Avoid This Toyota Like the Plague
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I just bought a 2011 Toyota Camry with 124,000 MI for $4,800, got it from a neighbor I've known since I was a kid, I sure do hope it's a good buy
How do you feel about Honda's?
@@victoriapreston5419 hondas handle better than toyotas but some can be a little less reliable
@@soldierforgod1477 you got an absolute steal . That’s less than blue book .
@@victoriapreston5419 70/30 reliable verses not. Toyota is more like 90/10. Honda ain’t bad , but Toyota is better .
I had the same year, same vehicle with a V6! That dash looks so familiar. Never had any trouble with the transmission. Before moving, sold it to a relative. She's still using it as her backup car when the kids visit and need to use a vehicle. The inside of the vehicle is in fantastic shape for a 20 year old car! Thank you for bringing back some memories.
I have one of those....3 litre v6....change the oil regularly, change the transmission fluid at the proper intervals, as well as the timing belt....no problem...and this is a 1996 Camry, up here in the 'salt belt', and driven all year round. Maintenance is the KEY for ANY car.
Yeah this one wasn't the best maintained. Maybe a co car on lease and they didn't care.
Exactly. If I’m being honest. I don’t recommend getting advice from this Kilmer guy. He doesn’t actually know as much as you would think. Take this from my automotive instructor. “The best thing you can do with your car is read.” Like any manuals that tell you service intervals or specific needs for certain parts and fluids.
Yeah, changed my water pump along with my timing belt, and did the struts due to leaks after 20 years on my ‘00 Avalon.
Very cheap per year. Still rides like a Buick & nothing breaks.
Had a 03 v6 . The 5 speed auto was kinda weak and it economically shifts . I think my step mom still driving it 🤔 haven't seen her for 15 years
Amen! Preach it brother!!!
I have an '04 Camry with the V6 1mzfe engine and it has over 200,000 miles without any issues (and it has the 5 speed automatic transmission). Don't let it scare you, the AISIN transmissions in the V6 engines are still reliable.
Scotty I have a 1998 Toyota Camry LE. ,,got this car when it was , almost 2 years old 20,565 miles I've had this car since 02-08 -2020 on January 27, 2024 400.000 miles 😁 2.2 liter engine a/t basic maintenance like you always tell your viewers is/ has been the key !!!! Same engine. Same transmission still runs great 👍 always pass smog. I love this car . I'm 74 years old and I've had multiple... Multiple cars in my life time . The best car I've ever owned is this 1998 Toyota Camry LE 2.2 💯👍 Don miles Stockton CA
My grandma has a 2005 XLE V6 at over 250,000 miles and the transmission is still smooth as silk. Car runs excellent and hasn't had many issues other than needing suspension replacement. Camrys either V6 or 4 cylinder are extremely sound decisions.
I have the same car ran into issues with breaks and MAF sensor issues
Well i have a 2005 v6 camry and it has 270,000 kilometres on it and the transmission is smooth as silk,engine runs like a dream,doesnt use oils or fluids,one owner in 17 years,full log books right up till 250,000 kilometres! The 1mz-fe engines are highly sought after scotty,and they are as reliable as the 4 bangers as long as maintenance is done right!
That 2.4 was fine and it had the old 4 speed automatic. Grandpa loved his and so did I.
My 2005 Camry with the 4 cyl has 356,000 miles on it. I change engine oil every 5000 miles and change the trans filter and oil every 60000 miles. It runs like it was brand new
I have a small 2002 corolla. 220,000 miles. Runs like new, minimal repairs. .
We have an 05 250k runs perfect
I had the transmission fluid changed at the dealership but not sure if they did the filter. Last time I changed the fluid myself but didn’t do the filter (guess I didn’t know about it). Now I know and will do the filter next time too and won’t wait too long before I do it.
have you driven on a long 7 to 9 hour long road trip?
@@gutadin5 our Camry has been on many road trips average 32mpg
I had a 2002 Camry bought new like this one with the V6, kept up on the maintenance and never had any transmission problems. I’m not hard on cars, but enjoyed having the extra power and smoothness of the 6 when needed. Sold it after 14 years and 180,000, just wanted a new one. That ended up being another Camry, also with a V6. It’s a 2016, only complaints: the seats are harder, not as comfortable as the 2002, and the audio system lacks bass, the one in the 2002 sounded much better (it had an external factory amp) under the passenger seat that made a big difference.
Yea the xle had jbl I had an 02 v6 too
I agree! I’m still driving mine with 238k miles and yes the sound quality on the speakers is really good even better than my girlfriends 2016 corolla
Sounds like the current owner didn't change the transmission fluid & filter after purchasing the car with 60k on it. And with spending $20k in repairs & maintenance, it sounds like he was ripped off by several mechanics along the way.......
My thoughts exactly
He was better off learning how to fix it himself watching Scotty Videos of the past.
@@boogitybear2283that’s my plan. I bought a 2015 Toyota Venza LE (off of Scotty’s recommendation) with 100K miles. So far just spark plugs, oil changes, and alternator. Will check the brake pads soon, but otherwise, really reliable car! 😊
Oh and trans fluid and filter later this summer.
Who the hell spends $20k on repairs? That's a new car 🤪💸
People that bought a Tesla.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
You're acting like he wrote a $20k check, he owned it for 10 years.
Sounds like he was overcharged by all the mechanics too
@@Argedis still, you don't put $20k in a Camry. not even over 10 yrs
Someone who doesn't have a lot of money to spend on a car
True. Inline 4 Camrys in top shape are not slow at all. 💯
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Not slow, but still slow. My moms got a Camry of the generation shown(02-06) with the 4cyl. It gets us around, however it does struggle up steep hills.
“It’s not about the car, it’s about the driver.” Dom Toretto
My next door neighbour , got a brand new car 3 years ago , during the time , never check the oil ( he drives roughly 20000 km each year ) , into the 37 months of the car , one day on the way home , the engine seized , the following is $4000 and plus the rental car , but claimed he got a lemon !
I am leaning towards this theory more and more. Yes, oftentimes people have their bias in cars like in other areas of life. But once you have a car AND take care of it, you will get good service from it.
@@hermanchow1405 What car was it? 4000 sounds cheap for an engine repair on 2018-2019 car.
It’s about family
@@jasonkillsformomy Prolly got some goodwill from the manufacturer split thebill
I own a 2006 Camry and I absolutely love it. I'm not getting rid of it. It runs like new. I have the 4 cylinder XLE and I always change the transmission every 60k. Runs and shifts great.
Do you mean change the transmission fluids or the whole transmission? Lol. I have the 2006 camry xle v6 as well and haven't had any of the problems scotty described yet except for the warping brake rotors. I should probably ask my mechanic about the transmission maintenance right?
@@atom7134 Yes, that's a typho on my end. The transmission fluid yes. Typically people would like to change it around 30 to 60,000 mi.
@@CoryMaiden thanks for the reply! Yeah mine seems to be running fine but not sure when my trans fluid/filter was done last so I'll check at my next oil change in a couple months. Just had a starter motor go out but that was an easy fix. Otherwise I've had a great experience with the car so far. Plan to keep it forever if I can treat it right!
My grandma recently bought a new Prius with that regenerative breaking and she rarely uses her brakes. She loves it.
I have a 98 camry 1mz-fe v6 with a manual trans. over 336k on this car and it still runs great and has been one of the best cars Ive owned besides my 84&85 22r & 22re 4runners and my 96&03 5vzfe v6 supercharged tacomas
This one is a auto the manual is much better
Scotty I followed your advice, AKIBONO are expensive but is worth the price, no noise, smooth stop and light dust after 6 months or so…👍
Seems that there were a few instances where this owner has been taken advantage of.
Yes definitely
This is my car. 05 Camry 2.4l. 254k miles and going strong. Suspension and fuel filter replaced at 215k. Along with some spark plugs and a purge solenoid. Thats it. Its my favorite car as its so easy to work on. This was the car I had the axle seal problem with I asked & you answered on your forum. Trans serviced at 120k. I'm doing the filter and fluid soon I have the parts. Nowhere to work. I also did my rear bearings & brakes.
bought a 97 celica with the 2.2 4 banger for $1200. transmission fluid was black but shifted OK. changed fluid and filter and still shifts fine. kept the old fluid just in case.
Kept the old fluid for what reason?
@@greeneyesfromohio4103 to put it back in should the new fluid cause slipping
@@robbflynn4325 - I bought a 14’ Corolla just months ago with 145k on it….drives absolutely great but I have no clue if it’s ever had a transmission flush….I’m not sure if I should get it done as I’ve heard a Toyota master mechanic say the same thing Scotty just did here, that doing it at this point could cause more harm then good, so I don’t know what to do? How could it harm it though?
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@@greeneyesfromohio4103 I think you'd be safe to do it with a Toyota. Just remove drain plug and put in the exact same amount of fresh fluid. No need to even change the filter. Toyota transmissions especially in the older non CVT ones are bulletproof and hardly ever fail. I think retaining the old fluid is advisable more on cars other than Toyota transmissions. I've drained and replaced fluid on my old Celica a couple of times and that had 230,000 miles and I'm sure it had the original fluid and still shifts like a dream. I didn't even use toyota fluid, used the Valvoline stuff.
I have never change the transmission fluid in any car and I have gotten 10 years out of a Corolla and I paid three grand for and that’s the story Jerry
My V6 2005 camry has over 420,000 km running great :)
I make a point of NOT using my brakes. I anticipate stops and allow my engine to do most of my braking. I live above 5,000 ft on a mountain and smell other people's burning brakes while I use my gears
Isn’t it better to wear out the brakes than the clutch? Brakes are a lot easier and cheaper to replace than a clutch. I’ve heard this from people but what do I know.
@@gilv4889 think of it this way. What's the greater strain/force on an automatic transmission. Foot on the gas or foot off the gas? Now assuming your standard transmission downshifts implement good rev matching on downshifts there is near zero wear on a clutch.
And on long mountain roads like where I live you don't roast your brakes until they fade and die because you lose control and rollover
@@burtvhulberthyhbn7583 Good point. And the more you do it, the better you get at it. Your brakes, tranny & clutch will thank you.😲😲😲
I do the same thing in my 370Z. Once you know the roads you're travelling it's so much easier just to downshift and rev match.
Yikes hows your gears doing? Id rather replace my brakes than engine or gears. Wrong method.
Sticking with the 4cyl goes for older Accords too. People assume that a V6 will be more durable but not always
We had a V6 Camry, bought it new and had it for years. Bloody great car with heaps of power. It ended up being our youngest son's first car, until he sold it to his Pop. He had years of trouble free driving and has sold it since. Don't know what you're talking about on this one ...
Yeah I think this car was not taken care of .
You can break almost anything if you try hard enough ! lol
You dont know what hes on about because he doesn't know what hes on about. Hes a step above the guys at jiffy lube.
@@christopherlarose2770 like I said, never had any issues with my Camry V6, when the father in-law finally sold it it had nearly 300 000klms on the clock. Never used or leaked any oil and transmission was still as smooth as.
My grandfather bought a 02 Camry for $850 with a v6 it now has 270k miles but the only thing he has changed is the fluids and filters and put a timing belt and water pump into it
Mine is a 2002 V6 SE model with 112K. I've owned it for 16 years & spent about $7,500 in repairs but that figure also includes tires, brakes & oil changes. Replaced the timing belt at about 100K but have never touched the xmiss fluid. I like the car but it does have some issues. There is a rattling noise from the rear when I go over a bumpy rough road. I think it's the struts but my mechanic says they're ok. The other issue is that the driver's seat has a tear and I'm not sure what to do about it. I suspect that a heavy set employee at a discount tire place dropped himself on the seat instead of lowering himself & ripped it. I say this because I saw him do it to another car. I didn't report it because they would have said that it's a 20 year old car & what do you expect. Watch out for this & take a picture of your seat before you let them have it.
Find a decent auto upholstery shop and they should be able to address that rip in the seat for a nominal cost.
From what I've been told that the 1mz-fe is one of the best engines Toyota ever made, and the 4 speed Asin transmission is bullet proof.
I've the V8 4.3 engine, later 6 speed variant. Changed the fluid at 60k, seems to work fine, guessing it's a heavier duty gearbox?
@@rob5944 4 gears provide a long gear ratio, difficult for torque to actually hurt the thing unless always on low or 0-60 on first gear acceleration. 4 and 5 speed usually last heck longer than 7-8 gear trannys.
@@DJMAGGIXX yes, I see what you mean. These new 8 and ten speed jobs must be suspect then. Mind you the Sc430 isn't at all noted for transmission failure, not from what I've read anyway. Never heard of any problems.
@@rob5944 it really depends on manufacturer, like Ford transmission 10speed are good af compared to 6 speeds(manual). Regarding the 6speed on the lexus, never seen a SC430, not so popular here on my hometown. I know for sure is a good engine but transmission I really don't know. I know for sure if you change fluids religiously it will last, it's a Toyota after all.
@@DJMAGGIXX no, I believe total production was around 64,000 over 2001 2010, and they were mainly aimed at the American market. James May from BBC'S Top Gear once called it the worst car in the world, I don't see why. Then again I can't, and won't, drive around like a maniac. The post facelift has the 6 speed which is 'sealed for life' and reworked suspension. I wanted a reliable convertible with plenty of power, the back seats are tiny but ok for our dogs! I had the timing belt and water pump done straight away and the rear subframe blasted and coated too. The front seats reconditioned and the transmission and axle fluids changed. So far no problems at all, the hard top works fine, I'm not a fan of cloth roofs but you get the best of both worlds with this. I don't know about you, but unless something is drastically wrong with a car, they all seem to drive pretty much the same to me.....
Don’t you just love it when you do the right thing and customer wants their money back and years later they want more work done nu uh cya! Wish you came to Cali.
I took your advice Scotty and I bought a 2005 Camry LE. I was expecting to have to make a bunch of repairs. No leaks, needs nothing mechanically. The fluids were all topped off. My Camry is a 4 cylinder and has plenty of pep for city driving. The interior looks new. The AC is cold. All the electronics work.
1mz fe is an amazing engine.. pair it with a 5 speed manual transmission like my camry and you never have to worry about powertrain issues.
I’ve worked for Toyota for 23 years as a master diag tech, get the V6! Longer lasting Camry by far! Do your maintenance and they will not have issues. Toyota rotors are not good no matter what Toyota you buy other than Prius.
Can you recommend some rotors please?
What would you suggest for oil burning in a 2005????
Car: exists
Scotty: avoid this car at all costs
My 2020 Camry XLE Hybrid is full of technology plus a CD player. I hardly use the CD, but I like to know it’s there.
Most people do not know to use brakes efficiently
Hi Scotty!
Hey Scotty. Good video. But keep one thing in mind. Some Four cylinder Camry’s made in production from 2012 through 2014 had torque converter issues where the torque converter would vibrate heavily during speeds between 20 - 40 miles per hour. Toyota issued a TSB to get this fixed. if they tested it and they felt it needed to be repaired they would do it as long as the car was purchased within 8 years of the purchase date and it had less that 150k miles ( don’t quote me on the numbers). So be careful when telling your listeners to pickup a used I4 Camry instead of a V6!!
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FYI… there are PLENTY of Camry owners that have this issue and when they contacted Toyota were told that their car was past the warranty period and as a result could not get it fixed under the TSB warranty.
I have a 2003 Toyota Camry with the 2.4L with 300343 miles on it runs grate transmission is good. For a little more power I put a cool air intake on it no codes at all came on and it sounds good when you get on the gas a little you know if you got to.
I’m thinking about getting one with 77k miles on it. The only thing i’m concerned about the age and transmission. You think it’s still good in 2024?
And I ve seen v6 camrys with a quarter million miles, so what! Just because one guy bought a lemon now everyone has to avoid these cars?
Lol 😂 I wonder
I just bought a 2004 V6 LE for 2k with 268k miles. Seems to be a good car and was well taken care of. I am hoping it gets me through the rest of high school and college. It will be well taken care of by me.
I have the exact same model and year, the owner was moving out of town and needed to sell quick. Gave them 2500 they were asking for 4k cash had about 101k miles. Have had it for over a year and only have replaced the fuel cap.
Can definitely last you another 100k if you continue the care like the previous owner did
inShaaAllah, my friend! I'm looking to buy one for my university and to support me for some other selfemployment pursuits, but the taxes are too damn high in my country.
My grandparents bought 2 of these in 03.. both V6.. one has 255k and other has 122k.. both great cars
I have a 1998 no rust Sienna. 166k I did 90% of the repairs myself. I have Cam2 semi synthetic in the transmission. AT-205 stopped the engine seals weeding. I'm driving the van into the ground. I think my van will go another 160k.I run POWER STOP EVOLUTION ceramic pads and centrix rotors. The rotors have over 45k run time and I have no brake thumping. EVOLUTION pads are OEM replacement.
I have a 2016 GMC Terrain with 50,000 miles that I bought and transmission wasn't sharp and acted sluggish at times. I asked the garage to change transmission fluid out. They asked how many miles, and when they learned it was so low mileage they were willing, otherwise they would have been concerned if it was high mileage and acting funny. They said the fluid was very black, but it worked much better and as the weeks went on it improved more.
Scotty, what is your actual complain about the car, that the previous owner didn't do the appropriate maintenance and the transmission had a premature failure.
I have both a 4cyl. camry and a 6cyl. camry same model as yours and they work like a charm. I worked at the dealership for 8 years before opening my own business.
If you can't recommend this toyota to your followers, which car can you recommend instead of this camry that was made from 2002-2006? I guess you can't recommend a replacement for this camry ( as long as you buy the 3.0L, you don't even have to worry about the timing belt, disregard the camry 3.3L VVT-i which has interference ).
3rd car. Did I miss the part where you checked the air filter? That's my first check for car running lean.
Non-interference engine is why I jumped on a 2000 Lexus RX300 I got for $350! Had a bad engine. $1700 later my son and I swapped it, threw on new timing belt kit and still runs like a clock
2012 PriusC...157000 miles..original brakes..never a problem à
That is similar to my old camry. I had a 2003 LE 4 cylinder with over 230,000 miles on it and it drove like new. It was all original except for tires and brakes. It got almost 40 MPG on the highway if I kept it below 70 MPH. Then one day while grocery shopping a run away trash truck totaled it along with 3 other cars and the insurance company screwed me because of the high mileage, they claimed it wasn't worth anything. I now have a 2000 CE 4 cylinder 5 speed manual car (previous generation) with 178,000 miles. It is extremely reliable and trouble free, is great on gas, and has the best AC of any car I have ever owned.
You are the best Scotty Kilmer! I drive an 02 camry and ive watched your videos for years and my car loves you for it
My Accord in the background!
"The V6 has more horsepower. Strains the transmission more." So the trans on the V6 isn't built stronger than the one on the 4-cyl? Wouldn't the V6 transmission be manufactured to meet the demands of that particular engine?
Scotty has to jump through all his mental hoops to make excuses for Toyota.
@@timr0by lol
No it’s the same transmission
My 2001 Toyota Avalon has the V6. I changed the transmission fluid at 225K and again at 400K and my transmission hasn’t had any issues and I’m at 445K miles now.
The v6 Camry is a fast car. In my case a little too fast for a teenage son who totaled my 99.
It's not because it's fast, it's because your teenager was being silly
*it's not fast
Scotty fan: Scotty my Toyota broke down.
Scotty: If your Toyota breaks down just blame the previous owner.
I thought this camry was one of the very good ones scotty. You said this was bulletproof
my toyota mini van with the 3.0 V6 timing bely broke at 309k miles , i replaced it it , and its not in perfect sync , its off a little , but the van runs , tho i had to adjust the throttle up a little to make up for it being out of time a little . some times on a cold start it starts and idles fine , other times i need to hold my foot on the gas a little to keep it running , until it warms up a little .
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hell yeah i have a 1995 4 banger that has factory tinted windows and I love it. why would I buy a new car
I have one as well. An Ex Chicago car, and running it in the UK. Like it a lot. It's nearly a US car. But it's good.
I can agree with the 4 cylinder camrys, they will last a lifetime and a great car if you're just going back and forth, I have a 2017 4cyl frontier for my work truck, it's not fast at all nor does it have any power but it is a major gas sipper and I can go up to a week without needed more gas ( I drive about 100-300miles a day ) if I take my time and not floor it everywhere the normal 350 or 400 mile range doubles
My 98 Camry 5sfe 4 cylinder California emissions engine has 363,901 miles the only thing is the rear main seal is leaking but I put heavier oil and it stops leaks I use Pennzoil high mileage and do 5k oil changes
I have an 01 with that engine, 279,000 miles. You ever priced out what it would cost to fix that? Just curious.
I use Amsoil signature series by the way.
Sorry - I have the sealed trans on 2008 Camry with a V6 3.5l 206,000 miles no issues. Never changed the trans fluid almost afraid to now. Camry 4cylinder have some other issues.
Yeah except the 4 cyl was the infamous 2AZ that burnt oil like a cargo ship, I have a 2003 Camry with that engine and yeah, it clogged the cat
@Jonathan A We had an 06 Scion TC with that engine and had no problems. Then, a tree fell on it.🙁
@Jonathan A maybe it's because of the mileage? Mine has like 254,000 miles
Semi-Metalic or leave! I ain't touching Ceramic with a ten-foot pole. I prefer stopping power over wear. I still recommend it to friends and care about their safety.
That’s a clean Camry.
My honda Odyssey is at 200k miles. I last changed trans fluid around 140k. I am scared to touch it now
I’ve gotta 2006 V6 Camry 3.3 litre. Great car. No tranny problems cause I drive like a car not F1 car. Serviced regularly.
I wish I knew about this sludge problem when I bought my used 2001 Avalon with 160K miles. Engine seized after 1000 miles on trip. Left it in New Mexico at a pull your own shop. Very sad.
seems like the owner didn't maintain it correctly either
Didn’t the car care nut master Toyota mechanic advise against these 4 cylinder Camrys?
According to him, these 4 cylinder Camrys had an issue with the engines blowing due to stripped screws that had something to do with the VVTI engines
yes!
Yes, he said avoid 2002-04 for the 4 cylinders. He also praised the 2004-06 Camry V6.
I see. Fingers crossed! I own an 04 Highlander with the 3.3 v6 tranny. Recently changed the tranny fluid. Im not sure if the original owner ever did. Bought with 155k miles now have 177k.
No issues so far. Hoping to run it up to 300K miles
@Jonathan A Wrong. I just watched it again. He says the 2002-04 Camry 4-cylinder had head gasket issues and tendency to overheat. Not sure why you're being a know it all.
@Jonathan A LMAO at you, kid. Go to the 13:50 mark on the video titled:
_Best and Worst Used Toyotas to Buy_
Clearly, you're the one arguing and deflecting.
As usual great history and advice on the car tested.
I have the same car but it's an 03 V6, bought it with 94,000 miles on it.i've had it for a year and a half.i had the rotors warp replaced them with OEM parts,also the trans serviced,belts and hoses done also OEM parts and a tune up.i drive it about 50 mile round trip every day, not one problem.don't be afraid of the V6 cars there very reliable if you maintain them.
I agree . Those v6 3.0 motors are excellent motors .
Yup same one I’ve had since family bought it new. It’s just at 150k miles and never had any serious issues with it
The transmissions in these V6s are similar to the ones in the 4 cylinder but they are not the same.
I had a 2005, same body, lost control at 75mph on I-10, slammed into a concrete guard rail and walked away practically unharmed. It was bought new and was just 2.5 years old when that happened. It was a 4 cylinder model lol. My son had a 2006 model, same body but his had V6. He lost control over 55 and ended up in a ditch filled with water. The car looked like no one could have survived, but he too walked away w scratches and bruises but unharmed. They were good and safe cars.
I’m over here going 100 in these things 😂😂
I have akebono brake pads on my 98 Camry 2.2 and also OEM pads for replace Front and back
For most families, they don't need a V6 as the 4 cylinder works just fine
My 2017 Lincoln MKZ 3.0t AWD Reserve, after my front passenger side cv axle was replaced sported a slew of warning lights. After everything was back together the lights remained but my scan tool reported ZERO codes. Will these code lights go away after driving 75-150 miles because the relays presumably have reset themselves?
Toyota has some interferance engines too.
The Avalon and the trucks and SUV'S with 6cylinders have the same issues...
My dad had a 09 Camry with 273k things a tank original everything. Oil hog tho
Man that's a lot of excuses for the issues with that car. If it were a Chrysler though.......
I would love to get my hands on some of Bernie’s ATS products but Canada Customs won’t allow it into Canada. ATS Is trying to find out what the problem is, but so far, nada.
@Robbo Ironink that sucks, I would love it for my older awsome condition Toyota. That’s the only annoying thing about Canada, we can’t get some things, like rare car parts, rare cars, oil cleaners etc in this case. Luckily, I have a grandpa & family in Houston, so maybe ATS would ship to my grandpa, & then he could mail it to me. Quite possible. My lifesaver grandpa. He’s lucky he lives in a safe discreet neighborhood
One of the best Camrys ever made nothing wrong with it but if you don’t maintain it right then yeah you got a problem. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.
One of the best minivans ever made by anyone….it will last you at least 20 years…mine will be 20 years old this year….I own it since I ordered brand new.
Only basic maintenance and nothing else pretty much.
I have to admit that I’m not the meticulous person when comes to maintenance…luckily I don’t have to with my vehicle…because it’s built like a strong tank.
I want a Solara convertible. Scotty loves them but they only come in the 6-cyl engine. So I'm confused since now he says the 6 is not good. Confused in Oregon...
Thank you for all your wisdom
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Scotty I am looking at a 2005 Avalon with 39k. I had the 3.0 six. It’s a beauty, you have me questioning it because of the six and the tranny
I say buy it if a good deal. Change the ATF and maintain the engine and it will go past 200k miles. My brother has the exact car and he has 270k. Original tranny and engine. original water pump. 1 alternator. 3 coil packs. That's about it. But ALL fluids have been changed according to the book.
We have an 01 and 06 both have plenty of miles of them! They’re fantastic smooth little cars, Scotty’s points were only made due to bad mechanics and poor ownership
@@gavinhaase3364 👍Some cars fall apart and turn onto money pits. Toyota’s are good, with Honda and Mitsubishi close behind.
@@TamagoHead Honda and Toyota are equal.. then Mazda.
An Avalon with the 3.0 liter is a good car .
My Lexus es300 was similiar and was a great car !
I'd buy it if the price is right .
fuel trim.... any value plus or minus less than 10 percent i wouldnt worry about it!
Never Watch a Video Without This Scotty!
I have ALWAYS in 40 years used SEMI METALIC PADS and NEVER replaced rotors in any car
THEY STOP a lot better than any other pads
Nice condition on this one all around
Rotors warp from TOO MUCH HEAT.. Don't ride the brake pedal, pump the pedal slowly on and off when you come to a stop... AND, You have to slow down GOING DOWN A HILL! IF your breaks fade when going down a mountain road, your going too fast..!! Slow down keep your brakes cooler...
And change down the gears?
Scotty what about using Vaseline on the steering column to fix the noise turning.
My daughter has a 2005 Toyota Corolla. We bought it when it had 8000 miles on it. It now has 267,000 miles. I have changed the transmission fluid every 30,000. The oil every 4000. And swapped out the power steering fluid and brake fluid every 50,000. Damn thing is never had a single issue except for very minor things. Original engine original tranny still runs stronger than ever. Take care of your vehicles and they will Last forever
1MZFE engine
Still miss my 96 camry, bulletproof asf, just have to pour a qt of oil every week or so, abuse the crap out of it, junked it cause the back was involved in a accident during a snowstorm
04 Solera 3.3 with 140,000 miles. Bought in 2012 with 78,000 miles.
Runs ok. Timing belt and water pump at 90,000, breaks and oil change once in a while.
My commute is very easy on the car, a few stops but mostly going 55 mph.
That is one of the best engines Toyota ever made. I have seen 10,000 examples with over 300 to close to 1,000,000 miles on them. I have two of them were over 300,000 still like brand new and still original tranny
Remember, working as a mechanic he bought his son in El Camino had a four-speed Muncie and it tore the transmission up smoke the clutch. We explain to the dad your son was racing the car. He couldn’t believe his son would act like that lol.
The 4 cylinder is better no doubt about that that’s the only one I’ll buy. Not the newest one 2017 and back. Only new Camry I’d get is the hybrid.
In 2003 my father bought a brand new 2003 Toyota Camry V6 in silver color like this one and his transmission went out around 130k miles with proper maintenance....he did drive it like a maniac sometimes....then he got another transmission put on from the junk yard lasted 3 months before the whole transmission fell out on the freeway 🙃.....so he junked the car. Now he's driving a new 2021 Toyota Corolla LE he bought last year.