Looking at '02 Camry on CL w/ new 2AZ [original overheated]

[islandboy57]

A friend of mine is looking to buy a used Camry and one of them is an '02 Camry SE I4 w/ 97K miles on the car itself but only 23K on the new engine. The previous engine was replaced due to overheating - I assume because of the common leaky water pump on the 2AZ.

What do you guys think? He's asking $6750 which he's been lowering over the past few weeks.. Maybe people are shying away because of the new engine? Looks to be a great deal if it checks out. We're going to try and take a look at it and see what kind of shape it's in.



Should the new engine be a no-go? Or is it worth it since the price is so low? Luckily I've got my own Camry to compare to so once I drive it, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out what kind of shape the car is in.

[PRINCESS PEACH]

if the engine swap was done at the dealership... shoooot. i'd say thats a steal!

[islandboy57]

Originally Posted by Paul

if the engine swap was done at the dealership... shoooot. i'd say thats a steal!

In the ad he says he has receipts for the new engine and with labor it came to $3300. I'll have to look over the paperwork and see where it was done. I'm with you though, if it's the dealership I don't think that should be a problem.

I was looking through CL and in some of his older listings for the car, he mentions the A/C compressor is bad [oddly, it's not in the newer listings ] and estimates it at $250. Of course anything could be wrong with the A/C though so maybe my friend can lowball him and get a good deal. Then she can fix the A/C, whatever, and still come out ahead with a nice ride.

I'll update you guys once I get a chance to look at it.. I'm kinda curious!