[2001 Toyota Camry Review] Regular Car? Pffffft... You mean, AWESOME CAR!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- It's a crying shame how that OTHER channel (which claims to review "regular cars") has failed to film a review of the most "regular car" of all time! Hey buddy, you keep gallivanting around Asia driving Kei cars (which are the FARTHEST thing from a regular car, BTW).
(To be fair, Hoovies Garage DID already review this car's predecessor [XV10]. But that generation was still a bit buggy. Toyota really ironed out a lot of the rough edges with this generation, making this truly the KING OF CAMRYS!)
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Whenever I feel like I’m ready to sell my 1997 Camry and get something more fun, I run in to one of these videos and realize how great of a car I already have. When a car takes better care of you than you take care of it, you’ve got a keeper.
I have this kind of bond with my 2005 Camry lol.. Its my first car and I am never bored of it.
Cleaning is a must!!!
Do you have v6 ?? I got 1997 Camry LE
I actually think this design is very handsome, I don't get the "boring" moniker.
Exactly, it's fine next to the monster vehicles of today, looks like a freakin' sports car next to the trucks and SUV's.
@@louiseroman1145 looks like a sports car than most sports cars most cars now I don't even want to call cars they're so ugly
louise roman Some of these new cars I swear their grille is larger than my hood. These Camrys will run forever.
Lord Rupert true, it looks good compatrd to 2002 model
same, its sleek and looks cooler than the futuristic civic cloning every car does nowadays
I was a GM guy until I bought my '01 Camry last October. She has nearly 200K on her. I put a bunch of money into her to repair and replace some parts, and I still have a couple more things to do, but never do I feel like she's going to leave me stranded.
I am now a Toyota guy.
David Nieves Jr. Sane here!! My hobbies are old Beetles just a hobby. My daily is a 2000 Camry, and I love this car
You'll be one for life. She'll do at least 299,000. That's where I'm at and still going strong, with regular oil changes over the years.
Well to be fair you only could go up from GM.
nice seeing you on the same video bro. these cars really are tanks
Scotty kilmer would be proud of you son
I drive a 2000 Toyota Camry I drive it everywhere and it never ever broke down on me I still drive it crazy around places and it just such a solid built car
Iowa Interstate 513-516-7081 & 6988 I have a 2000 XLE with the 3.0, I Absolutely love this car. It has 215, 000 on it and it still runs great!
I also have a 2000 Camry.i've owned it 10 years, I've only done a water pump, timing belt, struts.other than that just regular maintenance,oil changes tune ups etc.little tanks. Love my car.
I got a 2000 Camry as well. Around 205,000 miles and still running smooth. Has never left me stranded.
I looked today I screwed up my 2000 3.0 Has 253, 000 on it. I did just do the timing belt and all the maintenance and it runs perfect. Needs knock sensors but still runs great I’ll do them soon. I may do a video for RUclips on those.
@@SladesVWBeetle my 2000 xle has 138k on it. bought it with 106k i love this car
I have a 98 camry with 400000 miles and nothing is wrong it run perfect
I needed a 2nd car just as a commuter A to B car so I just bought a 99’ Camry 2 months ago for a daily driver with 216k miles , still has good dark blue paint so I tinted all windows , got new rims , waxed and detailed the car and it runs around town solid and quiet ride , saves gas and looks good till this day . The best 2k I spent . Most 99 camrys next time looks like crap .
We still own a 1999 Camry. I might keep it forever to show the younger generation how great this car was at the time
Driving a old Camry with no problem but watch my friend new Mercedes broke down lol
Cool story. Still rather the broken down merc. On the other hand my 87 e class will long out live your over sized Corolla.
oldpilot nz yea ok... You wish.
Let me know how much that really good looking Benz cost you to repair while you bum a ride on my 92 Camry. Nuff said.
So true
You’ll save hundreds on repairs just keep the Toyota.
Hells yeah! I have a 2001 Camry with 275,000+ miles and it runs like a champ.
runs like a champ, yea right ,IT IS A CHAMP.
in USA ? is it still running how many miles now ?
hi. did you ever change the transmission fluid? thanks!
I'm 23 years old and I've had a grand total of 12 of these 4th generation Camrys and currently have a total of 6 in my possession and plan on ONLY driving these cars, even when I hit 90 years old. I live for Camrys!
I wanted to buy a camry too, but they're super rare in my country. I only ever managed to find 1 and it was trashed so hard, was a 97. So I ended up with a 92 corolla instead. Only driven 100k km (62k miles).
@@someoneinthecrowd4313 which country are you in if I may ask, I'm in the United States
I'm in Norway. Cars like the Camry and Paseo wasn't sold much here, maybe because they suspected there wasn't much of a market for them here, not sure. Still a lot of corollas to go around. Could always see if I could get one imported from a nearby country. Big fan of Toyota, the fact that you still see them on the roads today while their competitors have been sitting in scrapyards for years is proof enough of their quality. Their competitors are only usable if they've driven below 100k miles and have been sitting in garages with semi regular maintenance for years.
But do you have 47 Lamborghinis in your Lamborghini account?
@@DingoTheDemon no.
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Best damn car ever. New stuff out there is just a jumble of electronics waiting to fail.
Pre-2010s Toyota was peak Toyota in my opinion. I’m in a 2005 Sienna LE AWD, 116k. And if I ever do want Apple CarPlay, it’s easy enough to swap out the head unit. As for safety, it’s still modern enough to feature curtain airbags all around and it even has a factory anti-theft system.
Yes; not to mention all the problems with "CV" transmissions, and GDI engines.
@@nasanierulastname2997 I totally agree. I own a 2005 Camry with leather interior and it's solid as a tank. Over 350,000 kms and solid as ever. Toronto Canada. The early 2000's Toyota & Lexus cars were at their quality peak.
The Japanese back then thought in terms of decades into the future when they built these Camrys. Now it's the opposite, planned obsolescence is the norm.
Michaelson Sarmiento very well put!
Um what? Current Camry is still the standard...still very simple, comfy, reliable and stylish.. ruclips.net/video/ZEYRwHnvdac/видео.html
We have seen plenty of 2018 Rental camrys with well over 150k-180k miles with absolutely no issues yet.
There is nothing wrong with current Mazda Honda or Nissans. (I'm talking proper Japanese stuff not your US junk)
new CAMRYS are still perfect
I own a 2001 2.2 GLXi Camry which I bought brand new. It's 22+ years now. Never left me stranded. Changed shocks once. Changed a refurbished dynamo. It's clocked 450,000 kms now. The best car ever. ❤❤ ❤❤
Just ask Scotty Kilmer about those older Toyota's he'll tell you!!
Lester Penner
Scotty Kilmer doesn’t know hack shit about these cars. Trust me
@@negativeindustrial Give me one reason why i should trust a nobody like you?
Scotty has been working on cars for *over half a **_century._*
I'll trust the word of someone like that over the word of an uncredited hater any day. 👍
Got tired of Scotty's opinionated style and not always accurate information. Bye, Scotty.
Scotty is a Boomer who clickbaits his way through the search algorithm,I own a 97 Camry myself and I’d rather read a Haynes manual over a Scotty video.
@@davecrupel2817 Scotty is a dangerous hack that gives awful advice.
I wish my 2000 Camry had 220,000 miles :(( I'm over 273,000 lmaaoooo it still runs like a champ
my 2001 is at 90,000
Lol same her 274 and still runing
My oil pump went out at 278 and blew a rod
@@sportslive4free851 you could probably drive it for another 20 years
@@sportslive4free851 holy cow that's low. My 01 is at 212k
I know someone that got one of these as a hand-me-down from her grandparents while she was in college in the early 2000s. It's a pre-facelift model because it has the straight taillights. Since then she's gotten married, had two kids, and moved a few states away. I thought for sure the second kid would put her into a crossover, but nope, it's still the Camry. She loves it so much.
I’ve literally watched this 10 times, I just love my camry. 2000 CE
Bro same. ‘97 CE
if anything happens to my 07 se with 142k, i will buy and 00 01.
I've owned just about every brand of American car there is and several foreign cars as well . . . Mercedes, Honda, Fiat, Subaru, VW, BMW, Austin Healey, Austin Devon, Isuzu, even a Jaguar. I recently bought a 1997, Camery 2.2L. This car beats every other car I've owned hands down. I like working on cars and I used to spend a lot of time doing just that (think Jaguar), so when I got this car I looked for things to "improve". But there isn't ANYTHING. Well I did spend about an hour replacing the shocks. It has 120000 miles on it and it runs like new. Some times when I'm stopped at a light I think it's stalled because I can't feel or hear the damn motor! The car is boring as cable tv, but that's exactly its best quality. When I drive it I don't have to worry about being stranded somewhere, heck I'm thinking of cancelling my USAA roadside service. The cruse control works, even the power sunroof works. Oh, and it has ABS brakes. Everywhere I look I see Camry's, hundreds of them, and now I know why. I have a feeling this car will running happily along well after I'm 6 feet under.
JimmyJimJimmy JimJimJimJim
Easy fixes for handling.
Gen 3s were better imo, being developed from the LS400. Gen 4s were good but I suspect went through some rough spots initially. (2001 a perfected year)
ABS not needed. Just be the best driver on the road.
Impalas and Regals (3800ii) weren't too bad once the coolant issues were fixed. Transmission wasn't up to snuff with the 3800.
85' olds....the paint and reliability are crazy! Saw one in Washington DC about a month ago, with a club anti theft device!
I have a 01 Camry with over 300k miles same engine and transmission. Only paid 800 and drive it every day.
@@manderson9593 I'm not so sure about that I have a 3d generation Camry a 1995 ,and a 1998 4th generation Camry and the so far the 1998 seems to be easier to work on, example try removing the egr valve to clean it on the 95 not so easy on the 98 is easy and ignition coils are cheaper than buying a genuine distributor. But I'm sure the 3d generation Camry is awesome unfortunately for me mine already had a lot of issues when I bought it from my former mechanic I didn't know Jack about fixing cars when I bought it , but because of the reliability of the 95 I bought the 1998 and have learned so much about working on this toyotas from watching RUclips videos that I no longer need a mechanic. Too bad I can't save my 95 it has too many issues after 10 years I have to let him go I'll still drive it as my backup car because it did pass the smog check lol,but by the next smog check I'll retire him for ever, my 98 year on the other hand has 110 thousand miles and drives like new has zero leaks and nothing but new fluids, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, transmission fluid and there's so much preventative maintenance I've to it it should last me at least 20 maybe 30 years lol I'll be 90 by then lol.
These are great cars, I own a '99 with a 4 cylinder. Bought it with 115,000miles and it now has 211,000 . They are non interference engines, which means if the timing belt breaks it will NOT destroy engine. I actually changed the timing belt and 2 pulleys, and water pump when I bought it. The aftermarket water pump ended up leaking years later. My advice now is buy your repair parts at Toyota. I did and the prices are very good. Got a really great water pump assembly, and changed the belt again, they're not expensive, one word of advice is, when you go to replace those parts, replace the oil pump gasket. They're a few dollars at Toyota and easy to replace, they're common to leak, you can find videos on RUclips about them. Oh, if your starter solenoid ever starts to click, Toyota sells a repair kit for that, they're designed to be repaired with it. The contacts wear out. That's another benefit of the dealer, they KNOW Toyotas. Happy travels.
Hi James, i am going to buy a 1999 camry 4cyl tomorrow, the owner said it has 101k miles and drives like brand new, the pics look good too, please advice what do you recommend, he is asking $3500
@@tom39009 that doesn't sound to bad. Look it over, check for rust, major repairs such as accidents. I paid that 8 years ago for mine, it was in really nice shape, so look into it
You should still do the timing belt at regular intervals. Waiting for it to break is never a good idea.
I have a lot of old memories with this car as my father had one for 9 years. It was a Golden coloured 2001 Camry LE, and it made me always smile whenever I would see its shiny golden colour in a dazzling sun shine while it came towards me as I was waiting for my father outside my school everyday.
We had a 2.4l engine with 4 cylinders.
Sitting in my car watching this on my lunch break. I looked up to see if there were any of these camrys around me and one drives right past me in the parking lot haha.
Ahhh...I took over my grandma's '01 Camry LE three years ago with a whoppin' 18,000 miles!! About 16 months later I drove her from Maryland to Oregon, she ran beautifully and was due for an oil change when I got out here!!..Millie who I named after my Grandma currently has roughly 23,000mi. and runs amazing...Rest easy Grandma and TY!!💯♥️
Cool story. I also have an 01 Camry LE and I love it.
I'm simple guy all i want is sliver 2001 camry
Okay peter finn
I got one pimp! you will too
Just got one!
Same !! this needs to be my first car !!!
Me too 💙
My 01 camry just turned 251k. Original starter, alternator, A-c blows ice cold
my AC hasnt been cold in years!
INCONVENIENTLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF HER CELL PHONE-That was hilarious.
The 2.2 L engine from 1997 to 2001 is very possibly the best four-cylinder engine ever made in history of automobiles when it comes to reliability and good performance. Now here’s the clincher, if you don’t mind doing what I refer to as a mechanical intervention, you can put struts on all four wheels of these cars and also new swaybar bushings and fix any other little details, and for about 1000 bucks you can get that car to drive Basically as good as a brand new car. I did it to my 2001 Camry, and it drives wonderfully.
Oh and one more thing, absolutely fantastic video that really captured the essence of what this car is all about. I do have a slight agreement though, the paint quality on these cars is fantastic and if you clean them up they actually look quite nice in my opinion. :-)
What do you mean with struts, what kind of? Tx for yr comment
I went with KYB struts, they're a bit stiffer, but it sure made my 99 Camry handle much more confidently, it's kinda fun to toss it into a corner now!😅
Nope the 4 banger in 80s hilux pick ups 22r I think it is you literally cannot kill them buddy has one 600k miles and still going
What all did you do other than struts and swaybar bushings?
The other day when I stopped at a four way stop sign, 3 out of the 4 cars were 4th gen Camry. My 20 years old 2001 is the newest one among them. This is in Bay Area CA 2020.
I have a 2001 Camry collector edition. V6 loaded. 92,000 miles. Love it.
Nice! Has the 2 tone paint right? I have a '99 XLE V6 with all options as well as some Toyota accessory dealer added on goodies, including fog lights!
Lol.. collector edition eh? Probably should garage that baby might be worth several hundred dollars one day 😆
Vance. The V6 has a 60k mile timing belt change interval. Make certain to check/change before it breaks.
Ill trade you my 07 camry LE with 124k miles
@Roberto Mundo My timing belt reference is from "Gates Belts". They show the 1997 (from memory) to 2006 (both the 3.0 & 3.3) as interference engines. I have seen these same engines shown as non-interference in other places. The 1996 and earlier V6 are shown as non-interference. But in any case, you never want to bust a timing belt. Not going to move without it.
I own a 2001 Toyota Camry. I can honestly say it has exceeded my expectations on reliability by a long shot. Even when I was slacking on the maintenance big time, it has taken me everywhere I ever needed to go with no issues
Do you still have it?
Just bought my wife a 99 camry ce with 195 on the clock for 800 bucks. She comes from a wealthy family and it was quite the shock to step back into the 90s. Excellent little car
My first car was a '97 Camry XLE V6. Had everything. Bought it in 2000 used when I was 18. 15 years and hundreds of thousands of miles later, someone rear ended me bad. Eventually it had to be junked. Got over 309,000 miles out of that thing. Would it have made it to 400,000 otherwise? No question in my mind. Now I have an Acura. Great car. But I'll always have a place in my heart for the '97 - '01 Camrys.
mines at 380k
Problem is. İn europe parts not found and too expensive and huge gasolune consumption .. i have one 98 V6 ..i parked my car raerly drive except travelling outside city for holiday or something...
Yay! More Road Guy Rob!
I loved this one...like Regular Car Reviews, but more informative, better delivery, more engaging host, etc. Keep it up!
2001 owner here, best car I've ever owned
I found one with 37k last year. What a gem she is. Already put 30k miles on. 0 problems. I’ll keep this car forever
That's practically a "barn find." Wow!
What killed my 1998 camry?
Was it the time that I lost both the alternator and power steering belts as they had greatly exceeded their service lives?
Was it the fact that all my brakes had managed to last so long that they were literally vibrating?
Was it the fact that I regularly neglected all maintenance as I felt broke at the time?
Was it the time I didn't change the oil for 20000 miles?
No... It was when someone ran a stop sign in front of me as I was driving into the sun one evening and I plowed right into them. It had lasted 18 years.
But my dad still has his, and kept it when upgrading the other camry which was a 2005 to a new car.
Winning comment!
I read this on my phone as I was eating lunch and spit out my taco in laughter. Thanks!
I had a 1998 Toyota sienna and offroading didn't kill it, my lack of maintenance didn't kill it, what did (in spirit) is when I was tired of driving it and wanted a new car so I left it in the DI thrift store parking lot with keys and title on the driver seat.
290k miles of too much reliability.
I am for sure Toyota for life. My new car is a 2009 Toyota 4runner.
Dillon Hawkins lmao man
I’m sorry for your loss. I have a 1997. I haven’t taken the best care of it, because money is also very tight. Didn’t change oil for 12,000 miles once. Drove it for a week without power steering because I needed my next pay check to get the parts for repairs. Drove it on a shitty alternator for weeks by charging my battery at Autozone frequently and maintaining 3,000 rpm in neutral at red lights so it wouldn’t die on me. I took it off road because I’m an idiot and got it stuck on a muddy hill. I’m approaching 200,000 miles and I’ve done the bare minimum to keep the car functional. It may be the most “basic” car you can have, but that car has treated me amazingly and I’m thankful for it. Amazing car.
I know the feeling ,I got hit from behind as I was getting ready to make a left turn by some stupid texting teenager girl and my 98 Camry was ruined, I loved that car so much that I started to look for another one just like it, well I found me one just like it it cost me 4200 hundred dollars with only 107 thousand miles it looks pretty clean and drives like new, hopefully I'll have better luck with this one I'm 60 so it should last me till I'm 90 lol.
I've never seen a car take so much abuse and come back for more, a 2000 Camry 4cyl..
Fr my 97 Camry was used to drive up and down the mountains which is a solid 50 miles just getting to the base of the mountain to my town and it also went through a deer going 75 and she still runs like a dream now I travel 60 miles everyday in the country to get to school and she still runs fine she has a few problems with some safety features but she gets me places
I was looking for reviews just before buying my Camry and this really was something useful for me and convinced me to buy it!
Relatively safe and reliable for a vehicle of the same vintage is never boring. The average cost per mile has been amazingly low.
Rob, please keep making more videos! This was great! I love your editing, your narration, your knowledge, and your passion for cars and the roads that host them! I've watched all your other videos on roads like roundabouts, feeder roads, lengths of neighborhood roads, and so on and I never thought those would be so informative and entertaining but you make them that way. I love your passion for a subject matter that a lot just overlook or don't pay that much attention to. Please keep it up! Oh, by the way, that roast on Doug Demuro last year on the Lexus LS400, you nailed it!
Dude, thanks! And I'm a big fan of Doug's channel, so my roast was in good fun.
This guy must have some kind of journalistic background🤔👈😂
How’s the car doing in 2023?
I have a 2003 camry. Got lucky and found a great deal on ksl and bought it for like $1600. It had 278,000 miles on it and everything still worked like it was brand new. Had the thing for a bit over a year now and everything still runs like its brand new. I fully intend to get 400k out of my camry.
out of the 20 or so vehicles I have driven, my 1998 camry has been the favorite out of all of them, good car!
I bought a 2000 Camry in 2016 with 99k miles on it.
Nearly 7 years and more than 60k miles later, she still runs greatly and I have never questioned her reliability. It was my first car and I have no doubt in my mind I made the best possible choice.
The next iteration came standard with power windows, power doors, cruise control, AM/FM/CD player, AC, variable valve timing, and the largest trunk in its class. Everything you want in a family car.
great video man, I have 03 camry with 358k miles. still running like new.
Whoa man that’s fantastic!
I watched your video and bought one today. I love it. It got 143,000 miles and still drives like a dream. Thanks for the review.
The clunk noise from the suspension will most likely be the link bar that goes from the shock to the sway bar. Ive changed a few on mine. Always gets rid of the clunk over bumps.
Just bought a 99 off a guy a couple months ago who said his grandma drove it. Had the original title, 125k miles on it. Me and my Dad instantly got it for me. It’s my second car and more reliable than my last one I hope. Friends think I’m weird for getting an old car that isn’t much of a looker, but I’m happy to have it! My Dad is gonna take it off my hands if I ever get a different car to keep it in the family. We’re gonna make it last to 400k miles:D
My dad used to Own an manual Camry 2001 when i was 2 now im 19 and i still drive it.
Its an amazing car tbh.
My 97 has 255,000 on it and the 4 cyl runs great. Just like he says, no cracks in the interior, seats look like new. It did develop a valve cover gasket leak behind the coil packs, a bit of a PITA to fix, but not that big a deal. And, the drivers side door handle finally failed - the plastic just fatigued and broke. The A/C works fine with no recharges. Other than that, just regular maintenance and it starts every time. A GREAT car that has exceeded my expectations!
I have a 2015 with 25,000 miles on it and I do keep my maintenance up on it, I just hope I have the same luck that you guys have had. Great video.
I got a 2000 Camry 4cly with 230k miles, car is champ lol
You just made me love my 2000 Camry 4plug more .Thanks ...
I remember when Toyota changed the Camry's tail lights. They made such a big deal about it in their TV ads. But when taken in the context of the times, it really was.
The new ones will hold up well I believe. I've seen many 2018 Camrys with 150k-180k miles with absolutely no issues or issues with the interior.. all the parking sensors still work/Radar cruise control and Lane keep and automatic braking and Bsm sensors all still work. Many people were saying the transmission will not hold up but they've been using these 8 speed transmissions on Lexus products for some time and those have been proven.
Correct, 8th generation Camry has been pretty stellar.. in fact I like it better than the 2025.
1999 2.2L with 248,000 miles. Only issues since new: Starter, VSV valve, blower resistor, oil leak from the distributor block off plug, oil leak at the oil pump, exhaust flex pipe rusted (twice), valve stem seals wore out, sway bar end links, valve cover spark plug tube gaskets leaking, wiring broke at the hinge on the LH side of the trunk, and an ignition coil failure. Parts are plentiful and cheap for this car so if you do your own wrenching, it’s very economical to own.
The 5S-FE (2.2 4-cyl, found in the 92-01s) are pretty much bullet proof. The later ones (97-01) had sludge problems mostly because Toyota stated you can go 7500 miles between oil changes with conventional oil. The previous owner of my 99 put 160k on it using the OCI but I was amazed to find no sludge when I popped the valve cover. Keeping it on a 3000 mile OCI now with Toyota filters. Just did the radiator, struts, springs, and tires. At this rate I expect it to outlive the cockroaches.
Lol the 5sfe never had "sludge" problems.. You're being a queen.
Timing belt goes, just replace it, non Interferences 4cls
It's a pain in the butt the first time but after that takes a couple hours because you know what to do.
hurricanesteve65 is the V6 non interference too?
@@Tcho2100 yes, both the 4cyl and v6
Blane Blue thx
not difficult at all., had a few before. . do the cam and oil pump seals at the same time with upper mileage.
I purchased a 2000 Camry in 2009 w/100,000 miles..Sold in 2017 with 245,000 miles.Only changed timing belt, radiator and starter...Great factory stereo,cold a/c good brakes! Wish I kept it!
The Camry is an amazing car. Only idiots insult this car. It also sucks to see newer cars break down while the Camry keeps rolling past them. ❤ Still own my 2005 Camry. Over 18 years old with over 350,000 kms. Runs like a champ. Toronto Canada
I drive a 2003 V6 Camry with 110,000 miles, and the only thing not working is the remote for the trunk. Rides like a dream with power to spare!
I like the 97-99 model headlights/tail lights because it looks more "JDM." But i have a 99 so I am biased.
I have a 99 Camry CE with about 110k on it. I honestly like the styling even if it's an older car. I plan to keep it running as long as possible
@@jonathanlee5314 mine has 180k. You are fine for a long time
I just got my hands on a 2000 le v6. 63000 miles one owner. I’m only one week in and as a guy who has owned and driven many different cars, I have to say that this is the winner.
I had a 99 camry with 2.2 4 cyl, and it ran flawless. Never an issue other than needing to change the shocks at around 180k miles along with Dino oil changes every 3k and tires. 240k miles rolled around and during acceleration the engine threw a rod. No warning, no funny engine noises beforehand, the rod just broke. Was an awesome car and i still miss it.
The 2.2 liter wasn't fast but it was enough, it wasn't sluggish, mine never burned oil either. And the auto transmissions in them are actually flawless, mine always shifted smoothly, and i only changed the transmission fluid every 50k.
I had one for years! Mine NEVER broke it was 3 ltr v6 ,fantastic car ( I wish I hadn't sold it !)
I inherited mine from my Grandma, I can't kill it. It seriously rides nicer than a new RAV 4.
Bushings and ball joints at 150k miles! Stay safe !
Cool review ! Thanks !
7:05 If you want an Accord that will last forever just get one with a manual transmission.
Wish me luck with my 95 automatic. Changing the fluid every 25k tho so I think ill do pretty well :O
It's true, I've got an 02 Accord manual that is unkillable. The thing just won't die
You can even turn it to a race car just by poking a few hole in the exhaust
@@kinghenry5205 Nope, you'll just get an exhaust leak. Worst case scenario it will vent out under the car and get into the cabin lol.
WooferJr that joke went right over your head
I own a 1997 Camry 2.2 automatic and it is insanely reliable, even after many modifications such as an intake, stainless exhaust, coil overs, larger wheels, and several led bars. I killed the original transmission and had another one put in and this car simply won’t die. I’d buy a second one if it does kick the bucket one day. The 4th gen Camry is bullet proof and I love it.
I've got over 400k on my 2000 V6 XLE. Just regular maintenance still drives like a dream and everything works. The only thing that might kill it is rust lol! Love every piece of it tho
Great Drums Wow you just gave me hope! My 2000 XLE V6 has 250,000 on it. Runs like new! Was hoping to get a lot more out of her. I love this car.
Great Drums Hi. Have you ever changed the transmission fluid? thanks!
Slades VW Beetle she’ll run forever man!
Traditionalist Yes! OEM Fluid and filters.
Traditionalist The transmission fluid was done two years ago when I bought it. But I’m going to do it again very shortly here. Not sure what kind I’m going to use yet. I absolutely love this car.
Bought one of this for my wife. It has 160k miles on it. Changed the timing belt and changed the oil. It's been driving smoothly without issues since
2:15 "What about the oil filter? It's easy to reach! Right next to the exhaust to keep your wrist warm on a cold day! And people feel sorry when they assume you attempted to cut your wrists."
2001 Camry; one of the most sleek, sexy looking car. Bought one spanking brand new and still a proud owner of this baby. No issues so far other than routine fluid changes, a EGR-VSV, front O2 sensor and spark plugs.
07 se 142k now many miles do u have now?
@@subaruamazon 180k miles (288k km) on odometer, and still going strong 22 years later.
My 1999 Solara (Camry) hit 307,000 miles today. Very few problems and the A/C is original and never been charged
I have a 2000 Camry LE with 108,000 miles
We bought it new as it was our second Camry . We had leased a 1996.
I inherited it from my wife when we bought a 2007 Camry , she since got new cars in 2013,and currently a 2019 RAV4 with 20,000 miles.
My Camry will be on the road long after I’m gone. I had a 1996 Honda Accord I gave my grandson who drove it through HS then sold
It that car nay still be on the road back in New England. I never added a drop oil or had the temp gauge go to hot.
Frankly I love this car .
And even if the transmission does die its very cheap to replace
Does the transmission fluid need replacing on these Camrys? I know I got to replace on my 2011 honda accord coupe.
@@ruthlessmofo Yeah, you gotta replace the transmission fluid on _any_ car really...…the gearbox on my parents old 97 Corolla started whining at around 180,000 miles....I doubt the fluid was ever changed.
@@ruthlessmofo no transmission fluid is lifetime all cars need their transmission serviced despite what modern cars say
One of the best old Camry reviews. Subscribed for your good work
I got my first camry this year ( a 2001 model) and I love it, Its a 4 cylinder manual with only 129000 ks on it when I got it. I think i will have this car for some time.
What price you bought
I needed a 2nd car just as a commuter A to B car so I just bought a 99’ Camry 2 months ago for a daily driver with 216k miles , still has good dark blue paint so I tinted all windows , got new rims , waxed and detailed the car and it runs around town solid and quiet ride , saves gas and looks good till this day . The best 2k I spent . Most 99 camrys next time looks like crap .
This makes me miss my family’s old 01 Camry (CE V6), we bought it when I was born (2005) and it ran perfectly until late 2017. It got me into cars at a young age, and I had countless memories and adventures in it. That camry will live on forever in my heart.
It’s funny how he wants the car to break down so bad 😂😂
I just bought a 2003 Camry with 108,000 miles and am loving it so far.
I've had a '97 Camry since 2001. If I knew it was going to last that long I'd have taken better care of it. Still no issues. BTW, it definitely has anti lock brakes.
Some models had ABS while others didn't. I've got an Australian built 2001 CSi and it doesn't.
Interestingly there are small differences between models depending on where it was built. For example the Japanese built version has a fancier roof light whereas the Australian built one uses the same light that was over the luggage compartment of a 4Runner.
I had a 91 Camry. Got is with 187k and drive it another 115k before I sold it 4 yeard later for more than I paid. Mechanics would often ask to buy it from me. Very little hassles. Always drove straight. No shake, no shimmy, even at high speeds through the desert southwest. A/C held its charge and blasted cold air. Power everything still worked. I'd always recommend a Camry.
This car is my first real car. I’m actually going to maintain it though, because my Great Grandpa never did. 1998 Toyota Camry CE
I just bought a 2001 Camry with 260000 kilometres, two and half moths ago in Australia for $2500, then $400 for 4 new tyres, broken down in one month for a water pump replacement for $720, $150 for driving belt replacement, water overflow leaking, but not yet replaced, when over heating, pouring water into radiator regularly. Power steering oil leaking, but no effect for steering, $100 fuel of one tank can run 480 kilometres. I v run 8000 kilometres since purchase. It’s an amazing car, driving smooth, powerful and quiet, I don’t know how long it can last. My previous Holden wagon last 160000k, then engine blowed up by over heating. My previous Ford mondeo last 190000k, then dual clutch transmission fucked up, now I realised Toyota is best lasting and reliable car. I would like to run my 20years Camry till the end.
Hats off to this awesomely built and fantastically designed car of the century 👮🏽♂️
My 03 hit 256,000 recently. Beast of a car
By the way, the refresh was done for the 2000 model year.
Joe L I have a 2000 XLE and absolutely love it! 250,000 and still runs strong. I do maintenance and baby it though
Slades VW Beetle what motor?
The best car I ever owned. Bought 2001-CE from showroom, and still looks as sexy and sleek as it was then. Still get offers to sell from folks walking on the street.
This made me laugh so hard I had tears! Just bought one! It got into a fender bender, but I want to keep it, it’s a great car!
I had an 02 Avalon for a year and half... Until someone cut me off and now I upgraded to a lexus es 330
@@rileyesmay 07 camry se 142k. I think the reason people get rid of them is they are hit. I pray that doesnt happen to me.
@Mark D Update for me... I bought a 2015 Camry se and it got totaled in the parking lot, while I was out fishing😭
My son owns a 2001 Solara, which is basically a 2 door Camry (in fact some early ads claimed as such, from what I understand) and has over 275,000 miles on it. Runs fantastic!
Best vehicle I have ever owned. 3L LE. Wherever I get service they tell me how great of shape it is in. About 245k on it.
Yeah I have the same model, I've had my mechanic tell me what a great car it is. You don't expect to hear that about a 20 year old car.
6:35 best part of the video! That’s why I love this channel!
This car had one of the easiest alternator change I’ve ever done, lots of room under the hood with the 4 cylinder and sat right on top. Compared to my 96 Maxima V6 which needed to dismantle the whole front end to get to anything.
5th generation Camry is on another Level
Great video! I just bought a 2000 Camry so I can park my fuel guzzling Diesel. I’m excited to pay less for fuel. Thanks for the video. Oh and, I’m gonna dust off my old book of CDs and see what the early 2000s has to offer again 🤣
I drive a 1982 Volvo 240, my Mom drives a 1998 Camry 2.2. Both incredibly simple, solid, reliable vehicles. They don't make cars like that anymore.
I bought a 2000 Camry with a 119k mileage 2 days ago, and I can't stop loving it.
that car will go for twenty years. 07 se 142k.
170k on my 2000 Camry and I'm not even half done with it. The shift cable is the only thing I've had to replace and I delivered pizza for years thing is a champ.
Bought mine for $1000 with 96,500 miles! New battery, spark plugs & coil packs she runs perfect. Best car I’ve ever owned hands down & it’s not even close!
Rob there's not such thing as 1966 Camaro
Their first year was 1967
It's Ders Mane I caught that too
The one pictured is a 1968
I bought a 2001 Camry with 122,000 miles on it for $2200. It’s going on 6 years now and im still driving it. It now has over 180,000 miles.
I’ve done minimal work like a new radiator and a cv joints but it’s been an awesome car. I’ve driven it back and forth from SE Alabama to central Texas several times. It’s comfortable and rides smooth. It was the best $2200 I’ve ever spent.
did you ever service the transmission in any way shape or form ? or just leave it alone ? thanks for sharing
I have a 1999 Camry that had 199k when I got it, it has 337k now and I've never changed the tranny fluid. The trans fluid looked burnt and had shiny metallic particles showing on the dipstick when I bought it, but I knew better than to mess with an old transmission that's still working on old fluid 😂
right... dont change it now
russo, i hear two different schools on that. change it often or not at all. I think i am in the latter camp. you 07 se 142k miles. you are doing good. we will see how i do.
@@subaruamazon Good luck, I'm currently at 356k.😂