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Old 03-03-2006, 04:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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3rd Generation Help me decide?

I need help on deciding weather to sell or keep my 93 Camry LE 4cyl. Here is my situation. I have this car for more than 10yrs now. I admit this is been a very decent and reliable car for the last 10 yrs. But lately it starts giving me problems like:
1. Stalling = Toyotanation help me find and fixed the problem. (ECT)
2. Oil leak = need to be fix
3. Air bag = tried resetting but not successful. (Need dealer to look)
4. Paint = It need paint (hood, bumpers and trunk are fading)
5. Power Antenna not retracting.
But other than that the car runs good and strong. Now my question is should I spend money and time to fix the entire problem or just sell and look for another car (same or later model)?

Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Old 03-03-2006, 05:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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i amit a car that old isnt worth anything...unless you have ton of cash and want to investing it.

To me if u would to spend money on fixing it..it would cost you close to at at least $4000 (repainted it)or more...and if u decide to sell it u wont get much,,since there are a lot of problem with the car and the age of the car. If you'll lucky u might get $1000 for it


if you really like camry especially 3rd gen...i might considered looking for another one and use your old one as repaire part. Or you can take your old car apart pieces by pieces (those which are still good) and then sell it on ebay.
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If you just want the car for daily driving then fix the issues like oil leak and tranny and dont worry about the antenna and paint.... If you want to have your car clean and nice looking as well then buy a newer car.
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If that's all that's wrong with the car after 10+ years, I wouldn't be complaining.
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Old 03-03-2006, 07:18 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I agree with Westcoasff! Fixed the major things that keep it running, and save for the paint job! Gen 3's are worth saving if you can!...IMO

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If that's all that's wrong with the car after 10+ years, I wouldn't be complaining.

mine is older and had more probs
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Man i haven't started working on mine and it has rust...if you're fond of your camry keep it...if you are willing to throw down cash for a newer car go ahead.
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The antenna is easy to fix. Just buy a new antenna mast from ebay, about $15 and install yourself. As for the oil leak, its probablly the engine pan rings, which are cheap too.
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it all depends on wat u want . i dont know how much u have to spend on a car or wat ur ideas are for the next 5-10yrs .
if u got doe ,get a dodge viper. lol
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