It's a keeper!
Nothing.
It's an awesome car. Everything is in top running condition. It's fully loaded, and the fact that it is full-time 4 wheel drive is cool for those winter months.
This is the first and only Toyota Camry 4wd that I have ever seen, and I intend on keeping this car forever!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd June, 2009
Reliable beyond compare
Fantastic car! Other than the routine maintenance/scheduled repairs (i.e. timing belt) I have had no problems with this car. The only fault would be the black rubber bumpers have oxidized, but at 17 years old, that's to be expected.
Interior is in excellent condition, exterior paint is in very good condition. Very reliable, great gas mileage (4 cylinder). I have absolutely no complaints about this little work horse of a car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th March, 2008
Remarkable!
The radiator blew up at 270000 miles.
It is on its 3rd battery in the life of the car.
IFS rocker arm mounts went bad at 290000.
Power steering pump hose exploded at 296000.
This car has been in my family since new in 1991. My mom had it, and then my sister, and now me. It cureently has 297000 miles on it, ALL ORIGINAL! It even has the ORIGINAL calipers on the front. Everything on this car works. The seats are amazing; eazy to clean up. There is no rust, and the paint is not even faded. It has had 3 sets of brakes on it, and it is due for the 4th set. It gets great gas mileage; I average about 20mpg in the city and about 26 on the highway. It has an electronic transmission. I press the button, and it says "pwr" and it goes faster and revs the engine higher. I can say this is the most reliable car I have ever had. I just got back to Arizona, from Ohio; a 4700mile trip and it still runs like new.
My 2001 Explorer threw a rod at 96000 last year and I was the original owner. My sister now has a Prius; Toyota are amazing!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 3rd March, 2008
One of the hall of fame used cars!
Replaced a battery and a headlight myself...
Many service items were dealt with by the previous owner in hopes of keeping the car for many more years, then his wife decided she really wanted a Jeep Cherokee!
Most importantly, the timing chain was replaced right before I purchased the vehicle.
The '89 - '91 Camry's are just about perfect cars, especially if they have been well-maintained. If not, there are plenty of used parts around and they are easy to work on.
I had the four cylinder and a 5-speed, would get up to 33 or 34 on the highway on trips; usually averaged about 26 - 28 mpg.
Just a great car and I only sold it because I was moving across the country.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 30th January, 2008
12th Mar 2010, 23:44
Had original 1991 DX 5sp man Camry sedan. Built like tank and only minor problems, rusty muffler after 5 years, wheel well rust after about 10. Got 34-35 mpg highway, mid-twenties in town.
Roomy enough for this single guy, and then newlywed. Smooth ride on OEM tires, replaced 4 years in with Michelins for better all-weather grip. Replaced crappy cassette/radio with a Sony. Very smooth and slick 5-speed stick, but wished it was a 6-speed. Firm and light body was very fun to toss through tight turns. Wished I had replaced original steering wheel with something a little thicker and more padded. Just wished that 2-liter had a little more muscle. About 115 horses I believe.
Only thing I would have changed (tried, but failed) was to have received the steering wheel aligned vertically when going straight. The wheel was canted to the right about 30 degrees when going straight at delivery. Had service techs attempt fix, but still had about 15 degrees canted afterwards. Just personal peeve.