@@DaylyDriverDayly my 4 Runner has been having some trouble and I'm not trying to have another car payment so I was like, cool, I'll drive it. I researched it, didn't realize it was this awesome ass car! Jackpot
Exactly. I drive from Philly to Pittsburgh twice a week for my job sometimes and my 99 camry has not once left me stranded or in distress. This car even had no oil in it when i bought it off the original owner like the dipstick was bone dry. Great vehicles. Maybe not the most personality or looks but great freakin cars.
that's awesome to hear. I hope you keep it going to 400k plus. the car can do it with proper upkeep. always refer back to the owners manual for scheduled maintenance
i have a 2002 camry 60k miles v6. I took it to the lexus dealer and they offered $500 for trade in. I walked out of deal on the spot. and im still daily driving my camry. Super quiet and reliable!
Great car. Built like a tank. Have mine - a 2005. 300,000 kms. Toronto, Canada. The last generation of sturdy Camry. Everything looks and feels high quality- those climate knobs are weighted and turn nicely into place. The turning and wiper stalks are solid as well.
Had mine since 2005 144k. Other than a few dings and interior roof cloth coming loose, the only maintenance I've done are oil changes, replacing tires and replacing the alternator. It still runs like I remember. Its a highly reliable car.
I just bought a 03 Camry LE 3.0 V6.only 103,000 miles, it's in great condition and super smooth,I plan on keeping it forever.i had a 2000 with 258,000 miles on it and was still running great when I sold it.
I just bought a 2002 Camry that has 98000 kilometers on it which is 60,000 miles. I put goodyear tires on it only because the pirellis were 12 years expired changed the oil and filters and transmission fluid. Brake pads and struts and shocks because leaking. I paid $4000 for the car but two owner,and sellin only because wife having baby. He bought from family friend who owned it for 18 years but did not drive it much hence the mileage.I feel extremely lucky to have found it and btw the paint is perfect, no dings or dents or loss of clearcoat. I believe the years of 2002- 2006 were better quality built and this one was built in Japan. First owner was Japanese. I'm American retired in The Philippines!
Got me a 2004 Camry Le 4-cyl with 100k miles for $1500 last week! Just changed out the two tires, oil change and put a JVC single din in it! Will probably hold on to this vehicle for a long time!! It’s a great vehicle to drive!
Yesss i believe I did too! I needed a daily driver because I have a Lexus Ls430 and while she’s real pretty, she also drinks a lot of Gas!!! My last Camry was a 96’ with 289k Miles and I drove her back and forth from Laredo Tx to Austin Tx weekly with no issues! A Camry is a car I’ll never regret to buy!!!
I would recommend getting this car too. I've had my 2005 camry for 10 years and it's solid. If you're an aggressive driver like myself or cautious driver this cars got you. It's unbelievably reliable, great on gas, has more than enough horsepower and torque to pass anyone, great on a city and dirt roass and it doesn't cost alot to maintain.
I think Toyota had some special MOJO in that era. I do not ask questions change oil and drive. Somethings best left unknown. Parts under hood may have come via the devil, souls were sold to gain the tech to build such a Carr that is affordable. May be devil car but I do not care what Toyota did to.make it, just glad i.own a devil car
I have a 2003 Camry LE 4 cyl with 198k miles on it; just recently it had to go into the shop for the dreaded head bolt stripping issue. This 2.4L engine has the same problem as the Cadillac Northstar engines where the steel head bolts strip out of the aluminum block and they need to be rethreaded, causing the engine to randomly overheat (another sign of this problem occurring is water sloshing sounds behind the dashboard, as mine did). The total bill came to about $1900 and that included rethreading all 10 bolt holes and a head bolt kit, a valve job (some got destroyed from overheating), and a new water pump. This is the best way to fix the issue, as a replacement engine could have the same problem. The fix is worth it; car runs like it's brand new. Still believe it's one of the best cars ever made.
couldn't compare this car to a Cadillac to say the least in terms of reliability. cadillacs are horrible to work on whereas the Camry is wayyy easier depending on the job at hand. camry all day every day over any cadillac
I remember this Generation Camry being popular on the road in the early 2000's when they were still new in 2002 the old days when I was a Teenager. I actually want this Generation with a Manual Transmission.
My '03 4-banger with 180K on it has some dings and dents (tree limb fell on roof, idiot slammed on brakes and caused a fender bender), and I almost got rid of it when water pump went out but did the job myself for $30., so now I have decided to drive it another 100K miles since it otherwise runs like a new car. Best damn car ever produced.
did you ever service your transmission on your 03 to make it to 180k ? or would you recommend to leave that alone ? just bought one with no service history on the transmission
i had an 04 camry but sadly it got in an accident and the insurance labeled as a total loss, luckily i found another camry an 02 i just bought and it works great so far. these cars are great on gas really reliable and affordable, if you're looking for a simple car to get from point a to point b then get a toyota camry these cars are great.
I’ve had my 2006 Camry XLE V6 since 2010 with no problems! Just replaced timing belt and water pump and other routine maintenance as well. Currently has 228k miles and I still drive from North Carolina home to Ohio to visit family with no issues!
Did you mean the serpentine belt? I asked a mechanic about the condition of the timing belt on my 2002 Camry. He phoned back and said there was no timing belt. The car has a timing chain, which is rated for the life of the vehicle. Mine is 20 years old now with 200k km on it. Still a spring chicken. :)
My daughter has a 2002 Camry LE with 190k. She has been using it to run Door Dash deliveries and she completed a weekend road trip last weekend. I drained and filled the transmission fluid three times, with some driving between drain and fills, and I replaced the transmission filter. The shifting got a lot of smoother after I replaced 80% of the transmission fluid. The starter motor failed this past September. The AutoZone Duralast Starter Motor was easy to install and affordable.
that's great to hear. you got yours for a steal of a price especially if it is in good running condition. these are just such good cars. I love them and wont be getting rid of mine any time soon
@@samyoung8824 I'm glad you bought the car too because it's just such a great car. I drive mine daily with over 200k miles and everything works excellent and drives soooo smooth
Hey my client (i work as a part-time gardener) has 2003 Toyota Camry LE (4 Cylinder) with 225,000 miles in very good condition both interior/exterior (just needs a good wash). She plans on selling it for under $1200 and it is negotiable. Should i pick it up as a good transportation vehicle for college. Fyi she told me that the radiator and battery replaced.
@@andrewbelmudez6985 that's an excellent deal for that car. I would inspect it to see if it has any mechanical issues. other than that I would probably go for it myself 👌 let me know if you buy it
ronnie bass yes this specific one was for the 4 cylinder model. Because the piston rings in the block were a bad design by the manufacturer causing massive amounts of oil consumption. The engine name was the 2azfe. I have an 04 Camry LE in red with 139,000 miles and the original owner had that recall taken care of one the vehicle before it was sold to me. The other cars affected were the scion TC, XB, Toyota Matrix XRS, Highlander etc.
Just bought 98 Camry (2.2) from my mechanic....He put a new timing belt/ water pump on it..Best running car Ive ever had! MY mechanic loves these Camrys as well as Corollas.Hoping to go 300,000 miles!!!!!
We had a 2003 Camry and, while very reliable, was hit many times while parked or stopped at a light. Several weeks ago, my wife was T-boned , which totaled her 2003 with 170k miles. The insurance company gave us $3k. I looked around a lot for an economical replacement. We eventually purchased a 2014 Camry with 55k mi for $10.5k.
hopefully your wife was okay after the accident. I'm glad you stayed in the camry family. you got a good amount back from the insurance company. they are worth that much and more. great cars and safe too
Great video. We had a 2002 Camry for years, bought second hand. What you say about it is true. We currently have a 2014 Camry, a 2007 Prius and a 2009 Avalon. Quality products.
thank you. you are a toyota family. cant go wrong with them especially one that has been mechanically kept up by its previous owner(s). not much needed to keep these cars running reliably on the roads
Friend of my mom just asked her friends if anyone wants her 02 xle with only 98k miles new tires and battery for only 3k, lets just say I told my mom I would buy that without even looking at pics lol. best decision of my life I call her my gas savor
Wife has been driving her 02 for years now. We bought it at 2 years old with 10k mi on it. She drives app 100mi a day for work. It’s been stone reliable and now has 265k mi on it. We’ve had to do normal maintenance , starter, batteries, valve cover gasket, brakes and tires, spark plugs twice. That’s pretty much it in all this time. She just bought a 2019 so the 02 will be moving on...maybe. We have been considering just keeping it for a 3rd vehicle for when one of the others may need a shop day or such. It’s more than paid for itself and doesn’t eat anything, so keeping it wouldn’t cost much of anything.
You may possibly develop a head gasket leak around 230,000 miles. The head bolts on the intake manifold side strip out of the block due to spot overheating from the insulation between the intake and the head. If you do notice it, there is a relatively easy fix called "Time Sert". They're basically advanced helicoil kits that you drill the stripped holes out and insert new threads. I did it and now my 2003 camry is up to 362,000 miles. It burns oil really bad so I've decided to rebuild the engine.
ya I've heard about the head bolt issue on this engine before. fingers crossed mine wont be having that issue. thanks for dropping a comment. hopefully it will help someone out😁😁
Nice video. I Inherited a 2003 LE with 39K miles on it last March 2019. I had an old 81 Honda Accord. Both are four cylinders but the Toyota has a lot more pickup and power when you put your foot on the gas. Yes, a very smooth ride and similar to the Honda I don't "worry" about this car ... just super dependable and low maintenance. Glad to see so many others who are enjoying this model too. I just replaced the tires and went with Yokohama Avid GT, good tires, good price. Also a rear brake light went out ... super easy to replace the $6 bulb from amazon with help from a UA-cam video.
I just got a 2002 Camry because it was immediately available when my truck died (325,000 miles). My plan was to drive the Camry until I could by another Chevy but I love this car! It needed a little care but overall it is in great shape! I can easily see it exceeding 300,000. The gas savings alone will save its purchase price in no time. I am very impressed that a little 4 cylinder could change the mind of an old V8 guy.
I love my Camry and I'm glad others love it too. I have the Australian "Sportivo" edition which has a lot of nice extra features and sports suspension but at the end of the day, it's still a Camry. It's not fast but it'll get you where you need to go every single time, in comfort :) Also, thanks for mentioning the rocker cover gasket leaks. Mine has had it replaced, and the new one is currently leaking already. Won't kill the car, but it's the most common problem
Have 2002 Camry had it for 8 years 106,667 miles .....repaint...water pump...brakes...muffler.....I do my own oil changes..its a breeze...runs perfect...same color and interior as in this video.
Very strong cars. We took our 2003 trip to Paris from Norway last summer. No worries.. Tackles everything from the motorway to winding Norwegian small roads. Just swapped the plugs on a 2002 2.4, for a mate. He had got the wrong plugs at a workshop. The car didn't go as it should. But now it is completely healthy and nice again :)
I just purchased a 250k kilo Camry 2001 , it’s surprisingly been driven smoothly and easy to maintain. 1k been done, since two weeks ago, let me see how will it be going in the future. Some article says Camry can go for average 40k kilos, I will try. But my Camry was not looks nice as yours, but still good looking after I cleaned it and detailed...I m from Australia Sydney. Before, my second hand Holden astra just went 160k kilos then engine blowed up in 8 years. Another second hand ford Mendeo have run 190k kilos for 8 years then gear box cramped which gave me frustrating feeling on the road for a long time. My first car in my life was a Toyota echo 2001, very smooth and reliable, never broken me down on the road for 8 years, which gave me the first impression of the car, would never break down, but the later Holden and ford gave me the life lessons of lemon cars.
if you stick with toyota you will generally have a very good experience. ford/holden will give you more headaches. I've owned and own fords and toyotas and have had many in the past. all I have to say is I am a toyota guy for life ✌
3 years ago, I bought a 2003 Toyota Camry LE. Mine had 221,000 miles on the car when I bought the car. Now it has 251,000 miles. It runs great and I changed the oil the first weekend. Had new spark plugs, changed the trans axle oil, had ceramic pad installed on the front brakes. New tires 2 years ago. New Catalytic Converter and both O2 sensors replaced. I love the car and it is the first non American vehicle I have ever owned. With all that I have done? Is no problem. I have worked for Auto Parts warehouses as a driver. Parts are easy for me.
Definitely pretty good cars, 200K is just getting started. I bought a 2003 for my daughter 5 years ago with 180K on it. Same color as yours, except the clearcoat was worse and it had the 3.0 V6 engine. She took it all over the western US and also drove it every day, too. It never let her down, nothing done except regular maintenance in all that time. It now has almost 290K on it and still looks great inside (apparently about 99% of these cars have that tear in the dash around the airg bag). However, all of a sudden it needs several things at once - steering rack, water pump, windshield, a hard-to-find vacuum leak that throws a code, plus probably a few other things. All fixable, and frankly overdue for replacement anyhow, but quite a bit of money to throw at a hgh mileage 17 year old car , so she is moving on a much newer car instead. Not sure what that will be, but I doubt she'll have as much luck with the new one. Although the V6 worked well for her, I would recommend the 4 cylinder engine instead. The V6 is much more powerfull, but is more expensive to repair, harder to work on, and is known to be susceptible to sludge problems.
Sludge is myth, same said about 4cyl. Change oil every 5k 330k on my 03 v6 inside valve cpvers spotless oil still clean and clear at 5k oil changes. Sludge was found to be bad oil change intervals. Every 5k no issue
I bought my Camry a couple of months ago with 381000 miles on it. Has been a great driver until a couple of weeks ago when it went into limp mode. Point is when an electronic part goes bad that does not trip the check engine light be prepared to take it to a mechanic to have it scanned for a diagnosis. It's been frustrating for me since I don't mind turning a wrench or two to fix my car but without a scan tool you are pretty much at the mercy of the mechanic. The parts to fix these items are not cheap either, just passing along my experience I've had with my Camry. Pluses and the negatives
woww, super glad to hear the car got that many miles on the trans before it went out. a rebuild will bring it right back to life or just get a used trans for it. they are fairly cheap if you know where to look. that's awesome you have that many miles on it. I hope you take it over 400k miles👌
Just got my 2002 Toyota Camry V6 for 3500 & it drives like a new car. The engine is soooo quiet and smooth. Coming from a 2002 Honda Accord it feels like a new car.
that's an excellent choice of vehicle and similar to what you had previous with the accord. such a great car and sooo much reliable fun and driveability in it👌
So I just bought one of these today. 2003 Toyota Camry LE. Same color same interior and everything. The body is straight and in perfect condition and the paint is not even faded with only very minor specks around the door handle and a small scratch on the rear bumper. It has 87,359 miles on it and it's a one owner. It came out of Florida and has all the service records and history, and it seems to have been garage kept. The 2.4 vvt engine runs very smooth and quiet and there is not a sign of an oil leak anywhere. Its very clean. The transmission feels strong and shifts out smoothly as well. From what I've seen and heard these cars are very reliable and last for well over 200k miles. The guy at the car lot where I bought it gave me a two year warranty that covers the engine, transmission, drive train, electrical issues, and more, and includes roadside assistance. He was so sure of the car that he told to just bring it back if I had ANY issues whatsoever and he'd take care of it. We've looked around for months trying to find a car with less than 100k miles that was in "fair" condition, and they are really hard to find. If you do find one its usually over $10k. This car is like new inside and out and it was priced under $10k. I know that still sounds pricey for a 20 year old car and I did hesitate about buying it, but it was the best car we'd found. Anyway, these days everything is expensive. I honestly don't think I got a bad deal and I'm looking to put at least another 100k on it.
From Thailand, I have 2003 Camry. I have same experience as you. 1 thing that I don't like is shock-absorber . It's failed every time the car is lifted up.
just bought this 2nd hand as my first car. I love it a lot and it's amazing to take on trips with my friends because of trunk space! got my friends jealous also haha
My sister had one, it was a great car! The people who had it before took great car of it, and she had it for 3-4 years, she had to get rid of it because some one rear ended her and it was totaled. But before that, no accidents and a great car.
Daily Driver, I purchased a 2005 LE with a leather interior 11 months ago to use for LYFT. It had 226000 miles on it, now 244000. I've had to replace the windshield wiper motor and the water pump and speed sensor. I was only charged for labor for the water pump by the dealer I bought it from. I enjoy driving it and it rides very smooth, in fact it rides and handles like new; I enjoy driving it more than my 2015 RAV4. I have received many compliments about how clean it is however later this year it will be too old to use for LYFT. For me, it will be a great second car.
I have an '02 in blue just like you. 270K still going strong...ish. I live up north so the rust really got to it. A little bodywork should take care of it though. I need to replace the valve cover gasket, piston rings and some suspension components. But I can't bring myslef to let it die. I love it and like you said, it's way ahead of its time. Still starts and runs just as smooth as always.
that's awesome to hear. I know the rust can really eat through these older toyotas. do the work to it and certain it will get you well over 300k no problem. love it. thanks for reaching out 👌
I just went to a a car auction and bought a 2002 camry for 200 dollars. The car needs an engine. I dont know what happened but I am planning on buying a used engine, and installing it myself. My dad has a 2000 camry that drives like a dream. I do have other cars but I just couldn't pass on this deal. Will be doing the engine swap in my garage. Wish me luck. I am mechanically inclined but not an expert, but really really nice looking car. Great video by the way. This just reinforces my decision on putting some time to bring my camry to life soon.
My wife has the 2002 Lexus ES300 which is basically the same car and it's still her daily driver. I just recently had to do the timing chain and alternator but otherwise the car is holding up great. We have that same breakage on the dash on the passenger side airbag... But overall Still a very reliable and a great car
That's a great car you have. I really like the interior leather on the Lexus es300. Especially for how cheap you can pick one up for, it's a great investment. How many miles are on your wife's car?
@@DaylyDriverDayly her car is about 160,000 miles. But no leather, the seats are cloth.. we also have a 20 year old Lexus LS400. I just hit 250,000 miles back in February and did a short one minute video when it hit 250k
@@KevRalph it has cloth seats? I thought they all came with leather Interior for the 2002 year? I love the ls400. I have driven them many times and love em. i dont know why i have never bought yet. i have the gs400 and sc400. just need the ls400 now lol
@@DaylyDriverDayly The ES300 is cloth, I wish it was leather... I'll trade you the LS for the SC..LOL.. I've always preferred 2 doors over 4 doors. I just restored the headlights this weekend. I should make videos of all this stuff.. other than that one short video that I made when it reached 250k. The sound system in there is excellent. Such powerful base for a factory system. But I do not know how to tell the difference between the nakamichi or pioneer.. I have an adapter do the cassette deck to play Spotify.. I will never replace it for something newer. That's how good it sounds
that is extremely low miles for this car. I'm surprised you found one with that low of miles. how does it run and drive? glad you are an owner of a great car
@@Imastudent_101 that's great information on just how reliable this car really is. keep it up with basic maintenance and she will last you years to come
that is excellent to hear. I hear it all the time from others how their camry has gone well past 200, 300 and 400k no problem. glad you had a good experience with yours 👌
very similar cars. I have owned both and love them both. I lean more towards the toyota for specific reasons. just great overall, they both are though.
@@Godswilln yeah the sensor is near the transmission. It makes the car seem like there's something really bad wrong with it but in reality its an easy fix. My dad knew a guy who did mechanic work on the side and he went to the junkyard and got a sensor and installed it for about $45 for me
I have a dark green 02 like this one. 160,000 miles. Incredible cars. Tip: Stay away from Monroe “quick-struts” ... a shop put them on rear of my car, but they’re noisy/stiff. I’m going to have original OEM type shocks/coil springs put back on the car. My valve cover gasket needs replacing, but not too bad to replace.. plenty of videos on UA-cam for that. Easy cars to work on.
This is because back then they were all made in JAPAN, where quality is key. Now, they're made in the u.s.a, so the quality has gone down the shitter and problems will occur as a result.
When I owned my 2002 Toyota Camry LE it said under the vin on the driver-side door that the vehicle was built in Georgetown Kentucky so at least near 20 years
lol mine is at 400k miles. Needs new piston rings (adding a quart every 2 weeks), and i think i got a busted lifter. and to be honest thinking ill just buy a rebuilt engine. Only wish was that I wanted a manual
you can buy one in manual, harder to find though. 400k is a lot of good miles on this car. depending on the overall condition physically and mechanically of the car, I would consider upgrading to a manual camry
Just got the 2003 version of this gen for my first car (I'm a late bloomer driver: 38 yo), 203k miles, AT, LE trim. I didn't think much of it at first, but it was the only car with "reliability" that I could find with the increasing used car prices. I honestly fell in love with this car pretty quickly. The only difference between the 02 and 03 I know of is they changed the timing belt to a chain. I'm the second owner of my car and the previous owner clearly had it sit outside, as I do, as the clear coat is peeling on places and the old rear speaker grills deteriorated, but I just got those replaced with new OEM ones. I might vinyl wrap it and add some body kits to make it "mine". The car runs like a dream and also no leaks! She just got a hand wash and wax from me this morning and looks cleaner than 95% of all the other cars on the highway. My clear may be coming off, but at least she ain't caked in dirt and filled with garbage! Also: the tape deck still works! I have used it quite extensively.
The 2002 V6 (and every year up to 2006) uses timing belt. But at least Toyota had the good sense to make those engines to be of the non-interference type.
@@Jesus.purple That's very kind of you. I won't forget you. Just have to keep on trucking and let God do his work through me. Thanks for the inspiring and kind words. It means a lot to me.
In 2016 I bought a 2002 made in Japan SE 2AZ-FE 5-Speed for 5K from the first owner in Kentucky, stock, garage kept, never driven in snow, binder of receipts for everything even has the original window sticker, it had 145K sitting at 155K now. I have a K&N full cold air intake, MR UEL header with full headerback straight pipe to an invidia N1 muffler. Burble tune, lots of suspension goodies. Continental sport contact tires, EBC brakes, rear seats deleted, so much fun in the canyons here in Arizona. A few months ago I had an offer for 9K cash, and I couldn't sell it. This thing has been more reliable and dare I say more fun than my '08 Impreza WRX and it's just as cool as my sleeper Lexus GS400 1UZ V8. I've owned almost 30 cars and I'm shocked that this Camry is the one car I've owned the longest in my life I'm 37 now.
I have a 05 LE with 160k on it. The car is in perfect condition in and out. So much so that it is as it was when new. It is amazing how everything holds up on these cars! I have owned many cars in my life but this one is just built to last period.
Great video! I have 2002 xle that is exact color as yours :) I have been extremely pleased with this purchase from 5 yrs ago. I do have a question...last year I took it in for oil change and noticed it was leaking oil after that. Took it back to them with complaint and they redid the oil change and said occasionally the oil plug doesn't get tightened properly. But, the car still continues to leak small amounts under the right front side of the car. Any ideas what I should have it cked for? Thanks, not a mechanic just a grandma! I dont want to get ripped off.
that's a good car that will last a long time. well, sounds like they have people working on cars that definitely aren't qualified to do so. I would take a look underneath to see if you see any visible oil leaking from around the oil pan and drain plug. also, look at the oil filter to see if there is oil leaking from around it. I would check around the block to see if you have any gasket leaks or wetness around it. hope this helps 👍
I had a similar issue. I inspected the washer for the oil drain plug. Sure enough it was torn. Now I replace the washer annually. It costs next to nothing. Give it a try.
@@1beck2en3ham I dont blame you. worked on a bmw today. every time I work on one I cant stand it, it's no fun. just a pain to work on and expensive parts. always problems with them
woww, nearly half a million miles and still going strong. love to hear from others just how long these will go and how many miles you can put on them. thanks for reaching out 😁
Sooooo, my wife's grandmother cant drive so she just gave me her 2002 Toyota Camry for free. Only 60k miles
wowww!! you are very lucky with the car and to have it given to you. I would hang onto that car if I were you
@@DaylyDriverDayly my 4 Runner has been having some trouble and I'm not trying to have another car payment so I was like, cool, I'll drive it. I researched it, didn't realize it was this awesome ass car! Jackpot
@@thesaintforever257 lucky you, it's a great car!
You won the jackpot!
@@EdPMur I am blessed with this car for certain😁
Camry is not the car I wanted but it's the car I need.
Exactly. I drive from Philly to Pittsburgh twice a week for my job sometimes and my 99 camry has not once left me stranded or in distress. This car even had no oil in it when i bought it off the original owner like the dipstick was bone dry. Great vehicles. Maybe not the most personality or looks but great freakin cars.
I agree with you on this one man.
Same
@@hoagie7859 wow! That’s amazing I got a 2013 Camry but your review is just amazing to hear
Exactly! I replaced my Ford Falcon XR6 with a Toyota Camry. The Falcon was a money pit
Heck yeah. I have a 2003 Toyota Camry and just hit 310,000 miles and it still runs just fine!
that's awesome to hear. I hope you keep it going to 400k plus. the car can do it with proper upkeep. always refer back to the owners manual for scheduled maintenance
V6 or 4 cylinder ?! And where was it made??
I got a 2006 GLX Toyota Camry and just hit 700,000 miles and it still runs just fine, absolutely im talking about manual
Ammar Ahmed v6 or i4??
Rashon Lopez i4
i have a 2002 camry 60k miles v6. I took it to the lexus dealer and they offered $500 for trade in. I walked out of deal on the spot. and im still daily driving my camry. Super quiet and reliable!
I wouldnt sell that car, it's a great car and extremely low miles. hang onto it. what jerks for offering $500
@@NeightrixPrime-6 at the dealer.
60K miles ??? Drive it forever , it'll go 300K easily. Never never never trade in a car at a dealer. Your experience proves they are Thieves !!!
Why would u even go to Lexus dealership? U thought they gonna give u 4k offer?
What a bunch of thieves. Keep the car and it will go easily 300k miles. And they don't make Camrys nice like that anymore
Great car. Built like a tank. Have mine - a 2005. 300,000 kms. Toronto, Canada. The last generation of sturdy Camry. Everything looks and feels high quality- those climate knobs are weighted and turn nicely into place. The turning and wiper stalks are solid as well.
im from toronto aswell, im picking up a 04 camry le original owner 178000km, for $2500. looking forwards to it
186k miles is nothing. It’s barely been broken in
I have a 2005. Burns oil at 150K miles. My mechanic says it will die at 200K miles.
I just got a 2005 and runs super smooth
2 years after ur comment do u still have? If so how is it? Looking at one but has 198k miles
I had 2003 and I took on 5 road trips. Got it up to 175k and still ran very well. Excellent car 10/10 would recommend.
agreed. the car is a dream and will run as long as you want it to
11/10 ! THATS A TOYOTA FOR YOU !!
@@DaylyDriverDayly still have the car?
@@riveralley no, but I sold it to my uncle who still drives it today with around 240k on it
Got an 02 LE myself as a hand me down. Got 202K miles on it. Just did an oil change & put in Penzoil High Mileage. Runs like a sewing machine.
that's awesome. mine just hit over 200k miles and runs like a new car. love these vehicles. enjoy yours😁
There's a lady here in Miami got a 2002 with 213000 miles on it I think I'll get it😁
Trini_ Boi for how much
@@vellyjatt7824 she was asking $2000 but I found another Camry a 2006 xle for $2000 also with 134000 miles so I got that instead..
Same mine only has 100k
Had mine since 2005 144k. Other than a few dings and interior roof cloth coming loose, the only maintenance I've done are oil changes, replacing tires and replacing the alternator. It still runs like I remember. Its a highly reliable car.
great to hear. it really is a very reliable car. just proof how great the car really is the longer you own it and the more miles you put on it
I definitely love my '02 Camry. 331,000 miles & still going strong.
Woah! That’s just amazing! I got a 2013 and amazed to hear everyone telling there stories of old camrys
hello sir how is your 02 doing as of today ? is yours the v6 or 4 banger ?
I've had my 2002 Camry since I purchased it brand new, thing has never really broken down. The thing is invisible to cops.
Lmao
It's like the Matrix, you keep seeing the same thing everywhere. Eventually, you stop noticing it.
I have one I love it 🥰
I have a 2003 v6, I bought it a year ago with 54k just hit 60k today. This car will out live me.
It’s a Camry officer, I don’t even think she can do 90!
I bought one last month, same year and color, 95,000 miles, it's a gem, everything works perfect.
It was 4,000$ and worth every penny!
I just bought a 03 Camry LE 3.0 V6.only 103,000 miles, it's in great condition and super smooth,I plan on keeping it forever.i had a 2000 with 258,000 miles on it and was still running great when I sold it.
excellent buy. great cars for a great price👌
I just bought a 2002 Camry that has 98000 kilometers on it which is 60,000 miles. I put goodyear tires on it only because the pirellis were 12 years expired changed the oil and filters and transmission fluid. Brake pads and struts and shocks because leaking. I paid $4000 for the car but two owner,and sellin only because wife having baby. He bought from family friend who owned it for 18 years but did not drive it much hence the mileage.I feel extremely lucky to have found it and btw the paint is perfect, no dings or dents or loss of clearcoat. I believe the years of 2002- 2006 were better quality built and this one was built in Japan. First owner was Japanese. I'm American retired in The Philippines!
Got me a 2004 Camry Le 4-cyl with 100k miles for $1500 last week! Just changed out the two tires, oil change and put a JVC single din in it! Will probably hold on to this vehicle for a long time!! It’s a great vehicle to drive!
you got an excellent deal on the car. they really are fun to drive and will last you over another 100k no problem👌
Yesss i believe I did too! I needed a daily driver because I have a Lexus Ls430 and while she’s real pretty, she also drinks a lot of Gas!!! My last Camry was a 96’ with 289k Miles and I drove her back and forth from Laredo Tx to Austin Tx weekly with no issues! A Camry is a car I’ll never regret to buy!!!
@@juanviedma1235 the ls430 is a great car. cant go wrong as you know with a camry. it's awesome how long they can last on the factory drivetrain
I have a '04 Camry, bought new & if you got one for only $1,500, you got some deal!
@@rongendron8705 haha I sold that car at the 2 year mark, for 4000
Friend sold it back to me for $800
Just needs brakes and tires lol
I would recommend getting this car too. I've had my 2005 camry for 10 years and it's solid. If you're an aggressive driver like myself or cautious driver this cars got you. It's unbelievably reliable, great on gas, has more than enough horsepower and torque to pass anyone, great on a city and dirt roass and it doesn't cost alot to maintain.
Do you still have the car? Is it a V6?
I also have a 2005. Burns oil at 150,000 miles. My mechanic says it will die at 200,000 miles.
Something about reliable old toyotas intrigue me
Lol
I think Toyota had some special MOJO in that era. I do not ask questions change oil and drive. Somethings best left unknown. Parts under hood may have come via the devil, souls were sold to gain the tech to build such a Carr that is affordable. May be devil car but I do not care what Toyota did to.make it, just glad i.own a devil car
Same lol
I have a 2003 Camry LE 4 cyl with 198k miles on it; just recently it had to go into the shop for the dreaded head bolt stripping issue. This 2.4L engine has the same problem as the Cadillac Northstar engines where the steel head bolts strip out of the aluminum block and they need to be rethreaded, causing the engine to randomly overheat (another sign of this problem occurring is water sloshing sounds behind the dashboard, as mine did). The total bill came to about $1900 and that included rethreading all 10 bolt holes and a head bolt kit, a valve job (some got destroyed from overheating), and a new water pump. This is the best way to fix the issue, as a replacement engine could have the same problem. The fix is worth it; car runs like it's brand new. Still believe it's one of the best cars ever made.
couldn't compare this car to a Cadillac to say the least in terms of reliability. cadillacs are horrible to work on whereas the Camry is wayyy easier depending on the job at hand. camry all day every day over any cadillac
I have a 2003 Camry XLE 4 Cylinder; I notice the water sloshing sounds behind my dashboard, rethreading the bolt holes fixed that issue for your car?
Are camrys with Vin J(made in Japan) affected? Thank you appreciate any insight
Why do I always read these hidden gems right after I buy a car; literally today. :P
I remember this Generation Camry being popular on the road in the early 2000's when they were still new in 2002 the old days when I was a Teenager. I actually want this Generation with a Manual Transmission.
My '03 4-banger with 180K on it has some dings and dents (tree limb fell on roof, idiot slammed on brakes and caused a fender bender), and I almost got rid of it when water pump went out but did the job myself for $30., so now I have decided to drive it another 100K miles since it otherwise runs like a new car. Best damn car ever produced.
and even taking a beating they continue to go and go. I agree that they are a very well made car and really do run like a new car when maintained
did you ever service your transmission on your 03 to make it to 180k ? or would you recommend to leave that alone ? just bought one with no service history on the transmission
i had an 04 camry but sadly it got in an accident and the insurance labeled as a total loss, luckily i found another camry an 02 i just bought and it works great so far. these cars are great on gas really reliable and affordable, if you're looking for a simple car to get from point a to point b then get a toyota camry these cars are great.
Glad you got a replacement. couldn't agree with you more about the car😁👌👌
Was your 04 a V6? How about your 02?
I inherited my Dad's 2002 Camry last year. It runs like a charm. Never any trouble. Runs like a charm.
I’ve had my 2006 Camry XLE V6 since 2010 with no problems! Just replaced timing belt and water pump and other routine maintenance as well. Currently has 228k miles and I still drive from North Carolina home to Ohio to visit family with no issues!
that is great to hear. a true testament to how this vehicle really is such a reliable long lasting vehicle. thanks for the feedback 😁👌👌
ayyy me too! XLE 2006 here camry ganggg
@@Mivic666 unfortunately my Camry passed on a few months ago! He’ll never be forgotten
@@desmondhenderson9673 noooo! what happened??? im so sorry
Did you mean the serpentine belt? I asked a mechanic about the condition of the timing belt on my 2002 Camry. He phoned back and said there was no timing belt. The car has a timing chain, which is rated for the life of the vehicle. Mine is 20 years old now with 200k km on it. Still a spring chicken. :)
My daughter has a 2002 Camry LE with 190k. She has been using it to run Door Dash deliveries and she completed a weekend road trip last weekend. I drained and filled the transmission fluid three times, with some driving between drain and fills, and I replaced the transmission filter. The shifting got a lot of smoother after I replaced 80% of the transmission fluid. The starter motor failed this past September. The AutoZone Duralast Starter Motor was easy to install and affordable.
that's awesome. they will go a long way on little maintenance
I love toyota Camry Best of the Best 💖 👌🏻
couldn't agree more
I have that year Camry also it’s a Beast
I have that identical Camry in London Ontario, silver color, major repairs and almost 500,000 kms. Excellent indeed!
great to hear you have it going with the kms you have on it. keep it going👌
I just brought my yesterday 2003 Toyota Camry SE for $1,000 with 241,000 miles and that baby run smooth
that's great to hear. you got yours for a steal of a price especially if it is in good running condition. these are just such good cars. I love them and wont be getting rid of mine any time soon
@@DaylyDriverDayly I'm glad that I brought the car with no regret, everything work in the car
@@samyoung8824 I'm glad you bought the car too because it's just such a great car. I drive mine daily with over 200k miles and everything works excellent and drives soooo smooth
Hey my client (i work as a part-time gardener) has 2003 Toyota Camry LE (4 Cylinder) with 225,000 miles in very good condition both interior/exterior (just needs a good wash). She plans on selling it for under $1200 and it is negotiable. Should i pick it up as a good transportation vehicle for college. Fyi she told me that the radiator and battery replaced.
@@andrewbelmudez6985 that's an excellent deal for that car. I would inspect it to see if it has any mechanical issues. other than that I would probably go for it myself 👌 let me know if you buy it
I own a 2005 Camry. One of the best cars Toyota makes for sure.
I wish they still made them like these were made
@ronnie bass I don't know anything about that.
@ronnie bass could be but not sure of the recalls for this year
ronnie bass yes this specific one was for the 4 cylinder model. Because the piston rings in the block were a bad design by the manufacturer causing massive amounts of oil consumption. The engine name was the 2azfe. I have an 04 Camry LE in red with 139,000 miles and the original owner had that recall taken care of one the vehicle before it was sold to me. The other cars affected were the scion TC, XB, Toyota Matrix XRS, Highlander etc.
@@Technerd96 afaik 2azfe years that were affected with oil consumption were 06-09 year of camry.
I have my 2002 and still runs great and I have almost 400 hundred thousand miles on it already and still runs great.
4 banger or v6 ?
Just bought 98 Camry (2.2) from my mechanic....He put a new timing belt/ water pump on it..Best running car Ive ever had! MY mechanic loves these Camrys as well as Corollas.Hoping to go 300,000 miles!!!!!
very nice. you bought yourself a great vehicle. hang onto it long enough to go 300k miles and you will get the miles out of it👌
We had a 2003 Camry and, while very reliable, was hit many times while parked or stopped at a light. Several weeks ago, my wife was T-boned , which totaled her 2003 with 170k miles. The insurance company gave us $3k. I looked around a lot for an economical replacement. We eventually purchased a 2014 Camry with 55k mi for $10.5k.
hopefully your wife was okay after the accident. I'm glad you stayed in the camry family. you got a good amount back from the insurance company. they are worth that much and more. great cars and safe too
Are you happy with your 2014? I've heard they are great apart from the torque converter issue.
my brother owns a ‘97 Camry and i test drove it and that thing runs so smooth.
They are wonderful cars. I actually have a toyotacelica I want to make a video on. Great cars and love the 2.2 ltr engine
Great video. We had a 2002 Camry for years, bought second hand. What you say about it is true. We currently have a 2014 Camry, a 2007 Prius and a 2009 Avalon. Quality products.
thank you. you are a toyota family. cant go wrong with them especially one that has been mechanically kept up by its previous owner(s). not much needed to keep these cars running reliably on the roads
Got a 2004 camry and it runs like a dream! great car
Awww my first car same color had my 2002 Toyota Camry for 9 yrs now I just got a 2016 Toyota Camry & I ♥️ it !!!!
Fresitta.😉😁🙄
I had one. Best car in the world. I;m looking to buy another now.
I have a 99 Camry with 216k miles but it’s so smooth , clean , reliable and quiet. The best 2k I spent to use as a 2nd car for daily errands .
4 banger ?
Friend of my mom just asked her friends if anyone wants her 02 xle with only 98k miles new tires and battery for only 3k, lets just say I told my mom I would buy that without even looking at pics lol. best decision of my life I call her my gas savor
I love this Generation. I've had 3 (02, 04, and 06) i might get another for a daily.
Wife has been driving her 02 for years now. We bought it at 2 years old with 10k mi on it. She drives app 100mi a day for work. It’s been stone reliable and now has 265k mi on it. We’ve had to do normal maintenance , starter, batteries, valve cover gasket, brakes and tires, spark plugs twice. That’s pretty much it in all this time. She just bought a 2019 so the 02 will be moving on...maybe. We have been considering just keeping it for a 3rd vehicle for when one of the others may need a shop day or such. It’s more than paid for itself and doesn’t eat anything, so keeping it wouldn’t cost much of anything.
You may possibly develop a head gasket leak around 230,000 miles. The head bolts on the intake manifold side strip out of the block due to spot overheating from the insulation between the intake and the head. If you do notice it, there is a relatively easy fix called "Time Sert". They're basically advanced helicoil kits that you drill the stripped holes out and insert new threads. I did it and now my 2003 camry is up to 362,000 miles. It burns oil really bad so I've decided to rebuild the engine.
ya I've heard about the head bolt issue on this engine before. fingers crossed mine wont be having that issue. thanks for dropping a comment. hopefully it will help someone out😁😁
do you have the V6?
@@AlexTheBossMan nope, have the 4 banger. just replaced the valve cover gasket today and it runs and drives like a charm
@@DaylyDriverDayly me too. i just had mine done today 👍
@@AlexTheBossMan ohh nice. you have the v6 in yours?
Nice video. I Inherited a 2003 LE with 39K miles on it last March 2019. I had an old 81 Honda Accord. Both are four cylinders but the Toyota has a lot more pickup and power when you put your foot on the gas. Yes, a very smooth ride and similar to the Honda I don't "worry" about this car ... just super dependable and low maintenance. Glad to see so many others who are enjoying this model too. I just replaced the tires and went with Yokohama Avid GT, good tires, good price. Also a rear brake light went out ... super easy to replace the $6 bulb from amazon with help from a UA-cam video.
awesome to hear. these cars will go as long as you want them to. I'm glad you own one of these. keep her going
I have a 2005 with 101k miles runs beautiful
Mine was rear ended and totaled last month.....still heartbroken ....loved that car...120,000....ran great...💔
I just got a 2002 Camry because it was immediately available when my truck died (325,000 miles). My plan was to drive the Camry until I could by another Chevy but I love this car! It needed a little care but overall it is in great shape! I can easily see it exceeding 300,000. The gas savings alone will save its purchase price in no time. I am very impressed that a little 4 cylinder could change the mind of an old V8 guy.
hows your 02 holding up today ?
I love my Camry and I'm glad others love it too. I have the Australian "Sportivo" edition which has a lot of nice extra features and sports suspension but at the end of the day, it's still a Camry. It's not fast but it'll get you where you need to go every single time, in comfort :)
Also, thanks for mentioning the rocker cover gasket leaks. Mine has had it replaced, and the new one is currently leaking already. Won't kill the car, but it's the most common problem
havent heard of that edition but sounds cool. it's great that with little upkeep the car can go soo long
Have 2002 Camry had it for 8 years 106,667 miles .....repaint...water pump...brakes...muffler.....I do my own oil changes..its a breeze...runs perfect...same color and interior as in this video.
Very strong cars. We took our 2003 trip to Paris from Norway last summer. No worries..
Tackles everything from the motorway to winding Norwegian small roads.
Just swapped the plugs on a 2002 2.4, for a mate. He had got the wrong plugs at a workshop. The car didn't go as it should. But now it is completely healthy and nice again :)
I just purchased a 250k kilo Camry 2001 , it’s surprisingly been driven smoothly and easy to maintain. 1k been done, since two weeks ago, let me see how will it be going in the future. Some article says Camry can go for average 40k kilos, I will try. But my Camry was not looks nice as yours, but still good looking after I cleaned it and detailed...I m from Australia Sydney. Before, my second hand Holden astra just went 160k kilos then engine blowed up in 8 years. Another second hand ford Mendeo have run 190k kilos for 8 years then gear box cramped which gave me frustrating feeling on the road for a long time. My first car in my life was a Toyota echo 2001, very smooth and reliable, never broken me down on the road for 8 years, which gave me the first impression of the car, would never break down, but the later Holden and ford gave me the life lessons of lemon cars.
if you stick with toyota you will generally have a very good experience. ford/holden will give you more headaches. I've owned and own fords and toyotas and have had many in the past. all I have to say is I am a toyota guy for life ✌
My starter die at 269,000 miles. Easy replacement. I have a 2003 Toyota Camry. Engine runs good
that's a good amount of miles on a car that was made to handle that kind of use👌
3 years ago, I bought a 2003 Toyota Camry LE. Mine had 221,000 miles on the car when I bought the car. Now it has 251,000 miles. It runs great and I changed the oil the first weekend. Had new spark plugs, changed the trans axle oil, had ceramic pad installed on the front brakes. New tires 2 years ago. New Catalytic Converter and both O2 sensors replaced. I love the car and it is the first non American vehicle I have ever owned. With all that I have done? Is no problem. I have worked for Auto Parts warehouses as a driver. Parts are easy for me.
Definitely pretty good cars, 200K is just getting started. I bought a 2003 for my daughter 5 years ago with 180K on it. Same color as yours, except the clearcoat was worse and it had the 3.0 V6 engine. She took it all over the western US and also drove it every day, too. It never let her down, nothing done except regular maintenance in all that time. It now has almost 290K on it and still looks great inside (apparently about 99% of these cars have that tear in the dash around the airg bag).
However, all of a sudden it needs several things at once - steering rack, water pump, windshield, a hard-to-find vacuum leak that throws a code, plus probably a few other things. All fixable, and frankly overdue for replacement anyhow, but quite a bit of money to throw at a hgh mileage 17 year old car , so she is moving on a much newer car instead. Not sure what that will be, but I doubt she'll have as much luck with the new one.
Although the V6 worked well for her, I would recommend the 4 cylinder engine instead. The V6 is much more powerfull, but is more expensive to repair, harder to work on, and is known to be susceptible to sludge problems.
Was that 290k miles or kilometres?
Sludge is myth, same said about 4cyl. Change oil every 5k 330k on my 03 v6 inside valve cpvers spotless oil still clean and clear at 5k oil changes. Sludge was found to be bad oil change intervals. Every 5k no issue
I literally just bought one of these yesterday, for 1500 and this vid gets suggested to me today lol.
I bought my Camry a couple of months ago with 381000 miles on it. Has been a great driver until a couple of weeks ago when it went into limp mode. Point is when an electronic part goes bad that does not trip the check engine light be prepared to take it to a mechanic to have it scanned for a diagnosis. It's been frustrating for me since I don't mind turning a wrench or two to fix my car but without a scan tool you are pretty much at the mercy of the mechanic. The parts to fix these items are not cheap either, just passing along my experience I've had with my Camry. Pluses and the negatives
woww, super glad to hear the car got that many miles on the trans before it went out. a rebuild will bring it right back to life or just get a used trans for it. they are fairly cheap if you know where to look. that's awesome you have that many miles on it. I hope you take it over 400k miles👌
Just got my 2002 Toyota Camry V6 for 3500 & it drives like a new car. The engine is soooo quiet and smooth. Coming from a 2002 Honda Accord it feels like a new car.
that's an excellent choice of vehicle and similar to what you had previous with the accord. such a great car and sooo much reliable fun and driveability in it👌
Best cars around , mines 16 years new now :) we get a lot of salt where I live, no rot whatsoever !
luck you have no rust on it living in an area where they salt the roads. hope you keep it going another 16 years 👌
Why they put salt on the road?
@@MrPradaxXx to get rid of the snow
@@MrPradaxXx it helps to melt the snow and keep ice from forming which can be dangerous to drive on
@Lord Rupert or lick the wheel wells of your car where the salt collects
Don't like this shape, but won't deny they go forever! I have a 2010 model. Love it!
I have a 2003 Toyota Camry with around 183,000 km and it's still running like it's straight out of the factory.
that's how these beauties run😁😁
5th gen camry 2002 to 2006 best camry built but get v6 it is better than 4cyl. Got 03 v6 xle 325k miles and works almost as new.
I'm glad to hear that. Good to know they are on the road with soo many miles
Greatest work car in WORKing cars history. 😎
great way to put the truth 😂😁
So I just bought one of these today. 2003 Toyota Camry LE. Same color same interior and everything. The body is straight and in perfect condition and the paint is not even faded with only very minor specks around the door handle and a small scratch on the rear bumper. It has 87,359 miles on it and it's a one owner. It came out of Florida and has all the service records and history, and it seems to have been garage kept. The 2.4 vvt engine runs very smooth and quiet and there is not a sign of an oil leak anywhere. Its very clean. The transmission feels strong and shifts out smoothly as well. From what I've seen and heard these cars are very reliable and last for well over 200k miles. The guy at the car lot where I bought it gave me a two year warranty that covers the engine, transmission, drive train, electrical issues, and more, and includes roadside assistance. He was so sure of the car that he told to just bring it back if I had ANY issues whatsoever and he'd take care of it.
We've looked around for months trying to find a car with less than 100k miles that was in "fair" condition, and they are really hard to find. If you do find one its usually over $10k. This car is like new inside and out and it was priced under $10k. I know that still sounds pricey for a 20 year old car and I did hesitate about buying it, but it was the best car we'd found. Anyway, these days everything is expensive. I honestly don't think I got a bad deal and I'm looking to put at least another 100k on it.
From Thailand, I have 2003 Camry. I have same experience as you.
1 thing that I don't like is shock-absorber . It's failed every time the car is lifted up.
that's a great car. you live in Thailand currently? what do you mean the shocks fail every time the car is lifted up?
I’m getting this car tomorrow and I’m so excited
Hope you got yourself the car
Might be my first car
I would say that's a very smart idea👌
You can pick Toyota camry or Lexus/Lexus have Toyota Engine
Smart thinking
Do it, I make 130k a year now and I still drive it everyday. Peace of mind.
It was my first car and it’s the best car you’ll own, I fell in Love with camrys now
just bought this 2nd hand as my first car. I love it a lot and it's amazing to take on trips with my friends because of trunk space! got my friends jealous also haha
Changing transmission fluid on this car is easy and economical
at least you can check the fluid level without having to take out the trans drain plug like many other cars these days. it's a plus for sure. good car
@@DaylyDriverDayly Well that is for sure, this car is good for cross country traveling. If you are a short term car camper.
@@jonguyen4411 the plus to that is that it has fold down rear seats so if you need to you can sleep in it
My sister had one, it was a great car! The people who had it before took great car of it, and she had it for 3-4 years, she had to get rid of it because some one rear ended her and it was totaled. But before that, no accidents and a great car.
would have lasted a lot longer if she hadn't been in an accident in it. thanks for the feedback
Own a 2003 Camry with 221,000 miles and still going strong!
very good to hear. I'm sure it's got many miles ahead of it before needing any repairs
I broke the 240,000 mile mark with mine recently.
Daily Driver, I purchased a 2005 LE with a leather interior 11 months ago to use for LYFT. It had 226000 miles on it, now 244000.
I've had to replace the windshield wiper motor and the water pump and speed sensor.
I was only charged for labor for the water pump by the dealer I bought it from.
I enjoy driving it and it rides very smooth, in fact it rides and handles like new; I enjoy driving it more than my 2015 RAV4.
I have received many compliments about how clean it is however later this year it will be too old to use for LYFT.
For me, it will be a great second car.
that is excellent to hear. keep the car and keep it going. it will last you a long time
I have an '02 in blue just like you. 270K still going strong...ish. I live up north so the rust really got to it. A little bodywork should take care of it though. I need to replace the valve cover gasket, piston rings and some suspension components. But I can't bring myslef to let it die. I love it and like you said, it's way ahead of its time. Still starts and runs just as smooth as always.
that's awesome to hear. I know the rust can really eat through these older toyotas. do the work to it and certain it will get you well over 300k no problem. love it. thanks for reaching out 👌
I just went to a a car auction and bought a 2002 camry for 200 dollars. The car needs an engine. I dont know what happened but I am planning on buying a used engine, and installing it myself. My dad has a 2000 camry that drives like a dream. I do have other cars but I just couldn't pass on this deal. Will be doing the engine swap in my garage. Wish me luck. I am mechanically inclined but not an expert, but really really nice looking car. Great video by the way. This just reinforces my decision on putting some time to bring my camry to life soon.
that's excellent to hear. it will be worth your time after you get the new engine installed. glad to hear you have a project camry. such a great car👌
My wife has the 2002 Lexus ES300 which is basically the same car and it's still her daily driver. I just recently had to do the timing chain and alternator but otherwise the car is holding up great. We have that same breakage on the dash on the passenger side airbag...
But overall Still a very reliable and a great car
That's a great car you have. I really like the interior leather on the Lexus es300. Especially for how cheap you can pick one up for, it's a great investment. How many miles are on your wife's car?
@@DaylyDriverDayly her car is about 160,000 miles. But no leather, the seats are cloth.. we also have a 20 year old Lexus LS400. I just hit 250,000 miles back in February and did a short one minute video when it hit 250k
@@DaylyDriverDayly ua-cam.com/video/Gb7186mJA10/v-deo.html
@@KevRalph it has cloth seats? I thought they all came with leather Interior for the 2002 year? I love the ls400. I have driven them many times and love em. i dont know why i have never bought yet. i have the gs400 and sc400. just need the ls400 now lol
@@DaylyDriverDayly The ES300 is cloth, I wish it was leather... I'll trade you the LS for the SC..LOL.. I've always preferred 2 doors over 4 doors. I just restored the headlights this weekend. I should make videos of all this stuff.. other than that one short video that I made when it reached 250k. The sound system in there is excellent. Such powerful base for a factory system. But I do not know how to tell the difference between the nakamichi or pioneer.. I have an adapter do the cassette deck to play Spotify.. I will never replace it for something newer. That's how good it sounds
THE ONES WITH THE SPOILER AND BRAKE LIGHT LOOKS EVEN BETTER
These are actually Nice because I have one to my Camry 2002 le has 95000 miles also I bought it at 57000 miles in 2015
that is extremely low miles for this car. I'm surprised you found one with that low of miles. how does it run and drive? glad you are an owner of a great car
@@DaylyDriverDayly it runs really great with no problems we have have taken like 3 road trips. And daily drive it
@@Imastudent_101 that's great information on just how reliable this car really is. keep it up with basic maintenance and she will last you years to come
Best car I've ever owned bar none. Put 260,000 on my 99'. Treated me very well.
that is excellent to hear. I hear it all the time from others how their camry has gone well past 200, 300 and 400k no problem. glad you had a good experience with yours 👌
One of the two brands of cars I will love to have. The other one is the Honda Accord.
very similar cars. I have owned both and love them both. I lean more towards the toyota for specific reasons. just great overall, they both are though.
I've had both. Take the Camry. My Accord has had too many electrical issues.
I have the exact same car. 385,000 miles currently and still our daily driver. Original transmission and shifts super smooth. No major issue.
did you change the transmission oil to make it past 385k or you recommend leaving that alone ?
Haha I just noticed the rip in my 2002 passenger air bag too.
Same here lmao
I have an 2002 Camry with about 250k miles. Its a little beat from the snow but I love it
My paint pealed a lot
love it👌 they will go forever even after being beat up
Have the same exact car and I love it
how many miles on yours?
@@DaylyDriverDayly 163 and I got it at around 153. Only had to change my breaks and a speed sensor so far in almost a year
@@Luvisrage420 that's nothing and really low miles. talk about a low cost of ownership. glad the car is good to you
@@Luvisrage420 hey I'm having issues with my speed sensor ...is this sensor on the side of transmission? How much was the repair
@@Godswilln yeah the sensor is near the transmission. It makes the car seem like there's something really bad wrong with it but in reality its an easy fix. My dad knew a guy who did mechanic work on the side and he went to the junkyard and got a sensor and installed it for about $45 for me
I have a dark green 02 like this one. 160,000 miles. Incredible cars. Tip: Stay away from Monroe “quick-struts” ... a shop put them on rear of my car, but they’re noisy/stiff. I’m going to have original OEM type shocks/coil springs put back on the car. My valve cover gasket needs replacing, but not too bad to replace.. plenty of videos on UA-cam for that. Easy cars to work on.
good to know about the struts. easy fix for sure and costs a few bucks if you buy the gasket yourself
This is because back then they were all made in JAPAN, where quality is key. Now, they're made in the u.s.a, so the quality has gone down the shitter and problems will occur as a result.
yep, they have cut costs and it's now quantity over quality. such a shame to see the reality of the truth
do you know when they began to make them in US?
@@thecandyman9308 not sure to be honest. would be easy to look it up though 👌
When I owned my 2002 Toyota Camry LE it said under the vin on the driver-side door that the vehicle was built in Georgetown Kentucky so at least near 20 years
@@josephcastillo4754 pretty cool. these cars are still great needless of where they were built. plan to drive mine for years and miles to come
Bought 03 v6 live it and its 330k miles. Everything still works like new. Reliable as an anvil
That 2002 Camry looks very nice, that car will easily run 400K - 500K miles with regular oil changes.
absolutely!! I take very good care of it and it runs better than many brand new cars I've driven
I got one of these
200,000 kms on the clock and still solid 💪
THANKFULLY, I DID BUY A 2002 TOYOTA XLE CAMRY! 👍
I'm thankful you did too because it's a great car and fairly simple to work on and parts are cheap. low cost of maintenance
I bought mine for 500 dollars 💵
I just fix. The head gasket
@@DaylyDriverDayly truly, the most reliable car I've ever owned. 👍
@@alexcidjavillonar7973 I paid $7 Thousand about 12 years ago. In nearly mint condition. Even the metallic gray paint is flawless. Worth every nickel!
Just got my daughter 2002 Camry. So far so good! Toyota’s are bulletproof for sure!
lol mine is at 400k miles. Needs new piston rings (adding a quart every 2 weeks), and i think i got a busted lifter. and to be honest thinking ill just buy a rebuilt engine. Only wish was that I wanted a manual
you can buy one in manual, harder to find though. 400k is a lot of good miles on this car. depending on the overall condition physically and mechanically of the car, I would consider upgrading to a manual camry
Just got the 2003 version of this gen for my first car (I'm a late bloomer driver: 38 yo), 203k miles, AT, LE trim. I didn't think much of it at first, but it was the only car with "reliability" that I could find with the increasing used car prices. I honestly fell in love with this car pretty quickly. The only difference between the 02 and 03 I know of is they changed the timing belt to a chain. I'm the second owner of my car and the previous owner clearly had it sit outside, as I do, as the clear coat is peeling on places and the old rear speaker grills deteriorated, but I just got those replaced with new OEM ones. I might vinyl wrap it and add some body kits to make it "mine". The car runs like a dream and also no leaks! She just got a hand wash and wax from me this morning and looks cleaner than 95% of all the other cars on the highway. My clear may be coming off, but at least she ain't caked in dirt and filled with garbage! Also: the tape deck still works! I have used it quite extensively.
that's great to hear and glad you are loving your toyota. they truly are excellent vehicles and very reliable and cheap to maintain as you now know
The 2002 V6 (and every year up to 2006) uses timing belt. But at least Toyota had the good sense to make those engines to be of the non-interference type.
Thanks so much for the info on the Camry!
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You are welcome Barbara. Thanks for reaching out with a comment!
@@DaylyDriverDayly Sure thing! Keep 'em coming, it'll pick up, but don't forget me when you get big😃!
@@Jesus.purple That's very kind of you. I won't forget you. Just have to keep on trucking and let God do his work through me. Thanks for the inspiring and kind words. It means a lot to me.
@@DaylyDriverDayly Jesus is the only King! His glory reigns! 🤗
@@Jesus.purple The One and only! Through Him He does amazing works in our lives. Amen!
In 2016 I bought a 2002 made in Japan SE 2AZ-FE 5-Speed for 5K from the first owner in Kentucky, stock, garage kept, never driven in snow, binder of receipts for everything even has the original window sticker, it had 145K sitting at 155K now.
I have a K&N full cold air intake, MR UEL header with full headerback straight pipe to an invidia N1 muffler. Burble tune, lots of suspension goodies. Continental sport contact tires, EBC brakes, rear seats deleted, so much fun in the canyons here in Arizona.
A few months ago I had an offer for 9K cash, and I couldn't sell it. This thing has been more reliable and dare I say more fun than my '08 Impreza WRX and it's just as cool as my sleeper Lexus GS400 1UZ V8.
I've owned almost 30 cars and I'm shocked that this Camry is the one car I've owned the longest in my life I'm 37 now.
about to hit 200k miles on mine :)
Same
just hit 203k
I have a 05 LE with 160k on it. The car is in perfect condition in and out. So much so that it is as it was when new. It is amazing how everything holds up on these cars! I have owned many cars in my life but this one is just built to last period.
Great looking car! I love this body style.
totally agree. I like the reliability and gad mileage more than the looks though
2002-2006 Camry is the best reliable car in todays car. I love my 2003 Camry G.. its a gem in my family.
Great to hear. Glad you are loving your carry. They will go forever
Its the last generation of Camry that actually looks good
I agree with the quality and parts this car was built with
The new ones "LOOK" GREAT
@@DSNCB919 it was probably the 1985 Celica Camry you saw
@@GhostOfAMachine no it was definitely a 2019
@@DSNCB919 hell naw, alien vs predator theme should not be a base for a car design
Agreed, I have a 2002 2.5l Camry has 287.000miles still looks new and runs great
Great video! I have 2002 xle that is exact color as yours :)
I have been extremely pleased with this purchase from 5 yrs ago. I do have a question...last year I took it in for oil change and noticed it was leaking oil after that. Took it back to them with complaint and they redid the oil change and said occasionally the oil plug doesn't get tightened properly. But, the car still continues to leak small amounts under the right front side of the car. Any ideas what I should have it cked for? Thanks, not a mechanic just a grandma! I dont want to get ripped off.
that's a good car that will last a long time. well, sounds like they have people working on cars that definitely aren't qualified to do so. I would take a look underneath to see if you see any visible oil leaking from around the oil pan and drain plug. also, look at the oil filter to see if there is oil leaking from around it. I would check around the block to see if you have any gasket leaks or wetness around it. hope this helps 👍
I had a similar issue. I inspected the washer for the oil drain plug. Sure enough it was torn. Now I replace the washer annually. It costs next to nothing. Give it a try.
Have 2003 camry 300,000 miles run like a watch ...little trans slipage but still ok....great car...!
I’ve seen some 150k mile bmw’s and they simply just don’t hold up. Plastic engine compartments and the interior just falls apart. “German Engineering”
yep. this cars blows bmw out of the water in terms of reliability
I have BMW E12 and E34. After I bought 2003 TOYOTA Camry, I haven't bought BMW anymore.
@@1beck2en3ham I dont blame you. worked on a bmw today. every time I work on one I cant stand it, it's no fun. just a pain to work on and expensive parts. always problems with them
I hate bmws so much.
When you can’t afford something, you must hate it.
I have an 05 Toyota Camry and it's at 250k miles and its running good I love it and it will hopefully last me forever
It's a great year/car....loved mine
had one that still ran and drove great when I sold it with 450k miles
woww, nearly half a million miles and still going strong. love to hear from others just how long these will go and how many miles you can put on them. thanks for reaching out 😁
original motor and transmission? thats amazing ! v6 ?