I have the 4 cylinder wagon. All my friends make fun of me because I drive an old "grandma's car" but I love it and wont trade it till it dies. Fantastic car.
Ive always driven grandma vehicles and thats fine !. Those 4 cylinders are the best engines to have. Even though they pull the wagon around quite slowly they get the job done!!!. The best adventure mobile for sure !. Theres nothing quite like it of its era thats still reliable today and cheap to maintain!!. Join our Facebook group for camrys!!. Wed love to see your ride and if you ever need help with anything theres people who can answer any questions you have!!. A great group with a lot of cool dudes!! facebook.com/groups/982263391832199/?ref=share
@@KollynJ i mean the v6 is great held up just fine. Matter of fact.. i eventually sold this wagon to a buddy of mine. He fixed all the oil leaks.. and everything old and worn. Sold at 189k miles in December 2021 and it now has around 210k miles. V6 still kicking strong. Burning a little oil... id expect worse mpgs with the 4 cylinder since theres quite a lot of weight being hauled around. The v6 just pulled the wagon around like nothing. But havent owned a 4 cylinder one so i guess i dont know mpg wise. I then bought a 1995 Toyota camry wagon v6 with 85k miles.. at one time i had 2 camry wagons in my driveway. Was pretty cool. Now i drive a 2000 Buick lesabre limited with 108k miles and a 1998 Toyota camry XLE with 146k miles. But i do know both my wagons went to great homes!.
I've always wanted a Camry wagon from this generation. I have a 1999 Camry with the 2.2, it has been a fantastic vehicle. Yes, it is sorta slow especially living at 9000 feet in the mountains of Colorado. But honestly, it sorta surprised me how decently it runs up here. I can keep a constant 70 going up STEEP interstate hills. These cars are also fantastic in the snow! There is just something so perfect about older Camrys. Simple, reliable, easy to maneuver and live with. The list goes on!
That's awesome. Although no one has came up and talked to me about my wagon but it does get a lot of looks for sure. Just keep oil in it an itll run forever lol
A little story: my papaw had a 1994 Toyota Camry, sadly no the wagon, but I loved that thing. I just turned 16 and I am trying to get him to get it back from the yard he parked it in oh 7 or 8 years ago. My hopes are super high that he will get it back and I will fix any problem with it and I will drive it to at least 300k miles because those things can't die it seems. Man, I love your videos and this is one of my favorite. TLDR: my papaw had a Camry and I want to fix it up.
Im glad you really connected with the video. I figured theyd be worth making. Since many of the other camry wagon videos are old and really non existent on RU-vid. But yea if you can get that camry it would be a perfect first car. Very well built and simple but long last vehicles🤟
6th month update. I also should add that in some ways my wagon is not perfect but she glides down the road. Just did a road trip out to borrego springs last week. Besides needing brake pads and rotors soon😂. My wagon did excellent. Hoping for more smiles per miles.
@@earthsperfectphotos9765 It has roughly 247,000 miles on it and still going strong. These cars will keep running which I love about them. I'm glad to see more wagons out there.
I have the same car it's a 1994 Toyota Camry wagon and I get comments on it all the time it has 85000 miles on it and nobody wanted it so I took a chance on it and I've been driving it for years without a single issue and it's almost 30 years old
My first car was the 92 camry with the 4 line. I sold it to a friend who just 370k miles on it. I love camry's when you drive one, you'll know what is to drive in peace with no car payments and that my friends is invaluable.
I wanted a ford Taurus wagon so badly but.. i figured the camry wagon was more reliable tbh. The camry wagon is still a camry and there are tons still out there while the ford Taurus not so much excpeically on the older ones. i found the camry wagon is super fun to drive surprisingly. The thing corners great and is smooth on the highway. Love it.
I love you review it's actually try putting some snow tires on the front of cushioned better traction not only in the snow but in the rain and coming through third rooms and gravel you think you have SUV those cars are unstoppable I have one of those I put over 300,000 miles on purchase brand new in 95 Excellent Car I've seen several of those cars with that V6 with over 300,000 miles running like brand new the only thing you have to remember to run synthetic oil in the news they don't really like conventional oil if you get any slugs you use Marvel's Mystery Oil just before you change the oil 4 ounces in a gas tank and a half a bottle and the oil and then you put synthetic in I'd like to use the new sensation magnatec Castrol GTX magnetek is very good or they might try shells motor oil excellent stuff
I sold that wagon 2 years ago to my close friend who is still driving it. And ive driven it too recently. Overhead light fixed and LED put in. And hood struts fixed. Pretty much everything was fixed that i mentioned in the video. Still drives like a dream at 231k miles. Sold at 189k.
@earthsperfectphotos9765 so what kind of maintenance has it had regular or really expensive stuff like engine or transmission and has he taken it on any road trips recently?
@user-hk9pn1iy8g pretty much the full parts list he did after i sold it to him. Still original engine and transmission. And transmission fluid has been changed. Still runs great. The most recent repair was powerstop drilled and slotted brakes and rotors. And rear drum brake conversion to Disk. I was given it to drive for about a month. And I loved it. It gets driven pretty hard. And it takes the abuse perfectly fine. Most of the miles gathered in the last 2 years, where his family was driving up and back from San Diego to Sacramento. Never had a problem even then. I believe the last thing that needs to be done is the struts. But surprisingly, it still rides really well considering the miles. And the paint is still faded. Will need a repaint one day. Timing belt, timing belt idler, timing belt tensioner (Aisin OEM) Camshaft seals x2 Crankshaft seal Water pump and gasket (Aisin OEM) Coolant system flush and refill Throttle body gasket (MLS) EGR Gaskets (MLS) x2 P/s Belt A/c Alternator Belt Denso SK20R11 Iridium 3297 Spark plugs x6 CV Axle Kits x2 Intake Plenum Gasket Valve cover and spark plug well gaskets/seals Camshaft Half Moon plugs clean and reseal Pennzoil Platinum 5w-30 w/ WixXP filter K&N Air Filter LED Low and High Beams Gas Hood Struts Gas Tailgate Struts OEM Junkyard Rear Driver taillamp assembly Instrument trim vent/clock Bezel Pioneer Double Din 6.8" Headunit Primax 17x7 wheels W/ 205/50/R17 GoodYear Endurance Tires
@user-hk9pn1iy8g pretty much all regular maintenance it needed that i could never afford to give it. I then bought a 95 Toyota camry wagon when i still had this silver one. The 95 v6 had 85k miles on it. If you want to see more pics of it. My Instagram is Instagram.com/my99solara . Ive owned a couple vehicle since my first camry wagon.
@earthsperfectphotos9765 so have you taken the wagon on any road trips recently and has the maintaince just been regular or really expensive repairs like engine and transmission?
I'm considering this to replace my 96 Ford Explorer. Love my Explorer but I think it's going to need more repairs than I can afford. I do mobile detailing and want to do pressure washing. My 2012 Taurus doesn't cut it for hauling things.
If you can find one to buy v6 or 4 cylinder. They are great cars / wagons. I sold this one to a buddy of mine actually and just recently replaced it with another 1995 Toyota camry wagon with 86k miles!. V6 as well and 7 seater. Loads of space + Toyota reliability. You just cant go wrong!. And if you still looking for good mpgs as well id say this wagon would be it.
@@earthsperfectphotos9765 I used to have a 93 Taurus Wagon and I've been looking for its replacement for years. Taurus/Sable wagons are hard to find in good shape and high mileage scares me away from them. Camry Wagon is my next choice and I certainly wouldn't be afraid to buy one with 200K. I try to use unique vehicles for detailing. People are usually impressed to see something older in good shape.
@12Taurus if its been years and you haven't been able to find one. To me that just kinda tells the tail on them. Very revolutionary design when they came out but unfortunately there engines where very hit or miss id say. While these little camrys are still pretty common today. Parts are still literally everywhere for them. Pretty cheap to maintain and the best part reliable. Id say it would be a unique one to own / use for detailing. Most people will probably be shocked because they didnt know Toyota made a camry wagon and others will probably be like you got a reliable vehicle there and be very reminiscent!. These things even with over 200k as long as they have been maintained for the most part will still be extremely reliable. If using for detailing id recommend a v6. Like mine. But i know some areas of the US. Mainly sold 4 cylinders or where im at in California Mainly sold v6s. Take what you can get if thats the case in your area!.
Yes i still have it. Unfortunately i haven't been able to do any repairs like i thought i would have. Money has been the big problem. But as of now she still runs just like i got her thankfully. But ill be honest i am considering soon selling it to buy something different. I dont hate it but i am bored. And would like something different. A 90s 4 cylinder ecobox Toyota or ford or honda or idk just something else . Especially in cali where gas prices have sky rocketed. But i may keep it i may not keep it. Its kinda up in the air for now. Ill make another video on it soon.
@@earthsperfectphotos9765 Thanks for the reply! I just got a '96 Corolla wagon, manual transmission, super high miles, and I love it. Could be a great car with upgrades and TLC. Best of luck to you 👍✌️
@@apj341 thanks and same to you good luck with it!. Those corolla wagons are nice!!!. And manual.. sweet. If you have instagram i could send you a very cool white corolla wagon i found with HID headlights lol!. But if you wanna keep updated with my wagon with some more recent posts. My page is instagram.com/MyToyotaCamryWagon
That is a 1mz-fe engine. It has hydraulic radaitor fan. Ran by the power steering pump. I thought only older 3vz-fe engines had that. I rarely saw older camrys with electric radiator fan. Mine is a 97 Ausi camry. All in original condition and 3vz-fe v6 auto. Has 270k kilometers on it. This things a tank. I also have a working parts car with new engine n tranny.
Can you do a speaker show like where they at and how they sound if not the installation as you said they dont work that would be great! And nobody has a video of it as well
There are 2 6x5s on the front door also 2 tweeters above them. And on the tailgate 2 6x9 speakers. And all of my speakers work now. Really not hard at all to change them out at least on the doors. You gotta take off the door panels which there are videos on around RU-vid. And same with the panel in the rear.
Sorry for the terribly late reply. But yes, changed the transmission fluid changed. My take is maybe not at 350k + miles. But some will say drain and fill or drain and fill and replace filter.
The only thing i worry about is the rear spark plugs. Pain to get to but you can get to them without taking things apart and there a vids on that otherwise.. since ive gotten it nothing besides changing the oils been done. But generally things are a little tougher to work on in the engine bay. Id recommend just getting the 5sfw 4 cylinder if you want simplicity and the easiest engine to work on.
@@earthsperfectphotos9765 i know the v6 engines inside out haha the 1mzfe in particular I've had so many.. I can do all 6 spark plugs in just 20mins with basic ratchets/extentions , dont need to remove intake plenum on older models before 2001 , I currently have a 1999 LEXUS es300 with 135k miles and love her , smoothest car ever and reasonably quick , the v6 is MUCH faster and more powerful than the 4cyl , I've driven many v6 and 4cyl camrys/lexus and i suggest if you want power , a smoother ride , and an engine that does highway and normal speeds with absolute ease without even trying then i say get the v6 , in terms of fuel efficiency the v6s i have owned spent less than any 4cyl camry i have ever had
