Is the Toyota Camry still a safe car?
Today’s Camry is still considered a safe and sensible choice as a family car, but it can never quite compare to the 1992 edition, and that’s too bad.
Is the 1992 Toyota Camry still on the road?
As far as Camry’s still on the road, I see almost as many 92-96 Camry’s here in the Hartford CT area as I do new ones. The clear-coat paint is about gone on the hood and trunk but there is only a little surface rusty starting on the back edge of the trunk.
When did the Toyota Camry first come out?
Toyota was on top of the world in the early ’90s. The 1989 launch of Lexus had exceeded all expectations. The Camry and Corolla were selling like gangbusters. It didn’t matter that Toyota’s then-current bread-and-butter models were good sellers; Toyota had tasted success, and they wanted more.
What kind of engine does a Toyota Camry have?
There are still many 1992-1996 Camry around here, so they really do last! These car are slow and outperformed by some modern 4 cylinder engines even early as 2002 , these Camry are nothing special. Even the slushbox of the V6 was nothing special slow lazy shifts ( 3.0) V6.
When was the last year Toyota Camry was made?
This car has well over 200,000 miles on the clock and has held up rather well, considering it lives in the upper Midwest. 1996 was your last chance for one of these Camrys–perhaps the best Camry ever. By 1997 the party was coming to an end. The Camry had lost much of its style and engineering excellence (and complexity) in the name of cost cutting.
What kind of transmission does a Toyota Camry have?
Most Camrys came with an incredibly smooth-shifting four speed automatic transmission, but a five-speed manual was available with the 2.2-liter four. This Camry generation marked the introduction of the incredibly luxurious XLE, a sedan as nice as any Lexus, as well as the sporty SE model.
How big is the engine in a Toyota Camry?
Engines Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) Engine Size (liters/cubic inches) 2.2/132 Engine HP Engine HP 125 Engine Torque (lb-ft) Engine Torque (lb-ft) 145 Avail. Trans. EPA MPG (city/hwy) MPG avg. as tested
When did the 1996 Toyota Camry come on the market?
No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 10/02/96 and owned in MN until 08/08/14 • 2nd owner purchased on 08/08/14 and owned in MN until 05/08/21 • 3rd owner purchased on 06/01/21 and owned in MN until Present.
What kind of car was the 1992 Toyota Camry?
A brother in law bought a new 92 Camry V6. It gave good service for a long time, and only recently got retired after several years’ use by some of his nephews. I remember going for a test drive and was very impressed with the car’s power.
Why is the Toyota Camry the best selling car?
The Toyota Camry continues to be the best-selling passenger car in the U.S. One reason for the Camry’s appeal could be its great reliability. iSeeCars.com found that the Camry is among the top ten longest-lasting passenger cars. Here’s a look at how it’s been rated over the years.
What is the reliability rating of the Toyota Camry?
Consumer Reports has given the 2020 Camry an overall rating of 84 out of 100. It has earned a predicted reliability verdict rating of four out of five. The newest model year’s ratings are a forecast based on previous years’ ratings. The one less-than-perfect category for the 2020 Camry is in in-car electronics.
What kind of problem does a Toyota Camry have?
Hard Shifting: Many ’02-‘06 Camry owners report experiencing the transmission jerking while shifting gears (even when accelerating). Reflashing the ECU may fix the problem. If it doesn’t, the transmission will need to be rebuilt or replaced (if the issue gets bad enough).
What are the symptoms of a Toyota Camry transmission slippage?
Checking your oil weekly is the best solution here. Transmission Slippage (2010 and 2011 models): Symptoms include jerking, hard shifting, refusal to go into reverse, and hesitation to accelerate. A lot of Camry owners solve this problem by having their transmission rebuilt or replaced.