I love my American cars but god damn I do have to admit that Japanese cars are the most reliable and well build in the world. That interior looks really clean for a 15 year old car btw.
as these great camry's grow older, they really start to shine, compared to similar cars of the same age. our late camry LS is 13 years old now and still rides better than many new cars. and a lot smoother for sure. the camry was THE best car toyota was offering at the time, and this was before cost cutting became a major issue for them. it only really shows now, as they age, the camry ages extremely well, better than ANY other car i know of. but as with all things you value, it is important to not skip on maintenance, especially when older. these cars now frequently accumulated more than 300k miles and are still going strong - if mainained properly. just always change the enigine oil, and also DO change the transmission oil every 60k mls, and this car will run for half a million miles without major problems.
agreed that these camry's dont really come to life until they are older. this is because they are still on the road when many others of the same age aren't. it's a great vehicle for anyone looking for a reliable yet cheap way to get yourself efficiently around town or on long road trips. I love my camry and dont want to sell it
Not many can make half a million miles. A lot of Toyota engines are oil burners. My 02 Corolla made it to 223K miles before the engine was pretty much shot, and I did my oil changes on time. It had defective piston rings.
Great review, but I’d like to point out the HG issue isn’t necessarily related to poor maintenance. The head bolts didn’t go into the block deep enough and in rare cases could end up stripping the threads in the block and therefore cause catastrophic HG failure. I say rare b/c it doesn’t seem the reported cases met the materiality threshold or else Toyota would’ve been involved in a class action on these engines. Anyway I just purchased one with a 5 speed manual and about 130k. Hoping it gives me at least another 50k without anything major.
I have a 2002 Toyota Camry xle v6 best car I ever owned only regular maintenance and tires that’s it. Only Toyota I would own. I’m a six cylinder person just my opinion
I have a '03 Camry with 58K miles and has been very reliable. The drive belt broke last year and had to be replaced. Probably should have replaced it sooner since it was cracking. Since Toyota's are non-interference engine, it didn't damage the engine. Honda's use interference engnes. A few years before that the check engine came on due to a part that had gone bad and had to be replaced. These are the only 2 problems I've ever had with this car. Also, I've heard some Honda's had transmission problems.
A general rule of thumb is don't fix something if it isn't broken. It is true though that if the timing belt breaks while driving it can cause more severe problems in certain cases, but not all the time. These cars are truly reliable and will go hundreds of thousands of miles on the original engine and transmission. I've owned Hondas before and it is true that some specific models had transmission problems such as the odyssey and the pilot until they worked those issues out.
Yeah, I’d change a timing belt every 55k if I had 12 or more years go by since it was done. For good insurance, I just did mine on my low use 92 VW GTI 16v. It’s only been 40k but over 13 years since I did it Last. It’s interference. Too big a gamble. Even though the mechanic says it looked amazingly good.
Pretty comprehensive, Cody. Looked like the starter had been replaced. They tend to go about 120k miles. Not a huge expense. This series Camry, especially with the 2AZ-FE 4-cylinder are pretty bulletproof. I would recommend pulling the transmission dipstick and checking the color/smell of the fluid. Toyota says the fluid doesn't need replacing. I would recommend a drain and fill (3.7 qts) every 30k miles for long smooth life.
David Sparling honestly i wish i can agree. sadly these 2.4 engines went through headbolts like crazy. and and camry after this generation suffered from oil consumption problems. they're good engines, as long as you dont let them over heat. you have to be proactive with the cooling system.
I own one and it has 212k miles , Going for 270k ! :D Great reliable cars..My interior looks as good as the one in the video but the exterior is all messed up ..scratches and a small dent in the back. You can get new headlights brand new for 100 bucks on amazon. !!
This car is awesome. we just replace the motor mounts whhich tend to wear out, especially at this mileage. These cars with go wayy past 300,000 plus miles as long as you do routine maintenance to the motor and transmission. These cars are built strong for a long life. Bottom line!! thanks for the comment.
yeah but the problem with mine is braking..they are known to have spongy of faulty master cylidners which decreases brake performance. I had problems braking before and it isn't brake fluid or bleeding the brakes. Sometimes there are internal leaks in the master cylinder because I Don't see any external leaks under my car.. How do you know when to replace motor mounts ? Is there signs of clues you can look for ?
well some or most of the camrys that generation has the issue but I step on my brake pedal a couple times before I start driving so its nice and stiff , its a quick tip !
All I have to say to that is thank god they have minor issues like that and not head gasket issues or transmission issues like on many other cars out there. At the end of the day these are great cars
I am very much excited to have learnt the car i just intend to buy is this reliable and durable, but i have not had anyone say how good or bad the car manages fuel.
I was looking at a 2002 Toyota Camry · XLE Sedan v6 3.0l on FB market place 127,000. The guy wants $2,500 because it has hail damage. I was reading through edmunds and people loved it but I read 4 reviews about transmission issues. I'm just wondering about the v6 version of this car. Obviously doesn't get the best mileage. A couple of reviews had back brake issues.
just got the same one but red. My only question is does it have a keyless entry and a alarm system? Planning on buying a key with an alarm button and trunk release.
that's a really good deal as long as the car is in good condition and runs well. If the car runs and drives good and doesnt overheat or have some other major problems with it than I would say buy it. let me know how it goes and if you buy the car😁👌
@@DaylyDriverDayly probably going to have to have timing belt done for that cheap of price. ask when was the last time they have had this service done, if ever.
Ive seen an ad going for 4500$. It has 56,000km on the odometer, it also comes with winter/summer tires. The vehicle has no rust (except it has this rust colored stain on the carpet? Idk what caused it). Is this a good deal?
Scotty Kilmer commented on the older (2002 I think) models, that they could take cheaper after market catalytic converters, unlike newer Camrys that require OEM, which is a huge savings.
have you driven it? is there any paperwork to prove the engine was replaced and the miles on the engine it was replaced with? any cosmetic issues (outside and inside)? it seems like a decent price but on inspection price is negotiable. hope this helps. let me know how it goes. let me know if you have any further questions
first off there are many things to consider. is the title clean and has it passed smog within the last 90 days and does it have the current tags? what year is it? does it need any mechanical work? if it needs hundreds of dollars in work or updating tags and getting it smogged, no. if it is clean and doesnt need much of anything and the tags are current and it has been smogged, it's a good deal. I would try to work on that price. new cars pop up every hour of every day and there are many deals to be had out there. hope this helps
velly jatt usually from Craigslist and OfferUp. There are websites that auction off cars that have been repossessed. I’m not happy to say this, but I’m pretty sure some really good, clean, and affordable cars are going to be up for auction. Best of luck bro.
This guy has no clue what he’s talking about, struts are NOT cheap to replace, you do not plug your OBD 2 scanner in the internal fuse box in this car lmao. Although he does make some good points about the car you can tell this guy doesn’t turn a wrench that’s for sure.
I don't care much about performance I just care about reliability. The Malibu engines are notorious for things happening I heard and these engines seem pretty reliable from what I've researched.
@@DaylyDriverDayly garbage is probably wrong . But compared to what as well. Compared to most cars I would take it , but , I would choose the years I listed.. Im looking at a 04 myself and own 2 2002;s www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Camry/2002/
I love my American cars but god damn I do have to admit that Japanese cars are the most reliable and well build in the world. That interior looks really clean for a 15 year old car btw.
as these great camry's grow older, they really start to shine, compared to similar cars of the same age. our late camry LS is 13 years old now and still rides better than many new cars. and a lot smoother for sure. the camry was THE best car toyota was offering at the time, and this was before cost cutting became a major issue for them. it only really shows now, as they age, the camry ages extremely well, better than ANY other car i know of. but as with all things you value, it is important to not skip on maintenance, especially when older. these cars now frequently accumulated more than 300k miles and are still going strong - if mainained properly. just always change the enigine oil, and also DO change the transmission oil every 60k mls, and this car will run for half a million miles without major problems.
agreed that these camry's dont really come to life until they are older. this is because they are still on the road when many others of the same age aren't. it's a great vehicle for anyone looking for a reliable yet cheap way to get yourself efficiently around town or on long road trips. I love my camry and dont want to sell it
Auto trans fluid should be changed every 30k miles, 60k is waay too long
Not many can make half a million miles. A lot of Toyota engines are oil burners. My 02 Corolla made it to 223K miles before the engine was pretty much shot, and I did my oil changes on time. It had defective piston rings.
Scotty Kilmer approves!
I'm certain he would 👌
Man I should have bought one of these for my first car. These are simple and straight forward and of course very reliable. Right in my price range.
They are amazing cars. I am about to put this one up for sale
@@DaylyDriverDayly It'll be gone quick!
@@noble20xx56 that is for certain
Shiiiit, I'll buy it. If you're anywhere near houston TX that is
@@haroonqamar3738 well we are neighbors in different states 👌🇺🇸
Even if car has high mileage, it depends on how well it has been maintained. If maintained well, it can last a long time.
Thanks Ryan!! I appreciate it! I'm still improving as I go.
I bought an 02 with 216000 miles on it runs perfect paint and inside still like new
great choice. very good and reliable car. will give you many more years of reliability👌
I'm guessing 02 was a good year- toyota camry, one of the best cars ever made
You better believe it. These cars are perfect except when the catalytic converter goes out and won't pass smog in California.
02 was the first year for the 2.4L not the best. The best were in the 90's but they are getting old. 2.2L engine.
ALF Raydough no idea how bad it actually is in Cali. My family wants to get out so bad it’s just we have so much family here, it’s hard to leave
@@legouncensored cali is a dump and is getting worse, thanks to dem politicians
Man the clear coat on these cars are notoriously known to peel
Great review, but I’d like to point out the HG issue isn’t necessarily related to poor maintenance. The head bolts didn’t go into the block deep enough and in rare cases could end up stripping the threads in the block and therefore cause catastrophic HG failure. I say rare b/c it doesn’t seem the reported cases met the materiality threshold or else Toyota would’ve been involved in a class action on these engines. Anyway I just purchased one with a 5 speed manual and about 130k. Hoping it gives me at least another 50k without anything major.
I have a 2002 Toyota Camry xle v6 best car I ever owned only regular maintenance and tires that’s it. Only Toyota I would own. I’m a six cylinder person just my opinion
Great information my guy
I have a '03 Camry with 58K miles and has been very reliable. The drive belt broke last year and had to be replaced. Probably should have replaced it sooner since it was cracking. Since Toyota's are non-interference engine, it didn't damage the engine. Honda's use interference engnes. A few years before that the check engine came on due to a part that had gone bad and had to be replaced. These are the only 2 problems I've ever had with this car. Also, I've heard some Honda's had transmission problems.
A general rule of thumb is don't fix something if it isn't broken. It is true though that if the timing belt breaks while driving it can cause more severe problems in certain cases, but not all the time. These cars are truly reliable and will go hundreds of thousands of miles on the original engine and transmission. I've owned Hondas before and it is true that some specific models had transmission problems such as the odyssey and the pilot until they worked those issues out.
Davin Peterson how much is Toyota Camry 208
I have a 2004 V6 VVT-i and it is an interference engine, David.
Yeah, I’d change a timing belt every 55k if I had 12 or more years go by since it was done. For good insurance, I just did mine on my low use 92 VW GTI 16v. It’s only been 40k but over 13 years since I did it Last. It’s interference. Too big a gamble. Even though the mechanic says it looked amazingly good.
Yupp in looking to buy this car right now asz we speak cuz honda transmission problem
Pretty comprehensive, Cody. Looked like the starter had been replaced. They tend to go about 120k miles. Not a huge expense. This series Camry, especially with the 2AZ-FE 4-cylinder are pretty bulletproof. I would recommend pulling the transmission dipstick and checking the color/smell of the fluid. Toyota says the fluid doesn't need replacing. I would recommend a drain and fill (3.7 qts) every 30k miles for long smooth life.
David Sparling honestly i wish i can agree. sadly these 2.4 engines went through headbolts like crazy. and and camry after this generation suffered from oil consumption problems. they're good engines, as long as you dont let them over heat. you have to be proactive with the cooling system.
What about 2002 V6 Camry? I own one
My 2002 Camry was totaled while parked and Mercury just gave me $4600 due to market value!
I own one and it has 212k miles , Going for 270k ! :D Great reliable cars..My interior looks as good as the one in the video but the exterior is all messed up ..scratches and a small dent in the back. You can get new headlights brand new for 100 bucks on amazon. !!
This car is awesome. we just replace the motor mounts whhich tend to wear out, especially at this mileage. These cars with go wayy past 300,000 plus miles as long as you do routine maintenance to the motor and transmission. These cars are built strong for a long life. Bottom line!! thanks for the comment.
yeah but the problem with mine is braking..they are known to have spongy of faulty master cylidners which decreases brake performance. I had problems braking before and it isn't brake fluid or bleeding the brakes. Sometimes there are internal leaks in the master cylinder because I Don't see any external leaks under my car.. How do you know when to replace motor mounts ? Is there signs of clues you can look for ?
Fortunately, I have not had that experience yet...knock on wood.
well some or most of the camrys that generation has the issue but I step on my brake pedal a couple times before I start driving so its nice and stiff , its a quick tip !
All I have to say to that is thank god they have minor issues like that and not head gasket issues or transmission issues like on many other cars out there. At the end of the day these are great cars
Found one 180k miles for $2,500 brand new engine runs perfect.
are you gonna touch the transmission my buddy got one of these at 200,000 miles and did a fluid change ( not a flush ) and it's running strong
I love my 2002 white Camry which I bought new. 🤩. Tip: rub WD 40 on the headlights to remove the glaze ...
good car
mean?? know it👌
I have a 2004 camry with 182,000 miles on it and it's running strong.
These cars go forever. THe only real concern is the head gasket but one well taken care of is no issue. Awesome vehicles and very smooth driving.
@@DaylyDriverDayly what happens with the head gaskets? What needs to be done?
@@TruthSeekerAll what do you mean needs to be done to the head gaskets? if they arent blown or leaking they dont need to be replaced...
@@DaylyDriverDayly I see, thanks man. In other words it's just something routine to look out for. If there's no issue then it's fine. 👍
@@TruthSeekerAll if there is oil in your coolant or coolant in your oil, you know you have an issue with the head gasket(s). check the oil and coolant
I am very much excited to have learnt the car i just intend to buy is this reliable and durable, but i have not had anyone say how good or bad the car manages fuel.
great car, very fun and reliable. very efficient on fuel and fun to drive. you should test drive one if you haven't already👌
I was looking at a 2002 Toyota Camry · XLE Sedan v6 3.0l on FB market place 127,000. The guy wants $2,500 because it has hail damage. I was reading through edmunds and people loved it but I read 4 reviews about transmission issues. I'm just wondering about the v6 version of this car. Obviously doesn't get the best mileage. A couple of reviews had back brake issues.
How mach sir
I paid 3k for it years ago. it's long gone now
If the AC is not cold then there is most likely a leak in the refrigerant lights needing new o rings and then a recharge
thanks for the info
just got the same one but red. My only question is does it have a keyless entry and a alarm system? Planning on buying a key with an alarm button and trunk release.
yes, mine had an alarm system and keyless entry. I do miss owning this car
very reliable car. and not bad looking
how to look over a camry... check the tires and make sure theres gas in the tank
haha and that's pretty much the basics to it. as long as it doesnt need serious repairs beyond that
Great video Cody!
Is it advisable to buy one with 248k miles ? From 98 and another one same miles but 2002 .
I'm getting one this sunday maybe "Toyota Camry XLE 2002 with 212k miles on it" for 1400$ CA should i get it?
that's a really good deal as long as the car is in good condition and runs well. If the car runs and drives good and doesnt overheat or have some other major problems with it than I would say buy it. let me know how it goes and if you buy the car😁👌
@@DaylyDriverDayly probably going to have to have timing belt done for that cheap of price. ask when was the last time they have had this service done, if ever.
@@perripierce9852 think is timing chain.
do it.i recommend taking it to s few mechanics to get a full inspection then decide what needs repairing and estimates
@@charleshouston9114 Oh man I commented 1 year ago... things have changed and I can now afford a really nice car... thanks for commenting!
Found one with 160k miles for $2000. Worth it?.
Mel Walker For $2000, no.
Ye
What year? If it’s an early 2000’s model and it’s clean, all records In great shape? Absolutely.
yes, worth it
@@djkenny1202 I brought one today 2002 Toyota Camry le with 180k pass smog clean title burgundy color for 1200$
Why would you need a new engine if the head gasket blows ? wouldn't you just need a new head gasket?
Kickstart51 Yahoo depend on how long you choose to be hardheaded and drive it after that before you get it fixed
The head gasket blows because of defective head bolts and/or threads in the block. The bolts strip out and need to have Time-Serts installed.
Your so right thats the reality.@@stanwardoshiro
My neighbor have a 2002 Toyota Camry with 232,000 miles with good tires and brakes for $3500. Should I be paying less?
I’m in a similar scenario with my neighbor, it is an 05 LE with 250k miles, did you buy it and how’s it been?
I’m thinking about buying a 2002 Toyota Camry with 220k miles for $4k, inside and outside of the car looks clean.
I just bought mine with 135,000 miles and in great physical condition for $4600 .. it will last over 10 years easy ....
How much would you have paid for that car? My car is in the same condition as that one.
I bought it off my girlfriend for $3k
Amanda Hensley im getting mine for 500$ has 250000 miles
Ive seen an ad going for 4500$. It has 56,000km on the odometer, it also comes with winter/summer tires. The vehicle has no rust (except it has this rust colored stain on the carpet? Idk what caused it). Is this a good deal?
@@amandahensley3351 5k is too expensive, for 02 camry up to 3.5k is considered reasonable price
@@neomasterwiz9733 I got a 2002 camry with 120k miles and they paid me 😛 $1,000,000
As they age the catalytic converter goes bad plus the head bolts strip if overheated. Common issues for these 2002- 2006 models!
good cars no matter what. look at the issues other brands of cars have and you are blessed to own one of these
@@DaylyDriverDayly You're right.
@@RonZ7 such a great car 👌
Scotty Kilmer commented on the older (2002 I think) models, that they could take cheaper after market catalytic converters, unlike newer Camrys that require OEM, which is a huge savings.
Magnaflow, thank me later.
Note: I had some fitment issues with the heat shield, just removed it.
found one for 2500$ with 210000 miles but has new engine with 75000 miles on it. Worth it ?
have you driven it? is there any paperwork to prove the engine was replaced and the miles on the engine it was replaced with? any cosmetic issues (outside and inside)? it seems like a decent price but on inspection price is negotiable. hope this helps. let me know how it goes. let me know if you have any further questions
Found one with just 81k, price is 6,200.... dk if i should still pay that much consider that its 2020, its gonna be 19 years old soon
Yea not worth it
A 140K-180K one for way cheaper will probably last you as long as you need it anyway
Did you Car started
150k miles for $3100, worth it?
first off there are many things to consider. is the title clean and has it passed smog within the last 90 days and does it have the current tags? what year is it? does it need any mechanical work? if it needs hundreds of dollars in work or updating tags and getting it smogged, no. if it is clean and doesnt need much of anything and the tags are current and it has been smogged, it's a good deal. I would try to work on that price. new cars pop up every hour of every day and there are many deals to be had out there. hope this helps
Daily Driver where to look for these cars? Online ?
velly jatt usually from Craigslist and OfferUp. There are websites that auction off cars that have been repossessed. I’m not happy to say this, but I’m pretty sure some really good, clean, and affordable cars are going to be up for auction. Best of luck bro.
I brought one today 2002 Toyota Camry le with 180k miles clean title and pass some next year tags for 1200$
some year toyotas burn oil 2.4l engines burn oil maybe some not all.
This guy has no clue what he’s talking about, struts are NOT cheap to replace, you do not plug your OBD 2 scanner in the internal fuse box in this car lmao. Although he does make some good points about the car you can tell this guy doesn’t turn a wrench that’s for sure.
Lol
Mileage?
Toyota Camry is going to need some work the next customer that buys their car they might have to go down on the price for $2000
02 Toyota Camry le
Could I put this motor in a Chevy Malibu 2002?
First off what makes you want to consider that swap? There won't be much of a difference in performance....
I don't care much about performance I just care about reliability. The Malibu engines are notorious for things happening I heard and these engines seem pretty reliable from what I've researched.
@@sarcasticsteak1175 yeah they are definitely reliable motors. if I were you I would just buy a toyota Camry with this 4 cylinder engine
You walked right by a dent on passangers side front fender.
there are no dents on this car. only a minor ding.
@@DaylyDriverDayly Fair enough.
2002 are garbage.
avoid the 2007 also
you want only le 4 cyl models of the following years 2000,2001.2004.2006,2010
i own 2 camrys
why do you say the 2002 model camry is garbage? very curious to know your insight on that statement!
@@DaylyDriverDayly garbage is probably wrong . But compared to what as well. Compared to most cars I would take it , but , I would choose the years I listed.. Im looking at a 04 myself and own 2 2002;s
www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Camry/2002/
I would only buy 04-06,, do as U wish
cpgone for how much dollar i can get camry manual ?
u think a 2005 le 4cyl is ok?
What average or mileage does this car have kmpl
Prabhanand Prakash Ganatra it gets around 26mpg on average
My man slap some rims at least 😅
ENDING SOUNDING LIKE HE'S FROM IRAQ !!!!!!
I couldn't agree with that
What a load of crap,talking about issues you know nothing about,get on with it,just say it's a good car,runs well and a very good buy.goodby.
if you are going to accuse me of not knowing what I'm talking about at least be specific to what it is you are referring to