Very rare to see a Nav equipped Camry of the era. Very cool

@n00bpwner36

2 жыл бұрын

It was probably a very expensive option just saying

@stfu699

2 жыл бұрын

Those are rare probably because the add on was several thousand dollars

@undeadb3ast12

2 жыл бұрын

@@stfu699 mine has one!! Kinda works still, but not updated for 2020

@texan903

2 жыл бұрын

A Camry XLE V6 is the same vehicle as the Lexus ES300 from that time, so the Camry could be optioned to match the ES.

@DTD110865

Ай бұрын

@@texan903 Mine is just the LE, so I don't get that let alone many of the other features in this one.

I love that you review old cars. Not many poeple do this. Its important for low income people that need to buy older cars

@jamesverges1486

Жыл бұрын

We buy older Toyotas in good condition. Not regretted yet. No car payment fucking rocks

@cedricmiller4370

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesverges1486 you got that right because even if you're not low income nobody wants to pay 600 or 700 a month a new Toyota just because it's brand new these car prices in 2023 are bogus 37k for a new Camry sport is robbery I'd rather find a mint condition older Camry fully loaded for 5k

@rolieg81

Жыл бұрын

You mean smart people who don't like taking massive depreciation hits om new vehicles.

@RT22-pb2pp

2 ай бұрын

2006 and back camrys are the best ever made as far as reliable and cheap to maintain. 2007 and up are ugly 4 cylinders had oil issues if not changed all the time on time with best oil. But still good but 2006 and before can be gotten cheap and if cared for 300k miles is easy to reach if they were maintained decently and can be picked up at good prices if you look for them. OH next week look for camrys on road you will see a lot of older ones, more than any other brand car. They last

I've got 289,000ish miles on my 2003 Camry with a V6 and its still running strong as my daily driver

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

325k miles on my 03 v6 xle, love it, quick for a sedan rides great

I loved this gen Camry. They are still on the road today and have outlived anything from that era.

@whaddyatalkinbout

2 жыл бұрын

They're fuckin everywhere lmao

@hakeemsd70m

8 ай бұрын

The only other car that's as common is the 2000-05 Chevy Impala. Both cars are very common here in the Midwest.

@hakeemsd70m

7 ай бұрын

I drive a 2005 Camry XLE V6 and just hit 247K miles. The car is bulletproof. I see about 5-10 Camrys a day from this era.

I daily an 03 XLE V6 and love it. It's an absolute tank and quite fun to corner with. A bit underpowered nowadways, and the 4-speed with weird ratios doesn't help, but it was great for its era!

@Soldier.505

10 ай бұрын

It's a lot better with 5 speed manual

@ralkia

10 ай бұрын

@@Soldier.505 I don't think they made the V6 with a manual for this gen at all. I know they made a handful of them in other generations (always really rare,) but for the XV30 I couldn't even find information on what model transmission the V6 has. I was actually looking to see if I could swap a manual into this car a while ago. Ended up buying a '17 GT86 a few months ago instead lol. I'd have driven the Camry forever if it didn't cost a literal fortune to upgrade/improve. Next to no aftermarket since it's an econobox

@Soldier.505

10 ай бұрын

@@ralkia It's available in the Middle East

@zbdo

7 ай бұрын

O/D off makes it a beast 💯 passing hellcats with it

@ralkia

7 ай бұрын

@@zbdo I have since downgraded to a '17 86 which has even less hp!!

Thanks for the review on an older model! I'm still running an '02 Camry XLE V6. Most of the comments below are about how much people love the Camry. I couldn't agree more - value priced, well built, reliable, and comfortable. For what they are designed to be they're excellent.

Fun fact: you can actually buy front and rear TRD sway bars for this gen Camry to get rid of that body sway from cornering

I miss my 2013 Camry SE so badly. It was the first car I bought with my own money. Who ever had it before gave it black rims and with the grey paint and tinted windows just looked great. I wrecked 5 days before 1 year owning it. 2 years later and I'm still not over it.

@randomrazr

2 жыл бұрын

how did u wreck it

@baronvonjo1929

2 жыл бұрын

@@randomrazr OH boy this story makes me mad. So I was pulling out of a gas station. The road I needed to go on was 2 lanes and the the right of me 2 extra turning lanes going left were where I needed to be. So I was trying to make a right turn and cross 2 lanes to get to those turning lanes. To the left there was apt of traffic coming. I had no intention of going at all but the in the lane closet to me this Ford F-150 slows down quit a lot and has so much traffic behind him. I should have just sat there. I know. But for some reason I cared about everybody else having a slightly annoying moment. So anyway I go and being in a sedan you can't see over anything and in the inner most lane a old 2000s Dodge Minivan was coming and I slammed I to him. My car did a 180 and went into the gas stations lawn. It took me a long time to realized what happened as I never saw the minivan. I was in shock basically amd hyperventilating and all that.oh boy that was the hardest I've cried in years. Some guy stopped and made sure I was alright and the Caravan driver wasn't upset at all. I was confused on what happened. The driver and the other guy were more worried about me and my car than anything else funny enough. They both kept saying what a good looking car it was and all. The Caravan driver said something told him he to not drive his Corvette that day! Anyway it took a long time to figure out if the Camry was totaled cause it was a week before Christmas. For months afterward I would just say out loud "MY CAR.... :(...." The insurance company actually gave me more money that the car was worth cause they said I took such great care of it which I find weird. I ended up getting a 2016 4Runner. Loved it. Much more practical than the Camry and I used the space a lot. But I never got the feeling from it my Camry gave me. And eventually I was tired of paying 400 a month. So I gave it to my parents in February and I went back to my first car which was a 2000 4Runner that me and my brother learned to drive in. He is in the military so I went back to that.

@baronvonjo1929

2 жыл бұрын

@@randomrazr Right now I'm interested into a Scion tC or xB. But it's been a pain with car prices and the newer ones sold so little and I really don't want a boring color. I have had 1 white car and 2 grey. I'm done with boring colors.

I've owned a 2004 Camry, since it was new & it still runs & looks great! At age 78, I remember when 20 plus, year old cars, were practically worthless, say $100! Today, we are seeing these, nearly 1/4 century old cars still in demand & selling for thousands of dollars! How times have changed!

Thanks for doing a video review on this Camry. This is my favorite model year for the Camry. 2002-2006 is the best!!!

The 07-11 Camrys had undersized piston rings and burned oil - the 02-06 did not have this issue. I have my 2005 Camry LE with over 350,000 kms and almost 18 years old. Runs like new, smooth 5 speed, comfortable seats, still gets 28 city/ 34 hwy for its 2.4 L. Amazing tank of a car. Toronto Canada.

@damilolaakanni

Жыл бұрын

*2007-2009. 2010 and 2011 got a new 4 cylinder engine.

@spenserchalkley7013

8 ай бұрын

02-06s most certainly did have the same oil burning issue, on top of head stud/head gasket and rod bearing issues. They only admitted to it being a problem for the 07-09 models, but wouldn’t admit it for the earlier ones. Also - very weak automatic transmission on the 02-06s. Pretty common for them to fail between 100k-120k miles.

@ralkia

7 ай бұрын

@@spenserchalkley7013 was that only on the i4? i sold my 03 v6 with the auto to my dad and he's still driving it at over 200k miles, zero issues beyond having to replace the starter

i drive an ‘02 xle v6 and i actually do flip through the clock/info and mode/reset buttons on a regular basis when i’m bored

Can’t have a camry without the camry dent

We have 3 Camry's in this bodystyle. 2.4's and V6. Just under 450 000 km's on the V6. Flawless cars. Basic maintenance and they are really reliable. Even in below -35 c weather here in arctic.

Has this bad boy in 5 speed manual. Very comfortable, big and economic. Killed it when i did a burnout (1000th burnout) in a parking lot wuth 3 people in car. Engine started clanking and tried driving it home and after 5 miles of driving while clanking, engine seized up a block away from the place i bought it. Pushed it to the parking lot of the place I purchased it from and they confirmed about engine seizing next day. Was so mad about what i did to it but oh well, moved on to a V6 mazda 6 wagon.

I still have mine. 141,100 miles. Still running strong!!!!

The Toyota Camry was redesigned fot the 2002 model year and is greatly improved over the previous generation. Since 1997 is the #1 selling car in America. We used to have a 2003 Camry SE. It's a great reliable sedan

@bill_clinton697

Жыл бұрын

Correction, since 1997 with the exception of 2001. In 2001, more Accords were sold than Camrys.

They are worth it, ONLY if you get the V6. The 4 cylinder of that time (2.4) burned oil like no tomorrow. The V6 in those is one of the best V6's Toyota ever made. I have to say though, none of the Camry's made after 2001 appeal to me, in the looks department.

@divineoracle4809

2 жыл бұрын

Classic Toyota 🤣 my 2000 Corolla burned oil like no ones business, besides that it ran fantastic. All of my V6 Toyotas (2006 3.3/2008 3.5) have been very reliable, no oil burning problems in any of them.

@mcfragger2605

2 жыл бұрын

it depends on the former owners. My 4 cylinder does not have that problem and the best way to check it is to finger the exhaust pipe. If its dry, good, if its soggy and oily, avoid that car

@isaac24

2 жыл бұрын

@@mcfragger2605 Toyota itself claimed a problem, but in Toyota fashion, were not man enough to own up to it and issue a recall.

@isaac24

2 жыл бұрын

@@divineoracle4809 Yup, TOYota doing what they do best.

@hayden93

2 жыл бұрын

@@isaac24 ah yes the gm simp back again

I was kinda offended when he said it’s just a clock yet if you knew how to work it , it tells you how much you have till empty , your mpg , what’s is the average mpg you are consuming

The steering wheel buttons can show fuel economy too!

The 04 xle and lexus es330 of same year are really related in some similar ways and also can use same parts on either not to mention quiet too

You should try to find a XV30 SE V6 because it has a bigger displacement motor (3mz-fe) and came with an 5 speed auto.

I had an '01 Buick Century as my first car, and wow does this Camry look more modern than that Buick on the inside.

Cook video man

it looks really cool actually i really like it

My parents had a 1998 Toyota Camry 4 cylinder. I had it in college, which was in an extremely cold climate, at about 195,000 miles. Steering on the car was awful, and it was extremely slow at about 12-13 seconds 0-60. But, in -15 degree F weather, it would start right up every time, and never needed to be warmed up. It felt indestructible... right until a Ford Explorer rear ended it and proved that it was indeed destructible, thus totaling it lol. If that hadn't have happened, it probably could have lasted another 100,000 miles.

@larryk731

2 жыл бұрын

Typical Toyota- lasts forever when maintained

I am surprised how well equipped mid size cars were in the 2000s. Based on the interior I would have guessed it was a 2012 model.

@RC1-0-1

Жыл бұрын

That’s part of what I love about many 2000s cars. Some (like this Camry) look ahead of their time, some average, and some less ahead.

The Camry that I like the most across all generations. And I'm under 30 years old :)

@Have a 2oo3camry same as that one you shown with 285.000 kil, same engine, really good cars, I've only put a timing belt, still runs really smooth and shift very smooth also.

Very interesting that Toyota put the little gauges inside the big gauges. I guess they figured that no Camry buyer will ever use those parts of the major gauges and so will never obscure the minor gauges. That UI looks exactly like the 2005 Prius we used to have and looks very similar to what's in the 2010 Prius. Toyota has never been big on their user interface. Toyota Camry: the "a car" for the last 25 years. They're not dated or cutting edge, they just exist. I would have guessed this one to be newer.

My '02 basic Camry 4 cyl is the best car I ever had!

Camry,s are great, dependable, value for your money cars... love em !!!!

In my country those almost all came with manuals The v6 manual ones mostly fell into the hands of kids and they ended up totaling them lol

I need me one of these!

That gen, but in the last couple of years, last being 06, they did change the wheel which you can have the audio controls on the wheel.

@motopolak

Жыл бұрын

Correct. Starting in 2005 steering wheel audio controls became standard on all trims.

The Camry did come with a manual transmission. It’s very rare to find one with a standard transmission.

@shiftautomotive854

11 ай бұрын

I have one thing is a blast to drive

This was my dad's car while I was growing up. He offered it to me for 1000 dollars when I got my license, and I regret not buying it. It was an extremely comfortable, strong car and if I could go back I would have bought it.

@TheNightFury321

2 жыл бұрын

Why did you not buy it

@willg125

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheNightFury321 I was a 16 year old who wanted a "cool car" and it wasn't "cool" enough.

My uncle own 2004 toyota camry 3.0 V and yes she very very comfortable and fun to driving. FYI camry is a luxury toyota sedan in my country who rich people want a B option for executive comfy, good-looking shape sedan where they go to fancy places and fuel efficient beside Lexus, Mercedes or BMW. For 2022 camry standard model the price almost 42,600 dollar and hybrid model 53,200 dollar. I understand why american love camry to be their a family sedan and this reason too make this sedan be a most popular family sedan in USA.

Great car. I had one with 311,000 miles on it. I finally sold it to buy an all-new Toyota Highlander, so I'll get back to you in 20 years or so.

@CCS795

2 жыл бұрын

You had 311,000 on the V6, original transmission? Impressive!

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

@@CCS795 325k miles on my 03 runs and shifts fine

@donaldflowers8524

Жыл бұрын

@joleighavery291K on my 02, runs like a champ

@hakeemsd70m

8 ай бұрын

I couldn't find any more Pontiac sedans locally to replace my rotted-subframe '05 Grand Prix, so I just bought a '05 Camry XLE V6 with 246K miles for just over $3K. I hope to get some good years out of it.

I have the ES330 which is the "luxury version" with the later VVT. The Camry would probably beat it simply from weight lol. Can't go wrong either way though 👌

have a 05 5 speed manual thing is a blast to drive for $3k

Love it.

Curious to know how this Camry V6 compares with the 2022 4-cylinder model. Both have similar power figures now, with the current model having slightly more hp.

@r2ba435

2 жыл бұрын

Motor trend got 7.5 0-60 for the current 4 cylinder not to bad. Car and driver got 7.3 so mid to low 7s.

Between 02-06 V6 camrys, 02-07 toyota avalons, an 02-07 Lexus Es 300/330's..............which one is best for ride quality?

15 years later and you still see these everywhere same with 15 year old accords

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

Both very well built cars for sure love my 03 v6 xle camry

Have 03 camry v6 xle in white fully loaded 350k miles and every switch motor and bulb works on it. Including original ac sun roof power front seatS yes both power in front. Drives leather bolster wearing but seats still in pretty good shape. Not one handle or trim piece has ever been repIaced, have replaced the following parts not counting wear items tire brakes belts etc. 1 radiator, 1 knock sensor, and 1 alternator. All after 250k miles. Cranks first time every time rides great. Work at a dealer ship and rides almost as good as new camry and has more cabin and trunk room and is damn near as quick. Paid it off yrs ago and insurance is low. Best damn car ever made period. The 5th gen to me is the best 3.0 with same motor and drive train as es 300 lexus, had one of those also. best version of camry as far as power comfort cost reliabilty and hp. Prefer the older ones less electronic crap to break like new ones. I do not need back up camera I can use mirrors and eyes and never backed into anything, but I know how to drive, do it in a big 26 foot box truck for a living. oh and get 21 city 32 hwy at 350k miles on original engine trans. Does not burn or use any il. clean oil at 5k oil changes. Have a frien with 04 has 500k miles, that is my next goal to get 500k, hlf a million miles, and I have no doubt it is easy to do.

@RT22-pb2pp

2 ай бұрын

he is right about invisible mine is white with sport and gray aftermarket wheels and i can run 10 -20 over speed limit anywhere and no cop even looks at me LOL had a 300zx twin turbo for yrs more tickets than you can fit in glove box. Love the stealth of my camry

Maybe the V6 had different gearing and did not need more gears than 4. I'd have to drive it. BUT it just seems like an upper spec model should be for touring and get a highway gear. Fair review keep them coming 👍

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

Pulls decent, tops out at 130 to 140, at 70 cruises great with 30mpg at those speeds. 4 speed auto is plenty for a sedan. Have 03 v6 xle and live it for what it is. Smooth good milage, can go when needed but no sports car lol but as reliable as a anvil. Affordable also. 325k miles and still runs great, best car to buy in 3000 to 5000 range.

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

Was normal in mid 2000s 4 speeds were normal. I have 03 v6 xle has some get up and go, not sports car fast but plenty for getting in traffic, cruises at 80 with 30mpg

@motopolak

Жыл бұрын

Starting in 2005 all models had the 4-spd auto replaced with a newer 5-spd auto. So only 05-06 have the 5-spd trans.

It would make a good getaway car for a bank heist. You could drive off with the extra V6 speed and fade immediately into a sea of gray Camry’s on the road. 😊

I have a 02 Camry XLE V6 and I love it, 144,000 miles and purrs like a Kitty 😺 only issue and I guess it's a typical problem is the O2 sensor in the front is having a little fit. Very nice review I don't have the navigation but a trip to LKQ PICK A PART will take care of that 🤣 I looked at some of your videos and decided to subscribe.

@Kosherstyles24

Жыл бұрын

Should I buy a 2022 Toyota Camry with 220k miles? Far inside and outside looks great. Private seller asking $14k

@adamesd3699

Жыл бұрын

@@Kosherstyles24 Wait, what? A 2022 Camry already with 220,000 miles for $14,000? Are you sure you don’t have a few typos there?

@Kosherstyles24

Жыл бұрын

@@adamesd3699 haha. Meant $4k. Should I do it? Private seller, black 2002 Toyota Camry looks very clean inside and outside with 220k miles for $4k, dude said he maintained the car well

@adamesd3699

Жыл бұрын

@@Kosherstyles24 OK, that makes sense now. Take it to a good mechanic you trust and pay him $100 or whatever to do an evaluation and tell you if it has any major issues. $4K for a good 2002 Camry is not a bad price if it’s sound mechanically and the body and interior are good. I personally would prefer a 2003-2006 because 2002 was the first model year for that generation Camry and I always worry about buying a car from the first model year in its generation. I like to give the company a year or two to find and fix issues after launch. But then again I’ve bought Hondas in the first model year and they’ve been great and I would expect the same from Toyota. But the key thing is to take it to a mechanic. I would never buy a used car without having a good mechanic check it over first. And if the seller won’t let you do it, walk away.

@Kosherstyles24

Жыл бұрын

@@adamesd3699 guy showed me good maintenance records. 220k miles. Can it last too 450k+? Double the miles? This is my first car and I want to buy this $4k car and drive it for 5-10 years

6:00 - My Dad had an old Camry as well…as well…as well - as well - as well…is all I’m saying. He had a Camry. As well.

Is this gps radio compatible with camary 2005 v4?

the se also had a v6

Try the 05 with the 3.3l

So weird, I have an XLE, real XLE as per the registration yet no leather seats, no navigation, no heated seats, pretty lacking for an XLE I didn't even think it was possible hahah

If I was closer I'd let u review my 98 4runner

The Australian spec XV30 1MZ-FE had 3.93 final drive ratios, the US were stricken with taller 3.5 something off memory thus making them sluggish, because ours rip in comparison 🤣🤣

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

But on hwy at 70 to 80 mph i get 30 plus mpg, useful in america and really camry is no sports car lol

@ThomasFG

Жыл бұрын

@@rt2255 Regardless, it just aids in city traffic having a more "spritely" gearing thus being more easier on your fuel bill.

@rt2255

Жыл бұрын

@@ThomasFG yeah but again in city on america it is red light to redlight bumper to bumper, never hardly gets out of low gear lol our traffic is so different than most sane nations. City sucks but we have grest interstate highways.

There's a trd supercharger for these v6s

I have a big question I had a 2004 Toyota Camry XLE four-cylinder but it did not come with side airbags or heated seats why was that?? mine was it made an America 🤷‍♂️

@motopolak

Жыл бұрын

There were XLE trims with cloth seats that didn’t get heated functionality. And I’m pretty sure side airbags were an option across all years. In 2005 a lot of features became standard on all trims but I’m not sure if side airbags were one of them.

The only thing bad with the 3.0 is the transmission. It's the 3.0 only trans, finding one is impossible and if you do they're expensive...

i would totally go to white castle with my indian friend in that car ngl

Put the rear sunshade UP!!!

Best car ever!

How does this compare to the 2002 Avalon?

@ChrisVessey

10 ай бұрын

The Avalon is a little faster (210hp vs 192hp - Camry)

Good

One thing that drives me nuts is the lack of a handbreake

@hakeemsd70m

8 ай бұрын

I test drove an '03 Camry V6 last month and it had a handbrake. However, I just bought an '05 Camry V6 but unfortunately it has a foot brake.

temp. gage better than the fuel consumption gage of 2014 Camry, but who cares Camry is the best sedan

my 2001 camry steering wheel doesn't have wear and tear lol

Do you ship to Africa?

I want to buy in uae can you deliver me here in uar

Wasn’t that black 2004 Camry also a V6 ?

@ogbee9690

2 жыл бұрын

yes it was

Japan have tje manual transmission

❤

The V6 Camry is more reliable than the 2.4 4 cylinder as you said. There was also the Camry SE with the V6 which had a larger and slightly more powerful 3.3 V6.

The car that should have been my first car

Why wouldn't it be worth it

Everyone tells him to drive the V6, he finds the weakest V6 of that generation to review... lol

V6 Belt 👎🏻4 banger Chain 👍🏻

Betski

Dude that thing is 20 years old show me a 20 yo impala, taurus, Tahoe the seats especially.... nothing will be working..

@hakeemsd70m

8 ай бұрын

Not entirely. I know several people here in the Midwest that drive 20 year old Impalas and Tahoe's and all their electronics work.

Lol free shipping big woop. Spend thousands and toss in 500 dollar delivery. How generous after the thousands you ask over what it is worth

That Camry was made in Japan

haha, these don't look like any other cars from 2002, coz the others are already in the graveyard.

It should of had a v8

@texan903

2 жыл бұрын

It's should've, or should have.

@undeadb3ast12

2 жыл бұрын

V8 in front wheel drive?? 🤣🤣

How could people drive such a cheap boring car 🤮🤮🤮typical Toyota

@the_random9718

2 жыл бұрын

Many people just gotta pay bills and need just a basic reliable car that can take them to and from work.

@davidcarder6364

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 03 Camry LE with the 3.0 V6, it's a nice car, very comfortable and reliable.i've owned for a year and not givin me one problem, doesn't feel cheap and is rock solid.hummm, typical Toyota.

@randomclips2921

2 жыл бұрын

This is a practical car that will last a long time. Why complain about it?

@dtlusk24

2 жыл бұрын

As you get older you careless about what's hip and desire more things in life that become more important. Like saving cash that you'd use for a exotic car /repair bills and buy a vacation home driven by a camry owner. Cars are fun but awful ín monetary return, so get the most bang for the dollar.

@larryk731

2 жыл бұрын

This vehicle is a great 1st car for a high school student. Reliable and bland.

Just thought I'd let you know that you made a big!! mistake!! Because They do make the 02 To 06 Toyota Camry 2.4 in 5 Speed!! Look it!! Up... I guess you don't know much about Toyota LMAO😅😂