3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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Recently I surpassed the 150K miles mark on the odometer on my 1993 Camry LE V6! I have to say that since I aquired it three years ago with 100K miles it seems to run even better today! I run a name brand Synthetic oil since ownership & it runs like a dream! The engine is quiet, & clean! The oil now does not even show a sign of color until it has 5K miles on it, & I usually change it then. I hope to get to 200K & possibly 300K with this car as the body is in mint shape! I honestly say I do feel lucky to own such a great trouble free car!.......
^+1. Yep, they're pretty well built. And after owning & driving mine for almost 20 years now, I *still* like it. I can't say that about anything else I've owned. At some point, I got tired of constantly fixing them, or they had some annoying trait that drove me nuts.
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1992 Camry LE, V6 (3VZ-FE), ABS brakes, dark emerald pearl, owned since new. Replaced HGs @332k, now at 344k
1996 Avalon XLS, ABS brakes, super white II, acquired w/ 139k, now at 280k
2001 Yamaha FZ1, Ivan's jet kit, resprung, Ohlins rear shock, Race Tech cartridge emulators in forks, 47k miles
Congrats! May you have many more years to enjoy it! you sound like you love your camry the way you talk about it--it shows. You pamper it by using only the best oil and you deserve to be rewarded. This is what I tell my two boys--you take well care of your car and it will serve you well and long in return! there is no secret about it!
this is why i find it odd to see non-wrecked gen 3 camrys in the junk yard. i was this last week and of the about 8 there IIRC, 5 didnt have any obvious collision damage (the other 3 really werent in bad shape either), only 1 had over 300k miles, a couple had 160-180k miles, and one was at about 120k miles. the others were missing there odometer cluster. wonder what caused their demise? im going back tomorrow and will pay more attention, for my curiosity's sake.
transmission failure on a 15 year old car will cause the owner to give it up! but this is one of the most neglected maintenance on any car--people are intimidated with this maintenance! they hear big words such as "flushing" and their anxiety level goes up. just a simple drain and refill with 2.5 quarts to replenish (this is the right word) the transmission fluid and it's good for another 40 k miles. it only costs $50.00! i had mine serviced for timing belt replacement at 130k miles in november and the mechanic said my transmission fluid was still good (red). last time i replaced it was at 90 k miles. i ended up replacing it myself yesterday (i started feeling guilty about it) at 138 k miles.
It true, but sad, alot of people really don't understand the economics of car ownership, much less have any appreciation for a car that still stands up well in driving characteristics to newer ones. Yes a rebuilt transmission in these cars is expensive (auto and manual transmissions), but if you have maintained the car otherwise, a good Gen3 or 4 Camry will drive more than enough miles to justify the cost against a new (or newer) car payment most of the time. My Gen3, 3VZ, V-6 is tight as they get with over 180K miles on it right now. No oil burning, no rattles, bumps, knocks or sweaks. Just pure V-6, electric motor like smoothness and mechanical harmony. My transmission had to be be replaced at about 130k, because it had had only 2 oil changes from new. (and those were while it was still under warrantee back in the old days). I love this silly car, it still runs like a champ, and doesn't have any annoying characteristics that make me want to give it away, probably never will.
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93' LE V-6, Leather Interior, Remote Locking, Avalon Interior Lighting, Depo Clears with HID projectors, 2001 JBL Sound, Whiteline RSB, Front Strut Brace, Twin piston front calipers, ES300 rear discs.
It true, but sad, alot of people really don't understand the economics of car ownership, much less have any appreciation for a car that still stands up well in driving characteristics to newer ones. Yes a rebuilt transmission in these cars is expensive (auto and manual transmissions), but if you have maintained the car otherwise, a good Gen3 or 4 Camry will drive more than enough miles to justify the cost against a new (or newer) car payment most of the time. My Gen3, 3VZ, V-6 is tight as they get with over 180K miles on it right now. No oil burning, no rattles, bumps, knocks or sweaks. Just pure V-6, electric motor like smoothness and mechanical harmony. My transmission had to be be replaced at about 130k, because it had had only 2 oil changes from new. (and those were while it was still under warrantee back in the old days). I love this silly car, it still runs like a champ, and doesn't have any annoying characteristics that make me want to give it away, probably never will.
A lot of people also tire of their cars and want a new(er) one, whether it be for better reliability or more features.
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I think that my Camry is in its Prime!
Welcome back Terry. I can't wait to see how this goes.
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