Cheap car to run
The foam around the switches in the front came unglued, but I fixed it real easy with super glue.
The paint scratches easy.
Great Gas mileage. (25 mpg city)
Runs quiet/ smooth.
Easy to Drive.
It would be nice if the seats were powered as everything else is.
Other than that it is a great car!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 31st July, 2005
Smooth Running, Reliable Car
Nothing has gone wrong with the car so far.
There is a little bit of a rattle from the front end when going over bumps.
There is also a rattle under the hood when the car is cold. I think a belt needs to be replaced.
Overall, this has been a great car. I would buy another one in a heartbeat!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 20th April, 2005
Trouble free, well crafted car
Slight oil leak when car was first purchased. Fixed by dealer under warranty.
CD player quit working after 1 year.
Replaced one tail light bulb recently.
No other problems to speak of.
4 cylinder is not too bad. It actually accelerates quite nicely.
Car is smooth and quiet unless under hard acceleration.
This car has been wonderful.
It has had no problems since I bought it. I will definately buy another Camry when this one is done, but I don't think that will be anytime soon.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th December, 2004
Toyota, need I say more?
My husband and I purchased this vehicle in 2002. It had 100,000 miles on it. My old Toyota Camry had 160,000 miles on it, so we did not worry about the miles. We did assume that someone had driven this 1998 Camry a lot because it was only 4 years old, and it had 100,000 miles on it. We have owned this car for over two years, and we have not had to do any type of repairs to it. The only thing we have had to do is get the oil changed, of course, and replace the brakes once (after owning the car for two years). This car is the smoothest riding car. It has dual power seats, a CD player, side and front air bags, a very spacious trunk, nice aluminum wheels, and all the options a car needs. This car runs like it only has 20,000 miles on it. I do know one thing I will be driving Toyota for a long time.
This car might not have a sporty look to it, but the 200 horsepower V6 engine will give you power when you need it.
It is very comfortable and quiet when driving on long trips, my parent live 3 hours from me.
This is the best purchase (besides our house) my husband and I have ever made.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th December, 2004
Doesn't live up to the hype!!!
Front Struts rattle all the time.
Automatic Window switches have started acting up at 90,000 miles.
Seats are very uncomfortable on long trips.
Arm rests on front seats are coming unglued around window switches.
Changed out water pump and timing belt at 85,000 miles.
At 115,000 now starting to burn oil and during start up will send huge puff of white smoke out of tail pipe. It has always had Castrol Oil change every 3000-4000 miles.
Front Head light covers are easily scratched from road pickup causing lights to look dim.
This car was sold to us with the label of the nations top selling sedan. I guess we were not the only ones duped then...
Toyota has a good reputation from what I hear, but this is the first one I have bought and I am not impressed.
I think the ride in my full size Chevy Pick-up is more comfortable on the highway.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 9th October, 2004
Smoking at start up is one of the signs of engine sludge. You need to get it checked immediatlely. The only way to check is to remove the valve cover. Toyota will fix 1997 - 2002 Camry's for free for engine sludge, but only if you can prove reasonable maintenance.
Left unchecked, sludge can lead to catostrophic engine failure, so don't ignore this problem!
15th Oct 2004, 11:54
That is such an accurate description of my car as well. 98 Camry Le, white smoke at startup. Lots of steering wheel vibration... which is a recall. Anyhow... not a great car.