Faults:

Every oil change and belts as required. The car basically went through its entire brake and suspension components during our ownership, but that is expected after many years and miles. Exhaust back box fell off, and the rest was also replaced.

Interior was very very worn when we were finished with it. Seats burst. Headliner sagged. Windows very stiff.

Exterior wise only slight rust here and there, but the paintwork was faded badly.

General Comments:

A car we had in the family a long time - this Toyota Carina E (Europe) will be remembered as the best for reliability.

2.0 automatic was not fast, but better than the underpowered 1.6 models. Averaged 35 mpg, decent at the time. GLi spec was mid range, nothing fancy, but not bottom of range so it had some electrics.

Interior was quiet and comfortable. Spacious as well.

Outside the car was a boring beige colour and it had wheel trims. Not ugly, just boring. Very 1990's design.

Overall I miss the simplicity of cars from this time period. Was a sad day when sent to the scrap yard in 2015, but was obviously too old and not economical to keep any longer.

Faults:

New cat fitted for MOT at 112000 miles.

New discs and pads fitted at 114000 miles.

That's all that needed to be replaced on this car in nearly 18000 miles, so not bad!

General Comments:

I bought this car as a cheap runabout until I could afford something newer. I never thought I would come to love its basic and hard working honesty as much as I did. For an older car it was amazingly reliable, and I covered big distances knowing the car would not let me down. For it's age it was quite well spec'd with four electric windows, remote locking, air con, electric sunroof, alarm, and velour seats, and quite comfortable.

It had a nice solid and indestructible feel to it, a bit like driving a Mercedes.

The 1.6 is slightly underpowered, but I could average about 38 to 40 mpg, so I was happy enough. I think if I had the choice again, I would go for a 1.8.

Had loads of space inside for 4 adults, and had a massive boot with fold down rear seats, so very practical car too.

I was sorry to see it go actually, but I have an ST220 Mondeo now, so don't miss it that much!

Faults:

Replaced timing belts and water pumps every 115,000 miles - $ 465 total (two times)

Replaced Transmission seal at 205,000 miles -$275.

Replaced front brakes and disks at 95,000, 190,000 and 275,000 miles - $100 each time.

Replaced rear stabilizer bar at 225,000 - $75 + 20 for labor.

Replaced Radiator at 255,000 miles - $300.

Replaced exhaust and catalytic converter at 265,000 miles - $700.

Touched up paint nicks from road debris at 185,000 miles and 265,000 miles - $15.

Tape storage door spring broke on one side at 105,000 miles - $15.

General Comments:

1995 Camry is the most reliable car I have owned.

Slightly better than my 4 cylinder 1988 Camry ran perfectly when I sold it at 206,000 miles.

I didn't need: transmission repair, engine repair, rear brakes, shocks, or struts.

My round trip commute is 70 miles a day, 5 days a week. About 70% is highway driving.

Still gets 27 mpg tank to tank down from 29 mpg since they added ethanol to the gasoline mixture.

Faults:

Radiator leaked when new to me, but covered under warranty. Fully repaired.

Drivers seat becoming worn on the right side. Unable to discover why this happened. Usually very careful keeping interior first class. But minor point.

General Comments:

Well, what can I say!!! Awesome car. OK its styling isn't going to set world on fire, but for sheer reliability, performance and sheer peace of mind that she's going to get there, this car is simply the best one that I've ever had. So much so that I'm now looking for another newer one whilst wanting to keep this one as well!!! Says it all I think.

Well done Toyota- and its built in Britain.