Worth it more now than before the 5th gen camry in good shape decent miles is a gem of a car. Not even new camry can get me out of my 03 v6 xle with 337k miles rock solid reliable more room almost as much power and rides as good as brand new one.
I have the same year vehicle with the v six engin There's 2 gripes I have about your video. You should have took care of the temple in the bumper. Left rear before filming presentation means a lot and number 2. You can get the key fives and go through the open up. The door turn it on the Ignition, open up the door twice. Turn on the Ignition, okay to have yourself some key 5 to automatically open your doors and your trunk. That's all
about to buy a 03 camry se with 170k miles for $1,500 not sure how good of a deal it is or not? Has extensive history for the first two owners but this past owner only inspected, BUT 5k miles a year for 4 years. Said he just changed the starter and battery. Driving the car felt good, suspension felt good, trunk lock and gas cap is messed up power seat drivers doesn’t lean back, other than that pretty sure it’s good.
Question: I just buy a Camry 2003 very nice condition. But the pedal travel a lot before feels resistant. It’s this normal on this type of car or can been brake issues
I see many 2003 -2005 Toyota Camry in South Australia .. i have 2004 Toyota Camry 4 cylinders 147.000 km cold air conditioning. Very good condition inside and outside,I sold 2 months ago for $6150 AUD,.. very good car i have all original starter motor and alternator… nothing wrong with the car
My daily is an 02 Camry LE w/ a manual transmission and made in Japan. Bought it two years ago with 100k miles and now has 135k. Lots of highway driving. A truly reliable car. I would like to have it last upwards of 250k-300k miles. I’m very big on preventative mx.
Just bought an 03 about a month ago with 107,000 miles for my first car. Good to know I made the right decision. I love this car and I’m going to drive it until it dies.
@@prodaxb last year but only caveat it was in the Philippines where I spend 6 months out of the year , I bought it from an elderly Chinese woman who bought it knew and kept it garaged
2004 Camry with 250,000 miles. Love it. A/C still works. Drives and rides as good as the day I purchased it. Would not sell it even for $ 10,000 dollars. Why? Could not replace it with the same reliability and comfort. That’s Toyota.
Roger that! Vehicles starting around 20teens up to now are just pile of plastic legos… Toyota figured they could make more money if cars breaks down after 5 years instead of driving forever… 🖕 planned obsolescence!!!!
Have you had any issues with the paint? I have a 04 in blue and a gentleman at Walmart pulled up next to me and had the same year and same color and the same paint chipping problem so we were wondering if it was the year. (We also live in the desert so that also could be it)
My 03 doing same thing 290k miles but it just keeps starting I can’t imagine life without it 22 years I had it taught my 3 kids to drive, I’m more attached to the car than my dog
Just received my Toyota Camry..2002 -2.4 liter , white LE edition , garage kept... Still smells new inside with 57,989 miles... New set of pirellis on it.. Life's good.!! Inheritance😊
Take care of it! Keeping it on top!! First of all, Clean the throttle body and MAF sensor. Check the spark plugs in case you need to replace them, and that’s it! You don’t have to worry for any other thing. 3 more years and that Camry will be an officially “Classic”. Enjoy!!!
My research: The transmission fluid needs 1 quart of ATF drained & refilled every 30k. Buy good brand water pump. Buy a Denso 221-0506 radiator rated for towing off Amazon . Inspect water pump monthly & have the better designed pump in your trunk ready. Your 2.4 L is going to have head gasket- like leak around 100K. The strong towing radiator will withstand said head gasket gases going into cooling system. Also, unscrew the reservoir cap so gases can escape thru there. Been driving this way for 40K when the owner was told she needed a new engine at dealership at 135K. It's now at 179K as daily driver. Still strong AC with original stock parts.
I love how you did a whole video of the best camry ever made! I always say the corolla 03-08 is the best looking corolla but the last reliable overbuilt toyota is this one. I have a 97 corolla its a tank just never dies!
A year and a half ago my 16 year olds first car was an 06 Camry with 117k on it. Phenomenal car until he was t boned about 3 months ago…what did we buy? Another 06 Camry XLE with 147k on it. HE was the one who said he wanted another Camry. They are absolutely beautifully built automobiles.
Your video randomly popped up in my RUclips feed. I've got a heavy equipment and trucking business with farming somewhere in there. I'm up north of Helen Georgia. I've got a bazillion trucks, vans, cars, machines, motorcycles...etc. Barring our only choice of USA made work trucks and vans and old classic USA cars...I'm done with domestic vehicles. Done. Made my gf dump her ford escape eco boost awd suv for a 2016 Corolla. For Xmas, got her a second car: 2000 Avalon with bench seat and NO SUNROOF. Supposedly had something wrong with it (valve cover leaks and misfire). I out front brake pads on jt and two tires. At Xmas, the preacher and daughter who owned the Avalon just wanted to poor mouth it at their church to get a new car gifted to them. I siezed on their scheme and snagged the car for literally nothing. Slickest used car I've ever gotten! Like a fckn dream. But that missfire? It has 190k miles on it. Scan code says lean bank 1 and knock sensor. I think it's a vacuum leak. I should let you guys diagnose it, possible fix it if it's just a vacuum line (it acts like the vacuum pod isn't opening butterflies intermittently) and make a small video of how GREAT this car is. Omg it's so good. Love the channel! * we aren't helping the market availability with teaching others how good these older Toyotas are.... it should be secret 🤫
Oh that's a steal! We bought a 2006 XLE for a little over $7,000 with 159k two and a half years ago. It now has 210k miles and has never left us stranded. The only problem is the air conditioning but it makes sense, it's somewhat of an old car so that is to be expected.
@@VramanNoodles I just drove TODAY from Palm Springs, CA to Yuma, AZ in 110 degree heat in my 2004 camry le. Comfortable as can be with 209,000 miles and had to turn the a/c down while on the freeway. No, its NOT to be expected as it doesn't get much hotter than this and my Camry does the job. Have it checked.
@@VramanNoodles I know your comment was made two months ago but I thought I'd mention checking the cabin filter first. If it's dirty/clogged the a/c will seem weak but replacing it will really help if it's dirty. Plus, it's only about $20 for a cabin filter.
Thank you for convincing me to keep my 2005 Camry with 231,000 miles. I was considering getting a different car due to high mileage and to have an Uber eligible car but I think I’ll keep it until it dies. Maintenance has always been done on it and I’ve never had any issues with it
2.4L engine is problematic Camry /Scion, Rav4, etc. Get the V6 instead. One of the few bad engines Toyota built. ( Bad = as dependable as a domestic brand )
No offense, but will you please stop raving about these cars! I have a 2004 Camry LE with 73k miles, bought new, & after 20 years of ownership, I am starting to worry that, because of its reliability, it will be stolen out of my driveway!
Love me a Toyota. I have 4 Camrys and a Sequoia. They are all older and require your basic maintenance but the engine and transmission run flawlessly. I appreciate older cars, a lot less expensive things that could brake.
same here all the newer cars I have just love love my daily 97 corolla, I will upgrade when this one dies if it ever does to this gen camry or an 03-08 corolla! just my favorite toyotas ever!
I just bought a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE that is in immaculate condition. One owner and the car was garage kept all these years with 50,000 original miles. I also have a 2021 Camry XSE all wheel drive and love them both.
Absolutely great video, I just bought a 2005 Camry LE for my college bound grandson who is such a grateful young man. My wife helped me repair some items that needed attention. At 70 yrs it was a project but it’s a fine car now. Thank you, I’m new to the channel. It’s great.
'03 2.4L w/ 130K miles. Bought it from an elderly original owner. She took good care of it. Only thing I've needed to do is replace the radiator (started leaking at year 20). Super simple repair, did it myself for $200 and 90 minutes. Doesn't burn or leak a drop of oil or any other fluid. Not sexy but has always started and runs perfectly. Love this car. Never plan to sell it.
Man, I really, really love how you stomp on all the pig-headed American things that people say to justify their materialism like: "I need a truck because occasionally I haul things-" "No you don't! This will occasionally let you haul things." Finally some blue-collar common sense from a car guy!
O5 sportivo, 2.4 , had I’d 20 years 580 thousand km . Yes oil burning but not too bad, love it. And it has the spoiler on boot , trunk.. maintenance very easy.
My wife purchased a Toyota Camry XLE in 2003. She still drives it daily. Other than routine oil changes, one set of brake shoes, the vehicle has never been in the shop. It is kept in the garage when not being driven, and therefore the paint is still in excellent condition. No one has ever ridden in the back seat and therefore the upholstery and floor mats are in excellent condition. Several times I have offered to buy her a later model and she refused each time. I drive a 2016 Camry XLE hybrid which she will not drive because it is push button start and not key. I have also owned a 2005 Tacoma, and a 2009 Tacoma I drove each of these vehicles more than 500,000 miles (my travels averaged 145,000 miles a year). In addition, I owned to Tundra's. The number of times we have had mechanical issues with any of these 6 vehicles is ZERO. Other Toyotas we have owned are a 1971 Toyota Corolla, and a 1973 Toyota Corona.
The LE was available with a V6. IMO, in this generation (and the one that followed), you want the V6. It's much more reliable than the 4 cylinder engine, and you don't get much of an MPG deficit over the 4 cylinder models.
When I see a shiny minty Camry or corolla I see an 80s Mercedes. Just as the luxury and prestige in an old 300d was manifested in the sheer quality of construction and engineering, I believe toyota is no different. I absolutely love my corolla and keep the light grey interior absolutely spotless. Just love it ❤❤ People scratch their head when I say I believe toyota is an aspirational brand. Oh well
I have a 06 Camry LE 3.0 v6 with almost 300k miles on it. Greatest car I have ever owned. I have had no major problems with it. Got it when it had 113k miles on it. I get about 24-25 mpg with the V6.
This is the engine that has the blown head gasket/loose head bolt problem. I understand it's really common on high mileage Camrys, although I bought one for my daughter several years ago that now has 265K miles and it hasn't blown yet.
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It’s the valve seals not the piston rings that allow oil to go into the combustion chamber. When you start them it throws smoke out the tailpipe. This is only on cold starts. It also does happen on low mileage ones as it did it on my 2003 with 79k miles, 2003 with 115k miles and currently on our 2005 with 100k miles. Only on one of them was the smoke from exhaust really noticeable. Neither one burned enough oil between oil changes to have to add oil. They are also the most reliable of my cars and required ZERO repairs. Two of them driven to 200k miles then sold running good and current one zero repairs at 104k miles.
The Toyota oil consumption problem began in the 2006 model year, I believe. Toyota engineers switched to low-tension piston rings and 'thinner' oil in an effort to slightly boost performance, ie mileage. This worked, but the lower pressure exerted on the cylinder walls meant they could not control the oil any more . Hence the oil burning. This is a well understood phenomenon, and it was a major embarrassment for Toyota. They SHOULD be embarrassed. Only customers who screamed the loudest ever received new pistons and rings under warranty. Everyone else was left carrying bottles of motor oil wherever they went. Like most modern engines, run them low and they're toast, so they require constant monitoring.
Excuse me I have a 2009 XLE with that oil consumption problem 154 k miles on it.... bought it a year ago....thinking on replace the engine for a used one imported from Japan....do you know if the engines made un Japan have that same oil consumption problem????
2007 is when Toyota switch to the low tension rings and away from the 5w-30 oil recommendation. I thought it was 07 but looked it up anyway to confirm. Actually now I’m think it might have been 06 in a couple models, like RAV4. But it was 07 in the Camry. Either way you had a good comment
I have to disagree with your summary dismissal of the V6 engine. My wife has V6 Camry 2005 with 350,000 km on the clock. The engine is quiet, uses a near imperceptible amount of oil between 5000km changes and is certainly powerful enough for ordinary driving (we live in country Australia). Fuel consumption is around 8-10 liters/100km. As for the auto transmission, it changes smoothly and unobtrusively under all loads, enough said. By comparison, the 4 cylinder Toyota engine of that vintage is somewhat lacking in power ("gutless" in Australian vernacular). I have no experience with the manual transmission Camry. In Australia, they are as scarce as the proverbial hen's teeth. Maybe the situation is different in the US. Thanks for the video.
My bro has a 02' Camry V6 230k+ miles we patched up after an accident still smooth like butter engine and trans and gets up and goes. I have a 07' ES350 with 224k miles (98k on engine/trans). Hauls ass and still get up to 33 mpg highway!
I have a 2002 Camry LE that has the V-6 in it. Had it since it was new. Still drives GREAT!! Gets about 520 miles to a tank. Or 28 to 30 miles a gallon on regular fuel. Leather interior and pretty much all the bells and whistles. Struts and brakes are needing to be replaced. But overall, zero complaints. I’d add the pic of the LE with the V-6 emblem. But it doesn’t allow me to do so. Loved your video on the Camry. Now, you got me wanting to go check my oil. Lol
I've got the Toyota Camry XLE V6 and it's amazing. Almost 224,000 miles and only minor easy fixes besides oil changes and tires. Thought it was kinda weird when he said the v6's get 20. I've had my Camry V6 for almost 3 years and the lowest I've seen the average is 26 mpg. 30 mpg was the highest I've seen it as well so I would count the v6 as a gas guzzler. They can be pretty efficient as well.
For my first car i have many choices. - Corolla 2001 - Camry 2002 - 2006 - Honda Accord 2004 - 2007 - Peugeot 206 This man just convinced me! Camry it is !!!!
My 1mzfe 6 cylinder gets 27mpg ....(2003 Avalon) 175k miles, documented regular oil changes, garage kept.... keep in mind....they are prone to sludge IF neglected.
I still own my 2005 Camry SE, bought it new with 3 miles on it. Now it has 144k miles. Still drives good and replace the alternator once. I'm keeping this car. Needs a good paint job. 4 cylinder good on gas mileage @ 32 mpg on hwy.
06" LE V6 336,000 KM, I have done some repairs but the one thing that has been perfect is zero oil issues. Switched over to a semi-synthetic and when I get the oil changed I am told that what comes out looks as good as what is going in. One of the best cars ever made and the V6 3.0 is a fantastic engine. I usually get 550 km city driving and over 750km highway on a tank of gas. The only complaint I have is that I have to replace the gas cap every couple of years. The seals tend to fail and then the check engine light comes on.
2002 Camry 172,000 miles and responds like a dream. Good tires, proper maintenance & Performance struts make this septuagenarian Parnelli James driver safe & sturdy on long haul road trips. I can’t drive 55!
Getting the V6 version but because its whats availible with the best miles/least body damage and I know the oil burning isnt really an issue but tho it is less gas milage I dont gotta change my oil as much
Change the belt and water pump, 6-700 bucks and 1-150k miles never have to worry ever really. It’s so cheap if you can somehow do it yourself, the parts really are only 150ish bucks
@@KingZoa will have to got it at 150k miles the seats aint even cracked and only paint chip is from me not heating up the dealership sticker enough on about 2 parts but im gonna get dr chip what ever that color matches and has a clear cote and it works great for covering that up but only interior part that didnt look brand new was the floor mat on one spit whrte your heel sits for your gas/brake foot from all the pivoting
My dad used to use his 2003 Camry for work as a full time delivery driver (Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc) and it was a pretty good beater until it lost practically all of its power and my dad can’t figure out if It’s a spun bearing or a bad timing chain. Either way, he’s trying to get it fixed so he could give it to me. Rather drive the Toyota than his shitty $400 2008 Kia Sportage😂
I love this gen Camry and I know way, way to much about this gen Camry as far as trims, colors, options, etc. With that being said, I only know the Midwest Region Camry's so all of what I say here is from the Midwest Region. This gen did offer a V6 in LE trim. I actually have one, a 2005 LE V6 and it was it's own model during this gen. The main difference between the LE 4 and the LE V6 was of course options, but the LE 4 had drum brakes in the rear and the V6 has disc brakes in the rear, and the V6 had an engine immobilizer. There were no Camry CE's in this gen (the CE ended in 2001) the base model was either called the "base" or "Standard". The main difference between a "base" and the "LE" is that the base had no power seat, no power windows, no keyless entry, and the non powered outside mirrors were black instead of body color. All colors were available for all models. You could get any model with a 5 speed manual transmission except the XLE, and LE V6. No V6 was offered in a manual during this gen. Most people opted for the V6 simply because the engine is smoother and had extra power if it was needed. There were 2 V6 options only the SE got the 3.3 and the LE V6 and XLE trim got the 3.0 liter V6. The color of the Camry in the video was called Sky Blue with stone leather interior. It looks like it had the JBL without the 6 disc in dash changer. This is by far my favorite gen Camry and I have had 2 of them, a 2004 LE with the 2.4 auto in Lunar Mist with cloth, and my current black 2005 LE V6.
About a month ago I bought a 2004 Camry XLE for $700. Very nice interior and really everything about the car. The catch is it had a blown head gasket and when I took the engine apart it apparently pulled the threads on the back three head bolts. It overheated and I looked online and apparently it’s a little more common with the 2AZ-FE’s then I initially thought. I fixed the issue with a Timesert kit and threw new parts at anything I see wrong, timing chain, tensioners, all new top end gaskets, etc. it runs and drives great now and I only spent about $2000 on the whole car including the price I bought it for. The problem with the head bolts pulling is the entire engine is aluminum with torque to yield head bolts. If it happens to overheat for some reason the threads are thin and stretch. It could happen to any of the ten bolts but is most common on the rear center three on the intake manifold side.
@@nolanboyd720 Gotcha. I just bought a low mile 04’ and have been hearing that one the head gasket goes chances are head bolt threads could be giving out. I want to get prepared if it happens to me. Love this car. Thanks.
I went to a used car dealership and they had a 2018 camry and you could put the driver seat all the way back and even I would have leg room if I was behind (and I'm 6'0 with about 20 inches from my knees to my hip) and the boot/trunk would still be bigger than some apartments in NYC that people pay 2500/month for
I inherited a 2005 all black Camry SE (2.4) with the rear spoiler with original 30000km from my grandfather. My 07 Altima's CVT is about to go very soon at 200000Km so the Camry will be the daily driver. Everything you've mentioned here I agree with, awesome vehicle!
I got a 05 2.4 LE that came on trade at my work with true mileage unknown on the carfax. With the math and odo which has been swapped it has around 255k. It does burn some oil, I put 4 tires on it. I’ve put about 10k on it since I bought it and it has developed a timing chain tensioner noise. I’m getting the chains and full motor and trans mounts done on it and I cannot wait. I’ve cleaned it up quite a bit and love it. I agree with everything this video says I rave about the car all the time. It just does everything so well.
I have a 2004 and I'm missing a hubcap and my blue paint is chipped sooook bad. BUT.. I'm in AZ and dont have covered parking unfortunately so she gets lots of sun 🥵😬
Man I’m so glad I got my Lexus ES330. Basically a V6 Camry with even more refinement, or a Lexus with the maintenance cost of a Camry. Either way an excellent car. Thanks Scotty 🤘🏼
I dispacted for a emergency roadside tow company and lack in camry calls we got nade me get my Camry. But, as you said, Altimas are ALWAYS getting towed for their transmissions mostly lol
My 03 only has 138k miles. No oil burning. Im 61 years old. I will drive it until it dies or until i die, whichever comes first.
Amazing 🙏🏻💙
May you live Long, and your Camry ☺️
Sell it to me before you kick the bucket 😂
May u outlive ur car
I have a '04 Camry LE, bought new, that only has 73k miles on it! I'm 78 & hope to keep it for life!
Worth it more now than before the 5th gen camry in good shape decent miles is a gem of a car. Not even new camry can get me out of my 03 v6 xle with 337k miles rock solid reliable more room almost as much power and rides as good as brand new one.
I have the same year vehicle with the v six engin There's 2 gripes I have about your video. You should have took care of the temple in the bumper. Left rear before filming presentation means a lot and number 2. You can get the key fives and go through the open up. The door turn it on the Ignition, open up the door twice. Turn on the Ignition, okay to have yourself some key 5 to automatically open your doors and your trunk. That's all
about to buy a 03 camry se with 170k miles for $1,500 not sure how good of a deal it is or not? Has extensive history for the first two owners but this past owner only inspected, BUT 5k miles a year for 4 years. Said he just changed the starter and battery. Driving the car felt good, suspension felt good, trunk lock and gas cap is messed up power seat drivers doesn’t lean back, other than that pretty sure it’s good.
Question: I just buy a Camry 2003 very nice condition. But the pedal travel a lot before feels resistant. It’s this normal on this type of car or can been brake issues
2005 toyota camry, 60,000 miles. ^^
Still drive & own my 2005 Camry. Solid as a tank. 350,000 kms & smooth as ever. Toronto Canada
You see them everywhere in Thornhill, Markham etc
I got same one too with 205k millage
I see many 2003 -2005 Toyota Camry in South Australia .. i have 2004 Toyota Camry 4 cylinders 147.000 km cold air conditioning. Very good condition inside and outside,I sold 2 months ago for $6150 AUD,.. very good car i have all original starter motor and alternator… nothing wrong with the car
My 2004 with 236k miles still run like 8 cylinder car in the fwy....love it.
Does it have unintended acceleration problem?
Still driving my 2006 Camry LE. 192K miles. I'm never letting go of this thing until I absolutely have to
2002 Toyota Camry owner with 172K miles.. Runs like it's brand new.. Toyota/Lexus quality and engineering. You can't beat it!
Nice, I’m about to crack 150k on mine.
I had a poster of a Toyota Camry on my wall as a teenager. It was right next to my poster of Natalie from Facts Of Life.
I drive a 04 v6 with 166k miles, never any issues, will drive until the wheels fall off
Is it the 3.0 or 3.3?
hows the gas
The 3.0 V6 engine shared with the Lexus ES300 is what really makes this generation Camry extra special. They are very hard to find but well worth it.
BINGO have owned both es 300 and now 03 v6 camry, you basically have lexus with less luxury but my v6 xle is great 335k miles purrs like new
The Lexus ES models are readily available, 300, 330, 350----I've considered getting one. Ended up with an Accord V6 and so far, so good with that one.
My daily is an 02 Camry LE w/ a manual transmission and made in Japan. Bought it two years ago with 100k miles and now has 135k. Lots of highway driving. A truly reliable car. I would like to have it last upwards of 250k-300k miles. I’m very big on preventative mx.
Just bought an 03 about a month ago with 107,000 miles for my first car. Good to know I made the right decision. I love this car and I’m going to drive it until it dies.
I lucked upon a 03 camry 4 cylinder with 40,000 miles on it .Got it for $3,800 couldn't be happier 😊
@@Sunmoon-gj9gy Wow that’s a really good price for that mileage. When did you buy it?
@@prodaxb last year but only caveat it was in the Philippines where I spend 6 months out of the year , I bought it from an elderly Chinese woman who bought it knew and kept it garaged
@@Sunmoon-gj9gy wow! Well done
@@Sunmoon-gj9gywait wait so did I hit the jackpot? I just got my 02 camry le 120,000 miles on it for 1,200 😅
2004 Camry with 250,000 miles. Love it. A/C still works. Drives and rides as good as the day I purchased it. Would not sell it even for $ 10,000 dollars. Why? Could not replace it with the same reliability and comfort. That’s Toyota.
How many cylinders is yours?
@@wakawaka1976 2.4 4cyl.
Roger that! Vehicles starting around 20teens up to now are just pile of plastic legos… Toyota figured they could make more money if cars breaks down after 5 years instead of driving forever… 🖕 planned obsolescence!!!!
Have you had any issues with the paint? I have a 04 in blue and a gentleman at Walmart pulled up next to me and had the same year and same color and the same paint chipping problem so we were wondering if it was the year. (We also live in the desert so that also could be it)
@@kriswhite1249yes that gen Camry is just like that the paint and clear coat peals off it’s normal
My 04 Camry LE is at 250k miles, burning oil like crazy, and is definitely fighting for its life but god do I love it
My 03 doing same thing 290k miles but it just keeps starting I can’t imagine life without it 22 years I had it taught my 3 kids to drive, I’m more attached to the car than my dog
Get it checked... probably something minor
Toyota may replace engine for free
Is it V6?
@@peterbovaV6?
Just received my Toyota Camry..2002 -2.4 liter , white LE edition , garage kept...
Still smells new inside with 57,989 miles...
New set of pirellis on it..
Life's good.!!
Inheritance😊
Take care of it! Keeping it on top!! First of all, Clean the throttle body and MAF sensor. Check the spark plugs in case you need to replace them, and that’s it! You don’t have to worry for any other thing. 3 more years and that Camry will be an officially “Classic”. Enjoy!!!
My research: The transmission fluid needs 1 quart of ATF drained & refilled every 30k. Buy good brand water pump. Buy a Denso 221-0506 radiator rated for towing off Amazon . Inspect water pump monthly & have the better designed pump in your trunk ready. Your 2.4 L is going to have head gasket- like leak around 100K. The strong towing radiator will withstand said head gasket gases going into cooling system. Also, unscrew the reservoir cap so gases can escape thru there. Been driving this way for 40K when the owner was told she needed a new engine at dealership at 135K. It's now at 179K as daily driver. Still strong AC with original stock parts.
Why have I just discovered this account. 😆 This video is spot on. I am still driving a 2005 Camry.
I love how you did a whole video of the best camry ever made! I always say the corolla 03-08 is the best looking corolla but the last reliable overbuilt toyota is this one. I have a 97 corolla its a tank just never dies!
I loved my 2005 Camry bought it brand new but it was in an accident and had to junk it.
I just bought a 2006 Toyota I love it!!!
2002 4 cylinder owner here. 175k and counting. Hoping to get 500,000 miles
Blessings I hope you do
A year and a half ago my 16 year olds first car was an 06 Camry with 117k on it. Phenomenal car until he was t boned about 3 months ago…what did we buy? Another 06 Camry XLE with 147k on it. HE was the one who said he wanted another Camry. They are absolutely beautifully built automobiles.
Your video randomly popped up in my RUclips feed. I've got a heavy equipment and trucking business with farming somewhere in there. I'm up north of Helen Georgia. I've got a bazillion trucks, vans, cars, machines, motorcycles...etc. Barring our only choice of USA made work trucks and vans and old classic USA cars...I'm done with domestic vehicles. Done. Made my gf dump her ford escape eco boost awd suv for a 2016 Corolla. For Xmas, got her a second car: 2000 Avalon with bench seat and NO SUNROOF. Supposedly had something wrong with it (valve cover leaks and misfire). I out front brake pads on jt and two tires. At Xmas, the preacher and daughter who owned the Avalon just wanted to poor mouth it at their church to get a new car gifted to them. I siezed on their scheme and snagged the car for literally nothing. Slickest used car I've ever gotten! Like a fckn dream. But that missfire? It has 190k miles on it. Scan code says lean bank 1 and knock sensor. I think it's a vacuum leak. I should let you guys diagnose it, possible fix it if it's just a vacuum line (it acts like the vacuum pod isn't opening butterflies intermittently) and make a small video of how GREAT this car is. Omg it's so good. Love the channel! * we aren't helping the market availability with teaching others how good these older Toyotas are.... it should be secret 🤫
Bought one today with 160k for my 16yo. $3500. Your Video makes me feel better about the decision. Thanks
Oh that's a steal! We bought a 2006 XLE for a little over $7,000 with 159k two and a half years ago. It now has 210k miles and has never left us stranded. The only problem is the air conditioning but it makes sense, it's somewhat of an old car so that is to be expected.
@@VramanNoodles I just drove TODAY from Palm Springs, CA to Yuma, AZ in 110 degree heat in my 2004 camry le. Comfortable as can be with 209,000 miles and had to turn the a/c down while on the freeway. No, its NOT to be expected as it doesn't get much hotter than this and my Camry does the job. Have it checked.
@@VramanNoodles I know your comment was made two months ago but I thought I'd mention checking the cabin filter first. If it's dirty/clogged the a/c will seem weak but replacing it will really help if it's dirty. Plus, it's only about $20 for a cabin filter.
Thank you for convincing me to keep my 2005 Camry with 231,000 miles.
I was considering getting a different car due to high mileage and to have an Uber eligible car but I think I’ll keep it until it dies. Maintenance has always been done on it and I’ve never had any issues with it
If your car is still reliabl, keep it bro especially right now car market is terrible
I love my 2004 Camry like a good suit, it's never out of style and sooo dependable.
I just bought a 2006 Camry with 46k original miles I love it!
absolute steal, have good driving experience man
@hakujona I found out today need new rack n pinion and head gasket so hopefully get that fixed and enjoy. Thank you Sir!
What the, it belongs in a museum dude. You got a catch
Bro I got mine with 37k original miles added about twice that now and it’s the best taking it everywhere and no problem
Ill give u 11k rn
2.4L engine is problematic Camry /Scion, Rav4, etc. Get the V6 instead. One of the few bad engines Toyota built. ( Bad = as dependable as a domestic brand )
No offense, but will you please stop raving about these cars! I have a 2004 Camry LE with 73k miles, bought new, &
after 20 years of ownership, I am starting to worry that, because of its reliability, it will be stolen out of my driveway!
Driving 05 camry SE 220k kms, running smooth like butter. No leaks, no mechanical problems. Absolutely perfect❤️
Need to commute, save gas, have leg room, or stashing a deer in the trunk after hunting? Get this camry
I have a 2005 Camry CE with a manual transmission! Best car Ever. It has 130K and in Really good condition. Make me an offer.
Best generation ever made! And they are going up in value!! Had 3 of this generation go over 600K miles and never any major issues.
When I was younger I thought the Ferrari F355 was the best car in the world, boy did I sleep on the 05 Camry.
05 camry 2.4 2azfe stripped headbolt, and blown head gasket issue..
Please review Camry 1998-2001 generation, the queen of reliability
Love me a Toyota. I have 4 Camrys and a Sequoia. They are all older and require your basic maintenance but the engine and transmission run flawlessly. I appreciate older cars, a lot less expensive things that could brake.
same here all the newer cars I have just love love my daily 97 corolla, I will upgrade when this one dies if it ever does to this gen camry or an 03-08 corolla! just my favorite toyotas ever!
I just bought a 2002 Toyota Camry XLE that is in immaculate condition. One owner and the car was garage kept all these years with 50,000 original miles. I also have a 2021 Camry XSE all wheel drive and love them both.
I have an 02 with 216k miles. It has had very few repairs and still runs great. I bought it in 2003 with 25k miles.
Absolutely loved your video on the 2005 Camry. Please keep on creating great content like this! Truthful, Raw, and " Blue Collar Wholesome "!
This guy has all the oil consumption years wrong. Has no clue
Absolutely great video, I just bought a 2005 Camry LE for my college bound grandson who is such a grateful young man.
My wife helped me repair some items that needed attention. At 70 yrs it was a project but it’s a fine car now. Thank you, I’m new to the channel. It’s great.
Excellent content bro. It didn't feel like 20mins of my time at all. I'm certainly gonna buy one of these in the coming month.
'03 2.4L w/ 130K miles. Bought it from an elderly original owner. She took good care of it. Only thing I've needed to do is replace the radiator (started leaking at year 20). Super simple repair, did it myself for $200 and 90 minutes. Doesn't burn or leak a drop of oil or any other fluid. Not sexy but has always started and runs perfectly. Love this car. Never plan to sell it.
just bought an 03 for $500.00 with 178,000 miles. o2 sensor struts tires and all engine mouns plus an ac recharge. lady lost a hell of a car
I bought a 05 xle v6 250k miles last year and I love it, had to replace the brakes though, but other than that it seems perfect
Man, I really, really love how you stomp on all the pig-headed American things that people say to justify their materialism like:
"I need a truck because occasionally I haul things-"
"No you don't! This will occasionally let you haul things."
Finally some blue-collar common sense from a car guy!
“Proper American size cup holder” HELL YEAH BROTHER😂
O5 sportivo, 2.4 , had I’d 20 years 580 thousand km . Yes oil burning but not too bad, love it. And it has the spoiler on boot , trunk.. maintenance very easy.
I have a 99 camry and it won't die. And I'm currently looking at 05.....
My wife purchased a Toyota Camry XLE in 2003. She still drives it daily. Other than routine oil changes, one set of brake shoes, the vehicle has never been in the shop. It is kept in the garage when not being driven, and therefore the paint is still in excellent condition. No one has ever ridden in the back seat and therefore the upholstery and floor mats are in excellent condition. Several times I have offered to buy her a later model and she refused each time. I drive a 2016 Camry XLE hybrid which she will not drive because it is push button start and not key. I have also owned a 2005 Tacoma, and a 2009 Tacoma I drove each of these vehicles more than 500,000 miles (my travels averaged 145,000 miles a year). In addition, I owned to Tundra's. The number of times we have had mechanical issues with any of these 6 vehicles is ZERO. Other Toyotas we have owned are a 1971 Toyota Corolla, and a 1973 Toyota Corona.
I have 2002 4 cly 320,000 mile still my favourite car some issue like engine light on/off but drive great no pickup slow, 22 mile a gallon
The 2002-2006 models are actually more reliable than the 2007-2011 models
The LE was available with a V6. IMO, in this generation (and the one that followed), you want the V6. It's much more reliable than the 4 cylinder engine, and you don't get much of an MPG deficit over the 4 cylinder models.
Exactly. Especially when driving on the highway, and more torque of course..
When I see a shiny minty Camry or corolla I see an 80s Mercedes. Just as the luxury and prestige in an old 300d was manifested in the sheer quality of construction and engineering, I believe toyota is no different. I absolutely love my corolla and keep the light grey interior absolutely spotless. Just love it ❤❤
People scratch their head when I say I believe toyota is an aspirational brand. Oh well
I have a 06 Camry LE 3.0 v6 with almost 300k miles on it. Greatest car I have ever owned. I have had no major problems with it. Got it when it had 113k miles on it. I get about 24-25 mpg with the V6.
This is the engine that has the blown head gasket/loose head bolt problem. I understand it's really common on high mileage Camrys, although I bought one for my daughter several years ago that now has 265K miles and it hasn't blown yet.
Good job dude.u r a natural youtuber.i got me a 2005 with 75k.i am 64 and maybe it will be last car.it was dad's last...hell of a right...
Bros belt is really doing its job.
😂😂
@@AyebakuroTech am I lying 😂
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It’s the valve seals not the piston rings that allow oil to go into the combustion chamber. When you start them it throws smoke out the tailpipe. This is only on cold starts. It also does happen on low mileage ones as it did it on my 2003 with 79k miles, 2003 with 115k miles and currently on our 2005 with 100k miles. Only on one of them was the smoke from exhaust really noticeable. Neither one burned enough oil between oil changes to have to add oil. They are also the most reliable of my cars and required ZERO repairs. Two of them driven to 200k miles then sold running good and current one zero repairs at 104k miles.
My spark plugs was wet when changed, oil came from valves , burned half quart at a thousand miles
The Toyota oil consumption problem began in the 2006 model year, I believe. Toyota engineers switched to low-tension piston rings and 'thinner' oil in an effort to slightly boost performance, ie mileage. This worked, but the lower pressure exerted on the cylinder walls meant they could not control the oil any more . Hence the oil burning. This is a well understood phenomenon, and it was a major embarrassment for Toyota. They SHOULD be embarrassed. Only customers who screamed the loudest ever received new pistons and rings under warranty. Everyone else was left carrying bottles of motor oil wherever they went. Like most modern engines, run them low and they're toast, so they require constant monitoring.
Excuse me I have a 2009 XLE with that oil consumption problem 154 k miles on it.... bought it a year ago....thinking on replace the engine for a used one imported from Japan....do you know if the engines made un Japan have that same oil consumption problem????
2007 is when Toyota switch to the low tension rings and away from the 5w-30 oil recommendation. I thought it was 07 but looked it up anyway to confirm. Actually now I’m think it might have been 06 in a couple models, like RAV4. But it was 07 in the Camry. Either way you had a good comment
American car killer
Yeah, well I already have a name for a Camry of my own, once I get that.
I have to disagree with your summary dismissal of the V6 engine. My wife has V6 Camry 2005 with 350,000 km on the clock. The engine is quiet, uses a near imperceptible amount of oil between 5000km changes and is certainly powerful enough for ordinary driving (we live in country Australia). Fuel consumption is around 8-10 liters/100km. As for the auto transmission, it changes smoothly and unobtrusively under all loads, enough said. By comparison, the 4 cylinder Toyota engine of that vintage is somewhat lacking in power ("gutless" in Australian vernacular). I have no experience with the manual transmission Camry. In Australia, they are as scarce as the proverbial hen's teeth. Maybe the situation is different in the US. Thanks for the video.
You forgot to mention some had head stud issues other than the oil burning but great vid either way!
I love my 2003 Pontiac Vibe. 2004 Toyota Camry will be my next car when mine dies.
I have a 2003 with 291000 miles, original engine and transmission, smooooth. Love it. I have a 2009 XLE V6 also with 191000 miles no problems ever
My bro has a 02' Camry V6 230k+ miles we patched up after an accident still smooth like butter engine and trans and gets up and goes. I have a 07' ES350 with 224k miles (98k on engine/trans). Hauls ass and still get up to 33 mpg highway!
I have a 2002 Camry LE that has the V-6 in it. Had it since it was new. Still drives GREAT!! Gets about 520 miles to a tank. Or 28 to 30 miles a gallon on regular fuel. Leather interior and pretty much all the bells and whistles. Struts and brakes are needing to be replaced. But overall, zero complaints. I’d add the pic of the LE with the V-6 emblem. But it doesn’t allow me to do so. Loved your video on the Camry. Now, you got me wanting to go check my oil. Lol
I've got the Toyota Camry XLE V6 and it's amazing. Almost 224,000 miles and only minor easy fixes besides oil changes and tires. Thought it was kinda weird when he said the v6's get 20. I've had my Camry V6 for almost 3 years and the lowest I've seen the average is 26 mpg. 30 mpg was the highest I've seen it as well so I would count the v6 as a gas guzzler. They can be pretty efficient as well.
It's a 2006. Forgot to put the year
wouldn't
For my first car i have many choices.
- Corolla 2001
- Camry 2002 - 2006
- Honda Accord 2004 - 2007
- Peugeot 206
This man just convinced me! Camry it is !!!!
My 1mzfe 6 cylinder gets 27mpg ....(2003 Avalon) 175k miles, documented regular oil changes, garage kept.... keep in mind....they are prone to sludge IF neglected.
I still own my 2005 Camry SE, bought it new with 3 miles on it. Now it has 144k miles. Still drives good and replace the alternator once. I'm keeping this car. Needs a good paint job. 4 cylinder good on gas mileage @ 32 mpg on hwy.
06" LE V6 336,000 KM, I have done some repairs but the one thing that has been perfect is zero oil issues. Switched over to a semi-synthetic and when I get the oil changed I am told that what comes out looks as good as what is going in. One of the best cars ever made and the V6 3.0 is a fantastic engine. I usually get 550 km city driving and over 750km highway on a tank of gas. The only complaint I have is that I have to replace the gas cap every couple of years. The seals tend to fail and then the check engine light comes on.
2002 Camry 172,000 miles and responds like a dream. Good tires, proper maintenance & Performance struts make this septuagenarian Parnelli James driver safe & sturdy on long haul road trips.
I can’t drive 55!
Getting the V6 version but because its whats availible with the best miles/least body damage and I know the oil burning isnt really an issue but tho it is less gas milage I dont gotta change my oil as much
Change the belt and water pump, 6-700 bucks and 1-150k miles never have to worry ever really. It’s so cheap if you can somehow do it yourself, the parts really are only 150ish bucks
@@KingZoa will have to got it at 150k miles the seats aint even cracked and only paint chip is from me not heating up the dealership sticker enough on about 2 parts but im gonna get dr chip what ever that color matches and has a clear cote and it works great for covering that up but only interior part that didnt look brand new was the floor mat on one spit whrte your heel sits for your gas/brake foot from all the pivoting
The striping threads on the 2.4l 02-06 is a major problem with these Camry's. Having to rethread the block is no fun.
My dad used to use his 2003 Camry for work as a full time delivery driver (Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc) and it was a pretty good beater until it lost practically all of its power and my dad can’t figure out if It’s a spun bearing or a bad timing chain. Either way, he’s trying to get it fixed so he could give it to me. Rather drive the Toyota than his shitty $400 2008 Kia Sportage😂
I just bought mine yesterday and tbh honest it’s amazing.
I love this gen Camry and I know way, way to much about this gen Camry as far as trims, colors, options, etc. With that being said, I only know the Midwest Region Camry's so all of what I say here is from the Midwest Region. This gen did offer a V6 in LE trim. I actually have one, a 2005 LE V6 and it was it's own model during this gen. The main difference between the LE 4 and the LE V6 was of course options, but the LE 4 had drum brakes in the rear and the V6 has disc brakes in the rear, and the V6 had an engine immobilizer. There were no Camry CE's in this gen (the CE ended in 2001) the base model was either called the "base" or "Standard". The main difference between a "base" and the "LE" is that the base had no power seat, no power windows, no keyless entry, and the non powered outside mirrors were black instead of body color. All colors were available for all models. You could get any model with a 5 speed manual transmission except the XLE, and LE V6. No V6 was offered in a manual during this gen. Most people opted for the V6 simply because the engine is smoother and had extra power if it was needed. There were 2 V6 options only the SE got the 3.3 and the LE V6 and XLE trim got the 3.0 liter V6. The color of the Camry in the video was called Sky Blue with stone leather interior. It looks like it had the JBL without the 6 disc in dash changer. This is by far my favorite gen Camry and I have had 2 of them, a 2004 LE with the 2.4 auto in Lunar Mist with cloth, and my current black 2005 LE V6.
There is a SE trim as well, I have it with 52k kms 2004.
About a month ago I bought a 2004 Camry XLE for $700. Very nice interior and really everything about the car. The catch is it had a blown head gasket and when I took the engine apart it apparently pulled the threads on the back three head bolts. It overheated and I looked online and apparently it’s a little more common with the 2AZ-FE’s then I initially thought. I fixed the issue with a Timesert kit and threw new parts at anything I see wrong, timing chain, tensioners, all new top end gaskets, etc. it runs and drives great now and I only spent about $2000 on the whole car including the price I bought it for. The problem with the head bolts pulling is the entire engine is aluminum with torque to yield head bolts. If it happens to overheat for some reason the threads are thin and stretch. It could happen to any of the ten bolts but is most common on the rear center three on the intake manifold side.
Did the helicoils for the head bolts hold up so far?
@@thecars570 yeah, they work great. Just make sure to go with the 2az-fe timesert kit and not helicoils.
@@nolanboyd720
Gotcha.
I just bought a low mile 04’ and have been hearing that one the head gasket goes chances are head bolt threads could be giving out.
I want to get prepared if it happens to me.
Love this car.
Thanks.
Very underrated.
I am so pleased with it and I take good care of it, and it rides like a brand new car with about 267,000 mileage
My 06 Camry had a bad alternator at 70k and water pump replaced at 80k. No oil burning, I always use a good synthetic. Just turned 100k.
From what i've read as long as you take care of the gaskets and PCV valve you shouldn't have issues with the oil burning.
I went to a used car dealership and they had a 2018 camry and you could put the driver seat all the way back and even I would have leg room if I was behind (and I'm 6'0 with about 20 inches from my knees to my hip) and the boot/trunk would still be bigger than some apartments in NYC that people pay 2500/month for
I inherited a 2005 all black Camry SE (2.4) with the rear spoiler with original 30000km from my grandfather. My 07 Altima's CVT is about to go very soon at 200000Km so the Camry will be the daily driver. Everything you've mentioned here I agree with, awesome vehicle!
Those tail lights are the 2006 Camry model. I own one.Great car for local driving but I prefer my 2017 Camry for long trips.
Is an 02' camry with 62k original miles for 7k a good deal?
I got a 05 2.4 LE that came on trade at my work with true mileage unknown on the carfax. With the math and odo which has been swapped it has around 255k. It does burn some oil, I put 4 tires on it. I’ve put about 10k on it since I bought it and it has developed a timing chain tensioner noise. I’m getting the chains and full motor and trans mounts done on it and I cannot wait. I’ve cleaned it up quite a bit and love it. I agree with everything this video says I rave about the car all the time. It just does everything so well.
I have a 2004 and I'm missing a hubcap and my blue paint is chipped sooook bad. BUT.. I'm in AZ and dont have covered parking unfortunately so she gets lots of sun 🥵😬
I've read that the oil burning issues were 2007-2011. Is that correct?
Bought a 2005 Camry xle w 11.000 miles in 2021 n ow it had 34,000 miles this car will drive forever!!!
Man I’m so glad I got my Lexus ES330. Basically a V6 Camry with even more refinement, or a Lexus with the maintenance cost of a Camry. Either way an excellent car.
Thanks Scotty 🤘🏼
Recently had to change the float mechanism on my daughter's 2002 Toyota Camry 6 cylinder. The gauge startered reading wrong.
2002 Toyota Camry le 500,000 miles still runs strong. Burns oil. But the engine is a tank.
I bought a 2004 v6 with 85,000km 5 years ago. I barely drive, so it's still only done 96,000km. I think it will last me a lifetime, haaha!
Got an 05 SE 4cyl with the cool spoiler. 296k miles and going strong. And I fill it up with my tools to go fix other peoples cars 😂
I dispacted for a emergency roadside tow company and lack in camry calls we got nade me get my Camry.
But, as you said, Altimas are ALWAYS getting towed for their transmissions mostly lol
My dad owns the same exact car in this video but it's very slow during winter
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