2002-2006 TOYOTA CAMRY REVIEW, The Best Sedan You Can Buy, Should You Buy a Toyota Camry? Best Sedan

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  • @71three5ohscrambler8
    @71three5ohscrambler8 Před 4 měsíci +163

    My 03 only has 138k miles. No oil burning. Im 61 years old. I will drive it until it dies or until i die, whichever comes first.

    • @mattharrison8050
      @mattharrison8050 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Amazing 🙏🏻💙

    • @rsingh3453
      @rsingh3453 Před 3 měsíci +15

      May you live Long, and your Camry ☺️

    • @zero13ftp
      @zero13ftp Před 3 měsíci +2

      Sell it to me before you kick the bucket 😂

    • @jasonlax2102
      @jasonlax2102 Před 3 měsíci +2

      May u outlive ur car

    • @rongendron8705
      @rongendron8705 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I have a '04 Camry LE, bought new, that only has 73k miles on it! I'm 78 & hope to keep it for life!

  • @neozzickmixes3987
    @neozzickmixes3987 Před 2 měsíci +18

    Still driving my 2006 Camry LE. 192K miles. I'm never letting go of this thing until I absolutely have to

  • @marcelpatel9017
    @marcelpatel9017 Před 3 měsíci +53

    Still drive & own my 2005 Camry. Solid as a tank. 350,000 kms & smooth as ever. Toronto Canada

    • @Dyesnipa
      @Dyesnipa Před měsícem

      You see them everywhere in Thornhill, Markham etc

    • @KyzaSangre
      @KyzaSangre Před měsícem

      I got same one too with 205k millage

    • @ThienTran-ko5xy
      @ThienTran-ko5xy Před měsícem

      I see many 2003 -2005 Toyota Camry in South Australia .. i have 2004 Toyota Camry 4 cylinders 147.000 km cold air conditioning. Very good condition inside and outside,I sold 2 months ago for $6150 AUD,.. very good car i have all original starter motor and alternator… nothing wrong with the car

    • @ositoelosito3424
      @ositoelosito3424 Před měsícem

      My 2004 with 236k miles still run like 8 cylinder car in the fwy....love it.

    • @marajevomanash
      @marajevomanash Před měsícem

      Does it have unintended acceleration problem?

  • @sammyelliott5554
    @sammyelliott5554 Před měsícem +17

    2004 Camry with 250,000 miles. Love it. A/C still works. Drives and rides as good as the day I purchased it. Would not sell it even for $ 10,000 dollars. Why? Could not replace it with the same reliability and comfort. That’s Toyota.

  • @kjohnson0024
    @kjohnson0024 Před 28 dny +3

    2002 Toyota Camry owner with 172K miles.. Runs like it's brand new.. Toyota/Lexus quality and engineering. You can't beat it!

  • @jasonshorrow2314
    @jasonshorrow2314 Před 4 měsíci +30

    I just bought a 2006 Camry with 46k original miles I love it!

    • @hakujona
      @hakujona Před 4 měsíci +13

      absolute steal, have good driving experience man

    • @jasonshorrow2314
      @jasonshorrow2314 Před 4 měsíci +5

      @hakujona I found out today need new rack n pinion and head gasket so hopefully get that fixed and enjoy. Thank you Sir!

    • @manupatisanthosh7046
      @manupatisanthosh7046 Před 3 měsíci +4

      What the, it belongs in a museum dude. You got a catch

    • @dannylol8557
      @dannylol8557 Před měsícem

      Bro I got mine with 37k original miles added about twice that now and it’s the best taking it everywhere and no problem

    • @LightSkinBadiee
      @LightSkinBadiee Před měsícem

      Ill give u 11k rn

  • @onepieceanime9719
    @onepieceanime9719 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Driving 05 camry SE 220k kms, running smooth like butter. No leaks, no mechanical problems. Absolutely perfect❤️

  • @carsoncoffman7889
    @carsoncoffman7889 Před 4 měsíci +23

    I drive a 04 v6 with 166k miles, never any issues, will drive until the wheels fall off

  • @prodaxb
    @prodaxb Před 2 měsíci +21

    Just bought an 03 about a month ago with 107,000 miles for my first car. Good to know I made the right decision. I love this car and I’m going to drive it until it dies.

    • @Sunmoon-gj9gy
      @Sunmoon-gj9gy Před 19 dny +2

      I lucked upon a 03 camry 4 cylinder with 40,000 miles on it .Got it for $3,800 couldn't be happier 😊

    • @prodaxb
      @prodaxb Před 19 dny

      @@Sunmoon-gj9gy Wow that’s a really good price for that mileage. When did you buy it?

    • @Sunmoon-gj9gy
      @Sunmoon-gj9gy Před 18 dny

      @@prodaxb last year but only caveat it was in the Philippines where I spend 6 months out of the year , I bought it from an elderly Chinese woman who bought it knew and kept it garaged

    • @usaman7358
      @usaman7358 Před 14 dny

      @@Sunmoon-gj9gy wow! Well done

  • @spark229
    @spark229 Před 2 měsíci +9

    My daily is an 02 Camry LE w/ a manual transmission and made in Japan. Bought it two years ago with 100k miles and now has 135k. Lots of highway driving. A truly reliable car. I would like to have it last upwards of 250k-300k miles. I’m very big on preventative mx.

  • @lifeisbeautiful4981
    @lifeisbeautiful4981 Před měsícem +5

    Best generation ever made! And they are going up in value!! Had 3 of this generation go over 600K miles and never any major issues.

  • @captainchaosfpv5188
    @captainchaosfpv5188 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Bought one today with 160k for my 16yo. $3500. Your Video makes me feel better about the decision. Thanks

    • @VramanNoodles
      @VramanNoodles Před 2 měsíci +4

      Oh that's a steal! We bought a 2006 XLE for a little over $7,000 with 159k two and a half years ago. It now has 210k miles and has never left us stranded. The only problem is the air conditioning but it makes sense, it's somewhat of an old car so that is to be expected.

    • @usaman7358
      @usaman7358 Před 14 dny

      @@VramanNoodles I just drove TODAY from Palm Springs, CA to Yuma, AZ in 110 degree heat in my 2004 camry le. Comfortable as can be with 209,000 miles and had to turn the a/c down while on the freeway. No, its NOT to be expected as it doesn't get much hotter than this and my Camry does the job. Have it checked.

    • @thomascampbell5633
      @thomascampbell5633 Před dnem

      @@VramanNoodles I know your comment was made two months ago but I thought I'd mention checking the cabin filter first. If it's dirty/clogged the a/c will seem weak but replacing it will really help if it's dirty. Plus, it's only about $20 for a cabin filter.

  • @GhostlyJackly
    @GhostlyJackly Před měsícem +8

    My 04 Camry LE is at 250k miles, burning oil like crazy, and is definitely fighting for its life but god do I love it

    • @peterbova
      @peterbova Před měsícem

      My 03 doing same thing 290k miles but it just keeps starting I can’t imagine life without it 22 years I had it taught my 3 kids to drive, I’m more attached to the car than my dog

  • @michaelriggan975
    @michaelriggan975 Před 3 měsíci +17

    Just received my Toyota Camry..2002 -2.4 liter , white LE edition , garage kept...
    Still smells new inside with 57,989 miles...
    New set of pirellis on it..
    Life's good.!!
    Inheritance😊

    • @BilleteVerdeTV
      @BilleteVerdeTV Před 2 měsíci

      Take care of it! Keeping it on top!! First of all, Clean the throttle body and MAF sensor. Check the spark plugs in case you need to replace them, and that’s it! You don’t have to worry for any other thing. 3 more years and that Camry will be an officially “Classic”. Enjoy!!!

    • @ferndog1461
      @ferndog1461 Před 2 měsíci

      My research: The transmission fluid needs 1 quart of ATF drained & refilled every 30k. Buy good brand water pump. Buy a Denso 221-0506 radiator rated for towing off Amazon . Inspect water pump monthly & have the better designed pump in your trunk ready. Your 2.4 L is going to have head gasket- like leak around 100K. The strong towing radiator will withstand said head gasket gases going into cooling system. Also, unscrew the reservoir cap so gases can escape thru there. Been driving this way for 40K when the owner was told she needed a new engine at dealership at 135K. It's now at 179K as daily driver. Still strong AC with original stock parts.

  • @Kevin-xi6ts
    @Kevin-xi6ts Před měsícem +8

    I had a poster of a Toyota Camry on my wall as a teenager. It was right next to my poster of Natalie from Facts Of Life.

  • @mikec1925
    @mikec1925 Před 2 dny

    I just bought a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE that is in immaculate condition. One owner and the car was garage kept all these years with 50,000 original miles. I also have a 2021 Camry XSE all wheel drive and love them both.

  • @serlaws
    @serlaws Před 2 měsíci +8

    The 3.0 V6 engine shared with the Lexus ES300 is what really makes this generation Camry extra special. They are very hard to find but well worth it.

    • @RT22-pb2pp
      @RT22-pb2pp Před měsícem

      BINGO have owned both es 300 and now 03 v6 camry, you basically have lexus with less luxury but my v6 xle is great 335k miles purrs like new

    • @funktron4
      @funktron4 Před 29 dny

      The Lexus ES models are readily available, 300, 330, 350----I've considered getting one. Ended up with an Accord V6 and so far, so good with that one.

  • @stacyrynd7110
    @stacyrynd7110 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I have an 02 with 216k miles. It has had very few repairs and still runs great. I bought it in 2003 with 25k miles.

  • @playbeatswork
    @playbeatswork Před měsícem +3

    I love my 2004 Camry like a good suit, it's never out of style and sooo dependable.

  • @erikgonzalez2278
    @erikgonzalez2278 Před 4 měsíci +7

    I love how you did a whole video of the best camry ever made! I always say the corolla 03-08 is the best looking corolla but the last reliable overbuilt toyota is this one. I have a 97 corolla its a tank just never dies!

  • @bruceparker3344
    @bruceparker3344 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Absolutely loved your video on the 2005 Camry. Please keep on creating great content like this! Truthful, Raw, and " Blue Collar Wholesome "!

  • @kennethhall5070
    @kennethhall5070 Před 17 dny +1

    Absolutely great video, I just bought a 2005 Camry LE for my college bound grandson who is such a grateful young man.
    My wife helped me repair some items that needed attention. At 70 yrs it was a project but it’s a fine car now. Thank you, I’m new to the channel. It’s great.

  • @wrenchinwithgrandpa4586
    @wrenchinwithgrandpa4586 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Great review! Toyota has been a great product line for me!

  • @rsingh3453
    @rsingh3453 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Very good informative video 👍

  • @CarlosHernandez-ny1hs
    @CarlosHernandez-ny1hs Před 2 měsíci +1

    I just bought mine yesterday and tbh honest it’s amazing.

  • @franciscolopez4697
    @franciscolopez4697 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Love me a Toyota. I have 4 Camrys and a Sequoia. They are all older and require your basic maintenance but the engine and transmission run flawlessly. I appreciate older cars, a lot less expensive things that could brake.

    • @erikgonzalez2278
      @erikgonzalez2278 Před 4 měsíci +1

      same here all the newer cars I have just love love my daily 97 corolla, I will upgrade when this one dies if it ever does to this gen camry or an 03-08 corolla! just my favorite toyotas ever!

  • @pumpkinone5410
    @pumpkinone5410 Před 2 měsíci +3

    O5 sportivo, 2.4 , had I’d 20 years 580 thousand km . Yes oil burning but not too bad, love it. And it has the spoiler on boot , trunk.. maintenance very easy.

  • @roberthinman158
    @roberthinman158 Před 2 měsíci +1

    They're great in the snow too

  • @Mcdtm08
    @Mcdtm08 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I preach it to those that just need reliable cheap transportation. Although a good condition 1999-2001 Camry is the best they are getting scarce with low miles and no rust. The cut year on low tension rings was 2007 on the 2.4L engine. 2006 is the last 2.4 youd want to buy. Love the video keep doing what you're doing it's definitely helping people I'm sure 👍

  • @tlacki13
    @tlacki13 Před 2 měsíci +2

    03 SE V6 3.0liter AT, cloth charcoal seats and interior w/metallic accents, spoiler- great body style. Bought it new back then and still driving it w/240kmi - installed a hitch- i can do a ton with this thing. MPG's really aren't bad, have gotten up to 33mpg's on hwy w/easy driving. 210hp is nice. No problems w/engine or tranny. Love the smooth power and ride, spacious interior, cruising w/the big sunroof open. Very satisfied- would buy another one. Just got done changing the motor mounts - the front one is an active mount- pricey part, but is part of the reason for the smoothness, i believe.

  • @gobuckeyes1134
    @gobuckeyes1134 Před 3 měsíci +3

    A year and a half ago my 16 year olds first car was an 06 Camry with 117k on it. Phenomenal car until he was t boned about 3 months ago…what did we buy? Another 06 Camry XLE with 147k on it. HE was the one who said he wanted another Camry. They are absolutely beautifully built automobiles.

  • @ObsidianG37
    @ObsidianG37 Před měsícem +1

    I got a 05 2.4 LE that came on trade at my work with true mileage unknown on the carfax. With the math and odo which has been swapped it has around 255k. It does burn some oil, I put 4 tires on it. I’ve put about 10k on it since I bought it and it has developed a timing chain tensioner noise. I’m getting the chains and full motor and trans mounts done on it and I cannot wait. I’ve cleaned it up quite a bit and love it. I agree with everything this video says I rave about the car all the time. It just does everything so well.

  • @ositoelosito3424
    @ositoelosito3424 Před měsícem

    Great channel, great content!!!!

  • @zachsmith5216
    @zachsmith5216 Před 6 dny

    I really enjoyed your video. Well produced and great delivery. I am about to buy my son a 2004 Camry LE 2.4L with 151k miles. Seems to run great. I stuck my finger in the exhaust to see if it was oily...just some normal black residue, no oil. I hope this was a good test. Just subscibed to your channel. I too am from GA😂..Conyers to be exact.

  • @ahmadghosheh3104
    @ahmadghosheh3104 Před měsícem +2

    I have a 2003 with 291000 miles, original engine and transmission, smooooth. Love it. I have a 2009 XLE V6 also with 191000 miles no problems ever

    • @benila3992
      @benila3992 Před 20 dny

      My bro has a 02' Camry V6 230k+ miles we patched up after an accident still smooth like butter engine and trans and gets up and goes. I have a 07' ES350 with 224k miles (98k on engine/trans). Hauls ass and still get up to 33 mpg highway!

  • @usaman7358
    @usaman7358 Před 14 dny

    You......you.......you're good you! How is it you don't have over 100,000 subscribers? You just got one more. Well done.

  • @arijitbanik7597
    @arijitbanik7597 Před 7 dny

    Why have I just discovered this account. 😆 This video is spot on. I am still driving a 2005 Camry.

  • @dchang1983
    @dchang1983 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I inherited a 2005 all black Camry SE (2.4) with the rear spoiler with original 30000km from my grandfather. My 07 Altima's CVT is about to go very soon at 200000Km so the Camry will be the daily driver. Everything you've mentioned here I agree with, awesome vehicle!

  • @Emmettaug
    @Emmettaug Před měsícem +1

    Love my 2003 Camry 2.4 278k miles, check fluids frequently and keep on rolling

    • @lahy1060
      @lahy1060 Před měsícem

      Do you mean your 2003 Camry has 2,427,000 miles on it, 2.4 million miles?

  • @muaazmoola4030
    @muaazmoola4030 Před 3 měsíci +3

    When I was younger I thought the Ferrari F355 was the best car in the world, boy did I sleep on the 05 Camry.

  • @sneakerfreak2002
    @sneakerfreak2002 Před 2 měsíci +2

    When I see a shiny minty Camry or corolla I see an 80s Mercedes. Just as the luxury and prestige in an old 300d was manifested in the sheer quality of construction and engineering, I believe toyota is no different. I absolutely love my corolla and keep the light grey interior absolutely spotless. Just love it ❤❤
    People scratch their head when I say I believe toyota is an aspirational brand. Oh well

  • @thebahooplamaster
    @thebahooplamaster Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for convincing me to keep my 2005 Camry with 231,000 miles.
    I was considering getting a different car due to high mileage and to have an Uber eligible car but I think I’ll keep it until it dies. Maintenance has always been done on it and I’ve never had any issues with it

  • @ytwei716
    @ytwei716 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thanks for your good and best post to Toyota Camry. My 1988 Camry is running and with me everyday. It is one of the BEST car in the market at this time. 0401.2024.0401.2024.0401.2024 Los Angeles, Ca 2024.2024

  • @JMark514
    @JMark514 Před 2 měsíci +2

    You forgot to mention some had head stud issues other than the oil burning but great vid either way!

  • @gswaan
    @gswaan Před měsícem

    I have a Japanese made 2002 se v6 with just about every option and it’s really nice. With heated leather seats and a pristine interior, and it runs beautifully.

  • @KyzaSangre
    @KyzaSangre Před měsícem +1

    I got 05 camry and i love it

  • @gforcecoons5857
    @gforcecoons5857 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I've got a 2015 V6 and it's a hoot. Also gets very good mileage (I get 27mpg in mixed driving) and doesn't have the issues some of the 4 cylinders have. 4 cylinder acceleration is frustrating, but with the 6 it's good fun.

  • @raymond_sycamore
    @raymond_sycamore Před 5 měsíci +3

    I love my 2003 Pontiac Vibe. 2004 Toyota Camry will be my next car when mine dies.

  • @technicalitems731
    @technicalitems731 Před měsícem +2

    Your video randomly popped up in my CZcams feed. I've got a heavy equipment and trucking business with farming somewhere in there. I'm up north of Helen Georgia. I've got a bazillion trucks, vans, cars, machines, motorcycles...etc. Barring our only choice of USA made work trucks and vans and old classic USA cars...I'm done with domestic vehicles. Done. Made my gf dump her ford escape eco boost awd suv for a 2016 Corolla. For Xmas, got her a second car: 2000 Avalon with bench seat and NO SUNROOF. Supposedly had something wrong with it (valve cover leaks and misfire). I out front brake pads on jt and two tires. At Xmas, the preacher and daughter who owned the Avalon just wanted to poor mouth it at their church to get a new car gifted to them. I siezed on their scheme and snagged the car for literally nothing. Slickest used car I've ever gotten! Like a fckn dream. But that missfire? It has 190k miles on it. Scan code says lean bank 1 and knock sensor. I think it's a vacuum leak. I should let you guys diagnose it, possible fix it if it's just a vacuum line (it acts like the vacuum pod isn't opening butterflies intermittently) and make a small video of how GREAT this car is. Omg it's so good. Love the channel! * we aren't helping the market availability with teaching others how good these older Toyotas are.... it should be secret 🤫

  • @ositoelosito3424
    @ositoelosito3424 Před měsícem

    My 2004 wirh 236k miles on it still running like a 8 cylinder car on the fwy....oil maybe 1 1/4 consumption every 4000 miles....love it.

  • @richardstump4582
    @richardstump4582 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi!! They Are Fantastic 😊

  • @negocios-360
    @negocios-360 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I bought a 05 xle v6 250k miles last year and I love it, had to replace the brakes though, but other than that it seems perfect

  • @oldglory5728
    @oldglory5728 Před 3 měsíci

    yep, you got it. '03 very hard to beat

  • @YungFlyBoiz
    @YungFlyBoiz Před měsícem

    Love mines 2002 with only 42k . And I have a little bit modified to stand out a bit more . Absolutely love it

  • @davinp
    @davinp Před 2 měsíci +4

    This generation Camry was well-built and very reliable.

    • @ferndog1461
      @ferndog1461 Před 2 měsíci +1

      4th Gen were tanks. The 2.4 L in Camry, RAV4, Scion is not Toyota level dependable. More like Domestic brand. 2.5 L engine is a better engine.

    • @thomascampbell5633
      @thomascampbell5633 Před dnem

      @@ferndog1461 Would the 2.5L engine you're referring to be the 2AR-FE engine? Thanks.

  • @bracedgod4505
    @bracedgod4505 Před měsícem

    Man I’m so glad I got my Lexus ES330. Basically a V6 Camry with even more refinement, or a Lexus with the maintenance cost of a Camry. Either way an excellent car.
    Thanks Scotty 🤘🏼

  • @davinp
    @davinp Před 2 měsíci +1

    The Camry was redesigned for the 2007 model year It got a refresh for the 2005 model year with minor changes to the headlights and tailights

  • @adebayoagbaje
    @adebayoagbaje Před měsícem

    Very underrated.
    I am so pleased with it and I take good care of it, and it rides like a brand new car with about 267,000 mileage

  • @Tynal
    @Tynal Před 4 měsíci +3

    “Proper American size cup holder” HELL YEAH BROTHER😂

  • @Meridianmachine
    @Meridianmachine Před 3 měsíci

    Just got a 04 XLE with 134K on it. Been abused a bit, but new coil packs and plugs, and a new radiator and and she is running 70 down the highway no problem. It has a water leak from the windshield and had to bypass the heater core for now. I have less than a grand in this car though, it’s a hell of a deal.

  • @AyebakuroTech
    @AyebakuroTech Před 2 dny

    My 04, never gets out of style. Not the car i wanted before but i a
    Glad i got that baby. It’s a shame that we are going to path ways soon. 😩

  • @kaakaa0444
    @kaakaa0444 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Please review Camry 1998-2001 generation, the queen of reliability

  • @user-ss1rs3ov9f
    @user-ss1rs3ov9f Před 3 měsíci +1

    I owned an 06 LE. Really liked daily driving it. Not from a performance standpoint. Another car from this era: Nissan Maxima

  • @davidcarder6364
    @davidcarder6364 Před 2 měsíci

    I have an 03 Camry LE with a 3.0 V6.it is silver with tan interior, great condition and if you drive it right it gets 25 mpg all day.

  • @Tynal
    @Tynal Před 4 měsíci

    Btw GREAT shot video. I thought you’d have way more subs. Great informative video + greatly shot.

  • @oldman4308
    @oldman4308 Před 2 měsíci

    I bought a brand new Camry(Made in Japan) in 2002, it is still running well. I put 265000 km into it, it is still running good.

  • @Aspcts
    @Aspcts Před měsícem

    i drove my 03 without changing the oil in 14k miles... and it still drives flawlessly

  • @ddjames2000
    @ddjames2000 Před 2 měsíci

    2002 Camry 172,000 miles and responds like a dream. Good tires, proper maintenance & Performance struts make this septuagenarian Parnelli James driver safe & sturdy on long haul road trips.
    I can’t drive 55!

  • @Alexandro345
    @Alexandro345 Před 2 měsíci

    I have an 02 LE with the manual transmission, it is an absolute joy to drive and it burns oil. 180k on the clock and I'm going to bury it lol. I did the berrymans b12 piston soak and doubled the interval for adding oil to the crank case. So I don't really need to worry about it as much which is fine with me.

  • @joshsmith2021
    @joshsmith2021 Před 2 měsíci

    Toyota guy here if you change the valve cover gasket. It usually will fix the oil burning. Not an exact science and I’m not a wrench. Just saying it worked for me after many CZcams tutorials 😂😂 love cars love Toyotas cheers

  • @robbie1606
    @robbie1606 Před měsícem

    I still own my 2005 Camry SE, bought it new with 3 miles on it. Now it has 144k miles. Still drives good and replace the alternator once. I'm keeping this car. Needs a good paint job. 4 cylinder good on gas mileage @ 32 mpg on hwy.

  • @skyangelmd1skyangelmd120

    Yes about the trunk trunk.
    You can an fit ski's in the trunk.

  • @craigslistrro709
    @craigslistrro709 Před měsícem

    I have a 2002 V6 XLE. with 206k miles. Runs perfect. No dents, Paint still looks great.

  • @disan9135
    @disan9135 Před 2 měsíci

    I still see TONS of these on the roads 💪

  • @stinkrodriguez
    @stinkrodriguez Před měsícem

    I bought 2, 00’s Camrys just this months because of how much I love 4th gen Camrys I know these are different but still

  • @rodneybjornstad9016
    @rodneybjornstad9016 Před měsícem

    I sold these new
    2004-2005
    Remarkable car
    Really
    Many things built onto car
    You’ll never know
    The level of build quality
    Just the layers on bottom between you and the ground
    Brilliant
    Sound proofing

  • @oreally8605
    @oreally8605 Před měsícem

    The 2AZFE motor had oil consumption issues, but Toyota had recalls to fix them all. I enjoy my 2012 9.0 RS Scion xB with the same motor.

  • @williamcoleman3145
    @williamcoleman3145 Před měsícem

    I have a 99 camry and it won't die. And I'm currently looking at 05.....

  • @kevinl.sparks5066
    @kevinl.sparks5066 Před měsícem

    I have the same year vehicle with the v six engin There's 2 gripes I have about your video. You should have took care of the temple in the bumper. Left rear before filming presentation means a lot and number 2. You can get the key fives and go through the open up. The door turn it on the Ignition, open up the door twice. Turn on the Ignition, okay to have yourself some key 5 to automatically open your doors and your trunk. That's all

  • @MikeHills-ke9zt
    @MikeHills-ke9zt Před 3 měsíci +3

    Hello
    What about reliability 2007 to 2015 ?
    What year should we buy? And what engine V6 or 4 cylinder?
    Thank you❤

  • @nolanboyd720
    @nolanboyd720 Před 5 měsíci +2

    About a month ago I bought a 2004 Camry XLE for $700. Very nice interior and really everything about the car. The catch is it had a blown head gasket and when I took the engine apart it apparently pulled the threads on the back three head bolts. It overheated and I looked online and apparently it’s a little more common with the 2AZ-FE’s then I initially thought. I fixed the issue with a Timesert kit and threw new parts at anything I see wrong, timing chain, tensioners, all new top end gaskets, etc. it runs and drives great now and I only spent about $2000 on the whole car including the price I bought it for. The problem with the head bolts pulling is the entire engine is aluminum with torque to yield head bolts. If it happens to overheat for some reason the threads are thin and stretch. It could happen to any of the ten bolts but is most common on the rear center three on the intake manifold side.

    • @thecars570
      @thecars570 Před 4 měsíci

      Did the helicoils for the head bolts hold up so far?

    • @nolanboyd720
      @nolanboyd720 Před 4 měsíci

      @@thecars570 yeah, they work great. Just make sure to go with the 2az-fe timesert kit and not helicoils.

    • @thecars570
      @thecars570 Před 4 měsíci

      @@nolanboyd720
      Gotcha.
      I just bought a low mile 04’ and have been hearing that one the head gasket goes chances are head bolt threads could be giving out.
      I want to get prepared if it happens to me.
      Love this car.
      Thanks.

  • @vinchin8486
    @vinchin8486 Před měsícem

    just went from an 05 malibu to a 05 camry, very little issues, very clean interior minus headliner, very very little rust (midwest rust), 250k miles and only got it for 2 grand.

  • @tonymu2976
    @tonymu2976 Před měsícem

    My 03 Camry has 81000 easy miles on it . still runs great

  • @AdamLanegan195
    @AdamLanegan195 Před 2 měsíci

    Some trim level corrections:
    -There is no CE trim level on the 5th gen.
    - LE was the base model until the Base was introduced during mid-cycle facelift.
    - You could get the V6 in the LE models.

  • @MikeHills-ke9zt
    @MikeHills-ke9zt Před 3 měsíci +2

    Can you make a video about 2009 Toyota corolla problems oil
    Thank you

  • @brassmule
    @brassmule Před měsícem

    I've got two 2005 Camry LEs. 180k and 255k miles, respectively. Just had to do wear item replacements on them - but the paint sucks. They still drive great. Biggest improvement I made to them was adding in top and bottom front strut bars - really, really tightens up the front end. It's like driving a totally different car. My only complaint is the anemic brake feeling on the models with front disc and rear drum brakes. You really gotta push that pedal before you feel it braking - which is does amazingly at that point! But for the first second you are a bit worried your brake are gone.

  • @ernieike3382
    @ernieike3382 Před měsícem

    Its a hell of a sedan

  • @paulmaxwell8851
    @paulmaxwell8851 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The Toyota oil consumption problem began in the 2006 model year, I believe. Toyota engineers switched to low-tension piston rings and 'thinner' oil in an effort to slightly boost performance, ie mileage. This worked, but the lower pressure exerted on the cylinder walls meant they could not control the oil any more . Hence the oil burning. This is a well understood phenomenon, and it was a major embarrassment for Toyota. They SHOULD be embarrassed. Only customers who screamed the loudest ever received new pistons and rings under warranty. Everyone else was left carrying bottles of motor oil wherever they went. Like most modern engines, run them low and they're toast, so they require constant monitoring.

    • @ositoelosito3424
      @ositoelosito3424 Před měsícem

      Excuse me I have a 2009 XLE with that oil consumption problem 154 k miles on it.... bought it a year ago....thinking on replace the engine for a used one imported from Japan....do you know if the engines made un Japan have that same oil consumption problem????

    • @elliottbutts153
      @elliottbutts153 Před 10 dny

      2007 is when Toyota switch to the low tension rings and away from the 5w-30 oil recommendation. I thought it was 07 but looked it up anyway to confirm. Actually now I’m think it might have been 06 in a couple models, like RAV4. But it was 07 in the Camry. Either way you had a good comment

  • @rebeccaramirez953
    @rebeccaramirez953 Před 3 měsíci

    Loved your video...I have an 02 camry...my battery died and the key wont work on the doors or the trunk...I have a problem in my hands...would you happen to have a solution?

  • @brekenellsworth132
    @brekenellsworth132 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I've got the Toyota Camry XLE V6 and it's amazing. Almost 224,000 miles and only minor easy fixes besides oil changes and tires. Thought it was kinda weird when he said the v6's get 20. I've had my Camry V6 for almost 3 years and the lowest I've seen the average is 26 mpg. 30 mpg was the highest I've seen it as well so I would count the v6 as a gas guzzler. They can be pretty efficient as well.

  • @lcssay
    @lcssay Před měsícem

    i have an 05 Camry too that was given to me by my late Uncle, it only has 65k miles. I missed an opportunity to buy the factory aero kit and BBS wheels from a limited edition 06. It was a junker but the kit and the wheels were decent, tt got towed to the junkyard the next day before i could strip the parts off of it. 🙄😞

  • @George-yy7sb
    @George-yy7sb Před 2 měsíci

    I'm a blue collar guy I had two vehicles a Ford escape with 137000 miles on it when it died and now an 06 Toyota Camry with 175000 miles on it and still driving great. Only issue in the past year was a rat chewed threw the speed sensor wire. Easy fix

  • @ghostballs1874
    @ghostballs1874 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I just bought a 02 Camry LE with 119,000 miles

  • @hassanthomas9116
    @hassanthomas9116 Před měsícem

    I bought a 2005 Lexus ES 330 with 219,000 miles now it has 238,000 miles. It's the best choice I've ever made so far. The next 2 I want is an LS and SC 430 and maybe a GX or LX a couple years after that

  • @pfeurta
    @pfeurta Před 2 měsíci +6

    Bros belt is really doing its job.

  • @ralphv.5026
    @ralphv.5026 Před 3 měsíci +2

    It’s the valve seals not the piston rings that allow oil to go into the combustion chamber. When you start them it throws smoke out the tailpipe. This is only on cold starts. It also does happen on low mileage ones as it did it on my 2003 with 79k miles, 2003 with 115k miles and currently on our 2005 with 100k miles. Only on one of them was the smoke from exhaust really noticeable. Neither one burned enough oil between oil changes to have to add oil. They are also the most reliable of my cars and required ZERO repairs. Two of them driven to 200k miles then sold running good and current one zero repairs at 104k miles.

    • @joshephand5538
      @joshephand5538 Před 2 měsíci

      My spark plugs was wet when changed, oil came from valves , burned half quart at a thousand miles

  • @RT22-pb2pp
    @RT22-pb2pp Před měsícem

    bucket of hot water and a hand behind the rear bumper dent is fixed almost as good as new.

  • @fishleder123
    @fishleder123 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have a 2005 Camry CE with a manual transmission! Best car Ever. It has 130K and in Really good condition. Make me an offer.

  • @franchilstervil3587
    @franchilstervil3587 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Best car.

  • @angeloliveras1214
    @angeloliveras1214 Před 2 měsíci

    Mine is 296438 miles and still running 💪. 😊