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Quality and Reliability? Think Again.
robertoduh, 08/02/2011
1996 Toyota Camry XLE V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this oh so reliable Camry in March 2010 with only 96k miles. I was thinking this car would at least run to 200k or maybe even 300k, but I found out it won't even make it to 130. I have 123 on the clock now, and in the time I had it, I poured over $6500 in repairs. A rebuilt transmission/engine, faulty airbag module, two broken window motors, and a new gas tank. The transmission went out at 100k, and the engine went out at 103k. Now with this "new" engine, it loves to stall at red lights. Not really helpful if I'm stuck on a grade in traffic. Also, the interior quality sucks. My door panels are all cracking and falling off because of weakened clips. Thats quality for ya!
Buyer Beware
ItsaLemon, 03/11/2004
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
My engine sludged up badly, which is a common problem with many toyota models, and the public is unaware for the most part. Many camry and other model owners have had their engines seize up. It was a miracle that mine didn't fail, and now I only use fully synthetic oil in it, which better resists the high heat in these engines. This is definitely my last toyota.
Camry Great NEW - SO SO Used
JJ, 08/01/2005
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought a 96 Camry brand new and sold it Aug 2005 with 45,000 miles. Never hit, paint/interior perfect. The resale value of $5,500 is great for a 9 year old car. However, the car had some repairs, the motormounts went, cracking the exhaust pipe, the flimsy door handle cracked off in the cold and the drivers seat belt stopped working. Now at 60,000 miles it will need a timing belt, tune up plus the 60,000 binding U joint camry defect and in a few years an expensive exhaust and strut issue. Camrys are great, but don't believe the hype, they break a lot less than a similar american car, but with the added price and expensive parts they are not a good used car choice.
incredible
kayli, 03/07/2006
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had Corolla and Mazda GLC, and neither was as reliable as this car. In ten years I've replaced tires, brakes, batteries, a starter and the hydraulic drive things and that's it.
cost of my car
Ammie, 06/12/2003
1996 Toyota Camry LE V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
very reliable. economical in fuel. fast and dependable.