Toyota Forum banner

Top 3 first mods on a Gen 5 Camry

17K views 28 replies 15 participants last post by  AdvanceSpeedShop  
#1 ·
Hey all,

I am brand new on this forum, I registered because it seems like the people here are helpful and have sweet rides.

I have a 2003 Camry XLE that I love, but it is fully stock. The problem I have is I am getting married in 4 months and my fiance doesn't want me to buy a new car until after we buy a house (it is the beginning of the end nooooo). I need your help! Please tell me what I should do that won't cost a fortune to make my car look awesome.

THANK YOU
 
#22 ·
I want the car to look good for my clients, I drive people around to shop for condos. I need something that instills confidence, can't look too flashy or gangster. What style wheels would fit that in your opinion? Thanks for all the help guys! Already found the tint place, I have to get some body work done, next step rims and wheels and it should be sweet.
 
#24 ·
Too much mods won't increase car value and it's hard to resale as used when you sale the car.
I highly recommend an drop-in K&N Filters, save some gas, small increase in HP and it's less than 100$. Good for environment and should last for the lifetime of your cars max 10 mins install. With the rest of the money you could save or spend on your luxury or vacation! ;)
 
#25 ·
if you're modding your car you shouldn't be worried about increasing its value or resale..and besides, i can take all of my mods off the car, and you would never know they were there, just like most people on here. i don't really think an air filter is really considered a mod, but who knows....:rolleyes:
 
#29 ·
for something that you're going to me driving around a lot for work... i'd hold off on the exterior mods, as that is hit or miss depending on the people you deal with.

I would focus more on subtle things. new seat covers, maybe springs (mild drop but may not go for it since you'd be driving others). keep the stock wheels. aftermarket wouldnt be as 'classy' as stock in my honest opinion.

a nice system can be done for cheap in your car AND maintain full functionality.

light tint would help as well.

So i'd go with springs, drop in filter, audio (comfort for yourself and your passengers), and tint.. a good tint job sets off the car nicely.