2002-2006 TOYOTA CAMRY REVIEW, The Best Sedan You Can Buy, Should You Buy a Toyota Camry? Best Sedan

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@71three5ohscrambler8 2 ай бұрын

My 03 only has 138k miles. No oil burning. Im 61 years old. I will drive it until it dies or until i die, whichever comes first.

@mattharrison8050 2 ай бұрын

Amazing 🙏🏻💙

@rsingh3453 2 ай бұрын

May you live Long, and your Camry ☺️

@zero13ftp 2 ай бұрын

Sell it to me before you kick the bucket 😂

@jasonlax2102 Ай бұрын

May u outlive ur car

@rongendron8705 Ай бұрын

I have a '04 Camry LE, bought new, that only has 73k miles on it! I'm 78 & hope to keep it for life!

@neozzickmixes3987 28 күн бұрын

Still driving my 2006 Camry LE. 192K miles. I'm never letting go of this thing until I absolutely have to

@marcelpatel9017 Ай бұрын

Still drive & own my 2005 Camry. Solid as a tank. 350,000 kms & smooth as ever. Toronto Canada

@Dyesnipa 16 күн бұрын

You see them everywhere in Thornhill, Markham etc

@KyzaSangre 11 күн бұрын

I got same one too with 205k millage

@ThienTran-ko5xy 3 күн бұрын

I see many 2003 -2005 Toyota Camry in South Australia .. i have 2004 Toyota Camry 4 cylinders 147.000 km cold air conditioning. Very good condition inside and outside,I sold 2 months ago for $6150 AUD,.. very good car i have all original starter motor and alternator… nothing wrong with the car

@ositoelosito3424 4 сағат бұрын

My 2004 with 236k miles still run like 8 cylinder car in the fwy....love it.

@sammyelliott5554 19 күн бұрын

2004 Camry with 250,000 miles. Love it. A/C still works. Drives and rides as good as the day I purchased it. Would not sell it even for $ 10,000 dollars. Why? Could not replace it with the same reliability and comfort. That’s Toyota.

@Kevin-xi6ts 18 күн бұрын

I had a poster of a Toyota Camry on my wall as a teenager. It was right next to my poster of Natalie from Facts Of Life.

@carsoncoffman7889 2 ай бұрын

I drive a 04 v6 with 166k miles, never any issues, will drive until the wheels fall off

@prodaxb Ай бұрын

Just bought an 03 about a month ago with 107,000 miles for my first car. Good to know I made the right decision. I love this car and I’m going to drive it until it dies.

@lifeisbeautiful4981 18 күн бұрын

Best generation ever made! And they are going up in value!! Had 3 of this generation go over 600K miles and never any major issues.

@GhostlyJackly 15 күн бұрын

My 04 Camry LE is at 250k miles, burning oil like crazy, and is definitely fighting for its life but god do I love it

@serlaws Ай бұрын

The 3.0 V6 engine shared with the Lexus ES300 is what really makes this generation Camry extra special. They are very hard to find but well worth it.

@jasonshorrow2314 3 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2006 Camry with 46k original miles I love it!

@hakujona 3 ай бұрын

absolute steal, have good driving experience man

@jasonshorrow2314 2 ай бұрын

@hakujona I found out today need new rack n pinion and head gasket so hopefully get that fixed and enjoy. Thank you Sir!

@manupatisanthosh7046 2 ай бұрын

What the, it belongs in a museum dude. You got a catch

@dannylol8557 10 күн бұрын

Bro I got mine with 37k original miles added about twice that now and it’s the best taking it everywhere and no problem

@LightSkinBadiee 3 күн бұрын

Ill give u 11k rn

@stacyrynd7110 21 күн бұрын

I have an 02 with 216k miles. It has had very few repairs and still runs great. I bought it in 2003 with 25k miles.

@captainchaosfpv5188 28 күн бұрын

Bought one today with 160k for my 16yo. $3500. Your Video makes me feel better about the decision. Thanks

@VramanNoodles 27 күн бұрын

Oh that's a steal! We bought a 2006 XLE for a little over $7,000 with 159k two and a half years ago. It now has 210k miles and has never left us stranded. The only problem is the air conditioning but it makes sense, it's somewhat of an old car so that is to be expected.

@playbeatswork 14 күн бұрын

I love my 2004 Camry like a good suit, it's never out of style and sooo dependable.

@spark229 Ай бұрын

My daily is an 02 Camry LE w/ a manual transmission and made in Japan. Bought it two years ago with 100k miles and now has 135k. Lots of highway driving. A truly reliable car. I would like to have it last upwards of 250k-300k miles. I’m very big on preventative mx.

@onepieceanime9719 Ай бұрын

Driving 05 camry SE 220k kms, running smooth like butter. No leaks, no mechanical problems. Absolutely perfect❤️

@pfeurta Ай бұрын

Bros belt is really doing its job.

@thebahooplamaster 10 күн бұрын

Thank you for convincing me to keep my 2005 Camry with 231,000 miles. I was considering getting a different car due to high mileage and to have an Uber eligible car but I think I’ll keep it until it dies. Maintenance has always been done on it and I’ve never had any issues with it

@technicalitems731 8 күн бұрын

Your video randomly popped up in my KZfaq feed. I've got a heavy equipment and trucking business with farming somewhere in there. I'm up north of Helen Georgia. I've got a bazillion trucks, vans, cars, machines, motorcycles...etc. Barring our only choice of USA made work trucks and vans and old classic USA cars...I'm done with domestic vehicles. Done. Made my gf dump her ford escape eco boost awd suv for a 2016 Corolla. For Xmas, got her a second car: 2000 Avalon with bench seat and NO SUNROOF. Supposedly had something wrong with it (valve cover leaks and misfire). I out front brake pads on jt and two tires. At Xmas, the preacher and daughter who owned the Avalon just wanted to poor mouth it at their church to get a new car gifted to them. I siezed on their scheme and snagged the car for literally nothing. Slickest used car I've ever gotten! Like a fckn dream. But that missfire? It has 190k miles on it. Scan code says lean bank 1 and knock sensor. I think it's a vacuum leak. I should let you guys diagnose it, possible fix it if it's just a vacuum line (it acts like the vacuum pod isn't opening butterflies intermittently) and make a small video of how GREAT this car is. Omg it's so good. Love the channel! * we aren't helping the market availability with teaching others how good these older Toyotas are.... it should be secret 🤫

@tlacki13 27 күн бұрын

03 SE V6 3.0liter AT, cloth charcoal seats and interior w/metallic accents, spoiler- great body style. Bought it new back then and still driving it w/240kmi - installed a hitch- i can do a ton with this thing. MPG's really aren't bad, have gotten up to 33mpg's on hwy w/easy driving. 210hp is nice. No problems w/engine or tranny. Love the smooth power and ride, spacious interior, cruising w/the big sunroof open. Very satisfied- would buy another one. Just got done changing the motor mounts - the front one is an active mount- pricey part, but is part of the reason for the smoothness, i believe.

@ahmadghosheh3104 17 күн бұрын

I have a 2003 with 291000 miles, original engine and transmission, smooooth. Love it. I have a 2009 XLE V6 also with 191000 miles no problems ever

@michaelriggan975 Ай бұрын

Just received my Toyota Camry..2002 -2.4 liter , white LE edition , garage kept... Still smells new inside with 57,989 miles... New set of pirellis on it.. Life's good.!! Inheritance😊

@BilleteVerdeTV Ай бұрын

Take care of it! Keeping it on top!! First of all, Clean the throttle body and MAF sensor. Check the spark plugs in case you need to replace them, and that’s it! You don’t have to worry for any other thing. 3 more years and that Camry will be an officially “Classic”. Enjoy!!!

@ferndog1461 Ай бұрын

My research: The transmission fluid needs 1 quart of ATF drained & refilled every 30k. Buy good brand water pump. Buy a Denso 221-0506 radiator rated for towing off Amazon . Inspect water pump monthly & have the better designed pump in your trunk ready. Your 2.4 L is going to have head gasket- like leak around 100K. The strong towing radiator will withstand said head gasket gases going into cooling system. Also, unscrew the reservoir cap so gases can escape thru there. Been driving this way for 40K when the owner was told she needed a new engine at dealership at 135K. It's now at 179K as daily driver. Still strong AC with original stock parts.

@craigslistrro709 2 күн бұрын

I have a 2002 V6 XLE. with 206k miles. Runs perfect. No dents, Paint still looks great.

@ObsidianG37 17 күн бұрын

I got a 05 2.4 LE that came on trade at my work with true mileage unknown on the carfax. With the math and odo which has been swapped it has around 255k. It does burn some oil, I put 4 tires on it. I’ve put about 10k on it since I bought it and it has developed a timing chain tensioner noise. I’m getting the chains and full motor and trans mounts done on it and I cannot wait. I’ve cleaned it up quite a bit and love it. I agree with everything this video says I rave about the car all the time. It just does everything so well.

@dchang1983 20 күн бұрын

I inherited a 2005 all black Camry SE (2.4) with the rear spoiler with original 30000km from my grandfather. My 07 Altima's CVT is about to go very soon at 200000Km so the Camry will be the daily driver. Everything you've mentioned here I agree with, awesome vehicle!

@pumpkinone5410 Ай бұрын

O5 sportivo, 2.4 , had I’d 20 years 580 thousand km . Yes oil burning but not too bad, love it. And it has the spoiler on boot , trunk.. maintenance very easy.

@sneakerfreak2002 Ай бұрын

When I see a shiny minty Camry or corolla I see an 80s Mercedes. Just as the luxury and prestige in an old 300d was manifested in the sheer quality of construction and engineering, I believe toyota is no different. I absolutely love my corolla and keep the light grey interior absolutely spotless. Just love it ❤❤ People scratch their head when I say I believe toyota is an aspirational brand. Oh well

@ositoelosito3424 4 сағат бұрын

My 2004 wirh 236k miles on it still running like a 8 cylinder car on the fwy....oil maybe 1 1/4 consumption every 4000 miles....love it.

@gobuckeyes1134 Ай бұрын

A year and a half ago my 16 year olds first car was an 06 Camry with 117k on it. Phenomenal car until he was t boned about 3 months ago…what did we buy? Another 06 Camry XLE with 147k on it. HE was the one who said he wanted another Camry. They are absolutely beautifully built automobiles.

@bruceparker3344 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved your video on the 2005 Camry. Please keep on creating great content like this! Truthful, Raw, and " Blue Collar Wholesome "!

@roberthinman158 Ай бұрын

They're great in the snow too

@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586 3 ай бұрын

Great review! Toyota has been a great product line for me!

@CarlosHernandez-ny1hs 25 күн бұрын

I just bought mine yesterday and tbh honest it’s amazing.

@erikgonzalez2278 3 ай бұрын

I love how you did a whole video of the best camry ever made! I always say the corolla 03-08 is the best looking corolla but the last reliable overbuilt toyota is this one. I have a 97 corolla its a tank just never dies!

@davinp Ай бұрын

This generation Camry was well-built and very reliable.

@ferndog1461 Ай бұрын

4th Gen were tanks. The 2.4 L in Camry, RAV4, Scion is not Toyota level dependable. More like Domestic brand. 2.5 L engine is a better engine.

@rsingh3453 2 ай бұрын

Very good informative video 👍

@muaazmoola4030 2 ай бұрын

When I was younger I thought the Ferrari F355 was the best car in the world, boy did I sleep on the 05 Camry.

@ositoelosito3424 3 сағат бұрын

Great channel, great content!!!!

@franciscolopez4697 3 ай бұрын

Love me a Toyota. I have 4 Camrys and a Sequoia. They are all older and require your basic maintenance but the engine and transmission run flawlessly. I appreciate older cars, a lot less expensive things that could brake.

@erikgonzalez2278 3 ай бұрын

same here all the newer cars I have just love love my daily 97 corolla, I will upgrade when this one dies if it ever does to this gen camry or an 03-08 corolla! just my favorite toyotas ever!

@KyzaSangre 11 күн бұрын

I got 05 camry and i love it

@williamcoleman3145 3 сағат бұрын

I have a 99 camry and it won't die. And I'm currently looking at 05.....

@Emmettaug 17 күн бұрын

Love my 2003 Camry 2.4 278k miles, check fluids frequently and keep on rolling

@lahy1060 11 күн бұрын

Do you mean your 2003 Camry has 2,427,000 miles on it, 2.4 million miles?

@ChristopherRaskett-ql7qb Ай бұрын

I have 2 An 04 with 200000 mines An 05 with nearly 300000 miles Both still going strong!

@paulmaxwell8851 21 күн бұрын

The Toyota oil consumption problem began in the 2006 model year, I believe. Toyota engineers switched to low-tension piston rings and 'thinner' oil in an effort to slightly boost performance, ie mileage. This worked, but the lower pressure exerted on the cylinder walls meant they could not control the oil any more . Hence the oil burning. This is a well understood phenomenon, and it was a major embarrassment for Toyota. They SHOULD be embarrassed. Only customers who screamed the loudest ever received new pistons and rings under warranty. Everyone else was left carrying bottles of motor oil wherever they went. Like most modern engines, run them low and they're toast, so they require constant monitoring.

@ositoelosito3424 3 күн бұрын

Excuse me I have a 2009 XLE with that oil consumption problem 154 k miles on it.... bought it a year ago....thinking on replace the engine for a used one imported from Japan....do you know if the engines made un Japan have that same oil consumption problem????

@omarvaldovinos5471 2 ай бұрын

Great video, however you forgot to mention SE 2.4 stick shift with a sunroof and a rear spoiler from the factory. I own two of them a 2004 and a 2006, both of them were built in Japan but sold here in the states. This how I see it 3 pedal, 30 MPG and a sunroof = happy a happy camper.

@robbie1606 4 күн бұрын

I still own my 2005 Camry SE, bought it new with 3 miles on it. Now it has 144k miles. Still drives good and replace the alternator once. I'm keeping this car. Needs a good paint job. 4 cylinder good on gas mileage @ 32 mpg on hwy.

@Mcdtm08 Ай бұрын

I preach it to those that just need reliable cheap transportation. Although a good condition 1999-2001 Camry is the best they are getting scarce with low miles and no rust. The cut year on low tension rings was 2007 on the 2.4L engine. 2006 is the last 2.4 youd want to buy. Love the video keep doing what you're doing it's definitely helping people I'm sure 👍

@Tynal 3 ай бұрын

“Proper American size cup holder” HELL YEAH BROTHER😂

@JMark514 Ай бұрын

You forgot to mention some had head stud issues other than the oil burning but great vid either way!

@oldglory5728 Ай бұрын

yep, you got it. '03 very hard to beat

@raymond_rnt 3 ай бұрын

I love my 2003 Pontiac Vibe. 2004 Toyota Camry will be my next car when mine dies.

@kaakaa0444 Ай бұрын

Please review Camry 1998-2001 generation, the queen of reliability

@ytwei716 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your good and best post to Toyota Camry. My 1988 Camry is running and with me everyday. It is one of the BEST car in the market at this time. 0401.2024.0401.2024.0401.2024 Los Angeles, Ca 2024.2024

@richardstump4582 2 ай бұрын

Hi!! They Are Fantastic 😊

@gforcecoons5857 2 ай бұрын

I've got a 2015 V6 and it's a hoot. Also gets very good mileage (I get 27mpg in mixed driving) and doesn't have the issues some of the 4 cylinders have. 4 cylinder acceleration is frustrating, but with the 6 it's good fun.

@negocios-360 27 күн бұрын

I bought a 05 xle v6 250k miles last year and I love it, had to replace the brakes though, but other than that it seems perfect

@YungFlyBoiz 6 күн бұрын

Love mines 2002 with only 42k . And I have a little bit modified to stand out a bit more . Absolutely love it

@hassanthomas9116 3 күн бұрын

I bought a 2005 Lexus ES 330 with 219,000 miles now it has 238,000 miles. It's the best choice I've ever made so far. The next 2 I want is an LS and SC 430 and maybe a GX or LX a couple years after that

@ernieike3382 4 күн бұрын

Its a hell of a sedan

@davinp Ай бұрын

The Camry was redesigned for the 2007 model year It got a refresh for the 2005 model year with minor changes to the headlights and tailights

@tonymu2976 18 күн бұрын

My 03 Camry has 81000 easy miles on it . still runs great

@Meridianmachine Ай бұрын

Just got a 04 XLE with 134K on it. Been abused a bit, but new coil packs and plugs, and a new radiator and and she is running 70 down the highway no problem. It has a water leak from the windshield and had to bypass the heater core for now. I have less than a grand in this car though, it’s a hell of a deal.

@user-ss1rs3ov9f 2 ай бұрын

I owned an 06 LE. Really liked daily driving it. Not from a performance standpoint. Another car from this era: Nissan Maxima

@bracedgod4505 19 күн бұрын

Man I’m so glad I got my Lexus ES330. Basically a V6 Camry with even more refinement, or a Lexus with the maintenance cost of a Camry. Either way an excellent car. Thanks Scotty 🤘🏼

@disan9135 Ай бұрын

I still see TONS of these on the roads 💪

@Tynal 3 ай бұрын

Btw GREAT shot video. I thought you’d have way more subs. Great informative video + greatly shot.

@davidcarder6364 Ай бұрын

I have an 03 Camry LE with a 3.0 V6.it is silver with tan interior, great condition and if you drive it right it gets 25 mpg all day.

@franchilstervil3587 2 ай бұрын

Best car.

@MikeHills-ke9zt Ай бұрын

Hello What about reliability 2007 to 2015 ? What year should we buy? And what engine V6 or 4 cylinder? Thank you❤

@oldman4308 Ай бұрын

I bought a brand new Camry(Made in Japan) in 2002, it is still running well. I put 265000 km into it, it is still running good.

@brekenellsworth132 Ай бұрын

I've got the Toyota Camry XLE V6 and it's amazing. Almost 224,000 miles and only minor easy fixes besides oil changes and tires. Thought it was kinda weird when he said the v6's get 20. I've had my Camry V6 for almost 3 years and the lowest I've seen the average is 26 mpg. 30 mpg was the highest I've seen it as well so I would count the v6 as a gas guzzler. They can be pretty efficient as well.

@brekenellsworth132 Ай бұрын

It's a 2006. Forgot to put the year

@brekenellsworth132 Ай бұрын

wouldn't

@Alexandro345 Ай бұрын

I have an 02 LE with the manual transmission, it is an absolute joy to drive and it burns oil. 180k on the clock and I'm going to bury it lol. I did the berrymans b12 piston soak and doubled the interval for adding oil to the crank case. So I don't really need to worry about it as much which is fine with me.

@nolanboyd720 3 ай бұрын

About a month ago I bought a 2004 Camry XLE for $700. Very nice interior and really everything about the car. The catch is it had a blown head gasket and when I took the engine apart it apparently pulled the threads on the back three head bolts. It overheated and I looked online and apparently it’s a little more common with the 2AZ-FE’s then I initially thought. I fixed the issue with a Timesert kit and threw new parts at anything I see wrong, timing chain, tensioners, all new top end gaskets, etc. it runs and drives great now and I only spent about $2000 on the whole car including the price I bought it for. The problem with the head bolts pulling is the entire engine is aluminum with torque to yield head bolts. If it happens to overheat for some reason the threads are thin and stretch. It could happen to any of the ten bolts but is most common on the rear center three on the intake manifold side.

@thecars570 2 ай бұрын

Did the helicoils for the head bolts hold up so far?

@nolanboyd720 2 ай бұрын

@@thecars570 yeah, they work great. Just make sure to go with the 2az-fe timesert kit and not helicoils.

@thecars570 2 ай бұрын

@@nolanboyd720 Gotcha. I just bought a low mile 04’ and have been hearing that one the head gasket goes chances are head bolt threads could be giving out. I want to get prepared if it happens to me. Love this car. Thanks.

@kevinl.sparks5066 15 күн бұрын

I have the same year vehicle with the v six engin There's 2 gripes I have about your video. You should have took care of the temple in the bumper. Left rear before filming presentation means a lot and number 2. You can get the key fives and go through the open up. The door turn it on the Ignition, open up the door twice. Turn on the Ignition, okay to have yourself some key 5 to automatically open your doors and your trunk. That's all

@rebeccaramirez953 2 ай бұрын

Loved your video...I have an 02 camry...my battery died and the key wont work on the doors or the trunk...I have a problem in my hands...would you happen to have a solution?

@MikeHills-ke9zt 2 ай бұрын

Can you make a video about 2009 Toyota corolla problems oil Thank you

@ghostballs1874 2 ай бұрын

I just bought a 02 Camry LE with 119,000 miles

@ddjames2000 29 күн бұрын

2002 Camry 172,000 miles and responds like a dream. Good tires, proper maintenance & Performance struts make this septuagenarian Parnelli James driver safe & sturdy on long haul road trips. I can’t drive 55!

@fishleder123 Ай бұрын

I have a 2005 Camry CE with a manual transmission! Best car Ever. It has 130K and in Really good condition. Make me an offer.

@oreally8605 11 күн бұрын

The 2AZFE motor had oil consumption issues, but Toyota had recalls to fix them all. I enjoy my 2012 9.0 RS Scion xB with the same motor.

@joshsmith2021 Ай бұрын

Toyota guy here if you change the valve cover gasket. It usually will fix the oil burning. Not an exact science and I’m not a wrench. Just saying it worked for me after many KZfaq tutorials 😂😂 love cars love Toyotas cheers

@TheAzmountaineer 2 күн бұрын

This is the engine that has the blown head gasket/loose head bolt problem. I understand it's really common on high mileage Camrys, although I bought one for my daughter several years ago that now has 265K miles and it hasn't blown yet.

@user-pc3rt3ln9h Ай бұрын

Original owner of 2003 Japan made Camry. 290K still a great car....

@angeloliveras1214 Ай бұрын

Mine is 296438 miles and still running 💪. 😊

@ralphv.5026 2 ай бұрын

It’s the valve seals not the piston rings that allow oil to go into the combustion chamber. When you start them it throws smoke out the tailpipe. This is only on cold starts. It also does happen on low mileage ones as it did it on my 2003 with 79k miles, 2003 with 115k miles and currently on our 2005 with 100k miles. Only on one of them was the smoke from exhaust really noticeable. Neither one burned enough oil between oil changes to have to add oil. They are also the most reliable of my cars and required ZERO repairs. Two of them driven to 200k miles then sold running good and current one zero repairs at 104k miles.

@joshephand5538 23 күн бұрын

My spark plugs was wet when changed, oil came from valves , burned half quart at a thousand miles

@lcssay 5 күн бұрын

i have an 05 Camry too that was given to me by my late Uncle, it only has 65k miles. I missed an opportunity to buy the factory aero kit and BBS wheels from a limited edition 06. It was a junker but the kit and the wheels were decent, tt got towed to the junkyard the next day before i could strip the parts off of it. 🙄😞

@AdamLanegan195 Ай бұрын

Some trim level corrections: -There is no CE trim level on the 5th gen. - LE was the base model until the Base was introduced during mid-cycle facelift. - You could get the V6 in the LE models.

@CarterQuillenP.E. 8 күн бұрын

You CAN do appliance delivery or whatever with a Camry, simply put a trailer hitch on it. That's what I did with my Solara.

@MikeHills-ke9zt Ай бұрын

Hello I heard 2007 V6 Camrt has huge oil burning problem . Is it wrong or correct?

@m7machines738 2 ай бұрын

My 04 phantom gray 😊BBS Edition has 208k and no oil burning

@RamblinRaconteur Ай бұрын

Can confirm, a standard water heater will fit in the back seats of a Camry.

@kibbles5724 6 күн бұрын

I had an 02 with 240k miles before I made the tough decision of getting something different. If I had a little more know how and a garage I definitely would have kept it.

@davinp Ай бұрын

I used to see many Corolla's and Camry's missing hubcaps in the late 90s and early 2000s

@George-yy7sb Ай бұрын

I'm a blue collar guy I had two vehicles a Ford escape with 137000 miles on it when it died and now an 06 Toyota Camry with 175000 miles on it and still driving great. Only issue in the past year was a rat chewed threw the speed sensor wire. Easy fix

@zachsummers3321 Ай бұрын

Miss mine had the lexus version rip.

@antonparks9147 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, well I already have a name for a Camry of my own, once I get that.

@boogitybear2283 16 күн бұрын

I had one at 299k miles until I wrecked it. I wound up driving my 2011 Toyota Avalon full time even though I do miss my 2002 Camry.

@mikel2890 Ай бұрын

I love this gen Camry and I know way, way to much about this gen Camry as far as trims, colors, options, etc. With that being said, I only know the Midwest Region Camry's so all of what I say here is from the Midwest Region. This gen did offer a V6 in LE trim. I actually have one, a 2005 LE V6 and it was it's own model during this gen. The main difference between the LE 4 and the LE V6 was of course options, but the LE 4 had drum brakes in the rear and the V6 has disc brakes in the rear, and the V6 had an engine immobilizer. There were no Camry CE's in this gen (the CE ended in 2001) the base model was either called the "base" or "Standard". The main difference between a "base" and the "LE" is that the base had no power seat, no power windows, no keyless entry, and the non powered outside mirrors were black instead of body color. All colors were available for all models. You could get any model with a 5 speed manual transmission except the XLE, and LE V6. No V6 was offered in a manual during this gen. Most people opted for the V6 simply because the engine is smoother and had extra power if it was needed. There were 2 V6 options only the SE got the 3.3 and the LE V6 and XLE trim got the 3.0 liter V6. The color of the Camry in the video was called Sky Blue with stone leather interior. It looks like it had the JBL without the 6 disc in dash changer. This is by far my favorite gen Camry and I have had 2 of them, a 2004 LE with the 2.4 auto in Lunar Mist with cloth, and my current black 2005 LE V6.

@fawad9119 5 күн бұрын

There is a SE trim as well, I have it with 52k kms 2004.

@tinocos9632 29 күн бұрын

Knowing my luck id probably buy the olny cambry with the oil problem...... how do i know if one of them has the problem and/or if its been fixed ??

@damilolaakanni 3 ай бұрын

The LE was available with a V6. IMO, in this generation (and the one that followed), you want the V6. It's much more reliable than the 4 cylinder engine, and you don't get much of an MPG deficit over the 4 cylinder models.

@paulsz6194 Ай бұрын

Exactly. Especially when driving on the highway, and more torque of course..