1997 Toyota Camry CSi 2.2 petrol from Australia and New Zealand
Summary:
Another fine (if boring) car from Toyota
Faults:
Nothing really, I haven't had it long enough to really say, but I had a few globes replaced, and a service (which it didn't really need) that's about it.
General Comments:
This Camry handles better than it's MK-III predecessor (holds onto the wet road better I suppose) but it feels underpowered compared to the MK-III. Doesn't seem to have the same acceleration. And the general build feels cheaper than my '93 Executive Camry. Wish I had bought a Vienta...
The heating controls are somewhat harder to access, and very hard if the car is in 'Park'. And when I close the boot I don't like the sound of the lid closing. Otherwise, little to complain about; it drives OK, it's fairly classy looking, quiet inside, and has good economy.
If I have any real gripe about this model of Camry it's that it is very boring all round. Get the V6.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 19th August, 2007
21st Aug 2007, 22:09
I'm in Australia. I own 2 Camry's. and I know a few people who own Camry's. They and me have never had this 'sludge' problem, or even heard of it. Well I have, but only on this website. Must be the people who get sludge don't change their oil very often (thinking, 'she'll be right mate, it's a Toyota') or live in a cooler climate. But 0.1% of engines having this problem is not too bad going.