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#69 of 108 Hello! by vppc Dec 18, 2004 (12:11 pm)
My name is Alex and I drive a 1998 Toyota Camry LE with the 2.2L cast-iron 4-cylinder engine. It now has 119,000 miles and I am very happy! I traded this car with my mom in July. I formerly had a 2000 Toyota Corolla CE that was a fantastic car. To date, this is all I have done to the car:   Note, no abnormal issues have happened, these are all maintenance/preventative actions done:   1. 105,000 - new front brake pads, tranny drain and fill 2. 109,000 - new battery (still had original) 3. 110,000 - new spark plugs and wires 4. 112,000 - new serpentine belts 5. 118,000 - new fuel filter and PCV valve   As far as routine maintenace goes, I change the oil with Valvoline every 3,000 miles and replace the air filter every 15,000 miles. I rotate my tires every 3,000 miles as well.   The only interior imperfections are the center console latch broke, the rear passenger seat belt doesn't tighten up, and the wood trim on my car has faded in spots, and the driver side window control wood trim has 1/2 of it broken off.   I use this car for pizza delivery and the car proves itself very well. It delivers adequate power for a 4-cylinder, and the car does run smoothly. Keep in mind, I still have my original rotors and rear brake pads and the brakes still perform excellent!   This car is also very SOLID. The 1997-2001 has excellent crash test ratings, as well as bumper ratings.   I drive around 3,000 miles a month and this car I am sure will last me a long time!   Thanks! - Alex
#70 of 108 Happy 2005 owner by coastdriver Dec 23, 2004 (8:54 pm)
I just spent my hard-earned savings on a new 2005 Camry. I bought the SE model with the V6 engine.   I drove my last Camry for 11 years, with no major problems. I expect the '05 will be just as reliable. According to the owners manual, this new Camry is basically maintenance free. Just change the engine oil and rotate the tires... that's it.   I will post regular updates and comments on my driving impressions and experiences in the Camry SE. Thank you.
#71 of 108 Re: Hello & Welcome! [califgigi] by peterpan Dec 29, 2004 (9:59 pm)
Replying to: califgigi (Dec 01, 2004 3:17 pm) The balls inside bearings are worn out of round. So if stressed, they will make the ticking sound.   If you can put up with the ticking sounds, driving the car will wear the balls even more but will not break anything. However, friction inside the ball bearings is higher which should reduce your fuel economy.   A new axle could be paid for with savings in fuel costs in a few months.
#72 of 108 2004 Camry LE V6 by chris198 Jan 01, 2005 (6:49 pm)
Bought my LE in 6/04 and presently have 8k on the speedo. I would have preferred the SE version. But didn't realize it came in cloth so I stuck to the LE.Came with several nice options-Upgraded stereo,sunroof, front-side and rear airbags,mag wheels. Since then I've added custom seat covers, remote start,sunroof deflector,mud guards. Next upgrade might be foglights if I can find a nice set to compliment the car.
#73 of 108 Privileged Camry Owner by cpo Jan 01, 2005 (9:25 pm)
I consider myself privileged to be among owners of such a quality automobile. I traded my budget-busting GM ute for a '99 LE, 4 cyl. I have to admit, I balked at first, thinking I needed a six, but I found the the four's power proved more than adequate during the test-drive. Was my first time behing the wheel of a Camry and walked away quite impressed; so much so I bought it that night. I only needed to verify the dealer's price on Edmunds TMV and the rest was a no-brainer, given Camry's accolades. It has 72K. No one knew if the timing belt had been changed and am thinking I should anyway. Any thoughts? Anyhow, thanks for having me, it's great to be here! Replies to this message: peterpan (Jan 02, 2005 9:27 am)
#74 of 108 Re: Privileged Camry Owner [cpo] by peterpan Jan 02, 2005 (9:27 am)
Replying to: cpo (Jan 01, 2005 9:25 pm) The timing belt should last 120K. When it breaks, the engine just stop firing, no damage is done, unlike interfering engines in Honda and Mitsubishi. You can tow the car to a reputable shop to replace the belt.
#75 of 108 I am new on the board by gt76man Jan 03, 2005 (12:12 am)
I am on my second Camry, '97 XLE, v6, moonroof, power leather seats. Presently has 91k on it. This car is a beauty. I may upgrade when the '07's come out but maybe not. Previous Camry was an '87 that had 187k on it when it was totaled while parked in front of my house. It was still running excellent and I missed it until I got the '97. Glendo
#76 of 108 new here by jobuddha May 22, 2005 (5:59 am)
just thought I'd drop my info in here as well. I have a 94 4cyl with 283,000 miles. Bought it used in 96 for $12500 and had 22000 miles on it and it was the best money I have ever spent. Replaced the transmission at 185,000 miles and no other problems. Change oil and brakes when needed. Only physical damage was getting a headlight broken by some vandals in the neighborhood. Replaced that myself and love this car!!!!
#77 of 108 2005 Camry SE by leob1 May 26, 2005 (9:46 am)
Hi,   I just leased a 2005 Camry SE with the VVT-I 4cyl and 5sp. It has the sunroof, 3 spoke wheel, rear discs, front strut tower brace, stiffer suspension, spoiler, fog lights, special grill, alloys, blacked out lettering, and curtain side airbags. It seems to meet my needs perfectly. Great value for the money.   I love the long range between fill ups and great mileage. I have cut my gas station visits in half with this car going 450 miles+(mixture of city/hwy) and only needing about 15.5 gallons to fill up again(with the light on). It flies on the frwy and takes the curves nicely too. Such a smooth engine and runs perfectly on reg unleaded. Oh, the 5sp is a blast by the way...maybe 'notchy' to some folks but I cannot complain about the feel. Extremely comfortable drivers seat too.
#78 of 108 Why is my engine light on? by mdgurl23 Jul 08, 2005 (1:56 am)
Hey all,   I bought my dark gray 2001 LE in May 04 at 51000. Its now at 70000 after a yr and 2 months ( I drive alot!) and it drives wonderful. I love my car, but have one problem. The engine light came on after about a week of first purchasing it, it goes out occassionally for a day or two then comes back on. The performance of my vehicle hasnt changed, I passed emmissions and it hasnt died yet. A friend suggested that if I changed the oil it would go out but it didnt. Any ideas as to why it wont go out? I dont want to keep driving it if it will create damage to my car. Other than that issue, I love my Camry! It's excellent on fuel, handles very well and is pretty fast to me. I havent had to have any major work done except for brakes, tires and an alignment. This is my first Toyota, and I hear its a great car that will last forever. One Toyota owner told me he went 200,000 on oil changes alone. I hope mines last that long. Replies to this message: cccamry (Nov 01, 2005 4:48 pm) haefr (Nov 02, 2005 12:07 am) lmacmil (Nov 02, 2005 3:37 pm)

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