Roman's New Car: 2002 Toyota Camry LE

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  • @RegularCars
    @RegularCars  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

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    • @usernameisusername
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      Your writing is incredible Roman

    • @bellamafiaquackafellarecor7770
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      I have a 05 Tahoe LT with 36k miles if you want to review

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      @@bellamafiaquackafellarecor7770 I want to buy it

    • @TheNuje
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      Are Canadians eligible? I sort of want a Skyline mug, but really, REALLY want a Skyline car.

    • @commycasty
      @commycasty 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Still hoping you guys will find an 06-2010 Azera to review.

  • @gerarddip
    @gerarddip 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +881

    For a channel called “regular car reviews,” I can think of no better car than a champagne early 2000s Camry.

    • @RegularandRoman
      @RegularandRoman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

      Practically a Season 1 car.

    • @Legend_1754
      @Legend_1754 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Rear bumper is not dented...Yet !

    • @brufleth6299
      @brufleth6299 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      Ultimate getaway car.
      "They were in a... car. It looked... like... a car..."

    • @WayneMoyer
      @WayneMoyer 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Having sold them back in the late 90's. It's only missing one thing for us ex-salesmen.
      The "Gold Package" to go with the color. You will see a lot of this on those of that time period.

    • @gerarddip
      @gerarddip 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WayneMoyer
      Oh, whooh, hey there man, that’s a bit fancy. don’t wanna get too carried away! Lol

  • @jasonvaughn3478
    @jasonvaughn3478 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +797

    There is no more of a "Regular Car" than an old Camry.

    • @Corkoth55
      @Corkoth55 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

      Especially a BROWN one 😍

    • @user-tb7rn1il3q
      @user-tb7rn1il3q 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This generation of Camry was a tank. An old man backed over a police car in one.

    • @frankstrait2179
      @frankstrait2179 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      This is exactly what I thought when I saw Roman got a Camry. That’s about the regularist car that ever regulared.

    • @rayc2680
      @rayc2680 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Comparible to a big Kuruma from GTA 3

    • @bullfrogbrown88
      @bullfrogbrown88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I had a 2005 Camry LE and brought it to 289k this year before I sold it. Mine was base Beige on Beige on Beige on Beige... but I had a moonroof, upgraded wheels, and spoiler. Unfortunately it sounds like it was involved in an accident a month after I sold it.

  • @n0sfreak
    @n0sfreak 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +525

    "Understanding rarely comes without injury." What a line.

    • @RegularandRoman
      @RegularandRoman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      Thank you!

    • @kevinfox500
      @kevinfox500 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      As a mpnopedal man living in a bipedal world , I can vouch for that

    • @hjer731
      @hjer731 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is so goddamn true

  • @scamperly
    @scamperly 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +411

    Roman is def in the middle of a home improvement rewatch

    • @RegularandRoman
      @RegularandRoman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

      I just saw the episode where we meet Al's brother. It's oddly comforting television.

    • @UmmYeahOk
      @UmmYeahOk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol. I’m on season 6 right now.

    • @falconphilips2420
      @falconphilips2420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Watched 5 min of that with my BF and told him how much we loved HOME IMPROVEMENT when we were kids ... he said I think this would be the worst show ever. Hahahaha. He says I'm a straight boy lol.

    • @falconphilips2420
      @falconphilips2420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@RegularandRoman
      Remember the guest stars on TOOK TIME? the piece of one I saw had Mario andretti and his son 😊

    • @UmmYeahOk
      @UmmYeahOk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The strange thing is how sexist the show is. I mean I’m still watching, but half the time I’m wondering how much of this is Tim’s character and how much is an actual sign of the times. I mean, I thought the 90s were a little more progressive. But then it might’ve just be a generational thing. Maybe it was progressive in its day?

  • @91_C4_FL
    @91_C4_FL 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +239

    I’ve been watching RCR for so long, Mr. R has gone from recommending early 90s cars to early 00s cars as an affordable daily.

  • @itsmatto499
    @itsmatto499 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +100

    “Reality is getting too damn unpredictable. Unpredictable times call for the reliable friend”
    Clutch - Crucial Velocity

  • @Angel7black
    @Angel7black 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    Holyshit, he bought the most Regular Car of all time

  • @oldgranite6467
    @oldgranite6467 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    My grandfather (RIP) was a diesel mechanic. He worked on Mack trucks until he retired. As far back as I can remember, he and my grandmother had Camrys. She didn't drive and had a medical condition that prevented her from being in cars all that often, so they'd log less than 5k miles per year. Still, my grandfather would get a new one around year 7 or 8. He loved the fact that they required zero maintenance beyond basically oil changes for the entire time he owned the car. He got his hands dirty enough at work, he reasoned, and that's why he always chose a Camry.
    Enjoy the new car, Nick! I hope it's as painless as my grandparents'!

  • @logicerrormusic
    @logicerrormusic 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +90

    Bruh.
    The feels.
    The utter realisation that my Golf is the car I deserve cause is the car I need, even if I don't like it.
    The crushing acceptance of the superiority of dependability against everything else.
    The cold efficiency of passing time and the ultimate need of an anchor, of something that stays with you no matter how much you change.

    • @devkit0
      @devkit0 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Man I feel this way about my Civic. Old Apollo has given me so little fuss for all we've been through, and in the heat of everything happening around you, that can be the rock that you cling to.

    • @bigdavey8863
      @bigdavey8863 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is what my 18 Elantra GT has become, of course doing my best to ignore the potential of Hyundai funny business down the road.

    • @andrewduong2740
      @andrewduong2740 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This video hit me on another level. I own a Camry SE of the same generation, handed down from a family friend. I went through the same process of despising it to falling in love.

    • @matte8441
      @matte8441 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      After owing 3 consecutive BMWs I traded my last one in for a VW Golf around 4 years ago and this is how I feel. It’s boring but it’s nice to own a car that’s reliable and takes regular fuel.

  • @jhobaugh45
    @jhobaugh45 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Roman might be the only person who cares this deeply for a V6 Mustang...this is a huge upgrade

  • @Iggy20
    @Iggy20 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +79

    First car was a 99 Camry, it was the best at being Inconspicuous. Literally blends in with any environment it was in. Loved that thing

    • @navywolf1753
      @navywolf1753 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      For the longest time I wanted a silver 4th Gen Camry so I could disappear into traffic no matter where I was

    • @JohnSmith-wx9wj
      @JohnSmith-wx9wj 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I have a gold ES300 and a 21 Mustang. People leave me alone in the Lexus. People tailgate me in the Mustang.

    • @leotownsend5205
      @leotownsend5205 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@JohnSmith-wx9wjI’m just trying to get a better look of the stang

    • @noble20xx56
      @noble20xx56 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It would make an excellent detective car/ getaway car.

    • @noble20xx56
      @noble20xx56 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@JohnSmith-wx9wj Yessir the es300 is a chill ride.

  • @GuntanksInSpace
    @GuntanksInSpace 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +91

    The vibe of Roman just being quite happy with Estelle in spite of how different it is to Red Betty, yeah. I get you. Again, I feel like I share similar feelings towards my car and I'm also just waiting for the opportunity to finally change to something that won't let me down. (Edit: yes, I did it too lol. Not a Camry, but something better than my old beater car)
    Congrats, Roman. You deserve it!

  • @filipsoltys5504
    @filipsoltys5504 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +107

    so glad to see an actual regular car review again!

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    You know it's RCR when a 2002 Camry is the inspiration for a half hour long video featuring the human psyche, philosophy and literature.

  • @bradyduros7047
    @bradyduros7047 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I’m sitting in my car, eating lunch watching this and I swear to god, an AMC Eagle pulls up to the light in front of me, quite literally as you say “I could really be happy. Ain’t that something?”
    Roman, I wish you and Estelle nothing but the best.

  • @greencurse97
    @greencurse97 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    As a Camry owner who starts their taxes on January 1, thank you for the laugh and welcome up the club. Miss you on the road... this car is the anti-thesis of the Jeep wave.

  • @batmayn
    @batmayn 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Congrats Roman! Funny, my mom bought a Camry that looked exactly like this one, color and all. She went to the dealer and financed it without my dad’s knowledge. I watched lots of arguments between them after it arrived and I disliked the car at the time because it showed that their marriage was failing. 20 something years later I realize it wasn’t the Camrys fault, it did nothing wrong. I got to drive it from time to time before I moved out and grew up and it was a great car. It carted my siblings around as their car when my mom got tired of it. It was not cared for, just used
    It outlasted that season of life and now when I see one it evokes thoughts of solidarity. Great pick, Roman.
    Edit: oohhh kaayy, that ASMR bit brought me RIGHT BACK to being in the car. Strange feelings and emotions.

  • @dragon2knight
    @dragon2knight 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

    Camry's, the gift that keeps on giving ❤Congrats Roman, this one will leave you with zero regrets!

    • @mikecronis
      @mikecronis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      "Regerts".

    • @tensebeastgaming8527
      @tensebeastgaming8527 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      These are pretty well known for having oil control ring issues and burning oil like crazy. Unless it was rebuilt by Toyota with the updated parts under the extended warranty program, he may regret this…

    • @cluberti
      @cluberti 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No regerts!

    • @mostlyinept
      @mostlyinept 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@tensebeastgaming8527I had a 2006 Scion tC with the same motor and that burned oil like crazy and I got rid of it at 228k but my 2002 Camry has 149k and burns no oil as of yet

  • @richardpurves
    @richardpurves 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    "This is the sound of abstinence." - Mr. Regular.

  • @finren4308
    @finren4308 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +178

    Might car mods have started infecting the TH-cam car community. Right down to the colour, what is happening……

    • @Low760
      @Low760 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What did they do?

    • @mankind8088
      @mankind8088 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😭🤣😂😭🤣😭🤣🤣🤣😭

    • @RyanRoadReaper
      @RyanRoadReaper 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      ​@@Low760put a turbo kit on a Camry

    • @JayK20
      @JayK20 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      These things are literally everywhere man wdym

    • @Low760
      @Low760 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@RyanRoadReaperfor the Supercheap ad? They aren't influencing these guys.

  • @kbbl102.5
    @kbbl102.5 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    So TRUE. "Cars are a representation of what we'd want in an ideal partner" okay gonna finish the vid now, excited to see where you go with this, CONGRATS!

  • @jasonvaughn3478
    @jasonvaughn3478 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +130

    Should be a $2000 car all day long, but these things are listed from 5-8k everywhere!

    • @nobodynever7884
      @nobodynever7884 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      About to up in price too. With the large numbers of people just returning the keys to the dealer for all cars bought during the pandemic. People are looking at these.

    • @earthsperfectphotos9765
      @earthsperfectphotos9765 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Used to be about 4-5 years ago. But anything with fairly low miles will be 5-8k all day long nowadays.

    • @benchattin
      @benchattin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      A $2,000 car nowadays was a $500/$800 car in the mid-2010s.

    • @mostlyinept
      @mostlyinept 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I bought my 2002 5 speed Camry with 145k for $4500 so I completely agree with you

    • @colechapman6976
      @colechapman6976 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That's just the used car market these days. At least it's better than paying the median lease price of 548 dollars a month

  • @nickb3968
    @nickb3968 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Buying a Camry is like buying a good refrigerator. A refrigerator is usually called "good" if it simply does it's job by becoming almost forgettable despite using it almost every day with no fuss and/or problems. The Camry is simply a good appliance and doesn't try to do anything more or less.

  • @nmcheese
    @nmcheese 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    "I just want a car that I can ignore. Something that doesn't get in the way of life"... After a number of years of driving interesting but ultimately flawed and highly maintenance intensive cars, I too bought a Toyota. It lived up to expectations. May your Toyota be similarly representative of peak Toyota.

  • @GeneFever
    @GeneFever 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Welcome to Team Camry Roman! I'm on my 3rd, an '88, '97, and currently an '09. These cars just age so well I believe they are a cheat code for the consumer. Looks like you found a nice one, enjoy!

    • @navywolf1753
      @navywolf1753 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Which was better, the '88 or the '97?

    • @GeneFever
      @GeneFever 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The '88 was pretty nice 2.7L 6cyl with a 5 speed manual. However I liked the '97 better, the 3.0L engine is bulletproof and was a better car to drive all around for me.@@navywolf1753

  • @TimmyJoePCTech
    @TimmyJoePCTech 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    No word of a lie, I just bought a 2004 Camry 4 months ago, sold my 07 Legacy Turbo and pretty much broke even. I love the Camry more in 4 months than I ever liked the near 300hp tuned Subaru. It's like driving my childhood around, so comfy, so smooth and I more than doubled my gas millage!.. It's the GOAT

  • @elliotschechter5388
    @elliotschechter5388 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    “The limousine of the proletariat” is a great line! Also “this car is so plain it makes you seem more interesting by comparison.”
    Two years ago I was helping my in-laws sell their 1999 Camry LE V6 with 81,000 miles. I put it on Craigslist with what I thought was the extravagant price of $3,000. The response was so overwhelming I decided to buy the car (at a very deep family discount) myself. Driving it locally 1,500 miles a year I’ll have it forever.

  • @xbox1445
    @xbox1445 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Congratulation Roman! Here are some frugal/efficient/comfort mods for you!
    1. Low rolling resistance (Prius) tires (get thoseMPGs)
    2. Low weight wheels (maybe the Prius wheels will fit, are probably lighter than the steelies and you can get nice wheel caps). Lower unsprung weight.
    3. Solid collars for the front (maybe even rear) subframe. This will tighten up the ride and NVH of the car.
    4. Full exterior and interior LED conversion. Better lighting and less load on the alternator (maybe even a bit of better mpg)
    5. Depending on your taste maybe a new floating screen head unit will integrate well in the dash and you can add a reverse camera if you want.
    6. New speakers. Focal sells a complete drop in replacement with compatible connectors, but I do not know if it is compatible with your year of Toyota.
    7. Full interior sound treatment. Get the noise all the way down, without doing too much weight. If the car is already solid I am guessing it will now feel like a Lexus for cheap
    8. Small lithium 12 v battery. Considerably lighter and more powerful than a standard lead acid, but might be finicky in winter.
    9. Lube the chassis for maintenance and reduced NvH
    There: Lexus light, with the same or better MPG when you started. Hopefully this makes sense for your life style and as always great video!

    • @pootispiker2866
      @pootispiker2866 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      None of these mods are exactly frugal lmao.
      Spend a thousand to save ten, eh?
      Also, some alternators may not like the added load of lithium as they can charge at very high currents, sometimes more than what the alternator is designed to continuously output. I've heard of alternators dying shortly after having lithium batteries installed. More commonly is that the charging system just faults out and stops working. On top of that, the cheapest lithium car batteries are LiFePo4, which are far more than "finicky" when cold. They absolutely cannot be charged below freezing or they suffer permanent damage. Lithium ion or polymer is also out of the equation as they degrade when float charged.

  • @Just_a_commenter
    @Just_a_commenter 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    An excellent car for normal day to day driving... I'm glad to have contributed just a tiny bit so that Roman could get this.

  • @ATLOffroad
    @ATLOffroad 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    Have a 2005 Tundra and feel the same with the build quality. 18 years later everything still works! All the switches and knob have no wear or tear on them. Plus, it’s still a solid, rattle free drive. The V8 gets horrible gas mileage, but runs smooth as silk 180k miles later.

    • @Poatan.chama.
      @Poatan.chama. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      The gas milage is the price you pay for the good quality

    • @WafflePlaneRC
      @WafflePlaneRC 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      My '05 tundra is at 270k. The CD changer broke a year ago, and there's been various regular maintenance items. But even still I'd drive across the country with no hesitation, and I'm sure it'll last another 20 years.

    • @alext3811
      @alext3811 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Same with my Honda (yeah I know, but Hondas and Toyota (I almost said Toyoda, the actual family name)). It's an slightly old (dual-screen HondaLink 2016 that can't display japanese track names for some reason (touchscreen)).

    • @KittRembo
      @KittRembo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@alext3811oh man I had this in my Altima, any Chinese or Japanese songs it was always just blank 😂

    • @kys.online
      @kys.online 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just hit 300 in my 00’ Tacoma
      And my dad hit 270 in his 05’ Tundra that he bought brand new from the dealership

  • @redmustangredmustang
    @redmustangredmustang 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had a 2003 Camry that just ran and ran even after it got hit twice and repaired, it just ran and ran. I even stupidly waited to change the transmission at 145,000 miles and there were no burnt fluid or metal shavings. It ran and ran until I sold it off in 2020 at 230,000 miles and got myself a 2020 Camry. Those early models from 98 to 01 and 02 to 04 were just so reliable.

  • @HenrySchecker
    @HenrySchecker 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Boring is good. Reliable is good.
    Beige Camry is invisible to cops, will run till the end of time, spacious and safe, and honestly that generation of camry aged really well.

  • @Matt-oq4jq
    @Matt-oq4jq 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    A 2002 Camry XLE was my first car - handed down from Grandpa to grandkid 4 times over, complete with a name which belied its history. Ol’ Scrapey was a tank, and I still miss the sound of that V6. But when the choice is between premium gas and saving money by the fistful, I had to move to a Prius. Here’s to your new ride, Roman.

    • @jblyon2
      @jblyon2 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      That V6 didn't need premium gas. Sure it was recommended in the manual, but you were just leaving all of about 4 horsepower on the table by using regular. Toyota quit recommending premium and dropped the horsepower rating when SAE standards changed such that premium had to be listed as a hard requirement, not a recommendation, in order to publish power ratings achieved with premium.

    • @tonypajamas610
      @tonypajamas610 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      You were putting premium in a 2002 Camry?!!

    • @Matt-oq4jq
      @Matt-oq4jq 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it was in the manual!@@tonypajamas610

    • @petayV8
      @petayV8 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did it have the manual rear window shade?

  • @dwallis01
    @dwallis01 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I still wish y'all would review my 2000 Camry CE to compare! 273k, 2.2L I4 with 5mt. Even put junkyard cruise control on it. Been driving it for 17 years and still going strong. Towed a u-haul with it last year 700 miles, it's a beast! I'd love to make a trip of it and drive it out there! Love from Texas

    • @scmorton8
      @scmorton8 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All of a sudden, I’m looking on auto trader for a manual Camry 🤓. Love the concept. Manual Camry wagon would be the ultimate!

  • @alitheretrokid
    @alitheretrokid 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    When I worked at an oil change shop when I was 16, we would have the older gentleman that would come in with his camry, identical to this one. He would come in exactly every 5,000 miles to change his oil. Every time checking the dipstick before draining the old oil, the oil would still look nearly brand new, and would not be missing a drop, exactly on the full mark every time. I remember the car having more than 200k miles.

  • @ThatGuyGhost_
    @ThatGuyGhost_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    it’s wild to think about how this vid makes me realize how much I’ve grown.
    When I started watching you guys , I didn’t have a car and found the channel after I was interested in a dodge avenger in 2024/2015.
    Now I’m watching Roman write his heart out about driving the same car as I do. A xv30 5th gen Camry. What an incredible and well lived life this is that we all share.

  • @ghost_tom_joad8530
    @ghost_tom_joad8530 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    You're in for a real treat. I have a 6th gen in the same LE package. It's so nice to not have to consistently worry about repairs or fuel. These things are the definition of peace of mind.

    • @PeterGriffin-kb2hf
      @PeterGriffin-kb2hf 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have an XLE and man its just so solid. I love it.

    • @tobias5827
      @tobias5827 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The first car I personally owned was an 04 LE, and I absolutely loved that car to death. A reliable daily that was good on gas and never had mechanical issues (other than when the starter conked out at a gas station, but that was an easy enough fix since you could get to it from under the hood).

  • @FiregemGaming
    @FiregemGaming 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Quite possibly the most regular of regular cars there ever were. Great car, along with the 1st gen tC 2nd gen xB and Matrix/Vibe and RAV4s. The 2AZ-FE is one of the most reliable Toyota motors to exist. (As long as you keep the oil filled.)

    • @skateinspace
      @skateinspace 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      only second to the 2tr-fe

    • @isveryniceyes
      @isveryniceyes 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The 2AR FE in my rav4 has been abosuletly perfect for 8 years straight with just oil changes.

    • @jacksoncarder8103
      @jacksoncarder8103 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@isveryniceyesAyy nice I have a 2009 rav4 with one of those too

    • @FiregemGaming
      @FiregemGaming 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@isveryniceyes the 2.5 is much better of a motor compared to it as it doesn’t fry oil like the 2AZ the rav4 with those I think were 2008-2013?

    • @isveryniceyes
      @isveryniceyes 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FiregemGaming mine is a 2016. Hasn't burned oil as far as I've seen, but I've read a couple sources that say it has a 200k mile lifetime since you can't take it apart to the extent needed to access certain components. I think that's bs because I'm at 120k and it feels like it's got more than 80k left in her

  • @ogjk
    @ogjk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Driving a Camry is one of the best vehicles an auto journalist can drive to maintain the maximum levels of subconscious unbiased-ness.

  • @tungsten8290
    @tungsten8290 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    just set my wife up with an 05 Camry to get her through grad school. Did the brakes, brake lines, suspension, motor mounts, wireless android auto head unit.... it has all of the features you'd want out of a "newer" car, in a 20 year old sedan with stellar build quality. sweet ride!

  • @scottprewitt4712
    @scottprewitt4712 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Congrats, Roman! The Camry is such a good car. I had a 2012 for years that I drove on many, many amazing road trips. You will love the dependability and practicality. Truly one of the best Cars™️

  • @terrenceoboyle1580
    @terrenceoboyle1580 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My first car was an '02 Camry 5mt... I got it in 2010, slam shifted that thing and ran it to redline every day for 7 years, til it was too rusty to pass inspection. I know for a fact that if we had coated the frame and garage kept it, I'd still be driving it today.

  • @spicyluckster9125
    @spicyluckster9125 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    i own a 2002 camry le, it is genuinely just a car, its solid, it works, never gives me any trouble, it rides better than any brand new mercedes, everything works, its comfortable, and easy on gas. i love it to death and its no woner why there are so many still on the road today.

  • @bigbean78
    @bigbean78 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I owned the smaller facsimile of this Camry, a champagne 2009 Corolla LE. 150,000+ miles on it and the interior looked brand new. Always averaged 31-32 MPG. The A/C was frigid. What a great little car! I sold it to a teenage girl after I bought my white 2016 4Runner, “Pearl”. Over two years later and I’m sorry I didn’t keep the Corolla around.

  • @cantfindneutral
    @cantfindneutral 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I have a gen 4 Camry and I put an OEM cruise control in it from a non wrecked Camry at the scrapyard and a Pioneer single din unit as well. These cars will never let you down.

    • @sidewinderzero
      @sidewinderzero 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do tell what you needed to yoink out to get it working. I have a JDM Gracia wagon and would love to add in cruise after I finish my manual swap

    • @cantfindneutral
      @cantfindneutral 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@sidewinderzero For my Camry all I needed was the cruise control throttle cable module, cruise stalk that toyotas famous for poking out the steering wheel, cruise control ecu that mounts by the drivers footwell and a brake light switch that disengages cruise control (i just yoinked a used one from a cc equipped model) did have to remove the airbag (but not completely) to add the stalks wires into the existing harness that only had a ground cable for horn. Hope this helps, if you have any more questions let me know, i’ll try my best to help. I had no idea there was a jdm gen 4 wagon but it looks so cool!

  • @thatcarguy1UZ
    @thatcarguy1UZ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I had the same car, same color, just 2003. It was a wonderful car! It had a little over 230,000 miles on it, and other than the yellowed headlights (that I replaced), it ran like new and was extremely good on gas. The only reason I don't still have it is because it got totaled by a runaway garbage truck while I was inside the supermarket grocery shopping. As long as I kept my speed below 70 miles an hour it would get an honest 40 miles to the gallon on the highway. And around town I would get mid-to-upper 20s. It was a 4 cylinder with a 4-speed automatic. Second best car I've ever owned. The only car that I have ever had that was better than it is my current 2000 Toyota Camry, which, although it doesn't have quite as much horsepower, does have a 5-speed manual. Don't get me wrong, I love sports cars and muscle cars and 4x4 trucks, but when it comes to a car that I know I can depend on no matter what, I'll take a Camry over anything. Come hell or high water that car will come through.

  • @pippipoldbean
    @pippipoldbean 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As a 13 year old kid, I remember getting in my friend's dad's 1994ish Camry XV10 (V6 LE!). After five minutes into the ride, I remember thinking to myself, "this is the quietest and most vault-like rock solid car I have ever been in". Coming from a family that had 1990s Volkswagens and Dodge Caravans. Everything about this car measures up to that feeling I still remember.

  • @sauloaugustomartino803
    @sauloaugustomartino803 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    MAN
    I FEEEEEL this "I want to be bored" attitude. Relatable Roman strikes again

  • @saxachewon8062
    @saxachewon8062 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Brings back memories of riding around in Singapore with my family in 2004. We had a "champagne" Camry like this. The tail lights were different and it was right hand drive, and it felt like a luxury car.

    • @rfnv1337
      @rfnv1337 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      the camries in southeast asia were sold with better trim than in america

    • @saxachewon8062
      @saxachewon8062 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@rfnv1337 it definitely felt like it. If I remember correctly the lower trims also came with the 2.0 engine.

    • @rfnv1337
      @rfnv1337 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@saxachewon8062 the taxes on anything beyond 1600cc are so high in this part of the world that turning the camry into an entry level luxury car was the sensible marketing decision hahah

    • @ToyotaCoronaAbsoluteT
      @ToyotaCoronaAbsoluteT 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@rfnv1337 Indonesian here and i can confirm that is still pretty much the same case over here although our taxes arent as bad as Singapore, i still find it baffling how this is the epitome of a boring regular car that nobody is going to notice, yet in this part of the world if you drive one of these your neighbours are starting to have conversations about you whether you're a government official or not

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@saxachewon8062yes, the same 2L 3S-FE as the 1987-1991 Camry had

  • @rgwebb2008
    @rgwebb2008 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    if you're getting a early-to-mid 00's camry or accord, you must get it in the champagne/gold color. Total blast from the past here...felt like half the road was one of those two sedans in that color back before the crossover took over the world.
    oh and that seafoam green color too. love seeing one of those 00's corollas where the paint is still in good shape.

  • @marcelpatel9017
    @marcelpatel9017 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I still have my 2005 Camry fully loaded. The quality of this car is truly remarkable. The leather seats are thick, plush and comfortable. The knobs and dials feel weighted and tactile. Literally everything feels substantial. The trunk is huge and I can easily fit 4 snow tires in there. Toronto, Canada.

  • @TV---kn2rl
    @TV---kn2rl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We just recently totalled our 2005 Camry named Cameron, rest in peace our beloved!! It was this same color and my mom said it was "gold," I said "dirty dish water"

  • @AllSquirrel
    @AllSquirrel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It was because of the years of watching you all that my "new to me" car was a 2015 Toyota Corolla. By far the best car that I could have gotten that was available at the time. Got me from D.C to Topeka Kansas in under 24 hours. Easy to work on, parts are plug and play, and placed with intelligence.
    Thanks for the years of content!

  • @yohann2768
    @yohann2768 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    "The limousine of the proletaria" Yep, exactly ! I feel the same way you do about the 2006 Accord I bought recently.

    • @hjer731
      @hjer731 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, these were great semi luxury cars

  • @culleyfranks7620
    @culleyfranks7620 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bought a 2002 Camry when I first married my wifey. Just like this one, except in red. It was a pre-production demo unit with a cigarette tray where everyone else had cup holders. Wife and I drove it for 180k miles and was planning to keep it until the speedo unit died and it would have cost $700 just to have the mileage certified with the license office. Perfect car.

  • @ceetwyce335
    @ceetwyce335 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I have a 2004 one with the same motor. It just hit 300,000 miles and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Her name is Ms. Sylvia. Good buy, Roman. 👍🏿

  • @heathgarner10
    @heathgarner10 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Only problem I know of the 2002-2003 Camrys in particular are stripped head bolts so be sure to stay on top of the cooling system and never let it get hot.
    That being said, my dad's 2002 with ancient coolant and 200k+ miles still runs great.

  • @AdamG1983
    @AdamG1983 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You've got an '02 Camry with 126,000 miles on it?!
    That's a car that you can pass on to your grandkids.

  • @HissyfitPrincess
    @HissyfitPrincess 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I understand all too well where you’re coming from about feeling miserable/bored despite being aware that you now have an objectively better car.
    When I was 22, I bought the first car I bought with my own money: an ‘02 E46 with a Dinan tune and a manual transmission. LOVED that car. Couldn’t walk away after parking without looking back at it. But I naively bought it at 225k miles. Over the 3 years I had it, I spent about every 3-6 months replacing/fixing SOMETHING. But I loved the car too much to see reason. I was convinced that I was gonna “repair it into submission”. But after 3 years, I had to accept that my love for the car wasn’t enough to compensate for the financial burden of constantly repairing it.
    Shortly before my 25th birthday, I decided I had to let it go and bought a 2015 Volvo S80 T6 AWD. It’s faster, significantly less worn down, significantly more reliable, and has more features on it. It is objectively a better car than my E46, in almost all aspects. Everyone around me loves the Volvo…but I don’t love it as much as I loved “Lady Shambles”. Some days I think the Volvo is nice, most days I think it’s just “alright”. I’ve had it for a year now, and the fact that I haven’t seen a check engine light every 3, months has made me very grateful. I’ve just had to accept that the car that I need right now, isn’t the car that I wanted. And I’m positive that after some more time, I’ll eventually get over myself and learn to love “Granny Dickins” (the Volvo has a license plate that makes me think of fellatio)

  • @jetcheneau5811
    @jetcheneau5811 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I mean, this is honestly a more fitting car than anything for this channel. Since the departure of Silicone Sally there hasn't really been a super-regular-in-every-way car piloted by either of you, and this fits the bill perfectly.

  • @letegritime
    @letegritime 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    (during your Australia trip) I was gonna drive across states for you guys to review my 2004 Toyota Camry. Guess I don't have to anymore

    • @aftertheelectrike1847
      @aftertheelectrike1847 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I totally feel that, lol. I just got my '04 myself last month. Love the thing to death, and I'll never stop being amazed at seeing upwards of 40 MPG on the highway and 27 in the city.

    • @letegritime
      @letegritime 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aftertheelectrike1847 I'm the third owner (grandma, then my mum, now me), so I've know the '04 ever since I was born. Attempting to keep everything in working order and stock for the most part; gonna get fog lights, bought new sparkplugs (old ones 15+ years old), general maintainence, led brake lights and reverse / licence plate, and I'm gonna clean the interior myself too

    • @aftertheelectrike1847
      @aftertheelectrike1847 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@letegritime nice! Mine is the XLE model with fog lights and all the other bells and whistles... But it's the I4. Weird config, but I appreciate it. Mine has had everything done except for a single O2 sensor that's been told to me by multiple mechanics that it's no big deal.

    • @letegritime
      @letegritime 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aftertheelectrike1847 thats the dream for me, xle parts on my I4. Dunno if i should do switchback bulbs on the fog lights or just regular foglights. over here in Australia, toyota have done a lot of weird things like restrict OBD2 interfacing (security check and pin layout differences), seal the cabin air filter (not end user replaceable), our manual HVAC controls are a lot more basic, no gear selection panel on the instrument cluster, and a few other things.

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@letegritimeyou get the gear section indicator on the instrument cluster on the Sportivo models, and perhaps the Azura ( Grande) models…

  • @jetcitykitty
    @jetcitykitty 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh my God my 06 Corolla had 123000 mi on it when I bought it two years ago and yes it is an amazing car and it can move, baby!❤ Now I'm an enthusiast and I still drive her daily she has taught me everything I know about sliding yes front wheel drive. If you guys want to drive one she's going to get totalled out on Monday and I'm very sad 😢 but I just saw another 06 Corolla with 123000 miles for sale for the exact same price and guess what baby??😊❤

  • @dabington
    @dabington 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’ve been jumping around a bunch of different 80s Toyotas, currently driving a 1986 Toyota Cressida. It feels far more comfortable and better made than any car I’ve ever been in. 150k miles, runs flawlessly, no rattles, no door sag, 99% of the buttons still work, not a rip or crack in the interior, and it’s never been garage kept in its life. When Toyota wants a car to last, it will.

  • @robertarauz2829
    @robertarauz2829 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    YES! I adore my 03 Camry, been driving it for over 10 years now and at 157,000 miles, it still drives as well as it did when my dad first handed it down to me.

  • @skateecho
    @skateecho 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Im sure you and that camry will grow into each other and glad you got such a nice example of one! those things are so fantastic and got knows itll be more reliable than half the brand-new cars today.

  • @brandontedhams5006
    @brandontedhams5006 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Never thought Id be so inspired into now wanting to find an old camry.

  • @ryanhie2829
    @ryanhie2829 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I had a 2003 Camry that I sent to the scrap yard about 5 years ago. It had 470,000 Kms on it and I might have kept it, but it needed a power steering pump and I had a new job closer to home that didn't require Cam's frugal milage. It had a manual transmission, rear spoiler and a factory front strut tower bar. It was as sporty as a Camry with a four banger could get and I flogged it always. I miss that car dearly and shop for used Camry's weekly.

  • @dforrest4503
    @dforrest4503 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2002 to 2006 Camrys were the best! Followed by 1992-1996, and then by the 2015-2017. Some great, reliable cars in there.

  • @o01nSaN1tY0o
    @o01nSaN1tY0o 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    On an Australia related note: you should definitely seek out an Alfa Romeo GT 3.2 V6. I know it's a Eurocar, but there is a dedicated fanbase in Aussie and I would love to hear your take on it!

    • @EddieFly00
      @EddieFly00 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I have an Alfa, Romeo 164, and that V6 is magical. I don’t care if it’s front wheel drive. I bought it for the engine honestly.

    • @o01nSaN1tY0o
      @o01nSaN1tY0o 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@EddieFly00 I've never driven the 164, but I've seen Jayemm On Cars' recent video on it and he was quite impressed. The engine is a treat! I love mine, which has all the right upgrades including Quaife LSD. I don't miss rwd at all :)

    • @JemaKnight
      @JemaKnight 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Realistically the nature of the Australian market means basically every slightly niche import ends up with a dedicated following. The average mechanic has actual meaningful experience with about 7 car platforms - at least 3 of which probably belong to Toyota. Being asked to work on a Golf is like being asked to work on a spacecraft.
      Without a solid network of owners for parts and information on experienced mechanical specialists (half of which work out of their own garages), you don't absolutely do not stand a chance.

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about a Renault Megane RS ? A beautiful 4 cylinder turbo !

  • @a64aquarian
    @a64aquarian 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The Roman you are a set of 'take off alloys' from a newer Camry and an aftermarket head unit with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay from greatness. Congrats on the new car!!

  • @garrettborden107
    @garrettborden107 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first car was a 2002 Camry LE. It was my grandmothers and she bought it new in 02. I remember riding in it all the time from about 6 years old. She gave it to my parents for their children to drive. My brother didn’t drive it but my older sister did for a year before I got it. We lived in rural NM and because of the drives to and from ANYTHING, by the time I got it it had 168000 miles and I put about 20000 on it. That car taught me many lessons about loving cars. Some of my worst decisions were made on that car including what not to spray paint, how not to wire a sub and amp from autozone and how off road I could take a sedan. Most of all however, it taught me to see the soul in a car. My Camry was entirely Earnest. He excepted every form of abuse, neglect, care, experimentation, and love. I could give it as a young car owner. My best high school memories are associated with that car. In 2018 after phone in the car for about two years, I moved to Austin for college. My best friend help me move down and spent two weeks with me at the end of those two weeks we were in downtown and I had not yet learned all the traffic patterns of the city, I turned on what I thought was a street or turn lane although it was a street only and smacked a Lincoln. I had never hit another car or wrecked a car I was driving. The damage was quite bad and rendered the rear driver door useless. I eventually traded it in for $700 on a scion. Before I left to the dealership to trade the car in, though, I cleaned the car out and sat in my aunts garage, looking at it, and eventually started crying. What an odd feeling to see some thing that I had associated with so many fantastic and terrible memories, and what I viewed as an integral part of my childhood and early adulthood and come to terms with the fact that I was giving it away. It’s been eight different cars since then and I still look for it online at pull up parts and auction sites. I doubt it ever left San Antonio and a couple years ago I managed to confirm that someone had in fact purchased it in San Antonio, that being said, it’s almost certain that the car ended up at a yard was picked, and eventually crushed. I always think about looking online at lower mileage Camry‘s of the same spec as mine but I don’t think I could buy one and peel justified in the ownership in the same way I would be should I have kept my own. It’s an odd thing, but I do believe Jeremy Clarkson Boyles car enthusiast down in a great way when he says a car in Theseus begins to see their own car as a person in a dove it self, and begins to love it as such I still have the key From my Camry and every now and again I go grab it and hold it in the same fashion I would when sticking it in the ignition. The muscle memory of that act conjures a great many memories, and may seem odd, but when I think about my next car or project or opportunity to own something really interesting, I’m reminded of the origins of my personal journey with car ownership and the fundamental values I hold as a car enthusiast.

  • @scott8919
    @scott8919 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I owned a 99. Roman is right... there's something peaceful about a car that stays the same when everything else changes, and it keeps going no matter what you throw at it.

  • @joshlutz3017
    @joshlutz3017 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Genuinely love the photo animation you guys do, it fits your style so well.

  • @dohnny123
    @dohnny123 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Also like the Lexus version. Highly underrated affordable and reliable. Comfortable mile eater that won't draw the attention of the cops if you forget to get the tags done.

  • @Uncle_Roadkill
    @Uncle_Roadkill 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The official car of a guy who starts his day with a cup of Pauper's Roast, everyone's favorite premium sub-standard coffee.

    • @RegularandRoman
      @RegularandRoman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Only the finest coffee for the okayest drivers living in the alrightest state.

  • @SuperWaterskiboy
    @SuperWaterskiboy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    as someone who just3 weeks ago bought a mint 2004 camry with 110k miles and is exactly the same car, color, options, etc. this is spot on. amazing.

  • @kaminoshi713
    @kaminoshi713 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I owned this exact year and color LE with a five speed. I miss it… Roman is totally going to get into sleeper camry clubs.

  • @YouHaveReachedBob
    @YouHaveReachedBob 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Holy crap, Roman out-regular'd Mr. Regular! Love it! Betty is a gem, but I'm real happy for you. Needs more stickers, though. I only saw one.

  • @seththomas9105
    @seththomas9105 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Monday morning and sitting down to RCR with warmed up leftovers from Friday night and hot coffee.
    RCR produces another journey to a happy place. Name dropping John Davis and Scotty, Gen-X nostalgia and a thesis on maturing and car ownership... Mr. Regular demonstrating the tactile fit and finnish traits that gave the Big Three a shot across the bow in the 80's...
    Bravo!

  • @GojiNero
    @GojiNero 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The funny thing about the end bit to me is with the great screenification of cars, a genuine market for "old car ASMR" content might open up (or open wider if it somehow already exists)

  • @Awsomeisimo
    @Awsomeisimo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Did The Roman turn into Xavier Renegade angel for that opening, nice

  • @unfair_potato
    @unfair_potato 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Roman, this is one for the ages. I loved this. And congratulations. I agreed with your analysis, and this era of camry is like a car manufacturer remixing "welcome to the machine"

  • @Edgar193
    @Edgar193 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can't believe it, this is the car I learned how to drive in. My dad bought it new in 2002, only difference is his is manual, and he still has it, runs like a champ. Changed the radio for a android auto touchscreen with Bluetooth and after 140k Km, she still purrs like a kitty. My favorite review yet, what a legendary regular car, I love it!! You guys are the best, RCR forever ❤

  • @Alexandro345
    @Alexandro345 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just bought a manual version of this with 180k on the clock and the damn thing just purr's. The transmission just shifts as well. None of this "OMG its got miles!" It just works. This car is just legendary. Thank you to the 2 owners before me that broke it in for me. I thank you.

  • @covrace
    @covrace 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'd love to meet both of you and chat for an hour. I'm 51, have owned over 135 cars and you two have changed my automotive life........and I thank you for it

    • @RegularandRoman
      @RegularandRoman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, sir, for watching our show!

  • @DeathMammoth91
    @DeathMammoth91 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    One of the most reliable vehicles ever made!

  • @lander3673
    @lander3673 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just purchased a 98 Camry. I've heard the legends and I wanted to find out for myself. I love how it drives, time will tell.

  • @JiltedValkyrie
    @JiltedValkyrie 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was the first car I ever got (and still my only) in Sep 2001 at nearly 38 years old. Paid for it in cash and I never really found it boring. The Camry brought me freedom and true independence without worrying about it breaking down. I'm 40 now and the car runs better than ever and I've driven it an additional 26k miles (almost to 229k). The car looks and sounds both unique and aggressive with the aero kit, exhaust upgrades, and custom paint job (just using rattle cans). I raced the car twice in Rallycross, even! I have some videos in my channel where I did the work and racing. Besides basic oil changes every 3k miles or so, here are the changes I did:
    I put a Celica spoiler on it, RallyArmor mudflaps, a trim kit from eBay, tint, CARB-legal cold air intake, new brakes all-around, replaced spark plugs, replaced aftermarket things with OEM (oil and gas cap), replaced rear suspension, new Magnaflow exhaust headers, new alloy wheels, glasspak muffler, and resonator delete. Even 3D-printed a custom badge "CAMRALLY" that I put on the back and placed the original badge in the centre underneath the climate controls against the inside black wall where there is space for a phone.

  • @alidaraie
    @alidaraie 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Congrats on new car Nick. Now you have become "HI, I'M YOUR DAD"

    • @RegularandRoman
      @RegularandRoman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A lifelong dream realized! (Not fatherhood. I'm not cut out for any of that. But I love the idea of exuding that bizarre, hokey, fatherly energy)

  • @benila3992
    @benila3992 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Congrats Roman! These are so smooth for their age even with high mileage! Currently fixing up an identical V6 Camry with my bro over 230k miles

  • @JMaxMena
    @JMaxMena 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My girlfriend has an '03 Camry LE that she calls Shelby. She has 275k miles, and aside from burning oil, runs perfect! I swapped the starter in her apartment's parking lot with just a socket set.
    She's a great car, and I high key feel like Shelby will outlive me and I'm only 30 lmao

  • @vangthao4624
    @vangthao4624 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Owned this car for 10 years bought used. One alternator, one set of tires, a few batteries and irregular interval oil changes was all I did. It's still running with the current owner.

  • @kcm732
    @kcm732 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    so happy you got a Toyota Mr. Roman, right choice, best choice, also love Brian's nod to Caleb Hammer, love financial audit but he does need some learning about vehicles before even touching on that subject with his guests lol 😅

  • @smallfact0ry921
    @smallfact0ry921 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Congratulations Roman on the new Camry. A fine choice! I have a 2005 car here with a similar alarm. The early 2000’s were flush with sketchy automotive electronics. I would suggest bringing it to someone to have it all removed and put back to stock form…

  • @mr.niceguy22
    @mr.niceguy22 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have been owning 2003 Camry for a year, mind you in my country the "Prestige Camry" is considered upmarket car, but it always gave me the peace of mind, always drive anywhere without hesitation, already put 30k kms since 1 year of ownership.

  • @kidskyflythefonz4961
    @kidskyflythefonz4961 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Most car youtubers: Proud to show off Exotic, luxury or built car
    RCR: let me tell you why my camry is the best car ive bought all year

  • @sheldonlamey7010
    @sheldonlamey7010 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Happy for you Roman....I am always worried that you purchased problematic cars.....I feel you have a good quality reliable car now 👏🏽👍🏾

  • @FreshHesh
    @FreshHesh 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I see 3 million-mile pakistani taxi vibes in this
    *and I'm all for it.*

  • @user-cn3ff3sf5o
    @user-cn3ff3sf5o 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Congratulations. What a beautiful essay. This is what regular cars are to many of us and why the very concept is worthy of the exploration this channel affords.