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Best Car EVER
R. Backer, 07/25/2009
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Without a doubt this Camry is the finest machine I've ever owned in more than 50 years of driving. It gets 33 miles per gallon on trips and has cost nothing beyond the routine, and even that has been minimal. Reliability is 100%. I put 104 thousand miles on it so far and will probably end up giving it to my grandson although I'll probably keep it 'til I die. Outstanding car period! (Not a speck of rust on it despite being outside for 13 years.)
It was a dream car
Jay Dee, 10/06/2005
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a dream car. Very few problems so far (140,000 miles). Roomy enough for our family, 31 mpg, etc. etc.
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Get the V6!!
qafFan, 09/11/2004
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Owned my 1996 Camry since May of 1996 and it has been trouble free soo far. Has about 106,580 miles on it and i plan to put another 80,000 miles. Overall power is ok but merging and passing power is poor. Wish i got the V6 when i bought it. Fuel economy is decent about 20 mpg could be higher and has bout 300 miles between fill ups. So far no major problem accept the replacement of the timing belt when it has 60,000 miles. Recently serviced at the dealer for new steering boot, brake rotors, brake pads, and a new coolant tank. Overall a very nice and safe car to drive.
Keeps on going
scott, 07/24/2008
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought our 96 LE Sedan ( basic LE, no additional options ) in 1999 with about 34K on it. Still own it and drive it every day, one of the best cars I've ever owned. Had to replace an AC sensor a few years back and solenoid contacts last year, but other than that noting but oil changes and routine maintenance. Still gets 30mpg plus on the highway too. Boring to look at and drive, but very economical, reliable and an all around great car.
Never Own Another Toyota
NoMoreToyotas, 08/13/2009
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in July of 2007 with 114k miles. The car made it to 148k miles. Once it reached that point, I pumped approximately $5,000.00 into it. I replaced the timing belt, water pump, fuel pump, new rotors (twice in the time I owned it), 3 new sets of tires, plugs, axles, and last but not least, the transmission. I have had to replace other things, but those were the big ones. The paint job is the worst I have ever seen and the door handles have a curious habit of snapping off. I don't drive like a kid, so I think operator error is minimal. The car just died yesterday and this time, it's anyone's guess what the problem is. If you are thinking of getting a Toyota Camry, FORGET IT
Bad oil leaks.
John B., 05/09/2010
1996 Toyota Camry DX 4dr Sedan
2 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car has had excellent dealer care and has given us nothing but gross oil leaks. Would NOT consider another Toyota regardless of their seductive ad campaigns. The oil leaks are very serious. You will have a lot of oil everywhere. Consider another used car choice.
Are you in?
cecep, 11/09/2002
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car overall! Great gas milage, Great reliability, Though the good gas milage sacrafices power!
1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
petch22, 04/26/2002
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
VERY RELIABLE AND WORTH EVERY PENNY !!!!
Got the feeling?
autoboy156, 05/12/2002
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
On my 96 camry i had to replace the charcoal canister 2x in 2 years. i feel as though the camry is not as reliable as one would expect from toyota. Also the brakes on the LE aren't that great either because of the disc/drum setup, you have to plan ahead to make a smooth stop or else there will be excessive nosedive as well as the car stopping to a jerking motion. Acceleration with the 4cyl runs out of pep after 0-40mph. this car isn't made to go fast but it is a good commuter cruiser car. Not intended for those with a lead foot.
Still driving it after 12 years
UPDATED REVIEW, 06/24/2008
1996 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In May 1996 I bought this 4 cylinder Camry LE and added only the ABS as the only option. Now a little over 12 years later I am still driving her and she has been great. The original engine was replaced in June 2006 because some idiot decided to rev the engine past the red zone on the tachometer which resulted in it blowing up and shooting a piston through the oil pan but the guy owned up and paid to have a brand new engine from Japan installed and currently has 20,000 miles on it. The old engine did have a slight oil leak but now the new one will last at least 100K. Gas mileage is much better than my sister's 01 Accord V6 and even though the 4 is underpowered, I'll take the better gas any day