2000 Toyota Camry

Pros: Excellent on gas, comfortable for four adults and is maintenance free
Cons: Can`t think of even one!

I purchased my 2000 Toyota Camry Camry CE in March 2002 with 39000 Miles on the odometer. I now have 120 k showing.The only maintenance I have done is brakes pads front,regular oil changes,tires ( no front end adjustments required after 120k) and the major maintenance scheduled timing belt & water pump, serpentine belt at 100K. this car is the best, I plan on trading to a new one in the future , however this car works so good and is so reliable that I just can`t seem to get in to the Toyota showroom. Maybe I`m cheap or as the old saying goes if ``its not broke leave it alone``!! it still looks like new when I shine her up, body is excellent, I guess I will keep her!

Pros: Solid feel, smooth ride, good handling, roomy interior, excellent reliability.
Cons: Paint is blistering on front bumper.

Being the patriotic sort, I've always sought to give my business to our "Big Three" automakers. All too often, I have been left with a bad taste in my mouth, a sour feeling in my stomach and pains in my wallet. Enter the 2000 Toyota Camry. I purchased it used, just off of a corporate lease, with 50K miles. Similarly equipped/condition/priced domestic models at the time of my search included the Taurus, Impala and Concorde. No comparison! It starts and runs very smoothly. The ride and handling are very good. The exterior noise from wind and road conditions is minimal. There is a solid, but not bulky feel to the car. The power drivers seat, tilt steering wheel and very visible instrument panel make driving it a pleasure. A couple of cars ago, I owned an '87 Accord and drove it for 200K (for the most part) trouble free miles. I followed it up with a couple of domestics, which were disappointing at best. Get me once, shame on you. Get me twice, shame on me. No more shame with this guy!

Pros: OK car
Cons: Bad design on engine. Watch out for engine sludge!!!

To all of you Camry owners with the 4 cylinder engines. Have your motor checked for sludge often. Have it cleaned for sludge as well. My parents have one and the motor oil light has gone on out of the blue. Thankfully the shut the motor down before too much damage. There are several complaints on Consumer Reports. Toyota will not help with this issue.