have a 97 LE 4 cyl, 180K miles
The last job was a tranny replacement (used, 110K) at 178K miles, $1200
I have this car since 97, 2nd owner. All works done at Toyota dealer.
While the car was out last time, I went shopping for a car and end up with a 06 Avalon Limited. I listed my Camry for $1500 with many people wanted to buy. At the end, I decided to keep it and I fixed it. It runs great now and my wife took the Avalon away.
My Camry has a few issues
1) 2nd timing belt will be needed soon
2) sticky IAC valve. Car will not hold idle most of the time on startup. I have to press the gas, break to get my car out of the drive way but one it's out, it runs ok
3) engine oil leak. probably from head gasket and "main seal"? I guess
4) car shakes when braking
5) tires wore out from the outter, probably need new tires in the future
6) center seat belt on the rear doesn't work
7) some side wipes, dings... from parking lot
Otherwise, car runs quiet and strong.
What would you do? Does it make sense to spend more money to keep everything up or just leave it as is?
I am thinking about selling it and get another ride. My budget is around 9K regardless how much I can get from my Camry ($2k? $3K?)
What rides? 97-01 ES, LS, BMW 5/7? no 3, too small?
Any input will be great
The last job was a tranny replacement (used, 110K) at 178K miles, $1200
I have this car since 97, 2nd owner. All works done at Toyota dealer.
While the car was out last time, I went shopping for a car and end up with a 06 Avalon Limited. I listed my Camry for $1500 with many people wanted to buy. At the end, I decided to keep it and I fixed it. It runs great now and my wife took the Avalon away.
My Camry has a few issues
1) 2nd timing belt will be needed soon
2) sticky IAC valve. Car will not hold idle most of the time on startup. I have to press the gas, break to get my car out of the drive way but one it's out, it runs ok
3) engine oil leak. probably from head gasket and "main seal"? I guess
4) car shakes when braking
5) tires wore out from the outter, probably need new tires in the future
6) center seat belt on the rear doesn't work
7) some side wipes, dings... from parking lot
Otherwise, car runs quiet and strong.
What would you do? Does it make sense to spend more money to keep everything up or just leave it as is?
I am thinking about selling it and get another ride. My budget is around 9K regardless how much I can get from my Camry ($2k? $3K?)
What rides? 97-01 ES, LS, BMW 5/7? no 3, too small?
Any input will be great