My mom left me her 1997 camry when she died. I have replaced every little thing I possibly could. Ive fixed so many little things, like plastics and inside and outside dorr handles, The list is very long It's ready to paint, I've gotten the body perfect! I'm putting the factory color back. It's the color I've hated the most through the years of me being a master toyota technician. I've been a master toyota tech for almost 20 yrs. I've taken the seats out and cleaned the carpet. It looks almost new but thinking about putting new carpet in it. The rear main seal is leaking so I'm going to pull the motor and Trans to reseal all seals. It's a massive undertaking because the whole cradle has to come out. It's going to be a NEW old camry in a few short weeks. ❤
I just bought my first Toyota. It might be my last, I’m 71. It’s a 2002 Camry le with just under 118k miles. The seller wanted $3950 and I ended up paying $3600. It’s a great car like others have said. Everything works and there is no check engine light, unlike the three Subarus I have owned.
Mine has 465 thousand miles, has hit rev limiter multiple times with that many miles, has also been wrecked very hard and everything works fine still. Very nice car. One of the nicest, smoothest cars I've driven. Definitely recomend buying this car
that's a testament to the reliability and driveability of these vehicles. I'm glad to hear you have taken it that many miles and hope you keep it going many more
My friends 2000 Camry LE V6 has 340k and still runs like new. Body and interior are very clean and straight. Does not burn/drip any oil or fluids. It does have a bit of a lifter tick when warmed up but I think thats just something inevitable with high mileage cars. I have heard of owners going well over 500k on the original engine and transmission. These cars are bulletproof!
and slightly better than the one before IMO. I like the 2nd gen and 4th gens a lot, but maybe I'm biased having both. The 7th looks good, like a modern 4th. The 8th is pretty damn sexy
Got my moms old 98 Camry a year ago. I’m at 280k miles rn and plan on keeping it all the way through college. It’s not a looker but it runs and I threw a bass in the back, new rims and also got a roof rack to haul my bike on. Definitely an awesome car, gotta work w what you have
@@DaylyDriverDayly I see that the plates are from California. I live in Los Angeles. I have a 1999 Lexus sc400 millennium Pearl Incase you want to review it 😁
@@tcraig545 oh no way!! I love the 99 sc400. thanks for offering. I would like to take you up on that at some point in the near future. I just have a lot of work lined up currently. that's awesome. how many miles? any issues with it?
149k Has a couple of scratches. Engine runs superb. Gas cap door is broken and doesn't close. But little by little I'ma restore it. It's runs really good and cruises like a dream.
Had 5 Camrys. When I sold them they had 198000 or more. 3 are still running well over 200000 now. Now I have a 2000 V6 with 118000. Got it with 98000. I'll keep it for ever.
This is one of the most reliable vehicles made by Toyata, tough body as well. Mine is still in very good condition. I hope Toyota would remake this beauty.
I got 310,000 miles out of my first 98 Camry. My current 99 has 202,000 miles and runs great. I did put Sea Foam in it when I first bought it because it ran rough. That did the trick.
Just got a 2001 2.2L 4 cylinder gx model with 96k miles on the odo about 4 weeks ago from the 1st owner who had it for 21 years. Cant believe it has held up this well as it drives smooth as butter.
I had a 97 and 99 camry that had 225k plus on them. I just sold the 99 this year. Hands down one of the best used cars you can find. These cars will out last 80% of the new cars today (2021)✌🏾
An exceptionally reliable car. I bought my 1998 model in 2002, and have kept it for 19 years so far. Even though the odometer reads 533,000 km, the engine and transmission have never been opened! (Knocking wood).... Remarkable car!
I just bought a 99 Camry conquest 3litre v6 (Australian model). It has 177,000 kms (109k miles) and cost me 2500 Australian (1632 US dollars). It’s an awesome car I can’t believe how good it is haha, owned by a little old lady since 2002 and she hardly used it, always serviced and garaged. I couldn’t be happier!!
Change the oil at less than the factory recommended 7,500 mile interval because these engines have a history of accumulating sludge. Other than that, these are great cars.
@@dogedude9537 i got my 2.2 2000 Camry and it runs very nice, check out your front top motor mount mine was completely shot making it feel like hard shifting
I have driven 1998 camrys since 2005. They are very reliable but they do need work to keep running well. The oil pump gasket will need changing after 120k. This involves removing the oil sump as well. The factory exhaust is total rubbish. I had a stainless steel one made which was still half the price of a factory exhaust. There is always suspension creaking of some kind but its usually sway bar links or shock top mounts. The automatic gear box is an engineering miracle, it needs no maintenance apart from a fluid change and just keeps going forever. The car likes open roads best and cruises beautifully. Make sure to get aircon, sunroof, leather seats and i have 17 inch alloys and a lower ride height. The car then starts to look very classic indeed.
I'm happy to hear you've been enjoying these for many years. of course for their age they do need some maintenance, but compared to other vehicles of this age they are amazing
I was just gifted my grandma's 1997 Camry le with just 66 thousand miles , had to put new struts did a oil change and a radiator flush car runs amazing ( wife wanted to sell it ,but I said no fuckin way, get all kind of offers from people to buy it). And the cost to fill up is only $60 with gas at $5 a gallon here in California compared to my Silverado$120+. It's my daily driver and will be my daughters first car.
What about a 1998? Just bought one for $500 200k miles on like 6/10 condition on the outside. Door handles are broken, and some mid bumps. But other than that works good
My parents bought a 1997 and I still daily it today. Although currently at 213k, it was trouble free for many years until it got to around 200K miles. I've had to replace the starter, tie rods, clock spring, and AC compressor. The compressor still worked but a bearing was shot, and I opted to replace the whole thing as I didn't want to have to go back in later. It leaks everything except for brake fluid mainly coolant and power steering. Oil leaks from the valve cover because they didn't design the bolts long enough or holes deep enough for proper torque. Father time has distorted the gasket. I believe this was later rectified in later models. Hopefully, I can buy some time with some washers. The charcoal canister has triggered the check engine light since about 115k. It does not affect emissions whatsoever. This was also fixed in later models. The front struts are no longer as stiff and will bottom out the car on big bumps on the road. I've only ever owned this car and do all my own work, so how does one define reliability from this kind of history?
I found a 2000 Camry with 60K miles. It didn’t even work when I got it but now. I have it a new exhaust, body kit, wheels, radiator, everything. I gave it everything. It’s perfect and it’s going to last me a bunch of years. Perfect daily since I drive my 350Z on the weekends
I just purchased my first Camery and I love it. 94000 miles for $800 everything looks and runs great leaks no oil. Love this car. Thanks for the video look forward to more.
Nice car! I bought my 1993 Camry LE back in 2002 for $4600, the guy wanted $5100. Back then it only had 78K miles on the odometer. Now in 2023 it has 209,000 miles and still runs great with relatively little maintenance. I mean, over 21 years of owning this car, I’ve put money into it, replaced nearly every part under the hood, except for a/c compressor, which is noisy,but I don’t care, still blows freezing cold for the south Florida blazing heat. It blows at a nice 38-40 degrees on the hottest days. I have 16” wheels and after market turbine rims, which were on the car when I bought it. Rims are kind of beat up now, so I’m wanting to replace them soon. My car is light blue paint with blue cloth interior. Paint is original, doesn’t look terrible, but there are scratches and nicks here and there. It needs painting. Keeping it in the garage the last 18 years has really prolonged the life of the paint as well as the interior. I’ll drive it as long as I can, until the transmission quits or something major like that, then we will part our ways. She has been very good to me, solid, reliable car. Best car I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned 20 cars or more, Lincolns, Grand Marquis, bigger cars in the past. But they were not as reliable as my Camry. She just keeps going and going.
My 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cylinder is pretty good! It actually feels spacious and drives smoothly. These vehicles are built to last, and Toyota had the advantage of building them strong and sufficient for many decades to come.
I love my 97 LE some cosmetic issues and its got a sun roof so it leaks a little but the motor and breaks still work 160k I am very happy with it. outside of regular maintenance I have replaced the rotors, front left caliper and hose, rear o2 sensor, and the exhaust as that rusted and fell off the car right at 20 years old which probably cost me $260 in all new parts.
My cousin gave me his father's 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder. Needs a lot of work but it's worth it. I have put led lights inside and out. Except for the dashboard, console. Heater and air conditioning, plus the glove box. When I get these done It'll be total led. You don't need resistors either. For the turn signals I bought a new flasher. It does both incandescent and led bulbs. Works fine.
I have a 97 LE just hit 300,000 miles and still running strong. I do all the repairs and maintenance myself and save a lot of money doing so. Also yea registrations and insurance is really cheap. I love it. Only thing I wish is that it was a little better on gas mileage. Highway the car is fairly efficient and can get 30mpg but rare. I don’t do too much city driving but I usually average about 23-25mpg. Modern cars today are much more fuel efficient.
I bought my '97 6 years ago from the original owner. He was diligent with maintenance and used toyota parts. I've put tires on it and oil changes every 5000 km but that's it. I'm putting some money into it now, new exhaust, struts and brakes. These cars are not cheap anymore. 3 to 8 thousand dollars. The cheapest one I could find was 2000. Great car. Gonna keep it going.
I Had a classic BEAT UP, white ‘97 Camry with 289,000+ miles on the thing. Eventually, it wouldn’t reverse! -2wks later (when that problem started) we SOLD to a mechanic for $1200 ! the dam thing wouldn’t die and we still got paid .😭 I would totally buy another .
I've got a 2000 for a daily driver, 272000 miles and it runs like it's maybe 3 years old. Inside is in great condition outside has a few dings but nothing noticeable. Great little cars for beginner drivers too!
I leased a 2001 Toyota Camry CE that year ( same car & color as this 1997) & loved it, but returned it at the end of the lease! I then bought a 2004 Camry LE, which I still have, but still 'pine' for that magnificent car!
Bought a 1999 with 237k a few months ago. She's a black beauty and near flawless. Still rides smooth as silk with amazing AC and cruise still works even. No leaks, no rust, no smoke. 1 family car, I'm the 3rd owner, well maintained with a laundry list of fixes and receipts. Love her...
I have made it a rule to get the timing belt, and water pump assessed and replaced asap within getting this car, as well as the interchangeable years up to 2001. You can order the full timing belt kit from the Aisin brand. have the YourMechanic does service for it, since their timing belt service covers the whole timing belt kit(It is better to just have the parts ready, or you pay this crazy price). I had a '97 that had the timing belt snap at a red light, as I didn't really pay much attention to that. I stopped driving it after getting the '01, because of the SRS light being lit. You have a high chance of the main control module being at fault if you had the air conditioner clogged, causing leaks, and under the carpeting. It is located under the air conditioner. The car did have an in cab leak due to the AC drainage being dislodged, and clogged into, and under the rugging. The previous owner made sure to take out the SRS light, and check engine light, not mistakingly to pass inspection. Inspecters seems to check for the lights to come on and go off now. Well, I was able to get another control module, and the light went out and never came back on. Hope this comment helps anyone who may have the SRS light on. I really like the boring camry, for the ninja-quiet engine. It is fairly easy to do your own oil change too, as well as replacing front brakes. The coolant should be the red toyota coolant. Everything else, should be left to the professionals(no, not backyard mechanics). The Toyota owners app is great for getting the history dates of when the car was serviced, instead of CarFAX.
I just bought one with 143k miles. The body is clean, just a couple small dents. The gold paint still shines and the interior is extremely clean! These cars hold up SO WELL over time. The cloth interior cars are DURABLE. You can find them with 300k miles+ and the interiors are still good. My dad had a 2000 while I was growing up, he got that car to 300k before selling it. I remember the car vividly, it's a blast to the past! They're fairly slow driving through the mountains of Colorado everyday, but it is a spirited car on flat land! I love this car!
first off great purchase. these will definitely keep you on the road reliably for many years and miles. the cloth does hold up better than the leather, but either way they are still nice overall. glad you bought one 👌
I have the exact same car .. 99' .. they are so awsome .. very easy to work on and reliable .. just did my timing belt .. water pump .. new oil pump seal on mine
We purchased a 97 Camry , our first new car. Still have it as our main driver. 93,000 miles. Milage ratings 24/30. Could never get anymore than 20 mpg in the city with sensible driving. Does great on the highway. Overall great car....... guess that's why we still have it ✌️
I've owned my 99 camry CE for 17yrs now. I do have other but my daily is the Camry. I bought when it was 76k from toyota back in 2004. Now it's 294,500K+++miles and i can't wait to hit 300k🙏. BTW it' s still original engine and trans.
I bought a 97 Camry 2.2 like 5 years ago for $400 with a torn timing belt. I fixed it with a $100. New timing belt kit with water pump and new oil pump gasket as well. Has been a very reliable car and has a nice ride as well. My dad likes it so much he pretty much took over it.
I have a 98 camry sport 2.2 and another one for parts. The main issue i think with the camry is the ride height and factory wheels are pretty bad. The sport version has 17 inch alloys, lowering springs and a subtle body kit with a better lower front bumper and side skirts. This really brings out the lines of the car which are actually very good. They are also very easy to work on. Once they get to 120,000 miles they do need lots of suspension and brake work but it is easy to do. They can also start dripping oil from rocker gasket and if your unlucky the oil pump gasket can leak. Electronics are very reliable.
I bought one in 2018 its a 2000 grey xle, with grey leather interior, 200,000 awesome looking car, doesn't look like a camry, looks like a lexus or benz, I put a benz grill on it.
I own a third hand 1999 Toyota Camry LE and it is literally rotting away here in the NYS SALT BELT however it is still running excellent with a couple issues not critical to its safety at 283,000 miles on the road
I had a 2001 Toyota Camry LE and I have to tell you one of the best cars I've ever owned. I bought it at $2500 from my mechanic 4 years ago. I now have a 2000 Lexus ES300 which I guess you can say is like a Camry which I love driving too.
@@DaylyDriverDayly Apparantly the DBag i bought it from was using it as a parts corpse. Luckily the drive train is fully intact, so it drives perfectly fine. But it's AC system is missing a whole line segment, and the compressor doesn't work (i suspect its a safety feature when no freon is detected cause the circuit works) And it has very little heat. A clogged heater core i think. Cause i can hear stuff tumbling around in it when i rev the engine. But aside from those missinh creature comforts, it runs like a top. It's at 142k now. Probably due for a timing belt and has a hot running front left wheel. Probably a sticky caliper. But I'm ok with putting money into a car this old. Cause it's a rock solid dependable vehicle. And its worth it.
I bought my first car a 99 V6 Camry LE with 115k miles for $1,500. The only problems were that the motor mounts were worn and the power steering pump was leaking.
@@eliazartan14 that’s crazy man! Aside from having 4 different tires at all four corners of the car (keep getting flats smh) it runs really smooth going 80 like it just glides
This is my car, will soon have to replace the power steering rack, radiatior, o2 sensor, valve cover gasket, and washer fluid reservoir. Worth repairing or upgrade? 152,xxx miles
Unless the transmission fluid is new, and it never is, when you get an old Toyota, drain and fill the transmission, and I say use original Dex III, not back-compatible Dex VI or an equivalent. You do not need to drop the pan and change the filter. Do not get a power flush or full fluid exchange. Then there's the differential, which has a separate fluid reservoir on the four cylinder. There are videos explaining how to do this. A drain-and-fill requires 2.6 quarts and the differential hold 1.6 quarts.
I just got the 01 Camry XLE V6 with 145k and fairly new michelin defenders on her. Leather seats have couple rips and are cracked but for 14 hundred I think it's great
Purchase a 2000 Camry LE in 2009. It had 103,000 miles...Drove it until 2016. It had 245,000 miles! I only changed oil,brakes,tires New radiator and starter. A/C still blew cold! Great car!
@@HermannTheGreat Oh yes I changed the timing belt..water pump... tensioner at 110,000 miles and 200,000 miles... The alternator and power steering were never touched and never needed replacement.
@@HermannTheGreat One of the most reliable cars I ever owned..Btw in summer 2014 with about 200,000 miles on the car I drove it from Los Angeles, California to Laughlin, Nevada and the temp was 117 degrees in the dessert...Air conditioner on the whole time...Only problem I had was the oldest tire on the rear started melting and I had to drive real slow until I found a service station...Had a good factory stereo as well!
These are the most reliable car ever built also 1998 to around 2001 and some of them were made in Australia l own a 1997 Toyota Hilux myself with 431000kms on it getting back to your maverlouse Toyota Camery its the four cylinder one slightly better than the V6 maintenance wise because in the V6 to change the three spark plugs on the bank towards the fire wall the intake plenum has to be removed but yours is four cylinders also were l live there are a lot of these late 1990s Toyota Camerys around because they are so reliable and your Toyota Camery will last a long time
I dunno if I got strange taste, I actually like this car cuz I don't like cars with too many electrical things like screen/electronic speedometer, anyone same with me?
I love the Camry. I like the elegant understated styling, I like the way it's a non-confrontational car (no boy racers wanting to race you), I like the soft, smooth comfortable driving characteristics and of course the reliability. I actually think this is the definition of a supercar.
@@asensibleyoungman2978 Agreed. It is a supercar when you think about it lol. Won’t break down unlike the fancy European sport cars. I leave fun to my bike, and the Camry for my transportation which is does perfectly
My 97 just made it from Washington State to Indiana. Definitely has people talking lol, said I was crazy driving it home. Talk of the town with Washington plates. Best 800 bucks I bought. It's at 297,700 now from that trip.
I have a toyota cambri le 2001 and is my first car toyota and it drives so smooth and very comfortable and no sound inside i some times i can t even hear the engine When i drive. Its a very good car
I missed out on buying these at an insane deal. 3.5k for 91k miles. Perfectly priced given the mileage, though it was all base. I would've loved to have it considering it was simple, comfortable and reliable transportation. Oh well, hopefully in another life.
140,000 miles on the original timing belt? It looks great to me. I hope u post more videos on how to fix this Toyota. Great video. Kepp it coming. Thanks.
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My mom left me her 1997 camry when she died. I have replaced every little thing I possibly could. Ive fixed so many little things, like plastics and inside and outside dorr handles, The list is very long It's ready to paint, I've gotten the body perfect! I'm putting the factory color back. It's the color I've hated the most through the years of me being a master toyota technician. I've been a master toyota tech for almost 20 yrs. I've taken the seats out and cleaned the carpet. It looks almost new but thinking about putting new carpet in it. The rear main seal is leaking so I'm going to pull the motor and Trans to reseal all seals. It's a massive undertaking because the whole cradle has to come out. It's going to be a NEW old camry in a few short weeks. ❤
super hyped abt this. wish more ppl took care of their personal vehicles like this but leave it to the veteran toyota mt! good shit brother
@@bill-vq7ch thank you so much! I really appreciate that!♡ 🙏
What a beautiful way to honor your mom. Hope the project is coming along great
God bless you. Condolences
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I just bought my first Toyota. It might be my last, I’m 71. It’s a 2002 Camry le with just under 118k miles. The seller wanted $3950 and I ended up paying $3600. It’s a great car like others have said. Everything works and there is no check engine light, unlike the three Subarus I have owned.
Yep If you make sure to do all the scheduled maintenance you will have this car to your end
are you still with us bro?
@@Frusie😂
Hows it going
I have a 2001 Camry, I can't even describe in words what a workhorse it is.
I believe it and know it having owned a handful of Camry's in the past and currently owning one now
Bro i torture tf outta mine
I currently have a 2001 toyota and for sure has been pretty well maintained and I know I can get another 150,000 miles
1998. WorkCar.
Mine is now killing me with things going wrong 175k
Mine has 465 thousand miles, has hit rev limiter multiple times with that many miles, has also been wrecked very hard and everything works fine still. Very nice car. One of the nicest, smoothest cars I've driven. Definitely recomend buying this car
that's a testament to the reliability and driveability of these vehicles. I'm glad to hear you have taken it that many miles and hope you keep it going many more
Wow! That’s almost 1 million kms on the odo. Incredible!
Original engine?
My friends 2000 Camry LE V6 has 340k and still runs like new. Body and interior are very clean and straight. Does not burn/drip any oil or fluids. It does have a bit of a lifter tick when warmed up but I think thats just something inevitable with high mileage cars. I have heard of owners going well over 500k on the original engine and transmission. These cars are bulletproof!
Honestly this generation looked far better than the one after!
mm a little better, 2002-2006 was still ok, 2007-2012 looked like a puffy fat cow.
and slightly better than the one before IMO. I like the 2nd gen and 4th gens a lot, but maybe I'm biased having both. The 7th looks good, like a modern 4th. The 8th is pretty damn sexy
Preferred the generation before 93-96
Carroziere Bertone sold toyota a designe he had made for volvo the 97 camry
how about 2001?
My old 99 camry has 325k miles! Still runs great!
99 camry le with 222,xxx thats running strong 💪
To be honest it does not look bad for a car from 1998. It's still visually appealing imo.
It's a 1997 still not bad!
How can I find a honest Mechanic?
@@myraray3342 Usually it’s by word of mouth. Ask other people who they go to.
I agree it does look nice 💯
Got my moms old 98 Camry a year ago. I’m at 280k miles rn and plan on keeping it all the way through college. It’s not a looker but it runs and I threw a bass in the back, new rims and also got a roof rack to haul my bike on. Definitely an awesome car, gotta work w what you have
all that matters is that it's doing its job and doing it well. glad you are enjoying yours 😁
Daily Driver thanks!
One of the most reliable and easy to maintain cars of all time.
These 4th gen camrys are my favorite I have a 98 with 272,000 miles runs great
Been thinking of getting me a daily driver. Budget is $2000 definitely will look into these.
check this car out, you wont be disappointed for a daily
@@DaylyDriverDayly I see that the plates are from California. I live in Los Angeles. I have a 1999 Lexus sc400 millennium Pearl Incase you want to review it 😁
@@tcraig545 oh no way!! I love the 99 sc400. thanks for offering. I would like to take you up on that at some point in the near future. I just have a lot of work lined up currently. that's awesome. how many miles? any issues with it?
149k
Has a couple of scratches. Engine runs superb. Gas cap door is broken and doesn't close. But little by little I'ma restore it. It's runs really good and cruises like a dream.
@@tcraig545 sounds like minor things that need touching up. you got luck with your purchase of the car. how long have you owned it?
Had 5 Camrys.
When I sold them they had 198000 or more.
3 are still running well over 200000 now.
Now I have a 2000 V6 with 118000.
Got it with 98000.
I'll keep it for ever.
I still have the 1996 as Daily and it has never let me down. (217,000 miles)
that's the way these Camry's are. they just keep going and reliably at that. glad you keep yours going 👌👌
Hi, I have 96 also that just hit 146k miles. Based on your mileage, it’s Good to know I have a lot of miles left to go. No plans on getting rid of it
This is one of the most reliable vehicles made by Toyata, tough body as well. Mine is still in very good condition. I hope Toyota would remake this beauty.
I got 310,000 miles out of my first 98 Camry. My current 99 has 202,000 miles and runs great. I did put Sea Foam in it when I first bought it because it ran rough. That did the trick.
what kind of 5w30 oil did you use? Full synthetic or high mileage F.S.? and which brand? thank you.
@@Nat-kl9mt I never use high mileage or synthetic. Just regular Penzoil. 5 30. And change it every 3,000 miles.
Just got a 2001 2.2L 4 cylinder gx model with 96k miles on the odo about 4 weeks ago from the 1st owner who had it for 21 years. Cant believe it has held up this well as it drives smooth as butter.
I had a 97 and 99 camry that had 225k plus on them. I just sold the 99 this year. Hands down one of the best used cars you can find. These cars will out last 80% of the new cars today (2021)✌🏾
An exceptionally reliable car. I bought my 1998 model in 2002, and have kept it for 19 years so far. Even though the odometer reads 533,000 km, the engine and transmission have never been opened! (Knocking wood).... Remarkable car!
Wow
I just bought a 99 Camry conquest 3litre v6 (Australian model). It has 177,000 kms (109k miles) and cost me 2500 Australian (1632 US dollars). It’s an awesome car I can’t believe how good it is haha, owned by a little old lady since 2002 and she hardly used it, always serviced and garaged. I couldn’t be happier!!
Change the oil at less than the factory recommended 7,500 mile interval because these engines have a history of accumulating sludge. Other than that, these are great cars.
On these Camry's, the original engine, automatic transmission, alternator, starter, and AC compressor can last past 300k.
they definitely can and they have proven to time and time again. such great cars
I'm a beginner driver n just bought one today, it's a good car , drives smooth, in love with it already 😍
great to hear. I'm glad you bought yourself a good car. smart idea. I'm happy for you
i want one
I've always loved the Camry, but have never owned one. This video convinced me to find one and use it as my daily. Thanks for the upload!
do it!! it's an excellent car that will last you a long time. maintenance on the car is very cheap and little maintenance needed
True car app is good for finding good deals on these
@@RiddimWubzFan whatever works for you to find a good deal use it 👌
Did you buy one? I got the 2.2L 4 banger and it's a great car.
@@dogedude9537 i got my 2.2 2000 Camry and it runs very nice, check out your front top motor mount mine was completely shot making it feel like hard shifting
Dude I have a 1998 and it’s still running . I love it
211,111 miles on my 1997 right now :) I expect her to get me at least 300,000. Some problems have started surfacing but it’s a tough car.
I have driven 1998 camrys since 2005. They are very reliable but they do need work to keep running well. The oil pump gasket will need changing after 120k. This involves removing the oil sump as well. The factory exhaust is total rubbish. I had a stainless steel one made which was still half the price of a factory exhaust. There is always suspension creaking of some kind but its usually sway bar links or shock top mounts. The automatic gear box is an engineering miracle, it needs no maintenance apart from a fluid change and just keeps going forever. The car likes open roads best and cruises beautifully. Make sure to get aircon, sunroof, leather seats and i have 17 inch alloys and a lower ride height. The car then starts to look very classic indeed.
I'm happy to hear you've been enjoying these for many years. of course for their age they do need some maintenance, but compared to other vehicles of this age they are amazing
I was just gifted my grandma's 1997 Camry le with just 66 thousand miles , had to put new struts did a oil change and a radiator flush car runs amazing ( wife wanted to sell it ,but I said no fuckin way, get all kind of offers from people to buy it). And the cost to fill up is only $60 with gas at $5 a gallon here in California compared to my Silverado$120+. It's my daily driver and will be my daughters first car.
Nice. My neighbor sold his with 130k to his daughter for 3k$ 2 years ago. Still using it to this day
I’ve got one . 435k miles. The important thing is that it keeps getting me where I need to go
It looks better than my 2000 Camry le. Old Camries are worth keeping!
they are totally worth keeping if you need a good reliable everyday driver to meet and exceed all of your daily commuting needs
Definitely worth it, just made a vid on mines
Go check it out👌🏾
What about a 1998? Just bought one for $500 200k miles on like 6/10 condition on the outside. Door handles are broken, and some mid bumps. But other than that works good
My dad used to drive one of these and he loved it. I have myself a 2012 Camry se and my dad has a 2020 Camry now. Us as a family LOVE camrys! 😁
My parents bought a 1997 and I still daily it today. Although currently at 213k, it was trouble free for many years until it got to around 200K miles. I've had to replace the starter, tie rods, clock spring, and AC compressor. The compressor still worked but a bearing was shot, and I opted to replace the whole thing as I didn't want to have to go back in later. It leaks everything except for brake fluid mainly coolant and power steering. Oil leaks from the valve cover because they didn't design the bolts long enough or holes deep enough for proper torque. Father time has distorted the gasket. I believe this was later rectified in later models. Hopefully, I can buy some time with some washers. The charcoal canister has triggered the check engine light since about 115k. It does not affect emissions whatsoever. This was also fixed in later models. The front struts are no longer as stiff and will bottom out the car on big bumps on the road. I've only ever owned this car and do all my own work, so how does one define reliability from this kind of history?
I found a 2000 Camry with 60K miles. It didn’t even work when I got it but now. I have it a new exhaust, body kit, wheels, radiator, everything. I gave it everything. It’s perfect and it’s going to last me a bunch of years. Perfect daily since I drive my 350Z on the weekends
I just purchased my first Camery and I love it. 94000 miles for $800 everything looks and runs great leaks no oil. Love this car. Thanks for the video look forward to more.
Low miles , for $800 you got a incredible deal
@@jeff346 jealous asf i paid 2000 for 140k
killer deal! I thought I got a good steal for a 187,000 mile 2000 camry for $1500
Liar
Nice car! I bought my 1993 Camry LE back in 2002 for $4600, the guy wanted $5100. Back then it only had 78K miles on the odometer. Now in 2023 it has 209,000 miles and still runs great with relatively little maintenance. I mean, over 21 years of owning this car, I’ve put money into it, replaced nearly every part under the hood, except for a/c compressor, which is noisy,but I don’t care, still blows freezing cold for the south Florida blazing heat. It blows at a nice 38-40 degrees on the hottest days. I have 16” wheels and after market turbine rims, which were on the car when I bought it. Rims are kind of beat up now, so I’m wanting to replace them soon. My car is light blue paint with blue cloth interior. Paint is original, doesn’t look terrible, but there are scratches and nicks here and there. It needs painting. Keeping it in the garage the last 18 years has really prolonged the life of the paint as well as the interior. I’ll drive it as long as I can, until the transmission quits or something major like that, then we will part our ways. She has been very good to me, solid, reliable car. Best car I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned 20 cars or more, Lincolns, Grand Marquis, bigger cars in the past. But they were not as reliable as my Camry. She just keeps going and going.
My 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 Cylinder is pretty good! It actually feels spacious and drives smoothly. These vehicles are built to last, and Toyota had the advantage of building them strong and sufficient for many decades to come.
I love my 97 LE some cosmetic issues and its got a sun roof so it leaks a little but the motor and breaks still work 160k I am very happy with it.
outside of regular maintenance I have replaced the rotors, front left caliper and hose, rear o2 sensor, and the exhaust as that rusted and fell off the car right at 20 years old which probably cost me $260 in all new parts.
My cousin gave me his father's 2000 Toyota Camry LE 4 cylinder. Needs a lot of work but it's worth it. I have put led lights inside and out. Except for the dashboard, console. Heater and air conditioning, plus the glove box. When I get these done It'll be total led. You don't need resistors either. For the turn signals I bought a new flasher. It does both incandescent and led bulbs. Works fine.
Been deciding wether or not i should buy this car. Im now convinced how good of a car it is. Thank you!
I have one got it for $1400 with 280,000 miles still good condition
I've got a 1997 toyota camry, it goes pretty good I only bought it 3 months ago but it's been great. It's on 226,000
I had 97 and 99. But anyway what's that ig ?
I have a 97 LE just hit 300,000 miles and still running strong. I do all the repairs and maintenance myself and save a lot of money doing so. Also yea registrations and insurance is really cheap. I love it. Only thing I wish is that it was a little better on gas mileage. Highway the car is fairly efficient and can get 30mpg but rare. I don’t do too much city driving but I usually average about 23-25mpg. Modern cars today are much more fuel efficient.
Nice!
I have a 1998 Camary le with 2.2 . It has 79000 miles. Very nice car😊
I bought my '97 6 years ago from the original owner. He was diligent with maintenance and used toyota parts. I've put tires on it and oil changes every 5000 km but that's it. I'm putting some money into it now, new exhaust, struts and brakes.
These cars are not cheap anymore. 3 to 8 thousand dollars. The cheapest one I could find was 2000. Great car. Gonna keep it going.
My son has a 2000 very attractive car, befor it's time in design, still competes with new cars style wise
I have a 1997 Camry LE as well. Runs great after all these years. 200,000+ strong miles and counting.
99 XLE here, going strong at 172k. I go 400+miles per week, all highway. Getting hard to find good 14" tires. Unstoppable!
I Had a classic BEAT UP, white ‘97 Camry with 289,000+ miles on the thing. Eventually, it wouldn’t reverse! -2wks later (when that problem started) we SOLD to a mechanic for $1200 ! the dam thing wouldn’t die and we still got paid .😭
I would totally buy another .
I've got a 2000 for a daily driver, 272000 miles and it runs like it's maybe 3 years old. Inside is in great condition outside has a few dings but nothing noticeable. Great little cars for beginner drivers too!
I leased a 2001 Toyota Camry CE that year ( same car & color as this 1997) & loved it, but returned it at the
end of the lease! I then bought a 2004 Camry LE, which I still have, but still 'pine' for that magnificent car!
Bought a 1999 with 237k a few months ago. She's a black beauty and near flawless. Still rides smooth as silk with amazing AC and cruise still works even. No leaks, no rust, no smoke. 1 family car, I'm the 3rd owner, well maintained with a laundry list of fixes and receipts. Love her...
I have made it a rule to get the timing belt, and water pump assessed and replaced asap within getting this car, as well as the interchangeable years up to 2001. You can order the full timing belt kit from the Aisin brand. have the YourMechanic does service for it, since their timing belt service covers the whole timing belt kit(It is better to just have the parts ready, or you pay this crazy price). I had a '97 that had the timing belt snap at a red light, as I didn't really pay much attention to that. I stopped driving it after getting the '01, because of the SRS light being lit.
You have a high chance of the main control module being at fault if you had the air conditioner clogged, causing leaks, and under the carpeting. It is located under the air conditioner. The car did have an in cab leak due to the AC drainage being dislodged, and clogged into, and under the rugging. The previous owner made sure to take out the SRS light, and check engine light, not mistakingly to pass inspection. Inspecters seems to check for the lights to come on and go off now. Well, I was able to get another control module, and the light went out and never came back on. Hope this comment helps anyone who may have the SRS light on.
I really like the boring camry, for the ninja-quiet engine. It is fairly easy to do your own oil change too, as well as replacing front brakes. The coolant should be the red toyota coolant. Everything else, should be left to the professionals(no, not backyard mechanics). The Toyota owners app is great for getting the history dates of when the car was serviced, instead of CarFAX.
I just bought one with 143k miles. The body is clean, just a couple small dents. The gold paint still shines and the interior is extremely clean! These cars hold up SO WELL over time. The cloth interior cars are DURABLE. You can find them with 300k miles+ and the interiors are still good. My dad had a 2000 while I was growing up, he got that car to 300k before selling it. I remember the car vividly, it's a blast to the past! They're fairly slow driving through the mountains of Colorado everyday, but it is a spirited car on flat land! I love this car!
first off great purchase. these will definitely keep you on the road reliably for many years and miles. the cloth does hold up better than the leather, but either way they are still nice overall. glad you bought one 👌
Still drive my 05 Camry. Solid as a tank. 20 years old and runs like a champ
I have a 2000 with almost 300,000 still running strong. Awesome cars.
I like this car 1997😍🎼🎼 Toyota and also the Toyota 2018-2020 good car ..
I've been driving my 1997 Camry 4 cylinder with 287,000 MI never let me down
Amazing that it has a factory CD player. Most had cassette players.
Got my 2001 Camry 250 000 miles still drives like new with minor maintenance. Great car
I have the exact same car .. 99' .. they are so awsome .. very easy to work on and reliable .. just did my timing belt .. water pump .. new oil pump seal on mine
I have a 97 XLE close to 270k in dark green. It's an incredible car. Super smooth and reliable.
Love my 2003 Toyota Camry LE. I have over 317,00 on it. Still running strong 💪💪
i have a 01 carmy, 127000 miles, runs like new, currently doing some cosmetic upgrades
excellent cars and easy to maintain. with age, cosmetics will always be the downside to these older toyotas
We purchased a 97 Camry , our first new car. Still have it as our main driver. 93,000 miles. Milage ratings 24/30. Could never get anymore than 20 mpg in the city with sensible driving. Does great on the highway. Overall great car....... guess that's why we still have it ✌️
I've owned my 99 camry CE for 17yrs now. I do have other but my daily is the Camry. I bought when it was 76k from toyota back in 2004. Now it's 294,500K+++miles and i can't wait to hit 300k🙏. BTW it' s still original engine and trans.
I bought a 97 Camry 2.2 like 5 years ago for $400 with a torn timing belt. I fixed it with a $100. New timing belt kit with water pump and new oil pump gasket as well. Has been a very reliable car and has a nice ride as well. My dad likes it so much he pretty much took over it.
I have a 1999 Camry at only 119k miles. I love this car.
Just bought a 99 LE 145k miles the car is amazing
I had one like this. 97 camry. Traded it in for 2001 corolla. One of the dumbest things I ever done. Should of kept it till this day.
What wrong with the Corolla. I have a 97 Corolla she’s amazing
I have a 98 camry sport 2.2 and another one for parts. The main issue i think with the camry is the ride height and factory wheels are pretty bad. The sport version has 17 inch alloys, lowering springs and a subtle body kit with a better lower front bumper and side skirts. This really brings out the lines of the car which are actually very good. They are also very easy to work on. Once they get to 120,000 miles they do need lots of suspension and brake work but it is easy to do. They can also start dripping oil from rocker gasket and if your unlucky the oil pump gasket can leak. Electronics are very reliable.
I bought one in 2018 its a 2000 grey xle, with grey leather interior, 200,000 awesome looking car, doesn't look like a camry, looks like a lexus or benz, I put a benz grill on it.
Was transmission fluid changed very important in these older cars.
I own a third hand 1999 Toyota Camry LE and it is literally rotting away here in the NYS SALT BELT however it is still running excellent with a couple issues not critical to its safety at 283,000 miles on the road
I had a 2001 Toyota Camry LE and I have to tell you one of the best cars I've ever owned. I bought it at $2500 from my mechanic 4 years ago. I now have a 2000 Lexus ES300 which I guess you can say is like a Camry which I love driving too.
I found one with 104k miles on it for $2,000.
Good deal?
that's a great deal. as long as it doesnt need any major repairs and everything works as it should. I would go for it
Lmao grab it cause it ain’t gonna be available for too long.
def, I bought a 97 LE 5 years ago for 2k and I've had no regrets
@@DaylyDriverDayly Apparantly the DBag i bought it from was using it as a parts corpse.
Luckily the drive train is fully intact, so it drives perfectly fine. But it's AC system is missing a whole line segment, and the compressor doesn't work (i suspect its a safety feature when no freon is detected cause the circuit works)
And it has very little heat. A clogged heater core i think. Cause i can hear stuff tumbling around in it when i rev the engine.
But aside from those missinh creature comforts, it runs like a top.
It's at 142k now. Probably due for a timing belt and has a hot running front left wheel. Probably a sticky caliper.
But I'm ok with putting money into a car this old. Cause it's a rock solid dependable vehicle. And its worth it.
yup . easy to go 300k on these
Timing Belt isn’t that important on these cars. It’s a non-interference engine. Meaning, if the timing belt breaks, no big deal. Just replace it.
I have a 1999 Camry LE and it's still going strong to this day. One can say that I Camry harder than most.
Wish mine didnt have the door switch separation you get from sun
I bought a 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, one for each of my teen drivers. Easy to maintain, easy to repair.
Great video, all the best from Scotland, so reliable these Camrys better than most modern cars .
I bought my first car a 99 V6 Camry LE with 115k miles for $1,500. The only problems were that the motor mounts were worn and the power steering pump was leaking.
have a 98 camry best used car i ever bought
My 1997 Camry LE is approaching 350k, and it's running great!
awsome to hear . my 99 has 194k on it .. runs like a top
I’m at 348k on my 97! We are the 3rd owners
@@SimornM I'm the 2nd owner. She just hit 372k miles!
@@eliazartan14 that’s crazy man! Aside from having 4 different tires at all four corners of the car (keep getting flats smh) it runs really smooth going 80 like it just glides
@@SimornM Every time I change oil, I also have the 4 tires rotated. Maybe you just need an alignment?
This is my car, will soon have to replace the power steering rack, radiatior, o2 sensor, valve cover gasket, and washer fluid reservoir. Worth repairing or upgrade? 152,xxx miles
Yes totally worth it
@@luisrobles9695 you’re right but I did it myself to save labor and shopped for deals
We have a 97. Got it from a friend for $500 dollars. Still runs well.
Unless the transmission fluid is new, and it never is, when you get an old Toyota, drain and fill the transmission, and I say use original Dex III, not back-compatible Dex VI or an equivalent. You do not need to drop the pan and change the filter. Do not get a power flush or full fluid exchange. Then there's the differential, which has a separate fluid reservoir on the four cylinder. There are videos explaining how to do this. A drain-and-fill requires 2.6 quarts and the differential hold 1.6 quarts.
Sounds complex.
I just got the 01 Camry XLE V6 with 145k and fairly new michelin defenders on her. Leather seats have couple rips and are cracked but for 14 hundred I think it's great
Purchase a 2000 Camry LE in 2009.
It had 103,000 miles...Drove it until 2016.
It had 245,000 miles! I only changed oil,brakes,tires New radiator and starter.
A/C still blew cold! Great car!
Don't forget timing belt/water pump. I find it hard to believe you wouldn't have needed a new Alternator or Power Steering pump by 230k.
@@HermannTheGreat Oh yes I changed the timing belt..water pump... tensioner at 110,000 miles and 200,000 miles...
The alternator and power steering were never touched and never needed replacement.
@@HermannTheGreat One of the most reliable cars I ever owned..Btw in summer 2014 with about 200,000 miles on the car I drove it from Los Angeles, California to Laughlin, Nevada and the temp was 117 degrees in the dessert...Air conditioner on the whole time...Only problem I had was the oldest tire on the rear started melting and I had to drive real slow until I found a service station...Had a good factory stereo as well!
@@HermannTheGreat God's Blessings to you and your family.
Just bought one today with 202k miles... Very nice and quiet
These are the most reliable car ever built also 1998 to around 2001 and some of them were made in Australia l own a 1997 Toyota Hilux myself with 431000kms on it getting back to your maverlouse Toyota Camery its the four cylinder one slightly better than the V6 maintenance wise because in the V6 to change the three spark plugs on the bank towards the fire wall the intake plenum has to be removed but yours is four cylinders also were l live there are a lot of these late 1990s Toyota Camerys around because they are so reliable and your Toyota Camery will last a long time
I dunno if I got strange taste, I actually like this car cuz I don't like cars with too many electrical things like screen/electronic speedometer, anyone same with me?
@1018miamidrive Exactly
Yep. Older cars are better because you aren’t driving an iPad on wheels
I love the Camry. I like the elegant understated styling, I like the way it's a non-confrontational car (no boy racers wanting to race you), I like the soft, smooth comfortable driving characteristics and of course the reliability. I actually think this is the definition of a supercar.
@@asensibleyoungman2978 Agreed. It is a supercar when you think about it lol. Won’t break down unlike the fancy European sport cars. I leave fun to my bike, and the Camry for my transportation which is does perfectly
My 97 just made it from Washington State to Indiana. Definitely has people talking lol, said I was crazy driving it home. Talk of the town with Washington plates. Best 800 bucks I bought. It's at 297,700 now from that trip.
It's still going, about to hit 344k.
I have a toyota cambri le 2001 and is my first car toyota and it drives so smooth and very comfortable and no sound inside i some times i can t even hear the engine When i drive. Its a very good car
Love my Camry. Perfect car if you got kids who likes to trash the car. Trunk is huge. Cheap to operate and reliable.
I missed out on buying these at an insane deal. 3.5k for 91k miles. Perfectly priced given the mileage, though it was all base. I would've loved to have it considering it was simple, comfortable and reliable transportation. Oh well, hopefully in another life.
Just super reliable
Wow I love this review , currently using a 2001 Toyota CamryLe.... Been a good car so far 😁😁
The screen direction was flipped on the test drive.
I got a 97 with 96,000 miles and runs great.
I just got a 2003 Toyota Camry le for $ 2,300 and has 146k maintenance is great 👍 and wonderful on gas
140,000 miles on the original timing belt? It looks great to me. I hope u post more videos on how to fix this Toyota. Great video. Kepp it coming. Thanks.
I grew up with Hondas. Definitely would take a Toyota over Honda anytime.