Why You Should Buy A 1997 Toyota Camry

2024 ж. 24 Мам.
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Reviewing my 1997 Toyota Camry LE with the gold package, leather interior and rear spoiler. This is a great reliable 4 cylinder car that runs and drives excellent.
I've done a lot of work on this car recently including installing new interior parts, engine parts and other mechanical parts on the car. The car runs and drives perfect, but with a little love and care this car has been restored to like-new. The car needs nothing and rides and shifts perfectly.It is very cheap to maintain overall and insure is very cheap. If you need a cheap, reliable car this is it! The 1997 Camry 4-banger is a steal of a deal for the price!
These cars are everywhere on the road translating to many parts available on the market. Pretty much everything is cheap and available for this vehicle with the amount of these that are still out there. The car has proven itself with its reliability and low cost of maintenance over the years.
If you need a reliable cheap car this is the car for you. See what is available on the market and this car wont disappoint you. With the reliability and low cost to maintain, this is the perfect vehicle for those who need reliable transportation or are on a budget. Like it or love it!

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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.

    @richardbreting9641@richardbreting96413 жыл бұрын
    • Yep If you make sure to do all the scheduled maintenance you will have this car to your end

      @Vintageshutters@Vintageshutters Жыл бұрын
    • are you still with us bro?

      @Ecchier@Ecchier28 күн бұрын
  • 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. ❤

    @nightmareaccomplice5816@nightmareaccomplice58167 ай бұрын
    • 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@bill-vq7ch2 ай бұрын
    • @@bill-vq7ch thank you so much! I really appreciate that!♡ 🙏

      @nightmareaccomplice5816@nightmareaccomplice58162 ай бұрын
    • What a beautiful way to honor your mom. Hope the project is coming along great

      @chadthecreative@chadthecreative2 ай бұрын
  • I have a 2001 Camry, I can't even describe in words what a workhorse it is.

    @blaneblue1739@blaneblue17394 жыл бұрын
    • I believe it and know it having owned a handful of Camry's in the past and currently owning one now

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • Bro i torture tf outta mine

      @sage1622@sage16223 жыл бұрын
    • I currently have a 2001 toyota and for sure has been pretty well maintained and I know I can get another 150,000 miles

      @jimmygiese1779@jimmygiese17793 жыл бұрын
    • 1998. WorkCar.

      @TravisTellsTruths@TravisTellsTruths3 жыл бұрын
    • Mine is now killing me with things going wrong 175k

      @robrousseau4524@robrousseau45243 жыл бұрын
  • My old 99 camry has 325k miles! Still runs great!

    @norzamirza408@norzamirza4083 жыл бұрын
    • 99 camry le with 222,xxx thats running strong 💪

      @ironik1038@ironik10383 жыл бұрын
  • Honestly this generation looked far better than the one after!

    @zeeshanmuhammed8883@zeeshanmuhammed88833 жыл бұрын
    • mm a little better, 2002-2006 was still ok, 2007-2012 looked like a puffy fat cow.

      @automotivetv9861@automotivetv98613 жыл бұрын
    • 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

      @JMunn55@JMunn553 жыл бұрын
    • Preferred the generation before 93-96

      @stonecold9132@stonecold91322 жыл бұрын
    • Carroziere Bertone sold toyota a designe he had made for volvo the 97 camry

      @ladilladoK@ladilladoK2 жыл бұрын
    • how about 2001?

      @lemonstrangler@lemonstrangler2 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @zachstacey8574@zachstacey85744 жыл бұрын
    • 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

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • Wow! That’s almost 1 million kms on the odo. Incredible!

      @TruthSeekerAll@TruthSeekerAll3 жыл бұрын
    • Original engine?

      @pamelaweber4479@pamelaweber44792 жыл бұрын
    • 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!

      @dsteward85@dsteward85 Жыл бұрын
  • To be honest it does not look bad for a car from 1998. It's still visually appealing imo.

    @orasis@orasis3 жыл бұрын
    • It's a 1997 still not bad!

      @myraray3342@myraray33422 жыл бұрын
    • How can I find a honest Mechanic?

      @myraray3342@myraray33422 жыл бұрын
    • @@myraray3342 Usually it’s by word of mouth. Ask other people who they go to.

      @lewscott7511@lewscott75112 жыл бұрын
  • These 4th gen camrys are my favorite I have a 98 with 272,000 miles runs great

    @jmgaming9599@jmgaming95993 жыл бұрын
  • One of the most reliable and easy to maintain cars of all time.

    @kenball1980@kenball19803 жыл бұрын
  • I still have the 1996 as Daily and it has never let me down. (217,000 miles)

    @czar4520@czar45204 жыл бұрын
    • that's the way these Camry's are. they just keep going and reliably at that. glad you keep yours going 👌👌

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • 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

      @timgifford4637@timgifford46373 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @azmagaref@azmagaref3 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @sachsgs2509@sachsgs25092 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @kalesoup7633@kalesoup76333 жыл бұрын
    • all that matters is that it's doing its job and doing it well. glad you are enjoying yours 😁

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly3 жыл бұрын
    • Daily Driver thanks!

      @kalesoup7633@kalesoup76333 жыл бұрын
  • Been thinking of getting me a daily driver. Budget is $2000 definitely will look into these.

    @tcraig545@tcraig5454 жыл бұрын
    • check this car out, you wont be disappointed for a daily

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • @@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@tcraig5454 жыл бұрын
    • @@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?

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • 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@tcraig5454 жыл бұрын
    • @@tcraig545 sounds like minor things that need touching up. you got luck with your purchase of the car. how long have you owned it?

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @cocainebear714@cocainebear7142 жыл бұрын
    • Nice. My neighbor sold his with 130k to his daughter for 3k$ 2 years ago. Still using it to this day

      @MasterGoku21@MasterGoku21 Жыл бұрын
  • I’ve got one . 435k miles. The important thing is that it keeps getting me where I need to go

    @RyansTechReviews29@RyansTechReviews29 Жыл бұрын
  • On these Camry's, the original engine, automatic transmission, alternator, starter, and AC compressor can last past 300k.

    @cgrscott@cgrscott3 жыл бұрын
    • they definitely can and they have proven to time and time again. such great cars

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly3 жыл бұрын
  • 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)✌🏾

    @armanitransport2604@armanitransport26043 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @perrydee2127@perrydee21272 жыл бұрын
    • Wow

      @michaelgbenga2624@michaelgbenga26242 жыл бұрын
  • 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! 😁

    @bigboyisaac255@bigboyisaac2552 жыл бұрын
  • I'm a beginner driver n just bought one today, it's a good car , drives smooth, in love with it already 😍

    @summersilva7156@summersilva71562 жыл бұрын
    • great to hear. I'm glad you bought yourself a good car. smart idea. I'm happy for you

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly2 жыл бұрын
    • i want one

      @lemonstrangler@lemonstrangler2 жыл бұрын
  • 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!!

    @mickbitta@mickbitta4 жыл бұрын
    • 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.

      @georgesakellaropoulos8162@georgesakellaropoulos81623 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @willowandluka5302@willowandluka53023 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @TruthSeekerAll@TruthSeekerAll Жыл бұрын
  • It looks better than my 2000 Camry le. Old Camries are worth keeping!

    @adamwu6733@adamwu67334 жыл бұрын
    • they are totally worth keeping if you need a good reliable everyday driver to meet and exceed all of your daily commuting needs

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • Definitely worth it, just made a vid on mines Go check it out👌🏾

      @byanymeans214@byanymeans2144 жыл бұрын
    • 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

      @suavecito6114@suavecito61143 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @Nigel__@Nigel__4 жыл бұрын
    • 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

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • True car app is good for finding good deals on these

      @RiddimWubz@RiddimWubz4 жыл бұрын
    • @@RiddimWubz whatever works for you to find a good deal use it 👌

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • Did you buy one? I got the 2.2L 4 banger and it's a great car.

      @dogedude9537@dogedude95373 жыл бұрын
    • @@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

      @matthewbim10@matthewbim102 жыл бұрын
  • Great video, all the best from Scotland, so reliable these Camrys better than most modern cars .

    @bruciebraveheart6199@bruciebraveheart61993 жыл бұрын
  • Wow I love this review , currently using a 2001 Toyota CamryLe.... Been a good car so far 😁😁

    @dinsightsfx@dinsightsfx4 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @Snappers1_@Snappers1_3 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @markymark560@markymark5602 жыл бұрын
    • 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

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly2 жыл бұрын
  • I've been driving my 1997 Camry 4 cylinder with 287,000 MI never let me down

    @gilbertceja55@gilbertceja553 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @ToyotaCelicaDude1@ToyotaCelicaDude12 жыл бұрын
    • 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 👌

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly2 жыл бұрын
  • I have one got it for $1400 with 280,000 miles still good condition

    @gilbertceja124@gilbertceja1243 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 1997 Camry LE as well. Runs great after all these years. 200,000+ strong miles and counting.

    @venividivici4253@venividivici42533 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @luisledesma5992@luisledesma59923 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing that it has a factory CD player. Most had cassette players.

    @buickguy1@buickguy13 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @veronicahawthorne3452@veronicahawthorne3452 Жыл бұрын
  • Dude I have a 1998 and it’s still running . I love it

    @bns434@bns4349 ай бұрын
  • Been deciding wether or not i should buy this car. Im now convinced how good of a car it is. Thank you!

    @deesantana1908@deesantana19082 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @taranchenkoigor@taranchenkoigor3 жыл бұрын
    • What wrong with the Corolla. I have a 97 Corolla she’s amazing

      @isaiahsrt5648@isaiahsrt5648 Жыл бұрын
  • Love my 2003 Toyota Camry LE. I have over 317,00 on it. Still running strong 💪💪

    @peterkwok9608@peterkwok96082 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 2000 with almost 300,000 still running strong. Awesome cars.

    @eliasdeleon9424@eliasdeleon94243 жыл бұрын
  • 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...

    @robby-roc-nrol4439@robby-roc-nrol44393 жыл бұрын
  • Got my 2001 Camry 250 000 miles still drives like new with minor maintenance. Great car

    @jairotorres-ruiz3950@jairotorres-ruiz39503 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @BB-co2sf@BB-co2sf3 жыл бұрын
    • Low miles , for $800 you got a incredible deal

      @jeff346@jeff3463 жыл бұрын
    • @@jeff346 jealous asf i paid 2000 for 140k

      @Jordanjuggin@Jordanjuggin3 жыл бұрын
    • killer deal! I thought I got a good steal for a 187,000 mile 2000 camry for $1500

      @matthewbim10@matthewbim102 жыл бұрын
    • Liar

      @sebastianromero420@sebastianromero4202 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 97 XLE close to 270k in dark green. It's an incredible car. Super smooth and reliable.

    @colinsmith4014@colinsmith40143 жыл бұрын
  • No kidding, i see about 100 of these driving around everyday

    @fascinatinglist9654@fascinatinglist96544 жыл бұрын
    • thats because they are the workhorses of the automotive world.

      @the__black__box@the__black__box3 жыл бұрын
    • yeah even still here in Australia, lots of them. I remember 10 years ago every second car on the road was one of these. Parts are everywhere and they are dirt cheap.

      @davidlp3019@davidlp30193 жыл бұрын
  • 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 ✌️

    @marshallcahill4958@marshallcahill49582 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @emilyglass3187@emilyglass31873 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @markymark560@markymark5603 жыл бұрын
  • 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 .

    @youtube6817@youtube68172 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @GonzoAmerican@GonzoAmerican2 жыл бұрын
  • 99 XLE here, going strong at 172k. I go 400+miles per week, all highway. Getting hard to find good 14" tires. Unstoppable!

    @thegee-tahguy4877@thegee-tahguy4877 Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @MarcoRodriguez-lr2xt@MarcoRodriguez-lr2xt Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @hardyjoe4278@hardyjoe42783 жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @rongendron8705@rongendron87052 ай бұрын
  • 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

    @craigbmm4675@craigbmm46755 ай бұрын
  • I have a 1999 Camry LE and it's still going strong to this day. One can say that I Camry harder than most.

    @RJK_289@RJK_2893 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @jetd6764@jetd67643 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @TheJosephReyes@TheJosephReyes3 жыл бұрын
    • Nice!

      @byanymeans214@byanymeans2143 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 1999 Camry at only 119k miles. I love this car.

    @cantfindneutral@cantfindneutral3 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @williamclick9771@williamclick97713 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @kirknelson235@kirknelson2352 ай бұрын
    • what kind of 5w30 oil did you use? Full synthetic or high mileage F.S.? and which brand? thank you.

      @Nat-kl9mt@Nat-kl9mt2 ай бұрын
    • @@Nat-kl9mt I never use high mileage or synthetic. Just regular Penzoil. 5 30. And change it every 3,000 miles.

      @kirknelson235@kirknelson2352 ай бұрын
  • 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.

    @junlindo7854@junlindo78542 жыл бұрын
  • i have a 01 carmy, 127000 miles, runs like new, currently doing some cosmetic upgrades

    @tonym3598@tonym35982 жыл бұрын
    • excellent cars and easy to maintain. with age, cosmetics will always be the downside to these older toyotas

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly2 жыл бұрын
  • Just bought one today with 202k miles... Very nice and quiet

    @jeff346@jeff3463 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @pioneltapinessi947@pioneltapinessi9473 жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @cayrick3488@cayrick34883 жыл бұрын
  • I bought a 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, one for each of my teen drivers. Easy to maintain, easy to repair.

    @pomanprod@pomanprod Жыл бұрын
  • I’ve had six Camrys and my first one was a 1998 which was essentially the same as the one in this video. It was a great car, not flashy, not exciting, but damn if that car didn’t do everything well and nothing ever went wrong with it. My most recent one is a 2019 SE and I love it just as much. Needless to say they’ve come a long way.

    @harryballs5080@harryballs50805 ай бұрын
  • 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.

    @supercool2999@supercool2999 Жыл бұрын
  • This car feels more quiet inside than most modern Lexuses.

    @wageslave387@wageslave3872 жыл бұрын
    • Just depends on what lexus. They are pretty quiet inside however

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly2 жыл бұрын
  • 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?

    @MrSatchelpack@MrSatchelpack9 ай бұрын
  • 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.

    @David_Quinn_Photography@David_Quinn_Photography Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @959151@9591513 жыл бұрын
  • My camry never let me down in every road we take.

    @alancudiamat3372@alancudiamat33722 жыл бұрын
    • I believe it and experienced it first hand. great vehicles👌👌

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly2 жыл бұрын
  • Just picked up one for about 100 bucks, needs a heating core install (which comes with it). Everything else is good on it (other then some minor top coat peeling and the throttle body being a little stuck.)

    @oddballautumn7587@oddballautumn75873 жыл бұрын
  • Started off with a Prius, now I’m gonna cop a Camry 🔥

    @AnthonyRodriguez-sh4ev@AnthonyRodriguez-sh4evАй бұрын
  • have a 98 camry best used car i ever bought

    @kennedyntommy@kennedyntommy3 жыл бұрын
  • I found one with 104k miles on it for $2,000. Good deal?

    @davecrupel2817@davecrupel28174 жыл бұрын
    • 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

      @DaylyDriverDayly@DaylyDriverDayly4 жыл бұрын
    • Lmao grab it cause it ain’t gonna be available for too long.

      @zeeshanmuhammed8883@zeeshanmuhammed88833 жыл бұрын
    • def, I bought a 97 LE 5 years ago for 2k and I've had no regrets

      @nate5039@nate50393 жыл бұрын
    • @@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.

      @davecrupel2817@davecrupel28173 жыл бұрын
    • yup . easy to go 300k on these

      @CraigBMM@CraigBMM2 жыл бұрын
  • My son has a 2000 very attractive car, befor it's time in design, still competes with new cars style wise

    @duane29333@duane29333 Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @andyrips834@andyrips8342 жыл бұрын
  • Just bought a 99 LE 145k miles the car is amazing

    @Videoswag23@Videoswag232 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @jasongarcia7674@jasongarcia76743 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 1997 Camry LE love it !!!👍👍

    @maryruryk5733@maryruryk57333 жыл бұрын
  • I have a 1998 Camary le with 2.2 . It has 79000 miles. Very nice car😊

    @James-eu1ue@James-eu1ue10 ай бұрын
  • In California they are asking $4000

    @jackiedecoma4637@jackiedecoma46373 жыл бұрын
  • We have a 97. Got it from a friend for $500 dollars. Still runs well.

    @jamalwalker2104@jamalwalker2104 Жыл бұрын
  • Love my Camry. Perfect car if you got kids who likes to trash the car. Trunk is huge. Cheap to operate and reliable.

    @Londonbridge978@Londonbridge9784 жыл бұрын
  • Great video. I'm about to buy a '98 Camry 2.2 auto with 125k at an asking price of 1500 sterling but obviously aim to pay less. Really looking forward to cherishing a Camry for mainly leisure use. Thanks for advice.

    @russellbowie896@russellbowie896 Жыл бұрын
    • Wait... 1500 usd?! Man that's insanely low! I wish I could find one for that price

      @MasterGoku21@MasterGoku21 Жыл бұрын
  • Looked it up. Passed every California smog test going back to 2002.

    @anonymike8280@anonymike82803 жыл бұрын
  • I got a 97 with 96,000 miles and runs great.

    @anibalsilva7219@anibalsilva72193 жыл бұрын
  • These cars were childhood. :)

    @TheTechCguy@TheTechCguy3 жыл бұрын
  • I just bought a 97 Toyota Camry for 800$, I talked him down from 1,100. it has quite a bit of miles (obviously) but cruises very well and other people I know with the same car/year give or take a year said these things last forever. there's one issue with it that he didn't mention, it kind of sounds like the rear right wheel is loose when I'm driving but its for sure not loose. I hope its nothing too bad but otherwise I feel like it was a 800$ well spent :)

    @phoeveezy6398@phoeveezy63983 жыл бұрын
  • My 97 Camry now has 331k miles and still runs like a champ ❤❤❤❤❤

    @inaj27@inaj27 Жыл бұрын
  • My 1997 Camry LE is approaching 350k, and it's running great!

    @eliazartan14@eliazartan143 жыл бұрын
    • awsome to hear . my 99 has 194k on it .. runs like a top

      @CraigBMM@CraigBMM2 жыл бұрын
    • I’m at 348k on my 97! We are the 3rd owners

      @SimornM@SimornM2 жыл бұрын
    • @@SimornM I'm the 2nd owner. She just hit 372k miles!

      @eliazartan14@eliazartan142 жыл бұрын
    • @@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@SimornM2 жыл бұрын
    • @@SimornM Every time I change oil, I also have the 4 tires rotated. Maybe you just need an alignment?

      @eliazartan14@eliazartan142 жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @JuanJimenez.@JuanJimenez.3 ай бұрын
  • 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?

    @holi7412@holi74123 жыл бұрын
    • @1018miamidrive Exactly

      @holi7412@holi74123 жыл бұрын
    • Yep. Older cars are better because you aren’t driving an iPad on wheels

      @everydaycringeeverydaycrin846@everydaycringeeverydaycrin8463 жыл бұрын
    • 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@asensibleyoungman29783 жыл бұрын
    • @@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

      @everydaycringeeverydaycrin846@everydaycringeeverydaycrin8463 жыл бұрын
  • I have one 1997 camry..it is great car.. no problem car..

    @kushodhajdatta5640@kushodhajdatta56403 жыл бұрын
  • Was transmission fluid changed very important in these older cars.

    @Ghosts-jx7dw@Ghosts-jx7dw2 жыл бұрын
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