1st & 2nd Generation (1983–1986 & 1987-1991)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1983-1986 & 1987-1991.
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My '88 sedan has a little over 275k now. It runs fine, but has developed a whistle-y/warbly noise when fully warmed up on the inside of the block somewhere in the past 6 months. It's not on the accessory drive or in the timing belt/tensioner/oil & water pump areas. Oh well, as long as nothing bad's happening I'm sure I'll get over 300k!
I crashed my '90 4-cyl 5-speed in '03 with 267k miles on it, My 3s-gte Camry has ~325k miles on the chassis (~315k on the first motor...), and my Alltrac has ~150k miles on it.
Not bad, eh? Then again, I only personally put about 130k miles of those cars...
-Charlie
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2003 Impreza WRX Wagon 5spd - 2.2L stroker + other goodies
1989 Camry Alltrac LE 3S-GTE 5spd - SV25/ST205 hybrid
1990 Camry 3S-GTE 5spd - parted out / junked
1990 Camry DX 3S-FE 5spd - The original white90dx; gone but not forgotten
Wow. thats some pretty goood life then.
I think ill live to see atleast 200k. i baby my camry for the most part.
Seen some decent wagons on here too. wouldnt mind a wagon with a stick!
mine has 62K miles. bought it with 49K 2 years ago.
Original motor, trans and all. no rebuild or anything.
just your typical old lady car until it got into my hands
I have two '86 models. One has 217K and the other one has 297K!! Come on 300K!! I swore that when she got to 300K I would put her to bed. It's such a great car, however, I may have to move her retirement up to 400K.
I got 153K Miles on my 1985 Deluxe. Too bad the body is half done due to rust. Can't fiix the body unless I do my own rust repair as any sort or rust repair is a ton load of $$$. Currently doing a complete front end suspension repair and trying to get my MPG up since it's like I'm driving a 6 cyl with 3 cyl worth of power...hahaa
220k miles on a '89 5-speed. Just replaced transmission after mechanic broke a seal during axle replacement. Everything else original and working.
160k on a '91 v6-auto. Replaced alternator. Needs axle replaced.
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