Faults:

Nothing but maintenance and wear and tear items replaced. No major issues.

Rear windows a bit hesitant to work.

Original radio stopped working - replaced with something more modern.

Serious paint fade on exterior, but acceptable for its age!

General Comments:

I inherited this Camry from my Grandparents during the covid pandemic. They gave up with driving around that time. I just needed a reliable second car. And for the last few years, it has been exactly that!

Was unsure what to expect at first - I had always heard about this cars "legendary" reliability, but I am a realistic person with any car - I expect problems, certainly on a car that is over 20 years old.

But according to the history and my Grandparents stories about the car (they had it since nearly new in 1999) the car has been trouble free. Sure it's had the exhaust, brakes and many suspension parts replaced, and some minor electrical issues, but never any breakdowns. The car was serviced to the letter, all oil changes and belts as required going back to the late 1990's.

2.2 petrol engine with the auto box is smooth in operation, but nothing special in regards to performance or economy. Keeps up with modern traffic just fine, and does around 30 mpg. I only use it it sparingly so it has been affordable despite how expensive fuel is these days.

Interior is very dull but also very comfortable. Seats are good, the car has all electrics inside.

I rather like the style of the exterior, I do not think it is dull at all. Perhaps a nicer color would be better, light beige is doing it no favors. I do like the Toyota alloy wheels however and the sharp rear tail lights.

Boot space is huge, this is a practical car. Rear seats are also good for any passengers.

In short, this Camry surprised me. Despite its age, it has been a reliable and comfortable car to use every now and then; I would daily drive it with no problems if it was my only car. I am that confident with it!

Faults:

The only fault was that the ABS light was on when I bought it, causing it to fail the MOT a few months later.

General Comments:

Car cost me £250 for a 1995 Camry 3.0 V6 with climate control, 6 months MOT and 6 months tax. Thanks eBay.

The car was mechanically great. Superb engine. Very smooth and also a 'well behaved' engine. No cold start worries or juddering. Always ran great. And when you put your foot down it moved, no worries when overtaking or pulling out across busy roads.

Mpg was the same as my 2.0 Mondeo. Insurance only slightly more than my Mondeo insurance.

The car felt solid and secure. No rattles, squeaks, vibrations. Like a car should be.

I want to get another Camry one day.

Faults:

NONE.

General Comments:

It's lively, it's comfortable and quiet. It feels indestructible. Loads of kit, although I'd like more adjustment on the electric seats and a self dip rear mirror would be nice additions.

Climate control works beautifully, but it's due for a gas change soon.

The three litre engine sounds lovely (what little you can hear of it anyway), and revs cleanly. Auto box always manages to be in exactly the right gear all the time.

On the downside, it's not all that quick for a three litre petrol car; its midrange shove is easily outclassed by the current crop of 2.2ish litre diesels which seem to ram your eyeballs into your head under acceleration.

Faults:

Only wear and tear inc.

Starter motor

Alternator

Radiator

Belts/ filters etc

CV boot.

General Comments:

Excellent overall. Still on the same engine and go on and on.

Very reliable: will always start and will always get to point B.

Uses only a little oil, but no real wear on the engine. Smokes only on heavy acceleration, but very little compared to new vehicles/ vans.

Does an average of 41mpg in town and motorway at high speeds (80mph). I have managed 55mpg under light throttle. In town only driving with heavy traffic, fuel economy always stays at 40mpg.

Excellent car, and wears very well.