1986 Toyota Camry Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1986 Toyota Camry remained unchanged from the previous model year because a complete redesign was in the works for the 1987 model. The...
The 1986 Toyota Camry remained unchanged from the previous model year because a complete redesign was in the works for the 1987 model. The 1986 Camry was available as a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback.
The 1986 Toyota Camry came with a four-cylinder, 2.0-liter, 95-horsepower engine and was available in either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual. Fuel economy is about 30 mpg. Both the 1986 Toyota Camry sedan and the hatchback were available in LE and DLX trim levels.
By 1986, Toyota has firmly established the Camry as a good, solid, reliable car. Even today, drivers gush about their 1986 Camrys, which are still chugging along almost as good as they did 20 years ago.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1986 Toyota Camry express a favorable outlook on its reliability and performance, despite its age and aesthetics. Many appreciate its dependable nature, with several noting impressive mileage and low maintenance needs. The primary downside mentioned is its appearance, which some describe as unattractive. However, the driving experience, including smooth handling and decent power, seems to be a big hit among drivers."
This was my first car and it was the best car of its kind back then. I retired the car in 2002 with over 400K miles on it, great performance for 4 cylinder, very low maintenance, same transmission throughout, very few problems over the years in repairs. Paint job was great still was shiny and minimal scratches to the paint when I donated the car to a shelter...yes it was still operating. Loved it!
October 24, 2008Great car with over 30 mpg and pretty roomy inside. I have over 210,000 miles and still tow other cars and trucks with it. Would never get rid of this car. Performance. Well its not a race car but it is fun to drive. good brake system. Build Quality, good no rattles and thats with all that milage.
May 25, 2010I bought mine on Jan 8th 2010 with 147k for $700! Drove it from Vancouver to Whistler and back the night i bought it with no maint, very reliable. Auto trans seems to still be good. It's pretty pimped out for a Toyota, very impressed. Gas mileage is ok, not as good as Corolla/Tercel/Civic but good enough. Doesn't appear to leak any oil. It has pretty good power once you get the revs up. Trunk had water in it when I bought it, but doesn't seem to leak that much now. Rear suspension is riding low but still works. There's a bit of rust around driver's side wheel wells but not much elsewhere. Everything (except cruise control so far) still works and has been a sweet ride so far. Here's to many miles of fun...
January 21, 2010What owners say
This was my first car and it was the best car of its kind back then. I retired the car in 2002 with over 400K miles on it, great performance for 4 cylinder, very low maintenance, same transmission throughout, very few problems over the years in repairs. Paint job was great still was shiny and minimal scratches to the paint when I donated the car to a shelter...yes it was still operating. Loved it!
October 24, 2008Great car with over 30 mpg and pretty roomy inside. I have over 210,000 miles and still tow other cars and trucks with it. Would never get rid of this car. Performance. Well its not a race car but it is fun to drive. good brake system. Build Quality, good no rattles and thats with all that milage.
May 25, 2010I bought mine on Jan 8th 2010 with 147k for $700! Drove it from Vancouver to Whistler and back the night i bought it with no maint, very reliable. Auto trans seems to still be good. It's pretty pimped out for a Toyota, very impressed. Gas mileage is ok, not as good as Corolla/Tercel/Civic but good enough. Doesn't appear to leak any oil. It has pretty good power once you get the revs up. Trunk had water in it when I bought it, but doesn't seem to leak that much now. Rear suspension is riding low but still works. There's a bit of rust around driver's side wheel wells but not much elsewhere. Everything (except cruise control so far) still works and has been a sweet ride so far. Here's to many miles of fun...
January 21, 2010Quick acceleration for a 4 cylinder. Handling is easy and the ride is smooth. I like how the sunroof automatically closes upon locking the doors. Older model so major maintenance is required. Still a good looking car. Good gas mileage (4 cylinder). Quality interior materials; nothing feels cheap.
May 12, 2009Had the car 3 months.Has only 148,000 mile on it. The previous owner put new belts, wires, and hoses. Apparently he forgot to change the timing belt. lol. I did, and the water pump. Now it runs as great as it did before and I hope to get alot more miles out of it, because it is a pleasure to drive.
September 19, 2007The car has a good history, except when my Mom owned it and I took care of those issues other than cosmetic. The performance I rated was based on what it is worth, age, etc. Compared to a Corvette it sucks. It still can do 65 mph in 2nd gear. The car still runs after 233k. The car is older than I am! I can afford to get a newer car, but I am know it won't be as reliable, and on a newer Toyota I won't know its history. The appearance isn't great, but I don't care.
November 22, 2007The car was built really good, although it looked like crap.
December 26, 2007Trims & specs
Base MSRP $11,108 | Seating 5 |
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Base MSRP $11,448 | Seating 5 |
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Base MSRP $11,798 | Seating 5 |
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