1998 Toyota Camry LE 2.4
Summary:
The Camry is a good family car, but not as trouble-free as I expected
Faults:
Water pump had to be replaced under warranty at 38,832 (was leaking).
Front Brakes are very noisy - They make a grinding sound when braking moderately hard. Had it checked out at around 35,000 - Toyota said there was no problem - I later found out there is a flaw in the brake design. On the plus side the noise stopped after a while (few years) and the brakes lasted for 70,000.
Front O2 Sensor went at 65,270.
General Comments:
I've had some problems with the car as noted above - more than I expected from a Camry.
Even though I've had some problems I still consider the car to be very reliable. It's never stranded us.
It's very comfortable, has a great ride, handles decently and is very easy to work on (oil changes are a breeze).
Also it's a great family car - we use it for long trips and my wife ferries my two young boys around town in it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 28th August, 2004
17th Feb 2005, 12:05
I just bought a 1998 Toyota Camry. I love it. It runs great and I know that I made the right choice when I decided to buy a Camry. I also feel that it looks better than the newer models. I understand that no car is perfect, but my Camry comes pretty darn close.
Thank You.
Aquarius Garrett.
Pensecola, Florida.