I guessed O2 sensor. I have a 23yr old Toyota (original owner) and that's the only thing that went wrong in 23 yrs...
Scotty my transmission does not work i change transmission speed sensor help help please
Nice! Now I'm not sure, but are the new Toyota Camrys coated, rather dipped, in the same zinc thing you mentioned in this vid Scotty, or do they do something different these days? Asking because we've had a Trd on order since December... hasn't arrived yet but then again, I don't think there's a manufacturer out there that puts as much attention to quality & detail as Toyota... at least not for the average Joe anyways. Keep up the good vids man!
TRD not dipped..only corolla and camry got the treatment
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I owned one, l'il fella. I'm 6'4 and couldn't get in without smacking my head.
I'm genuinely convinced Scotty either never had or experienced a lot of Cars (There are many that last forever and most of them aren't even Japanese) or he had a lot of very negative Experiences with certain Brands that made him have a Personal Hatred for those Brands (See that especially with a lot of Americans online for some Reason).
That said, i 100% agree with this Car in the Video being one of those that last forever
Can't beat an old Camery for reliability
Well Scotty said the car with manual transmission will last for long. So go for it.
My Celica Gts manual I bought in 2002 still runs great with 403k miles. It should last another 12 years when I retire.😂
Had a 1987 Toyota Corolla hatch back had it with 2300 at the end 350,000
Interesting video as always sir.👍🤟
428,000 on my Toyota Senna. ! . Still going strong. 🎉
I HAVE A 1999 MAZDA STILL GOOD BUT DO CHANGE TIMING BELT@5YRS
What I liked about Toyotas if you're friends with the parts people they can tell you what to replace. Just tell him what it's doing. Toyota's are good cars.
Looking at a 2003 Camry LE. 4 cylinder. Only 82,000 MI. Guy wants 3800. Should I jump on it?
Old Toyota was a gem..Recent days Toyota uses Suzuki engine.. Shame on Toyota
Longevity is the only criteria for what you call a good vehicle. Most people don't buy a new car to drive it for the rest of its life. With that being said, you've discouraged people from buying American vehicles when they're usually great for the 3-5 years you own it. If you trade in and keep a newer vehicle Chevys drive better with a superior experience
2004 toyota sequoia would like to argue that toyota knew how to rust proof.
To the owner of the Camry in the video (if he reads it):
That is an awesome bulletproof car, but be prepared to, someday to put helicoils and studs in the rear two, middle head bolts.
They usually came stripped from the factory.
Not painting the devil on the wall, but the deadline is somewhere about 150k miles.
Not to panic, just a heads up, mustn't happen, but who knows.
Greetings to Scotty
Weird I thought a car built at the turn of the 29th century would have more street cred than a 2000s camry
My 2015 lifted Scion xB has a classic 4 speed AT. Still shifts like a dream. After I change my ATF made by Toyota, around 66k miles. It’s shifts beautiful.
I have a 1993 toyota mark 2 that we got in 2003, drive it to date,
If this same exact video was about a 2004 Impala, where everything else was operational, Scotty would be throwing a fit about having to replace a sensor in a piece of crap. Lol.
James Douglas Muir "Jay" Leno's garage is stuffed with cars that survived century OR MORE!
Scotty talks about Toyotas like a proud papa pumping up his children.
I suppose my 1999 international 9900 semi truck doesn't count. It has 2.1 million miles and still hauls 97000 pounds
Nothing is better than an internal combustion Engine Toyota👍
Nothing is better than a 94 Celica.
Still say the old Toyota pickups with 22R motor will outlast anything.
245,000 on my 99 Camry hoping to get it to 400,000
i get 30 mpg or more on highway in my 2023 camaro rs v6 10 speed auto with the npp exhaust