The BEST used car for $3000 | 2006 Toyota Camry

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4 ай бұрын

I think that the 2006 Toyota Camry is the best used car for $3000. It's reliable, cheap to maintain, has great fuel economy and just works.
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@coreylaukhuf3141 Ай бұрын

Just bought a 2004 Camry LE with the V6 for $3500 at a local Toyota dealership. It has 163K miles. Well maintained and service history. Very good to excellent condition. Zero rust. Had to replace the struts, front brakes, and O2 sensor. Car drives like brand new.

@RT22-pb2pp 2 күн бұрын

With those miles you should not have to replace anything else for 50k

@davinp 4 ай бұрын

This generation Camry (2002-2006) was well-built and very reliable.

@theaveragecar672 4 ай бұрын

It absolutely is.

@alexanderkennedy2969 4 ай бұрын

every generation camry is well built amd reliable. dont know about the hybrid only 2025s though

@rongendron8705 2 ай бұрын

I've got a 2004 Camry, bought new, that has 73k on it! It's 2 years older than this one & I wouldn't sell it for $3,000.!

@SuperMan-uj7dh 4 ай бұрын

The sister car, the ES330 is a significantly smoother, quieter and luxurious interior. Both cost same to maintain!

@fahad1992fah 4 ай бұрын

also v6 which is better

@deadly_m5 2 ай бұрын

@@fahad1992fahtakes up more gas tho

@fahad1992fah 2 ай бұрын

@@deadly_m5 yes it dose but not as much as u think, just a slightly more, but HUGE difference on the performance especially when u drive on highways for long distances

@JMark514 Ай бұрын

@@fahad1992fah harder to work on which means labor rates are higher.

@fahad1992fah Ай бұрын

@@JMark514 nope not true, except for spark plugs which happens every 3-4 years and a bit extra labor not alot, which wont matter long term, saving 100-250$ over 3-5 years wont be a difference that makes a person change his decision

@craigslistrro709 Ай бұрын

Just bought a 2002 camry XLE V6 with 206k miles for 4k. Not a dent on it no leaks, everything works. and it runs and drives like new. Im leaving on a 2400 mile trip in a couple of weeks with it. Iv never owned a better running vehicle.

@theaveragecar672 20 күн бұрын

Got yourself a solid rig right there that should like a long time!

@RT22-pb2pp 2 күн бұрын

Got my 03 with 250k has 336k now still runs great

@user-wx7co9hr7e 4 ай бұрын

you cant just whip out $3000 and buy one of these in decent shape. Not saying it's impossible to get one that cheap, but it will almost definitely have issues. Market value on a clean Camry of this gen is like 6 grand

@theaveragecar672 4 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, but they are out there. I had to wait a couple weeks but the patience paid off. In terms of issues, yes agreed. Made sure to make that point in the beginning, nearly anything in this price range will have its issues

@themarcosaguila1 4 ай бұрын

@@theaveragecar672couple of weeks?! I had to look for about 6 months and finally found a 2008 Corolla with 91,000 miles. But it needed work still so I would say $5,000 makes more sense

@mariovelasquez72 Ай бұрын

You cant get this for $3000 More like $6000 up in good condition $3000 gets you all kinds of problems

@RT22-pb2pp 2 күн бұрын

Can be found but hard

@kevinl.sparks5066 Ай бұрын

You made a good decision on the last year of the fifth generation Toyota Camry. I have one just like yours same color but I have two extras. I have leather interior and I have a six cylinder rims are almost purchased mine from discount tire but you made a good decision, these cars were start up and 30 below 00 by the way I live in Chicago just take care of it. Make sure your fluids good your radiator is good. Your sensors are good for your cooling. If you have air conditioning in it make sure that stays straight too.

@marcelpatel9017 2 ай бұрын

I can totally agree. I still drive my 2005 Camry with over 350,000 kms. Almost 20 years old and runs smooth. Solid car. Toronto Canada

@TheAzmountaineer Ай бұрын

I got a 2004 for my daughter several years ago. It now has 265K and is still going strong. I have read that the 2.4 engine has a blown head gasket/stripped head bolt problem that is pretty common, but so far it hasn't shown up on her car.

@Tasrif-UlAnwar 3 ай бұрын

Is it possible to add the buttons on the right side of the steering wheel? Arent those blank? In the owner manual it shows button that can be used to see fuel economy, range etc in the clock display

@IvanOrtiz-ou5mw 2 ай бұрын

I bought mine like 5 years ago for 2,200 after negotiating it down from 2,800. Currently at 225,000 miles on it

@keithnourse6829 2 ай бұрын

I got a 2003 just hit 300000.

@IvanOrtiz-ou5mw 2 ай бұрын

@@keithnourse6829 👏🏼👏🏼

@Firme_Gee93 23 күн бұрын

Going to save up for one these very reliable car

@theaveragecar672 20 күн бұрын

Absolutely, they're fantastic.

@openwindow7365 4 ай бұрын

I want this car

@serlaws 2 ай бұрын

Good purchase! Take care of it, wash off road salts etc, keep up with the wear and tear items and it will take care of you! It has been the best car for me to own in this crazy time we are living. I've owned mine since 2020 with NO Stress.

@theaveragecar672 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It's been great to me so far for the 6 months I've owned it. They'll go for a long time if you take care of them!

@disan9135 2 ай бұрын

I see these everywhere and by the TONS!

@theaveragecar672 2 ай бұрын

Yup! They’re great cars

@robertp9370 Ай бұрын

dude those wheels, really look fantastic on that Camry. I would love to find a set like those. they don't seem original.

@theaveragecar672 Ай бұрын

They really do! They’re not original. These came off a 2012-2014 Camry SE!

@marcelpatel9017 2 ай бұрын

The V6 may be smoother but it uses a timing belt not a chain like in the 4 cylinder models. Chains last considerably longer.

@craigslistrro709 Ай бұрын

But the belts are easy to change on the 3.0. and last 100k

@keithnourse6829 2 ай бұрын

I got a 2003 Toyota Camry LE 2.4L just hit 300000 miles guns good. I did put a cool air intake on mine. Sounds good I like it anyway. I had a dentist like that in my front driver bumper. My buddy I got the car from said he tried pushing it out and could not. I parked it in the sun one a sort of hot day. It was not 90° out or nothing. And I then pushed the dent right out. Maybe it was the sun that heated it up for me and maybe I'm just stronger then my buddy probably a bit of both lol. But you could try that or dump boiling hot water on the dent and it may pop out on its own. But grate care I been doing a lot to mine. Some needed normal maintenance stuff brakes. Mine leaked oil so I put a new oil pain gasket on it new valve cover a red one that was just cause I wanted it lol. And I did a lot of stuff that I just wanted to do before it did go bad. Just cuz it's a 2003 and I don't know when or if the things have ever been done before.

@lahy1060 Ай бұрын

Aluminum bumper wouldn't pop out like a plastic bumper if you poured hot water on it.

@alexanderkennedy2969 4 ай бұрын

gee ya think a toyota camry is a good contender? you dont say, sherlock! yeah good luck finding one for 3000

@MrAddicted2net 4 ай бұрын

I just got a 2005 with 137k miles for $4500.....I think that was a deal

@alexanderkennedy2969 4 ай бұрын

@@MrAddicted2net yeah 4500 is a good deal. ive had 3 of the 2002-2006 camrys...theyre amazing and last forever, just make sure you change the oil often like every 3K miles

@mikel2890 2 ай бұрын

I love this gen Camry and I know way too much about this gen as far as options, colors, models, etc. These cars are super reliable if you keep up with service. That engine is the 2AZ and it's very reliable and great on gas. I had a 2004 Camry a few years ago with the 2AZ and I took a 600 mile trip in it and it was easily getting close to 32 MPG on the highway. I now have a 2005 Camry LE V6 and I get about 28MPG on the highway. The number one thing to watch for on this gen Camry is the steering racks start leaking around the boots and the rack would need replacing, if it still is original. Your car looks like a Lunar Mist Metallic silver with Stone fabric. Yours looks like a very low optioned LE probably the only option would have been floor mats, a trunk mat, and it would have originally had wheel covers. The wheels on your Camry are from a 2012-2014 Camry SE and I think they look good on this gen Camry.

@theaveragecar672 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the info! Yeah it's pretty bare bones, and I did put the rims on after I got it. It just had some steelies on it. It's treating me well so far, and I've had it for going on 6 months now!

@RT22-pb2pp 2 күн бұрын

3000 more like 5 to 6 grand in South East unless trashed

@LeoanderMedina 2 ай бұрын

En que parte esta el carro

@playmygame6031 29 күн бұрын

I heard this camry break fails when on highway speed. How true can this be please?

@theaveragecar672 26 күн бұрын

I’m not sure who said it, but that’s not true for me. And I’m sure a lot of others as well. These are super reliable cars! If you’re looking to buy one, I’d recommend getting a trusted mechanic to look at it before you buy.

@theniceneighbor 4 ай бұрын

I have a Honda from the same era. It's amazing how many things you can do without taking your eyes off the road. I have a newer car too and I have to navigate to a menu to adjust the heat. Ridiculous. Why did we get away from safety

@kyaaron39 4 ай бұрын

3k??? How many miles does this car have? You should fix that valve cover gasket immediately

@theaveragecar672 4 ай бұрын

Picked it up with just under 199k miles.

@mclifer 2 ай бұрын

The chances of finding a clean 2006 Camry for $3000 is very low.

@theaveragecar672 2 ай бұрын

Not impossible, though. It took a few weeks of searching, and I was able to find one. Also really depends on the local market.

@JJ-rw2pj 2 ай бұрын

Keep the wheels and swap the car for a 2005-2006, 3.0 V6. It smoother and more powerful with 50 more hp and torque.

@aymansalim2679 4 ай бұрын

Do you know of a good used car for around 10-12 thousand range?

@ThienTran-ko5xy Ай бұрын

2015-2017 Toyota Camry 2.5 l engine and 6 speed automatic ( from Australia)

@ThienTran-ko5xy 23 күн бұрын

2015-2017 Toyota Camry if you change oil and oil filter, replace transmission fluid, coolant change, air filter… it’s will last forever, my 2017 Toyota Camry,very smooth drive beautiful…can run for 600.000km ( from Australia)