Oh My, What A Find! 

"Fyoeu" (fyoeu2) 01/30/2019 at 19:52 • Filed to: None

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Was just browsing the inventory of a dealership close to me and stumbled upon this! Man, it’s been quite a while since I’ve seen a clean 2nd gen Camry out on the roads! These things are virtually non existen t nowadays!

This one is a 1988, with -get this - less than 40,000 miles!

Would LOVE to hear the story behind this.

I’m sure it’ll sell very soon, but here’s the link while it’s still up:

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Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:10

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As much as I like older cars, I will never own one with those motorized belts. I have a horror story about being grabbed around the neck and stuffed into the dashboard by one of those dumb things.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:11

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I saw a wagon version today. Not nearly as clean, but not bad at all.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:11

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One time I shared a link to a 1988 Camry AllTrac LE with a manual transmission. Had I known it was probably the only one left on this continent, I might have bought it... MIGHT... Or buy another dubious Tercel, whatever.

HammerheadFistpunch > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:17

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That brings me back.  My first real car was one of these (can’t remember if it was an 89 or something else, but 89 rings a bell)

Fyoeu > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 01/30/2019 at 20:18

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The motorized belt tried to strangle you?.... Was the car haunted?....

Fyoeu > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/30/2019 at 20:18

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I have yet to see a wagon version! Must be super rare

Steve in Manhattan > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:21

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Had an ‘87 wagon 5M - dead reliable. 

Honeybunchesofgoats > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:21

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WANT

Fyoeu > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/30/2019 at 20:21

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Would you be more inclined to purchase a clean 1988 Camry AllTrac LE with a manual? Or a 3rd gen Camry V6 Coupe.... 

Steve in Manhattan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 01/30/2019 at 20:22

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Remember when we put you on Tercel probation? That’s still in effect.

Fyoeu > HammerheadFistpunch 01/30/2019 at 20:23

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Kinda brings me back too. My grandpa had this generation Camry, but in burgundy. With a red interior, if I remember correctly

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:25

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It was after a test drive in then newly introduced Corrado SLC. I opened the door at the same time I reached for the hood release (so I could check out the new VR6 engine). The belt retracted, grabbed me by the neck, and pinned my head against the dash. I didn’t know how to release the belt and obviously couldn’t close the door so I called out for help. My best friend nearly wet himself laughing maniacally at my predicament, and I swore never to buy any car that had those belts. That Corrado was a sweet ride, and is ridiculously valuable these days, and in retrospect maybe I could have learned to live with those dumb things...

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:29

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Coupe. The XV10 Camry had 90s-Lexus build quality, plus they don’t rus t out nearly as badly as an 80s tin-thin Toyota. Plus 2 doors = cOoOOOOoL!

interstate366, now In The Industry > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:29

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I see them every once in awhile. I even distinctly  remember one back in the mid-00s that had, for some reason, been re badged as a Lexus. ( The 1st gen ES was kind of a federalized JDM Camry of that gen, but there was no wagon version of it.)

HammerheadFistpunch > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:44

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I’m sure it will spark some memories for vc expeditions on here. he bought it for his dad who sold it to me

ranwhenparked > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 20:51

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Wow, and still with the original vintage Camry D ent.

mXxxxXm24 /O/ /O/ > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 22:18

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I just saw one of these today and I was thinking of how I miss the panda one my mom had when I was just a little one. First car I probably rode in ever!

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Fyoeu 01/30/2019 at 23:29

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Agreed . I’ve definitely seen this Camry on Autotrader before (saved search for Camrys from 1996 and older) . Can’t help but wonder what kind of ownership history would explain the extremely low miles.

Fyoeu > Svart Smart, traded in his Smart 01/30/2019 at 23:51

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Yeah, I’m truly curious about this C amry. It’s at a dealership right by my house, so I might just have to stop by and ask about it. I mean, 40,000 miles on a 31 year old car? Hard to believe some one only drove it about 1 ,300 miles per year. Only thing the carfax shows, is that its lived in Minnesota its whole life. 

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Fyoeu 02/01/2019 at 00:52

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If it’s near you, I think it might be worth checking out. That being said, I’d be almost suspicious of the low miles. Moving parts need to move every once in a while, and I’d be concerned that this car might have sat for too long at some point.