any problems with the 99 camry's?

[razornpc]

im looking to get one even though it means ill have to get rid of my beloved tacoma.

ive read the newer ones have problems with the head bolts pulling threads out of the block. are the 99's any better. what should be looked for or avoided.

how about timing belt or chain change intervol's?

thanks in advance guys!

[LynchburgCSI]

[bigbird]

what engine?

[razornpc]

well either of them really. id like a 4cyl but if the V6 is a better choice let me know your thoughts.

[razornpc]

Originally Posted by LynchburgCSI

thanks for the help.

[bigbird]

^ well hes right, this info can be had through a search but the search engine sucks and its an easy thing to answer.

both engines, V6 and 4cyl, had issues with sludge, the 4cyl a little more common then the 6. BUT, that was easily fixed and prevented by simply changing the oil at the regular times. other then that they really have very few issues. personally, if you can swing the extra cost the v6 is worth it, especially if you get an auto. the V6 more then makes up for it lower gas mileage with it's far better acceleration. i feel bad, no offense, for the guys who have to deal with the 5sfe auto when merging or changing lanes.

[Mike Gerber]

^ The 97-99's also had problems with the original upper strut mounts causing rattles when going over bumps. The only solution was to replace the upper strut mounts with a newer version Toyota designed to eliminate the problem, or go with aftermarket upper strut mounts. Obviously this requires removal and disassembly of the sturts. This can be a labor intensive job if you are not doing it yourself. Ask if the struts and/or the strut mounts were ever replaced on the cars you are looking at. As far timing belt change interval, it was 90,000 miles for these cars.

Mike

[razornpc]

thats the kind of stuff i was after, thanks for the help guys!