2000 Toyota Camry won’t accelerate past 25 mph?
2000 Toyota Camry won’t accelerate past 25 mph?
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2000 Toyota Camry Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2000 Toyota Camry received a few updates, most notably to its appearance. The 2000 Camry got a new grille, headlights, taillights, and rear bumpers. The 2000 Toyota Camry XLE also got new chrome accents. The interior saw a new stereo system and faux wood accents in the XLE.
The 2000 Toyota Camry came in three trim levels: the base CE, the midlevel LE and the higher-end XLE. All came standard with a four-cylinder, 2.2-liter, 133 horsepower engine and were available with a V6, 194 horsepower engine. Fuel economy is about 20 to 30 miles per gallon, depending on the engine.
The 2000 Toyota Camry was once again a top seller that year. Many drivers still complained about a lack of pickup and the Camry's decidedly dull design, but most sing the praises of their 2000 Toyota Camrys, saying they offer trouble-free driving for years and all the amenities a car owner could want at a good price.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2000 Toyota Camry
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by Anonymous
Aug 16, 2022
Mine has over 300,000 miles and does 130 mph as smooth and easy as 70. Never getting rid of this car and will buy as many more as I can get my hands on!Aug 16, 2022
by Charles S
Jan 08, 2022
Strong dependable and with the proper maintenance will last forever!Jan 08, 2022
by CharlieM C
Dec 17, 2021
My Rating is 5 Star my son is happy with is car.
Thank you.Dec 17, 2021
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by Anonymous
Aug 16, 2022
Mine has over 300,000 miles and does 130 mph as smooth and easy as 70. Never getting rid of this car and will buy as many more as I can get my hands on!Aug 16, 2022
by Charles S
Jan 08, 2022
Strong dependable and with the proper maintenance will last forever!Jan 08, 2022
by CharlieM C
Dec 17, 2021
My Rating is 5 Star my son is happy with is car.
Thank you.Dec 17, 2021
by Jacob R
Dec 01, 2021
This car will live forever and rarely give you problems the life expectancy ranges from 200,000 miles to 350,000Dec 01, 2021
by BabeAngel 1
Mar 25, 2021
You can never compare Toyota Camry to any other vehicle because Toyotas are always going to have the best vehicles as far as reliability is concernedMar 25, 2021
by Joe T
Mar 25, 2015
Liked that the car was comfortable and reliable. Disliked that it didn't look more rugged or sporty. Also liked that it has a powerful engine, cruise control, comfortable and nice looking interior. Very quiet car and I really liked that.Mar 25, 2015
by Anonymous
Mar 09, 2015
I like just about everything this car has to offer no bad qualities that i can see so far only thing I could say is maybe a little more power would be nice to have if it had a turbo or twin turbo chargers it would definently be more fun.Mar 09, 2015
by Peter L
Feb 27, 2015
Car has 130,000 miles on it and have had to replace exhaust, cat converter and a few other parts there were rusted, but I think it sat a while before I got it. Runs good, handles good but its acceleration is not that great, it is a 4 cylinder. Lots of room in the engine compartment make it easy to work on.Feb 27, 2015
by Anonymous
Oct 16, 2014
Reliability is my number one priority. 35miles/per gallon. It's been proven on long drive without a problems. AC on warm weather, heater works fine on cold weather. The car is amazing and fun to drive with family and kids. It's good on winter snow too never got stock or slide. Low maintenance never had a major problem.Timing belt last forever didn't change untill 140k/miles. This are the car i think the most reliable of all economy cars i have ever had and worth of every penny i have spent and got in return for his reliability and gas saver.Oct 16, 2014
by Gary B
Jan 03, 2014
Bought car in 2007 with 25000 mi. Have run it for the last 6 years with no problems only the standard maint., no surprises. Great car for running around town or a long trip. I have 79k mi on it now and I expect it will still be running in 10 years with over 200k mi. GaryB. Jan 03, 2014
by Jim S
Aug 30, 2012
Great car and get excellent gas mileage. Very roomy and is very easy to see out of. Seating is comfortable and the A/C is very cold. Hugh truck space and it is an excellent car for a new driver. Aug 30, 2012
by Anonymous
Jan 14, 2012
lack of maintenance by previous owner who was supposed to be a mechanic!
Needed 4 tyres and oil leaks needed fixing - they haven't been able to stop oil leaks!
Excellent acceleration.
Braking is very slow.
Needs a fair amount of room for turning.
Low petrol consumption on long trips.
High petrol consumption on local trips.
Would prefer central locking to button access which has proved less than reliable.
In country Australia I only need to turn off overdrive on steep hills.
As an older car it now needs many parts replacing.Jan 14, 2012
by Anonymous
Nov 05, 2011
I would like a little bit more power. I would like the dash and center console bulbs to last longer. Parking break release button sticks. Great for transporting people around in. Great looks. Comfortable ride quality. Nice alloy rims. Good car.Nov 05, 2011
by Robert H
Nov 02, 2011
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.Nov 02, 2011
by gerald m
Aug 21, 2011
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.Aug 21, 2011
by Logan M
Jan 03, 2011
Excellent car. Never needed major repairs. Gas mileage was good. not much
maintenance required. It was a free car to drive. It did not cost very much a month
to keep this car on the road. Drove great in the snow. Comfortable for long drives. Jan 03, 2011
by Faisal I
Feb 20, 2010
good quality accelaration strong
needed repair 4 water body
interior ok exterior goodi
gr8 mileage
cheap maintence
its fun to drive
no squeeks or rattles
good handling
handling is good
now this is too much i am feeling bad i sold that carFeb 20, 2010
by Nick G
Jan 27, 2010
The car accelerates briskly, revving fast and the torque is noticeable for
a front wheel driver. It brakes alright, but the handling is pretty bad-
the steering is too light and vague, not providing road feel. The
suspension is too soft for my liking, but it is a "family car." I have the
rare 5-speed manual, so it is a very fun car to drive. The build quality
mechanically is great, but the interior has some various vibrations of
plastic at different speeds. The appearance is attractive, but not
beautifully so. I get 18-20 city mpg, and 28 highway.Jan 27, 2010
by Chadwick T
Nov 13, 2009
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.Nov 13, 2009
by Merisa B
Oct 15, 2009
Fun car to drive- surprisingly has a LOT of power.
Smooth handling, easy maintenance, gas milage could
be better. Great sleek look, interior is quite large. Sun
roof, AMAZING stereo, fun car to drive- would
recommend to anyone who wants an affordable car
that still drives fast.Oct 15, 2009
by Aariz H
Sep 24, 2009
nice car for a small family has a awsome performance and it's good for city as well as highway useage and has a very low maintanence.it has a good built and is in known to be in competition with a accord and a nissan maxima but in performance vice it crosed the border with it's first makeSep 24, 2009
by Coco C
Sep 09, 2009
Great build quality, performance was good but not that powerful. appearance was gold alright.... we changed the car cuz it was tooo old and we wanted a new one
we like this car and we didnt exactly want to sell itSep 09, 2009
by Devon M
Aug 15, 2009
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...Aug 15, 2009
by Jamar S
Jul 09, 2009
The acceleration could be a little better, but the breaking is
fine. The cost was fine, and the gas mileage is good, and
maintenance is not hard to keep up with. It was fun to drive
when it wasnt mine, but now that it is its ok.Jul 09, 2009
by Mike S
Mar 26, 2009
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. Mar 26, 2009
by Mando E
Jan 25, 2009
This car walhi is so amazing msa msa i thoght it would be bad but i owned many cars with it msa. This car is model 2000 but i kick some even 2009 cars msa cuz it is 3.5L v6 with high rev. engine msa..Jan 25, 2009
by Josh P
Nov 09, 2008
I have had this car for 5 years now. It has been in eight car accidents, and it still drives strong. The timing belt went at 89,000 so no complaints(Suppost to get changed at 90,000 and i drove hard, really hard). It's a great car for delivering pizza in the bar district (hence the wreaks). This car is a great school car. Nov 09, 2008
by Troy S
Aug 22, 2008
well built family car for its age, has all the trimmings that my family needs.powerful and strong on long trips and responsive in the city.easy to own 160 a month on fuel factory stereo all ok.fun car to drive you respect it and it respects you back.toyotas are renown for their reailablity and with this car it shows.itsa family driving car thats good for the whole familyAug 22, 2008
by Joe C
Jul 05, 2008
The car gets you places. There's nothing to hate or love about the thing. It's just a good solid people mover.
The gas mileage is nothing special for a Japanese car.
Driving the car can be fun though, it has its speed when you need it. Toyota can make some decent four cylinder engines.Jul 05, 2008
by John S
Jun 06, 2008
Seems a little more Buicky than the older Camry models from the 90's, but very comfortable.Jun 06, 2008
by Chris C
May 22, 2008
Very reliable! No problems so far and am up to 160,000 miles.May 22, 2008
by Gabe H
May 22, 2008
its a 2000 Toyota Camry CE with 135,000 miles. It has the 2.2l 4 cylinder engine. Its a pretty comfortable quiet car. Its also extremely reliable. Ive never had to replace anything outside of normal maintinence. Its really roomy and has a big trunk and pretty good stock sound system. Its also really safe, i got rear ended by a lady going 25 ish mph and the bumper cracked and that was it. However its a pretty ugly car and looks really akward. Its also really really slow and has no low end power. The automatic trans is terrible and randomly downshifts. In my driving (all city) it only gets 18mpg while it suppose to get at least 23. It also handles like a boat especially when you turn fast and the brakes and steering have no feel. Basically its comfortable but it sucks to drive.its also hard to park because its longer than a Chevy Trailblazer and has a huge turning circle. May 22, 2008
by Brian O
Apr 30, 2008
This car was a great daily driver. It was pretty comfortable for long drives and was cheap to fix. However the older style 5SFE motor was not very effecient on gas and the car was very sluggish. It handled poorly on highway offramps and the suspension was very bouncy (even with new shocks).Apr 30, 2008
by Kane W
Mar 13, 2008
We've had this Camry since 2000 after wrecking our 1999 version. This car has been a workhorse. Lots of highway miles between Dallas and Houston. Still runs great!Mar 13, 2008
by Ryan N
Feb 11, 2008
I've owned my Camry for 2 years, and in that time have put 34k miles on it. So
far I've changed the oil, put gas in the car, cleaned it many times, and put 2
new sets of tires on it. It hasn't given me one ounce of trouble. None, zero.
The car was originally purchased by my grandmother in 2000 for $22k, and
during her ownership there was no trouble either. Sure, it isn't the fastest or
best looking car around, but who cares? It gets me from Point A to B in
relative comfort, complete safety, and just that utterly reliable Toyota thing
that no other automaker can match. I love my Camry, and within the next two
years I'll be in the market for another.Feb 11, 2008
by Sandrador D
Jan 12, 2008
4 cyl so cheap, 5 speed so responsive, white so anonymousJan 12, 2008
by Brendan K
Nov 25, 2007
This purchase was a reaction to 2.5 years of Volvo ownership. It was reliable but the driver's seat hurt my rear, the front struts needed replacement at 45k and the stick's throws were nearly truck-like. That said, I was just too young for it. I would probably love it if I were approaching 50. Nov 25, 2007
by Anonymous
Sep 05, 2007
Car is for the most part great. Only minor problems - 1. check engine light on and 2. rear defrost out along with the radio antennae - not sure what the problem is there. Drives great down the road (have 74K miles now) and AC will freeze you out. This is my third Toyota and 2nd Camry - have a 1998 model I gave to my daughter to drive.Sep 05, 2007
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2000 Toyota Camry Pricing
Original MSRP
$17,973 to $26,653Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: JBL · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent