1987 Toyota Camry 2.0 gas (4 cylinder)

Summary:

Very reliable and good performance

Faults:

Needed a new alternator at 160,000 miles.

Very rusted underneath. Radiator leaked because of the rust. Slow leak, didn't need fixing (at 150,000 miles). This car lived in a northern state where all cars eventually rust.

The car is finally beyond repair at 170,000 miles when the starter/flywheel finally wore down (common Camry problem).

General Comments:

Very, very dependable car. Hardly any problems ever.

Surprisingly powerful.

Very solid and fast. The car doesn't shutter until over 95MPH.

Engine still runs perfect at 170,000 miles.

However, it runs rough on normal gasoline, but using high-octane gas it runs smooth.

I loved this car, it would have run forever if it was properly taken care of.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th April, 2001

1987 Toyota Camry DX 2.0 litre petrol

Summary:

Perfect, peppy and pretty!

Faults:

Upon receipt of the car, it was in immaculate condition. About a month later one of the tires went flat, and that's about it.

However, the car was totaled when I hydro-planed on the freeway and ran into a fence. Big owie. Not fun.

General Comments:

Perfect car for a new driver.

High performance for a 4 popper.

Handles well on dry pavement.

Caution is needed when driving in the rain, it's light and peppy, which is a bad combo in less than perfect conditions.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th March, 2001

1987 Toyota Camry LE Wagon 2.0L EFI 4

Summary:

A nice wagon with performance in mind

Faults:

The car has be great. I had to replace a failing alternator, and have a gasket leak at the rear passenger side of the motor.

General Comments:

This is a very comfortable car, great on long trips. Temp was a little high on mountain climbs with the A/C on, but it was to be expected. Paint stays good except for the tops tend to fade and peel. No rust anywhere yet. Put on wider tires and the car becomes a very aggresive in the corners. Hardly any body roll and the steering feedback is great. I put on 15in 205 tires that are wonderful. Tows very nice with no overheating trouble and great power.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th June, 2000

1987 Toyota Camry LE Wagon 2.0 EFI 4cyl auto

Faults:

For the first 8 yrs, nothing. Recent years, a thermostat, headlight, had a leak in the heater core (lots of hours to fix), and half the AC.

General Comments:

For a car with 180,000Km it's been unbelievably reliable. Never once has it failed to start on the first try, even on the coldest Canadian winter day.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd December, 1998