1999 Toyota Camry - The car of dreams.
The 1999 Toyota Camry has impeccable reliability. I have not had anything fail on its own that would impact the functionality or safety of the vehicle. The trunk is large enough to transport six filled yard waste bags, and it is secure enough to not prevent spiders from the waste bags from getting into the passenger section of the vehicle! This car has over 230,000 miles on it, and I am planning on putting on many more in the future. I have the “Gold Edition,” which has very comfortable leather seats and a great speaker system. The spoiler on the back provides for a sporty look. All of the interior controls are easy to use and access. As old as this car is, it still gets great gas mileage. It hit 35 miles per gallon on the highway during a road trip. This car is lightweight but still h... (more)
The 1999 Toyota Camry has impeccable reliability. I have not had anything fail on its own that would impact the functionality or safety of the vehicle. The trunk is large enough to transport six filled yard waste bags, and it is secure enough to not prevent spiders from the waste bags from getting into the passenger section of the vehicle! This car has over 230,000 miles on it, and I am planning on putting on many more in the future. I have the “Gold Edition,” which has very comfortable leather seats and a great speaker system. The spoiler on the back provides for a sporty look. All of the interior controls are easy to use and access. As old as this car is, it still gets great gas mileage. It hit 35 miles per gallon on the highway during a road trip. This car is lightweight but still handles quite well in the snow with front-wheel drive and an anti-lock break system. This car has a four-cylinder engine with quite a bit of “get-up-and go” for those moments when acceleration is key. Its four-door design is practical and great for the entire family.
I used this car to commute 45 minutes to school and work on a daily basis. It held up very well and never broke down. I would also drive it around town with friends in my college days. Michigan can be treacherous in the winter, especially with all of the lake effect snow. I once got stuck in some very deep snow in the parking lot at work. It was an amusing experience, but I was able to get hel... (more)
I used this car to commute 45 minutes to school and work on a daily basis. It held up very well and never broke down. I would also drive it around town with friends in my college days. Michigan can be treacherous in the winter, especially with all of the lake effect snow. I once got stuck in some very deep snow in the parking lot at work. It was an amusing experience, but I was able to get help from some coworkers to help push it out.
My favorite feature is the reliability, hands down. I have heard stories of Toyotas (in general) lasting for up to 500,000 miles. I did not believe them at first. How could a vehicle last that long? Now I know that owning a Toyota Camry has definitely convinced me otherwise. This vehicle has reached 230,000 miles, which is many more than most other vehicles are able to reach. Another one of my favorite features is the sound system. Every time I ride in somebody else’s vehicle, I notice how low quality some sound systems can be, but the Toyota Camry proves that impeccable sound can be achi... (more)
My favorite feature is the reliability, hands down. I have heard stories of Toyotas (in general) lasting for up to 500,000 miles. I did not believe them at first. How could a vehicle last that long? Now I know that owning a Toyota Camry has definitely convinced me otherwise. This vehicle has reached 230,000 miles, which is many more than most other vehicles are able to reach. Another one of my favorite features is the sound system. Every time I ride in somebody else’s vehicle, I notice how low quality some sound systems can be, but the Toyota Camry proves that impeccable sound can be achieved within a vehicle. I am able to adjust the bass and treble settings without impacting the quality of sound coming from the speakers. Being able to properly adjust the sound creates a blissful driving experience every time. This is the perfect vehicle for all drivers, new and old alike. It handles well, and is therefore perfect for those first-time drivers who are just learning, or for someone who doesn’t want to deal with all of the “bells and whistles” of new vehicle features. I highly recommend this vehicle for anyone.
This vehicle does come with some negative aspects. As with any vehicle, when it gets old, the body rusts. I have had to repair rust multiple times. The rust was not in a hidden location, but it was located on the roof near the windshield. It rusted so deep that water leaked through when it rained. The cost to repair was not overly expensive, though (especially not as much as a new car!), and it is worth it to repair. Regardless, I would rather fix a little rust on a car that will last decades, as opposed to fixing more serious issues on a vehicle that will only last a few years. Another... (more)
This vehicle does come with some negative aspects. As with any vehicle, when it gets old, the body rusts. I have had to repair rust multiple times. The rust was not in a hidden location, but it was located on the roof near the windshield. It rusted so deep that water leaked through when it rained. The cost to repair was not overly expensive, though (especially not as much as a new car!), and it is worth it to repair. Regardless, I would rather fix a little rust on a car that will last decades, as opposed to fixing more serious issues on a vehicle that will only last a few years. Another issue would be the defrost function inside of the car. Sometimes it never fully defrosts the windows, and this can be annoying in those frosty winter months. This is more of a problem if you don’t have a garage to store it in, but it can be a problem while driving if it is extremely cold outside. One other issue would be if you are very tall. This is not a vehicle for tall people, especially if you have to sit in the back seat for some reason. The front seats do extend back quite a ways, but it would be difficult to do that if there were people sitting behind you.
2011 Toyota Camry - Family Car
I have had my Toyota Camry for 15 months now. I am somewhat happy with the car. It is the newest and most expensive car I have ever owned and to this day I suffer from buyers remorse.
The car is a nice size, not to big, not to small. The ride is fairly smooth.
I enjoy the power locks, which I never had and the power windows and keyless entry, all of which I never had.
The seats are soft and plush and clean.
I had a flat tire recently and took it back to the place I purchased the car and two days later I had a flat in the same tire so I took my car elsewhere and they found a nail in the tire and no patch. Yet I was charged for the patch.
I won't be going back to them for repairs. Normally I don't take my cars to the places I purchased the cars. I have an uncle who is a mechanic who... (more)
I have had my Toyota Camry for 15 months now. I am somewhat happy with the car. It is the newest and most expensive car I have ever owned and to this day I suffer from buyers remorse.
The car is a nice size, not to big, not to small. The ride is fairly smooth.
I enjoy the power locks, which I never had and the power windows and keyless entry, all of which I never had.
The seats are soft and plush and clean.
I had a flat tire recently and took it back to the place I purchased the car and two days later I had a flat in the same tire so I took my car elsewhere and they found a nail in the tire and no patch. Yet I was charged for the patch.
I won't be going back to them for repairs. Normally I don't take my cars to the places I purchased the cars. I have an uncle who is a mechanic who will treat me right and will be honest with me.
The car is overall good. It runs well, other than the flat tire I have had no problems with the car. Again, I have never had power windows or locks etc. So it is exciting to have that bit of luxury.
If I had an older child I would trust it with them driving the car. I would even hand it down to them but my eldest is only 10, I am unsure if the car will make it another 6 years.
I do plan on keeping the car as long as possible.
Also, my dad works for GM and I would have never picked this car, my husband actually bought the car for me but I feel like he did not shop around enough and I feel like he picked whatever seemed nice at the moment. He has the opposite of buyers remorse... All the time. Not good with money, like to shop.
We spent too much for what we make per year
We spent too much for what we make per year
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