98 Camry for $5,000 Good deal?? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Carlsod · 08-08-2005, 10:12 PM

Considering buying a 98 Camry 4dr LE with 101.000 miles on it.

Can get it for $5,000. CarFax looks good - only two owners no bad stuff.

No maint. records available so may need timing belt and water pump as preventative action.

Sound like good deal???

***RningOnFumes*** · 08-08-2005, 10:25 PM

according to Kelly blue book

private party price is around 4960
and retail price at 7010

i guess...you're hovering around the 4960...not bad?

i selected just "good" condition in the private party questionarre

randomman84 · 08-08-2005, 10:36 PM

i4 or v6 auto or manual?

dario · 08-09-2005, 12:17 AM

That must be CE or LE I4

Carlsod · 08-09-2005, 10:11 PM

it is an automatic LE I4

leasaunce · 08-10-2005, 07:19 AM

abit pricy i'd say

skewe · 08-10-2005, 08:01 AM

i think it's OK
if u can get it for 4900, that would be great

what is the condition, paint, tires, etc

d0rkiishchris · 08-10-2005, 12:33 PM

HOLY CRAP you're doing exactly what I did like 4 weeks ago. I got a 1998 Camry LE with 101,000 miles as well lol. I got mine for 4800!

Just check the vin for the obvious stuff and try not to get a rental car, because people beat the crap outa those.

CDub LXi · 08-10-2005, 12:37 PM

I can't believe this... people are buying '98 Camries with 100k on them for 5k... and I can't sell my '01 with 90k with mods for 6k?!

d0rkiishchris · 08-10-2005, 01:04 PM

umm I woulda definetly bought your car had I known. unfortunatly most people here found this place because they had a problem with there new used car that they've allready bought. If you get that car in the city paper (not sure where ya live) it'll probably sell in a few days for 6 grand.

skewe · 08-10-2005, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Body LX

I can't believe this... people are buying '98 Camries with 100k on them for 5k... and I can't sell my '01 with 90k with mods for 6k?!

tried putting a FS sign on your car?
that might help out cos posting on TN might not be sufficient..

also, the local papers will definately help and cost like $20 or so

CDub LXi · 08-10-2005, 09:22 PM

I had a FS sign in it for a while. I posted it on numerous web boards. I don't have the 50 bucks to put it in the paper... too many other things going out.

***RningOnFumes*** · 08-10-2005, 09:36 PM

i know why---it's cause of the black hood