1993 Toyota Camry LE V6 Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- In this video I give a full in depth tour of the 1993 Toyota Camry. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see how it sounds under acceleration. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
Thanks to Ken Simon the Camry forum moderator for ToyotaNation.com, youtube user LynchburgCSI57 for this helpful information!
That's a 3rd generation LE V6 with the 3VZ-FE engine which was only available for 2 years (92-93) in the US (the 1MZ-FE replaced it for 94-96). The 3VZ is an iron block, aluminum head engine derived from the Toyota truck V6 of the era. They just added fuel injection. It also has 100% of its torque available from 2500 into the 4800 range. 185 hp at 5800 rpm and 195 ft/lbs at 4600 rpm.
The ECT button (and green light in the PRND2L column) you probably saw in the car holds the transmission's shift point to a higher RPM before up shifting and waits longer before down shifting. Basically, it allows for sportier driving, better throttle response, and lessened fuel economy.
About 35% of Camrys in this year were built in Japan (VIN starts with a J) and the rest were built in Kentucky (VIN starts with a 4). No major parts are different between the two, just a neat fact.
The 3VZ was also equipped with ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction System) which basically is a valve that varies the intake runner lengths to help optimize performance and low and high engine speeds. Kicks in around 3500, I believe. Sort of a weaker version of VVTi (toyota's variable valve timing).
I know this video is 5 years old, but I totally want that car
James Nexus same
Now it’s 8 years old
@@TrainsLater And it at 27 years old still runs better than a brand new 2020 GM, FCA, or German product.
9 Years old and I need this car !
@@00crashtest That would definitely hold true for FCA, but new GM cars do include the reliable yet engineless Bolt as well as a multitude of LT and Northstar V8s, and calling all German cars unreliable would exclude Volkswagen - most of their gasoline powered cars with manual or conventional automatic transmissions can run well for a long time as long as the service manual is followed to the letter.
I still see these all the time on the road
I see these everyday where I live in Texas, except this one is in a lot better shape than them.
And still today. Who knows? Maybe it'll outlast the planet.
@@00crashtest taking good care of them replacing the fluids when they need to be as well as replacing certain parts when they need to be it probably would XD
What's awesome about a Toyota or a Honda from the 1990's is that they can stay on the road for years and rack up hundreds of thousands of miles on the odometer. Nothing can kill these cars; aside from an auto accident or a natural disaster.
@@michaellovely6601 Still drive one to this very day. Mine, though is XLE version with leather seats. Just changed the battery yesterday. These Toyotas are known as "baby-Lexuses", modeled after, I believe, ES-300... :)
Besides all the modern Camrys I see, these ones and the early and mid 2000s ones are the ones I still see the most of on the road. Toyota really knows how to make good quality and reliable vehicles that can truly stand the test of time.
I have a 2011 Highlander LE myself and I've been loving it. Pretty soon though, since i just graduated from college last weekend, I'm going to be getting a 2016 Camry XLE from my parents as my big graduation present. My brother got a 2015 when he graduated last year and he loves it. I know I'll love mine just as much since it'll be a giant leap forward in terms of technology and creature comforts. While I'll miss the capability of the Highlander, I'll definitely enjoy having more bells and whistles as well as much better gas mileage.
saxman112 hope it all worked out for you bud
Yeah it's been a long time since this comment was posted hope all is well
Toyota's build quality was at its highest when they built these vehicles. It isn't uncommon for these cars, both the 4-cylinder and V6, to get over 300K miles. That's one of the reasons many of them are still on the road today. I've seen a couple of these go beyond 400K with the original engine and transmission and no major problems from either. Perform the routine maintenance, replace the timing belt and water pump at the recommended intervals, and this car can go on for what seems like forever.
It's still very nice, our 2003 Camry has 200,000 miles with barely any maintenance,
therealjharris: I tend to agree. In my opinion the Japanese auto makers made extremely reliable cars during the 90's. I drive a 1999 Honda Accord LX V6 which I've had for 9 years. I just perform the basic maintenance and it continues to run strong. It does have just 117,000 miles however, but it's still a 1999 and everything works
Joseph Bell nice
@@josephbell2160 I had a 1998 Honda accord v6 4 doors it had 147k milles had it for 5 years totaled the car it had 230k milles they run good only thing I did was oil change, battery ,starter now I have a 00 Toyota Camry 143k milles for 2500 cash it's really nice
@@JoseHernandez-gx7ev Yep, I still have mine and running strong after 12 years. You can't go wrong with either of these two giants. With rountine and proper maintenance you'll get more than your money's worth
Easily the best generation of the Camry. And that 3vz-fe v6 is one to die for!
This was my first car, except 1995 v6 xle. It was a surprisingly very fast car with 188 hp. Maybe it was weight power ratio, but that sucker moved.
Max speed is allegedly above 120. Not too bad for this tiny box.
Dude, 120 was easy. I still remember top speed run I had a buddy with me on a long stretch of empty highway in texas. Hit 137MPH.
Whoa, nice! My 95 V6 is a bit tired; 239,000 miles, bad struts, and a couple accidents in its history, so I don't doubt that it can indeed go faster.
computiNATEor well if you took further care of it it wouldn't be so tired and worn minus the accidents there are many other Camrys in much better condition with three times the miles on them
were all the Camry's made with a V6?
Its the best car ever made
I love seeing all the love for these older Camrys! My family had a '95 Camry that we drove for over 200,000 miles. It was the car I learned to drive in, and it never let us down. There's something special about these '90s cars that newer models just can't replicate. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
My grandma had a car exactly like this when I was little. Brings back memories! Thanks for posting!
Best car I've ever owned. So reliable and easy to repair most jobs can be done on your own
One of the best generations of Camry's ever! I drive a 2015 V6 Camry! Love it!
+rnorred1986 awesome. I love the 2015 camry :)
toyota cant do shit these days why would you buy one of them?
@@MatJiowoo let people enjoy themselves
My pops has a 1996 Camry LE V6 with 220,000+ miles on it. Thing drives like a smooth dream. I shortly drove it the other day when I was asked to move it to a parking spot for my mom to park in the driveway and the brakes were so good. Not to mention it's a V6, not a 4-cylinder so it has some extra power.
Sold my 96 Camry SE V6 last week with 216,xxx miles on it. Great car. 1mz-fe engine was the best camry engine ever made. Was made before the 2jz engine in the supra
Cleanest Camry I’ve ever seen! I’m about to purchase one
God, the memories... this was my first car, almost exactly, but my 93 had alloys, not steels with hubcaps and it was an i4, not a V6. Other than that though, same car. I learned to drive on it and it got me through high school and college. I've got a Mk7 GTI now which I adore but boy do I genuinely miss this thing. Just a bulletproof car. I still regularly see them on the road, even in 2020. This was Toyota at their best.
my brother has this car in a 5 speed manual. i dunno bout in the US, but in canada it was extremely rare to get this car in a manual
DreadlockDrummer I used to own a 1992 ES300 5 speed. I believe less than 2.5% were equipped with that 3VZ V6 and the E53 trans. From 94 onward the 4 speed auto was the sole trans available.
+DreadlockDrummer I drove one, they are extremely rare to find and unfortunately I went with the auto in the hopes that I'll perform a manual swap down the road.
I have a 99 v6 5 speed manual ufff nice and cheaper gasoline car
I've got a 94' one of these with the inline 4. 220k and still kicking it!
Camry's are great reliable cars! :D
stfu
+Mat Jiowoo They Are..,
AwesomePerson 777 nah bruh
Mat Jiowoo Nigga yes they are, stfu
@@nima20031 he's probably been raised to preach something trash like GM or Nissan
Love seeing older cars that look fresh and well kept.
I would have loved this as a first car. It is clean, and has low mileage!
That ‘93 Camry sure is in really good shape.
The digital clock is the same as in my 2016 Corolla. It's on top of the dash rather than being on the touchscreen display. Toyota makes reliable and durable cars. I had a 2006 Corolla with over 150,000 miles, no problems, until it was totaled in an accident. I now own a 2016 Corolla with over 50,000 miles and no problems either. I highly recommend Toyota.
One of the best car’s I ever have in my life ❤️👌
Have a 2005 Camry with
350, 000 kms. No issues. Toronto, Canada.
this is my first car and it is close to my heart :)
Same here lmao
Really clean, I remember test driving one back in 93' was really nice.
These cars do not die man... got a 1994 still!
I just bought my third consecutive Generation 3/3.5 Camry since 2006. I had a 96 4cyl, auto (218000 miles then sold), a 93 4cyl, manual (283000 miles, cancerous underbody rust, sadly decommissioned) and now I have a SUPER clean, garage kept like this one, 94 V6 with a sunroof! Only 122000 miles. A very powerful engine compared to the 5SFE 4cyl. It is a 94 so it is equipped with the aluminum block 1MZFE instead of the old iron block 3VZFE like in the vid. Nothing against the 3VZ, but the 1MZ is lighter by about 100 lbs! Great cars indeed, and that's why I've owned 3. I also love my 96 Paseo 5 speed. Cool rare little car. 90's Toyotas were (or are) the best cars!!!
The interior of that car is SUPER clean!!!
amazing how much more this feels like a modern car than the generation directly before it
The 92-96 Camry was the best generation Camry ever made, without a doubt. The engines weren't plagued with oil sludge issues and these still had their own distinctive personality unlike the generations after 2001. What a find this car is.
Note that starting in 94, the V6 models switched from the 3VZ-FE to the "notorious" 1MZ-FE. The 1MZ has an undeserved reputation for sludging. They were just sensitive to abuse in the form of people not adhering to the called for oil change schedule. Change the oil every 5K/6mo and they stay clean. People look inside the fill port and think the engine is trash, but the reality is they're looking at the top of a baffle where there is no oil flow. The inside can be immaculate so long as the oil was changed regularly.
@@Tbird761 The 3VZ-FE was no angel either. The 1992-93 Lexus ES300, which shared the same engine, was prone to head gasket failure. That's why there are so few left from those first two model years. I found this out the expensive way... I bought a '92 ES300 a couple years ago for $2000. I already knew the head gasket was blown, but I didn't think the entire engine was unusable. I took it to a shop, and lo and behold, the engine was toast since it had overheated so many times. The rest of the car was cosmetically mint, but the inside of the cylinder heads were completely gummed up due to the head gasket blowing. I ended up spending north of $8000 getting it back on the road. Had I known this, I would have never bought the car in the first place.
Im in love with this car, I do like your 94' Camry with the brown interior, but I've heard these cars were notorious for paint fatigue involving the gold color the most.
Oh no! I’m just curious what paint fatigue meant, it doesn’t sound good. I just got a 95 about 7 months now and my spoiler already has spots from sitting in the sun everyday. :(
@@jillduckett1165 Paint Fatuge is when Paint fades away, I Believe these camry's have awful clear-coats aswell.
@@WizardMower just get it touched up or go to your local college town
Nice car. We've had that model here in Australia, but it wasn't released until Feb 93. There are a few differences, not just right hand drive. Your model has a foot operated parking brake, different seats, and a few detail differences, like lights, firmer suspension for Australia. The ECT button is.not a traction control switch, nor does it increase engine power. It purely holds the gear ratios until higher engine speeds are reached before it upshifts. Good, all round review. My friendly suggestion to you, is to take the car for a test drive, no matter how small, to perfectly round off the review.
Excellent looking Camry! It's been a long time since I've seen one in that sort of condition up here in Michigan.
This car was born near the the end of the quality manufacturing era ...
a. jay so fucking tru
a. jay most cars from 2000 to 2018 suck maybe except for my grandmas old 2000 Chevy metro which she drove since 2002 to 2016 it's probably 6 inches tall in the junkyard now.. but I had a long life had plenty of miles on it too
toyata's always have awesome stereos! the stereo in my sienna is kick ass!
Best car ever.... I got a 1994 Toyota Camry LE V6 with 285,000 original miles with same original engine and transmission even same alternater. These V6 engines are bulletproof. Toyota is the best!
Nice video. I have a 1994 as well as a few others. Mine hit 100,000 miles on March 3rd and now currently has 106,000. It needs a paint job and we are still searching for a guy that can do it at the right price. Our Camry hasn't idled that high :)
I have a 1999 camry with 350,000, and a 2004 with 406,000.great cars.original engine and transmission
In 5 minutes with a few tweaks you can turn that 185 HP Camry into a 200 HP Camry. They were intentionally detuned from the factory. This engine is far overbuilt for its purpose with a huge iron block, forged crank, big cast rods, etc. It is also easy to tune, has a very wide powerband, and has a very snappy and rev happy personality. It also sounds good too. One of Toyota best V6's
What would those tweaks be?
FYI the thing you called a storage above the cup holders in the center console is an ash tray lol. Back when they put car lighters and ash trays in cars. I had my Camry 95 4 cylinder LE for 18 years which was my first car. Awesome style and reliability car from the 90s. Drove me 3000 miles to cali and back in that car. Got totaled by merging Honda CRV 11 she hit my driver side would of lasted 30+ years had 156k miles on it in 2013.
*would have
wow this car is absolutely immaculate! this one's in good enough condition to be in a showroom, and i must say this is undoubtedly one of the best generations of camrys ever built. I drive an '02 camry le 4-cyl and I considered buying an older gen camry before bc of the reputation but I've had pretty good luck with it for the last 3 years that I had it and thankfully, it was not a part of the accelerator pedal recall.
this is absolutely a time capsule from the early 90s
These are still on the road today hear in Australia. The newest one left the factory in 1997. But there still a few around. More then the Falcon holden and magna's of the same era
The carpet looks brand new. That car looks like it's been very well taken care of. One the best taken care of that I've ever seen
This is also another one of my favorite generations of the Toyota Camry!
Same Toyota Camry like this except in red was the first car I remember. From the day i was born to when I was 7, we had this car :). Very reliable.
legend , i love this form of camry 1993 , is best
I'm Hassan from Saudi Arabia this car enthusiast and I had one Media 1995
Nice car, good review.
P.S. The song is Stone Sour - Say You'll Haunt Me.
This is almost exactly like mine, I have the Australian "Vienta" which is essentially the XV10 camry which came with a 6 speaker system and a CD stacker in the boot, double din stereo with tape deck.
My version also comes with automatic climate control, not the manual version seen here and the ect power button lights up in a different part of the instrument cluster, not in line with the transmission status and the rear seats contain pockets.
Front seats are also powered but I miss out on the sunroof and leather seats (much needed optional extras).
I have an Intrigue, the 4 cylinder runout version of the Vienta. I never knew they had that type of climate control and electric seats. I have only seen those options on the JDM Toyota Scepter (Camry rebadge). Happy motoring :-)
i have the stationwagon with a 3 litre engine.188 hp.i live in norway.
What a beautiful low-mileage Camry!
The 1993-1999 Toyota Camry's where the best!
This was one of my original childhood cars in the family, except it was the xle model.
My mom had one exactly like this except for the rims and hers was the 2200 2.2L in-line 4 with the performance 4 speed automatic, I sure wish I could have it back, there tanks!
My Toyota Camry 92 6le only has 71000 original miles on it it's a no rust California car is completely Factory original in out and under I put in a thermostat new timing belt and water pump basic maintenance other than that she's in solid electrical and mechanical condition
Best looking generation of Camry imho.
I would take this car over any other used car on the market right now. being 17 and in need of a car, i'd want this more than anything else. a v6 keeps me happy, a 93 model doesn't burn nearly as much gas, its a simpler cleaner design, less things can go wrong with it cuz its very simple and down to the hardware, and quite frankly. i think these Camry's are the best looking Camry's ever made
The EVERlasting Toyotas! Love those.
We had a 1994 camry bought in 2004 for 5000. That ran GREAT until someone hit it at 3AM...It did have a power steering problem though. Costed 1000 to fix and the fan did not run by thermostat. It runs as the car moves or something so overheating in the summer was not unusual.
Mine doesn't have a muffler so it sounds cooler! lol awesome condition for this vehicle's age. I litterally grew up riding in a 93 Camry (familys first car, and it was the best investment in a car we ever made) and when I got a license it was my first car. I still drive it today! I wish it was in this pristine condition though.
super auto! Pozdrowienia z Polski dla milosnikow Camry!
This cars are amazing. I have two of them. One for parts. Has new engine and tranny. One is my daily 270k kilometers. All original. Suspension was upgraded. Something that really catches my attention is that this engines had hydraulic radaitor fans ran by the PS pump. Intresting design. If I'm not wrong newer models with 1mz-fe had same cooling system.
My brother has a 1996 camry xle v6 with 256000 and it is still running like a brand new lexus.
Beautiful
This are great cars. My grandpa had one a blue stationwagon, he drove it 8 years untill the engine broke. :( Today he still driving a Toyota stationwagon, an Avensis.
Daniel28021991 but in the usa they don't offered the avensis
Man there are like 10 of these Camry's from this generation in my apartment complex no lie. There is even someone with a Camry Wagon. There are a few from the later generations also.
Just for an fyi Kyle the traction control button is actually the ECT button for the transmission. There two modes on it which is power or winter if im not mistaking. But great job on ur vids! Keep up the good work bro!
had a 95 v6 xle until it was totaled that was a great car
I used to have a 95' Camry. Now I have a 2004 Camry & 90' Accord and 2008 520i
I have a 1996 Camry same gold color 150k miles in good shape mostly a problem with the front drivers side fender but I agree with that other comment this car is faster than I expected surprised me
wow I would love to find an older Camry with low miles on it but unfortunately in Miami even with all the old people it's hard to find an older Camry with less than 250k. my 2000 Camry LE has 394 k miles on her but still looks and runs perfectly. the Toyota Camry is hands-down the best built four cylinder sedan on the road.
This must have belonged to a little old lady and sat in a garage
coaster3002(lolfunnycp)
because its in such nice clean condition
Old lady, possibly, but yes to the garage. Either that or it had a cover on it. The paint isn't faded and the headlights aren't yellow like all the either early/mid '90s Camry's. Excellent condition.
Tommy Siro not necessarily, he's in North Carolina, they don't get a lot of snow and winters that are bad on cars
Tommy Siro that's what it's for,because they are slow but fun to drive.
Stephanie Dickey I’m curious if it ever had oil change I’m concerned about that clunky knock sound it makes when idling
This the best car ever
I see exact this year Camry EVERYWHERE in my country.
Very nice looking car. I believe the color is Almond Pearl Beige, same color as mine. I have a '93 LE, one owner, 112K miles on it. This was a great year for Toyota..although I have to be honest with you I was told to stay away of the V6 Engine. When one of the complaints about this car is the cup holders, (they could be in a better place), you have nothing to worry about. My VIN starts with a ''J'' for Japan where it was built. It's a SOLID CAR! No cheap USA parts from Taiwan it it!
I own two of these, just bought my second one last friday [:
When you put it in "PWR" mode, The Transmission will shift later. Say you go 0-60. In Power mode, it is more likely the transmission will shift gears later, at the rev limiter (6200 RPM) instead of 5000 with it off.
I remember back in the mid 2000s I test drove a Toyota Camry and you couldn't even hear it run or start up or vibrate or anyting, now days you can, really weird. It's like we're living in the twilight zone. LoL
1992-1994 Toyota Camry Grille
1992-1996 Toyota Camry Body
beautiful car. someone at my church has one and never had many problems with it
A strutted hood! Wasn't expecting that in a Camry.
Especially for a 1993!
My camry has those too! 1999
I don't know which gem started using them, but that's comes as standard on all camrys I've seen
I was already impressed by the auto down window on a 1993 year vehicle. More specifically a Toyota Camry.
What is a strutted hood?
1:00 I like that startup
the 1990's Toyota and Lexus Vehicles were my favorites...we used to have a 93 Lexus ES very solid car,the new toyota's i dont care for too much.
It actually is my friend, look up stripping head bolts for 2002 - 2006 (gen 5) Camry with 2AZ-FE engine (inline 4). Overall it's still a reliable car, but not as much as it used to be.
this is a really nice camry, i have an old second gen already but i'd love to have a nice clean third gen. like this one.
Toyota Camry in Taiwan were all imported from the United States until the next next generation of Camry which were produced in Taiwan. This V6 LE version was also the top of the line in Taiwanese market at that time.
Just got a 93 Camry xle with 160k miles on it and just a lil rust, planning on driving it for quite a while
my dad had one, was the best car i ever drived
what the fuck is drived?
sorry, my english isnt so good, drived = drove
GabrielAguiar k
I have one but mines is a 96' model, but im looking to get a new car soon. i love toyotas
I'm actually in a family that owns 3 Camrys (an 07 Camry Hybrid, a 2012 Camry Hybrid XLE and a 2003 Camry LE).
My aunt had a Camry of this generation before getting the new one.
49.5k thing hasn’t even been broken in just yet!
I agree I have a 2003 Camry LE and I would hate to compare the features of quality between the two. Chances are is that the 93 is better built.
@xdivisionx its because it was a cold start. Almost all cars idle high for 30 seconds-1 minute until the engine warms up.
I have the 1995 camry and to be honest after I sat on a 2010 rava 4, I realized why people say toyota lost its way. Heck my 16 yr camry is much better quality and feels much more solid!
2 questions: 1. Why does it only have 49560 miles on it when it is 19 years old and 2. Why does it rev so high?
corvetkidable it was well taken care off obviously
1:08 and if 1:10 Repeatedly per second Runs Steady Just Like A Real Toyota Should That Is More Than An A+
@jacobmorell If you look on eBay you can find a mint Camry from one of the southern states. If you live in Canada like me it's impossible to find a rust free one.