2001 Toyota Camry - A good college car.
My Toyota Camry, despite being fairly old, is an incredibly reliable and utilitarian car. I have never experienced major mechanical issues in my time owning it, and all the maintenance and repair work that has been done on it has been very inexpensive. I can largely keep up with routine maintenance myself, as far as oil changes and simple things are concerned, which is a huge savings. It gets fairly decent fuel mileage, so it is not very expensive for fuel costs even when I am driving a lot. It's comfortable on the inside, with durable and nice cloth seats and a roomy interior and trunk that's good for long distance driving. On the outside, it's an extremely nondescript car, painted gold so it looks like a stereotypical "grandpa car." This is great for driving and parking, since it doe... (more)
My Toyota Camry, despite being fairly old, is an incredibly reliable and utilitarian car. I have never experienced major mechanical issues in my time owning it, and all the maintenance and repair work that has been done on it has been very inexpensive. I can largely keep up with routine maintenance myself, as far as oil changes and simple things are concerned, which is a huge savings. It gets fairly decent fuel mileage, so it is not very expensive for fuel costs even when I am driving a lot. It's comfortable on the inside, with durable and nice cloth seats and a roomy interior and trunk that's good for long distance driving. On the outside, it's an extremely nondescript car, painted gold so it looks like a stereotypical "grandpa car." This is great for driving and parking, since it does not attract a lot of attention from police or potential burglars. However, it has begun to show its age, and a lot of the more convenient features of modern cars are what it definitely lacks. Bluetooth, navigation, modern gauge and information clusters, and a better cruise control are all things I found myself wanting. But, for a car that was extremely cheap and gets the job done reliably for a college student who isn't earning much, it's the best I could ask for.
When I was camping in Joshua Tree with some friends, I had to use my car to come rescue them after their SUV's battery died on a Jeep trail. It was late at night, and the Jeep trail was very bumpy and rough, but my Camry handled it with relative ease. Cruising through the middle of the desert with my windows down, rolling through rough terrain in an old sedan, and being able to help my friends... (more)
When I was camping in Joshua Tree with some friends, I had to use my car to come rescue them after their SUV's battery died on a Jeep trail. It was late at night, and the Jeep trail was very bumpy and rough, but my Camry handled it with relative ease. Cruising through the middle of the desert with my windows down, rolling through rough terrain in an old sedan, and being able to help my friends get back to camp was an adventure I will not forget any time soon.
Very cheap maintenance costs, and it does not often need major maintenance of any kind. It has been kept in good mechanical condition, so it runs very well and has not presented me with major issues in my time of owning it. It is also fairly fuel efficient for an older car, so gas is not very expensive. The air conditioner and heater work extremely well, making driving a very comfortable experience no matter what the weather. The interior is also comfortable for long stretches without having to be very high maintenance like a leather interior. The trunk of the car is also very big, which i... (more)
Very cheap maintenance costs, and it does not often need major maintenance of any kind. It has been kept in good mechanical condition, so it runs very well and has not presented me with major issues in my time of owning it. It is also fairly fuel efficient for an older car, so gas is not very expensive. The air conditioner and heater work extremely well, making driving a very comfortable experience no matter what the weather. The interior is also comfortable for long stretches without having to be very high maintenance like a leather interior. The trunk of the car is also very big, which is great for trips and carrying things. Its color and common-ness make it a very nondescript car, so I am not afraid of attracting unwarranted attention from someone who might harm or rob my car. One plus of it being an old car is that it already has some dents and scrapes, so I am not overly concerned with keeping it in pristine condition, which is wonderful for a small college student budget. Overall, it was also very cheap to purchase and insure, which is a major pro with my limited budget.
It is an old car, so its age is beginning to show and some maintenance costs are rising. It has dents and scrapes, and one side mirror wiggles a bit while I drive due to the mirror being hit before I owned the vehicle. It is not as fuel efficient as modern cars or especially hybrids. The interior, while comfortable, is old cloth and plastic and has begun to show its age. The stereo and media console largely do not work. The tape deck is broken, and the only way to plug in a cell phone is through an FM transmitter I had to purchase separately. This does not work very well, often bringing in... (more)
It is an old car, so its age is beginning to show and some maintenance costs are rising. It has dents and scrapes, and one side mirror wiggles a bit while I drive due to the mirror being hit before I owned the vehicle. It is not as fuel efficient as modern cars or especially hybrids. The interior, while comfortable, is old cloth and plastic and has begun to show its age. The stereo and media console largely do not work. The tape deck is broken, and the only way to plug in a cell phone is through an FM transmitter I had to purchase separately. This does not work very well, often bringing in a lot of static and unclear sound when using the phone's audio. Some of the gauges in the cluster are malfunctioning and not working completely properly, like the gas gauge not properly responding to how much fuel is exactly in the tank. One of the most major drawbacks is how the car handles. It has a very long wheelbase from being so spacious, and it has a very wide turning radius and is especially hard to parallel park due to this and its limited visibility. In addition, because of its size, it cannot comfortably fit in smaller-sized parking spaces or compact spaces, which make living in a city center a bit harder.
2000 Toyota Camry - Love it
I really like how easy the car is to drive, I thought it might be a bit difficult because of its size, but I was pleasantly surprised at the ease. This car is my favorite car that I have driven so far. When I get a new car, I am debating getting another car like this one but in a newer model. This car was bought used and has quite a bit of miles on it, but it still runs great and I have yet to have any issues with it. Not having to have a car payment is also great!
I really like how easy the car is to drive, I thought it might be a bit difficult because of its size, but I was pleasantly surprised at the ease. This car is my favorite car that I have driven so far. When I get a new car, I am debating getting another car like this one but in a newer model. This car was bought used and has quite a bit of miles on it, but it still runs great and I have yet to have any issues with it. Not having to have a car payment is also great!
A fun story would be that I went to Ikea with my mother using this car and we did not have to worry about space. It was so nice!
A fun story would be that I went to Ikea with my mother using this car and we did not have to worry about space. It was so nice!
Aside from how easy the car is to drive being one of the other pros I would say is that I only have to put $40 in to fill up the tank, and it lasts two weeks for my travel needs. I love how big the trunk is as I am able to fit a bunch of stuff in the back easily so I never have to worry about if I have enough space. I love the way that the seats are able to be adjusted as it makes it easy to set it for my height. The AC in this car works great since it is now getting warm I am able to turn it on and IÕll start getting cold in a couple of minutes so IÕll have to readjust it to a lower setti... (more)
Aside from how easy the car is to drive being one of the other pros I would say is that I only have to put $40 in to fill up the tank, and it lasts two weeks for my travel needs. I love how big the trunk is as I am able to fit a bunch of stuff in the back easily so I never have to worry about if I have enough space. I love the way that the seats are able to be adjusted as it makes it easy to set it for my height. The AC in this car works great since it is now getting warm I am able to turn it on and IÕll start getting cold in a couple of minutes so IÕll have to readjust it to a lower setting. The back seat is also very spacious! I love how big it is as on my lunch break from work I am able to lay down in the back seat and relax for a bit. Another pro is that I can put the cheaper gas in this car as it does not require the expensive gas so I can save some money.
I would say a negative of this car is that it does not have the same style as new cars and you can tell itÕs older. This car does not have the features of a new car either such as a back-up camera. Another con would be that the gas cap is not attached to the car so I have to set it on the trunk when I fill up the car with gas.
I would say a negative of this car is that it does not have the same style as new cars and you can tell itÕs older. This car does not have the features of a new car either such as a back-up camera. Another con would be that the gas cap is not attached to the car so I have to set it on the trunk when I fill up the car with gas.
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