3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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We have owned four Camry's. We have two 1994's now. They have all been four cylinder cars but I am looking at a '95 with a six cylinder. Are the six cylinder engines as reliable as the fours are, or do they have some issues. Thanks
As far as I know, there's no significant diff in reliability between them. There's a potential for oil sludging in both engines in later years, per this link:
• Camry 4 cylinder from 1997-2001,
• Camry 6 cylinder from 1997-2002,
• Camry Solara 4 cylinder from 1999-2001,
• Camry Solara 6 cylinder 1999-2002,
• Sienna 6 cylinder from 1998-2002,
• Avalon 6 cylinder from 1997-2002,
• Celica 4 cylinder from 1997-1999,
• Highlander 6 cylinder from 2001-2002,
• Lexus ES 300 from 1997-2002 and
• Lexus RX 300 from 1999-2002.
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1992 Camry LE, V6 (3VZ-FE), ABS brakes, 330k miles, dark emerald pearl, owned since new.
1996 Avalon XLS, ABS brakes, moonroof, white, acquired w/ 139k miles, now at 261k.
2001 Yamaha FZ1, Ivan's jet kit, resprung all around, Ohlins in the rear, Race Tech cartridge emulators in the forks, 45k miles.
IMO, the non-VVT-i 1MZ-FE in the '95 (doesn't have the sludging issue) is as reliable as the sunrise and sunset......but that's if it has had a good life and has been serviced properly............if it has been and the car is good, I wouldn't hesitate.
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1993 Toyota Camry V6 LE (200 HP, 195 ft/lbs tweaked) , 430,000 km's.
2002 Lexus GS 430 V8 VVT-i (300 HP, 325 ft/lbs) Luxury with Mark Levinson , 156,000 km's
2006 Lexus ES 330 V6 VVT-i (225 HP, 250 ft/lbs) Premium Luxury, Sport, Navigation with Mark Levinson , 140,000 km's
IMO, the non-VVT-i 1MZ-FE in the '95 (doesn't have the sludging issue) is as reliable as the sunrise and sunset......but that's if it has had a good life and has been serviced properly............if it has been and the car is good, I wouldn't hesitate.
Pre-97 Non-vvti (1994-1996) 1MZ V6 engines had oil coolers, where as later models did not... IIRC. Some think that makes the difference.
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'07 Honda Ruckus Big Bore TOTALED: '03 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 5.4L, '96 Camry LE 5S May '10: '11 Sienna V6 XLE FWD 8-pass. July '10: '06 Matrix XR Auto FWD Oct. '09: '05 RAV-4 L 4WD
Also the 1MZ after 96 had a different valve cover, and PCV design leading to sludging questions.. My parents 96 1MZ-FE runs smooth as silk and has just under 190,000 well maintaned miles. I feel 300,000 miles will be no problem in this car, 96 Avalon (a camry with a different body).
Pre-97 Non-vvti (1994-1996) 1MZ V6 engines had oil coolers, where as later models did not... IIRC. Some think that makes the difference.
Piston heads ran hotter for emissions purposes as well no? But yes, many of us V6 guys have high miles on here. As with any car, the key is maintenance
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1995 Toyota Camry V6 LE-6M1 250K Miles, Fun Car
1997 Acura RL-Gone
2007 Acura RL SH-AWD, Technology Package, Opulent Blue Pearl- Fun Car/Daily Driver
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, 430,000 km's.
, 156,000 km's
, 140,000 km's
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