Faults:

The radiator had 3 huge holes in it at about 153,000 miles. I replaced it for $80 at a wholesale radiator shop. This was the ONLY nessesary repair that needed to be done to the car besides routine maintenance. All other repairs were to prevent problems or boost performance.

I replaced the timing chain just to be on the safe side.

Replaced the water pump.

I installed an Automecca Cool Air Intake System instead of the stock air filter assembly. This increased horsepower by a facor of 10 bhp.

I replaced the front and rear struts just to tighten up the suspension system because the car was bouncing like a basketball on bumps.

Replaced stock exhaust system with a Dynomax Performance Exhaust. This car is LOUD!

Custom designed and painted the interior myself to White/Red/Silver. Instead of the stock and boring Black/Grey.

Replaced stock steering wheel with an American Products Company all black/chrome sport wheel.

The list can go on... This is not your normal looking or normal power rated 1990 Toyota Camry!!

General Comments:

This car is the greatest. I can take long road trips and be comfortable and also beat most street racers on the urban side. The car is extremely reliable despite it's high mileage, however it is because I maintain it very well. These cars are known to be wolves in sheep's clothing. The horsepower is up to 215, up from the stock 170. It is an Automatic Trans. which can be boring however the Power/Normal feature on the Electronically Controlled Transmission is very fun to use. This little button on the center console instantly changes the gear ratios and valve timing to allow for maximum torque and rpm for take-off and acceleration on the road. The down side of course is that this wears down your transmission quicker due to all the stresses and also minimizes the fuel economy considerably

The car won't shift into 2 from 1 until 40mph with the Power button depressed and the pedal to the metal. These cars were built to last forever. If maintained properly you can take this car to the next incarnation!!!!

Faults:

First problem was the timing belt blew at 125,000 km.

The knob adjusters on the seats are difficult and annoying to use.

The rear Differential Shattered the pinion gear bearing and damaged the whole assembly. $300 to replace the whole unit used.

The head gasket Blew at 290,000 km.

General Comments:

The Only real problem I've seen with this car is that the exhaust manifold gets to hot and it has burned the paint on the hood. Besides after 12 years of all season driving the wheel wells had very minor rust on them.

All around this car is a sports car hiding in a family sedan shell.

The power that this 4 Cylinder puts out is amazing. I was amazed that I could get thrown back into my seat with this car.