2000 Toyota Camry User Reviews

A- To B+ Vehicle — Prefer manual transmissions, but this automatic is decent. The 2.2L engine seems to have alot more power than the 2.2L in my '93 Camry manual 5-speed. The 2000 is much heavier, but mileage averages 30mpg. Always kept a quart of Slick50 or DuraLube superoil in the crankcase with the regular 5W-30. Of course, doesn't compare with my wife's 2006 LE with 2.4L 4-cyl engine for acceleration. Maintenance is cheap (like my '93) with easy to change spark plugs and disc brakes (front only, non-ABS). All you have to do is keep decent oil in it and it lasts forever.

Primary Use: Family transportation

One That Toyota Built Their Reputation On — boought at 54K miles one owner. currently pushing 190K with minimal maintenance needs. replaced clutch at 140K-nothing unusual. at the same time i replaced timing belt and water pump b/c it was connected to the timing belt. -this work was nothing but preventative , no problems were encountered to cause the work. AC unit went out about 140K. again nothing major. thats it. brake pads, batteries, tires, oil, filters, etc all routine requirements for maintaining a vehicle to cox out its best life. this engine runs strong with great acceleration throughout the whole shift spectrum, rides comfortably (not a lexus), gets you where you want to go without breaking down. currently buying a 2005 avalon xls b/c of the prior toyota experience. researched and looked for six months before buying the avalon from a private party, although i test drove some dealer cars to. drove lexus es300, rx300, ls430, jaguar, infiniti i35 and g35, maxima and altima , plus camry xle and other avalons, before deciding on this one. will report on the avalon in coming months and a few years later. all the other comparably driven cars were 2004 - 2006 except the jag, it was 2002. none of the other cars were bad in anyway. but when comparing ride, price, maintenance, visibility, cargo space, passenger comfort F & B, and personal satisfaction, the avalon came out the winner. my 2000 toyota was equally compared and it again was the winner. i'm keeping the 2000 toyota b/c i believe it will go another 50,000 miles with little trouble.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Love This Car — I have had this car forever and it has never given me any problems. Other than needing a few cosmetic touches it still runs like the day i bought it. Also it could have a bit more power but It handles really well.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

My Little Camry... — performance- acceleration is pretty solid, braking is good, handles like it's on rails... build quality- all you have to do it change the oil and put gas in it... amzing... appearance- pretty good... nothing special but nice enough for what i use it for... cost- 38mpg highway, and it's a toyota... it's cheap to work on... fun- 2nd most fun car i've owned with the CRX being the 1st...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

Dependable Grocery Getter — Reliable and comfortable grocery getter / commuter car. Change the oil every 5k miles (sythentic), and you're good to go. The appearance is rather bland, but typical for a Japanese sedan. It serves it's purpose well. I have had no major repairs, just kept up with routine maint.