One Year of Camry Ownership in the Books

by "Jcarr" (jcarr)
Published 11/26/2017 at 16:49

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STARS: 15

Below is an exhaustive list of all the issues we’ve had with our 2016 SE over 12 months and 15,000 miles:

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I get why they sell so damn many of these things.

Replies (35)

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/26/2017 at 17:04, STARS: 6

This is peak Oppo

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/26/2017 at 17:11, STARS: 1

My Camry is an ‘89, the model that began the Camry fame in the US. Car has 240k miles, of which we’ve clocked over 100k. Lots of new parts under the hood, a wee bit of blue smoke, still passes smog. Great car.

When it was new in 1989, the cost of it was over $18k, which would be in the $35k range today. They were considered expensive when they were new.

"boredalways" (boredalway666)
11/26/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1

even without the “dent”?

"Maxima Speed" (maximaspeed)
11/26/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 2

Nice to know they’re still going strong. Ive got a 2004 Solara with 212,000 miles. Im the second owner and neither they nor I have done anything other than normal maintenance (oil, brakes, air filter, and timing belt at proper intervals). The exception is the replacement of both rear calipers due to some sticking at 206,000 miles.

"itschrome" (itschrome)
11/26/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 1

It’ll grow into one.

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
11/26/2017 at 17:24, STARS: 0

Something to covet in 30 years when it is completely worn out and barely running.

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
11/26/2017 at 17:25, STARS: 1

Must be nice

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/26/2017 at 17:26, STARS: 0

THE JOKE NO LONGER WORKS BECAUSE ALTEZZA

"Jcarr" (jcarr)
11/26/2017 at 17:29, STARS: 2

The irony here is that it was owning a MKV Jetta that drove me to buying a Camry. Don’t miss that pile of shit one bit.

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
11/26/2017 at 17:35, STARS: 0

Had an ‘88 5M Camry wagon, so basic. Yours was the year they switched from it saying “TOYOTA” on the grille, to having the Toyota logo. In any event, those cars were a great size and largely bulletproof.

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
11/26/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 1

Your mom is an ALTEZZA.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/26/2017 at 17:45, STARS: 0

AHHHHHHHHHHHH

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/26/2017 at 17:47, STARS: 0

Mine has new everything under the hood, except the original block and head. I’ve done a lot of maintaining, to be sure, but that has kept the car great.

"Under_Score" (tomtheatum)
11/26/2017 at 17:56, STARS: 1

My dad’s xB has needed four new sets of brakes. It’s 2.5 years old and has close to 35,000 miles.

"random001" (random001)
11/26/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 1

But have you left the ground?

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
11/26/2017 at 18:13, STARS: 1

There is something to be said for nice reliable boring cars.

We bought the Fit at 38,000 miles, and we’ve put over 30,000 on it. Only problem we’ve had is we had to replace the HVAC blower motor. That was 360 bucks.

Not bad for 2.5 years with an 11,000 dollar car. I’m sure in the next year or so there will be some brake work to do, but that just maintenance.

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/26/2017 at 18:15, STARS: 0

Both of my calipers seized on my pickup at 202k miles. Granted, they were also 35 years old...

"beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard" (beardsbynelly-Rikerbeard)
11/26/2017 at 18:31, STARS: 4

exhaustive list of issues I’ve had with my two MR2's over 12 years, not including log-book servicing or damage caused by not-at-fault accidents:

‘94 3sge, 112,000km’s to 185,000km’s
-ac needed re-gassing ($30 with a voucher)
-t-top eccentric guides installed ($14)

‘90 3sgte, 87,000km’s to 150,000kms

- thermostat replacement
- all suspension bushings replaced
- struts replaced
- springs replaced
- all 4 brake calipers rebuilt
- alternator replaced
- complete rewiring of audio system (previous owner potentially at fault)
-gear selector cables
-parking brake cables

things it needs:
-seat upholstery redone
-turbo rebuild or replacement
-transmission rebuild or replacement
-thermostat replacement


Things my 1992 Camry needs
-a battery

"Jcarr" (jcarr)
11/26/2017 at 18:36, STARS: 0

Not once. Super grounded.

"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
11/26/2017 at 18:54, STARS: 0

Shifter angled towards the driver because sporty.

"Jcarr" (jcarr)
11/26/2017 at 19:01, STARS: 4

You missed the paddles. It’s basically a race car.

"random001" (random001)
11/26/2017 at 19:51, STARS: 1

Damn! That’s tight, yo.

I don’t technically “mind” Camrys and Accords, and if I needed a long term reliable sedan, they’d be on the list, but I admit a bit of my soul would die...

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
11/26/2017 at 19:52, STARS: 1

Oh - my ‘88 wagon, 5MT, cloth seats, metallic gray, out the door for $14,800 + tax & tags. I remember b/c I had a fight w/ the dealership having bought an ‘87 300D from them the year before. That Camry was good people ....

"TractorPillow" (tractorpillow)
11/26/2017 at 20:01, STARS: 2

Issues with my 2008 Toyota Camry with 155k miles (owned since new):

-alternator died

That is all. Yours is much nicer though.

"AdverseMartyr" (ewilliamson)
11/26/2017 at 20:23, STARS: 2

I’m not seeing the dent, are you sure this is a Camry?

"Jcarr" (jcarr)
11/26/2017 at 20:34, STARS: 3

Saving up for one. Can’t decide if I want to get it from Jegs or Summit Racing.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/26/2017 at 21:35, STARS: 0

New Camrys? Not so much, IMO.

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
11/26/2017 at 22:21, STARS: 0

If you don’t care about anything other than basic, reliable transportation, you could do a lot worse. See also, Accord. It’s what a Taurus used to be - when I rent one, I know precisely what I’m getting.

"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
11/27/2017 at 04:46, STARS: 1

disappotined, not a manual

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/27/2017 at 11:55, STARS: 0

Worse than a Camry, you’re saying? How is Accord what the Taurus used to be? I’m curious.

I am partial to the Impala, which isn’t all that basic or reliable, which is why I sold mine.

Yeah, reliable, pleasant to drive, and practical . I stumbled into a Nissan Versa this past summer and I am astounded by how much I like it. But it’s not so nice that if someone rams it with a shopping cart, I will lose any sleep. Rides nicely, handles nimbly, adequate pep, responsive brakes, seats are higher off the ground so easier to get into, and the doors swing plenty wide.

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
11/27/2017 at 13:31, STARS: 0

I rented a lot of cars in the mid-90s, when I was in law school. Everybody, especially Enterprise, had Tauri. And, given that I eventually bought an SHO, it was a design and size I was comfortable with. Now the Camry and Accord are more popular with rental fleets, it seems. I’ve yet to rent a current-design Taurus. Maybe there’s an SHO on Turo ....

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/27/2017 at 13:39, STARS: 0

Turo; thank you. I’ve been meaning to ask what the name of that outfit is. For Christmas, perhaps, I’ll treat myself to a day in some fool’s V8 Vantage or CTS-V or Ghibli.

I like the couple of Tauri I’ve driven, and the Duratec engine ran like a scalded dawg.

"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
11/27/2017 at 13:43, STARS: 0

Gotten everything from an SL to a Volt off Turo - it’s a nice thing to have in your back pocket. Instead of a Ghibli, you should seek out a Panamera - much more dynamically satisfying, I’m told.

"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/27/2017 at 13:47, STARS: 0

I’m kind of * yawn * about Porsches. Any Oppo will tell you that the Maserati is a notoriously undependable car, but I’ve always been curious about them. Seriously though, don’t the renters on Turo know that their cars are going to get driven spiritedly ? If they’re lucky?

"Pistol Whipped Cream" (heynickhere)
11/28/2017 at 11:41, STARS: 1

My 2011 is about to hit 100K miles. I am looking forward to another 100K more trouble free after some basic maintenance.