Camry or Corolla?

[sanlen]

Hi,

I am looking for an advice which second hand cars be the best choice for the country like Cambodia.

I am now using Toyota Corolla 1998, and i feel that it is not really robust or stable enough with the road condition in my country.

I am thinking to get away from this Corolla and try another one, but not sure which Toyota to go for. Is the Toyota Camry 2002/2003 a good choice?

Thanks you very much for your time

Best regards,
sanlen

[iskate631]

what exact road conditions are you dealing with? cracked and potholes everywhere?

[sanlen]

Originally Posted by iskate631

what exact road conditions are you dealing with? cracked and potholes everywhere?

It is kind of cracked and potholes.

[PhatRoyale]

Nothing wrong with keep the Corolla. It's good on gas and easy to park.

The Gen5 Camry is a larger car with a longer wheelbase so it will absorb bumps and cracks in the road better and has better sound isolation, if that's important to you then get the Camry.

Otherwise the Corolla's fine. Just keep on top of suspension maintenance and make sure your struts, bushing and endlinks are still good.

[sanlen]

So if i really have to go to Camry, which model would you think the best one?

[PhatRoyale]

The best Camry?

I'll have to move that to the Gen5 forum for you where you'll get better answers.

[Pawel062]

get the gen6 if u can afford it. personally u need to see if u need the larger size of the camry. if u dont then just get a newer corolla if anything. it'll be bigger and will handle the roads better.

[bandit]

Originally Posted by sanlen

So if i really have to go to Camry, which model would you think the best one?

Its more of what you like better and what is within your budget. Some say Gen 5 is more sturdier than Gen 6. However, I like Gen 6s style while others may disagree. Each has their own preference and taste.

[gdanaher]

Please verify but I believe the Camrys sold in your country come with a 2.0 litre engine. For the newer models this is wholely underpowered. You might do well with a Corolla. It is not at all a bad car and offers better power to weight ratios than the Camrys.

[sitandthink]

just something that you can take into consideration...
07 Corolla Caught on fire
Scary story,c'mon TOYOTA do something...

[TheKevin]

if you get a camry, get the V6. otherwise get stick with the Corolla.