I just picked this up last night. A 1997 Camry CE 5-spd with 120K miles. It's going to be my new daily driver since I don't like to see $100 at the pump every week. Considering how much I got it for, it's actually a steal. But because I got it at night, I couldn't really see all the issues inside the car, but the engine was in good shape, no knocking or smoke. It ran well when I drove it back home. Only stalled twice but that's due to downtown LA potholes.
The clutch felt good and all.
This morning tells a whole new story though. I found some "issues." Engine mount needs to be replaced, washer nozzle on the driver side needs to be checked, door handle trims needs to be replaced, needs new floor mats, the clock doesn't light up, front passenger door handle needs to be replaced, headlight needs to be cleaned from severe oxidization, and needs a new paint job. So it's going to take a bit to get it back to it's original state. No modding here.
I'll let the picture do the talking but it's not as bad as it looks.
So far, I replaced the license plate lights to LEDs since they were already out, ordered some LEDs for the interior and trunk, a TRD Shift Knob, new hubcaps
Shift boot, new Philips HB2 Bulbs.
I'm taking it to the shop tomorrow to see if there's any more issues and have them repaired if needed. I'll be getting it tinted, have an alarm installed and install power locks for the driver side only.
After that, it's going to the body shop to get repainted. I'm thinking of Magnetic Gray Metallic found on the new Gen 6.5 Camrys.
Well, it's good to be back.
-xpeed
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