Hi l am looking to buy a used Toyota Camry under $15,000. So l guess it will be probably a Camry somewhere between 2006 - 2014.
Is there a particular year l should look out for or avoid. Is there a particular year where the Camry had problems and l should avoid or a year where they were really reliable, and l should look out for to buy? l think l read certain years have oil consumption problems
BWM/Mercedes/utes are well over-represented in the impatient pricks who drive dangerously category.
What are the reasons for their impatience? I am a bit curious.
Meth.
That is like watching police videos. Always going to be crime. Plus there is a lot of Camrys sold, also over represented in a lot of immigrant communities because of affordability and reliability. Can't blame them not knowing the rules when just got here.
I've driven for a decade without accidents or fines. Should I add make and model to a list somewhere.
Can't blame them not knowing the rules when just got here.
Why not?
You haven't traveled to another country and got the weird look doing something that is socially frowned upon?
I enjoy Aussies eating dog meat skewers believing it is chicken as the next traveler.
They should be made to do driving courses and sit for a license again… They're a menace on the road. :D
I would agree especially when Aussies go overseas. Make them do the driving test again.
Can't blame them not knowing the rules when just got here.
Lol yes you can. "I don't know the rules so I'll just do whatever I want rather than learn".
You mean our assumption driving fast is a skill? We just need to get over ourselves as a country.
@netjock: Who said driving fast is a skill? Driving defensively and preempting possible issues is a skill. Paying attention to other road uses and their "body language" is a skill. We just don't teach any of these things when someone is getting a licence.
@netjock: That's lazy. Should be pretty easy to point out anything I just stated as incorrect if it was.
avoid the v6 models. 2006 might have been the last of the v6's
Don't knock the V6. I have a 98 model and it's fantastic.
Bit thirsty, but not too bad. Probably the most reliable car I've ever had.
Engine will outlast the vehicle and me probably
it might be reliable, but had heaps of issues with mine and was very thirsty. 15l per 100 either road or freeway.
Also the v6 ran off a timing belt, whereas the v4 used a timing chain. another additional cost for maintaince.
From memory we were quoted $800-$1000 for belt replacement.
When the alternator died in mine, the toyota oem part was cheaper than the aftermarket. Very easy to replace.
The V6 is mint. Decent amount of power, smooth and oh so quiet. The cam belt is very easy to change and if you mess it up the engine is non interference so no damage done.
What happened to the suggestions for a small car?
l think l read certain years have oil consumption problems
https://www.carsguide.com.au/buy-a-car/all-new-and-used/all-…
Plus red go faster as well.
But personally, I just avoid Toyota Camry, it just me ;)
Camry :D
I just avoid Toyota.
Get an aurion instead.
if you like foot handbrakes
If you like v6s and 6 speed autos.
happy to go the TRD aurion that was release before the GFC.
There are no bad Camry's. Just choose the best example available within your budget.
only get hybrid, taxi use them, so more parts and people know how to fix them.
taxis drive them to over 700k or until they're no longer run. I doubt OP wants parts from a taxi.
Or a fake taxi like uber
Should l go with an early year model with low Kms or a later year model with more kms. For example if l have a choice between a 2006 or 2008 camry with under100,000km or a 2014 camry with 200,000 both the same price and both good service history. later year model with higher kms or an early year model with low kms?
Lower KMS is more beneficial. Maybe something in between? 2010ish with 150k kms?
Plus one for under 150k km. IMO things start to wear more after 180k, notably stuff like seats and plastics start to get brittle and break. Fine if you can live with that stuff, mechanically should be OK for up to 250k km if serviced regularly.
probably a Camry somewhere between 2006 - 2014.
This range covers two different shapes/interiors. So you'll see some slightly cheaper ones if you go the older shape.
The older shape looks a lot more dated. I never liked the lumpy boot on that one.
Thank you all. It's his decision now.
I just don't see anyone telling OP the actual answer on which one to get…
Personally I'd pick a higher mileage 2011+ one in preference to a cheaper older model. More safety options, better technology, more current/advanced, … Released in December 2011, the Toyota XV50 Series I (XV50.1) Camry was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Altona, Australia, the Toyota XV50 Camry … powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a six- speed automatic transmission.
http://australiancar.reviews/reviews.php#!content=review&mak…
thanks so l would be better off getting a 2013 camry thats done 200,000 kms then a 2006 or 07 thats done 100,000kms
assuming both were equally well looked after
Just watch Dashcams Australia to see which ones to avoid..