1988 Toyota Camry Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 1988 Toyota Camry came with a new engine option: a 2.5-liter V6 with 153 horsepower and double-overhead cams (DOHC). The 2.0-liter...
The 1988 Toyota Camry came with a new engine option: a 2.5-liter V6 with 153 horsepower and double-overhead cams (DOHC). The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine was still available as well. An all-wheel drive option ("All Trac") was available with the manual transmission for the first time in the 1988 Toyota Camry, too.
Like the 1987 Camry, the '88 edition was available as a four-door station wagon or sedan. The 1988 Camry was available in several trims, including the base model, the DLX, the DLX V6, the DLX All Trac, the LE, the LE V6, and the LE All Trac. The 1988 Camry gets between 20 and 30 mpg for fuel economy, depending on the engine.
Camry enthusiasts still extol the virtues of their 1988 Camrys and advise that with regular maintenance and care, a Camry should last for hundreds of thousands of miles.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1988 Toyota Camry appreciate its reliability, ease of maintenance, and good fuel economy, making it a solid choice for a first car or a dependable daily driver. Many drivers highlighted its steady handling and comfortable ride. However, some noted drawbacks like a lack of power in hilly areas and issues with starting in wet weather, which can be frustrating."
I drive in the snow and ice of Alaska, work midnight-8am in all kinds of weather driving 10 + miles in mountain forested areas, it is dependable,and love the All Trac!
September 15, 2007This car has had only 3 Owners: Toyota has been a reliable car. My thoughts on the performance - acceleration, braking, handling: acceleration: it is fair Power mode gives you a boost. Breaking: Its a heavy car it doesn't stop on a dime. Handling: Steering is tight and responsive Build Quality : Maintained by original owner Appearance: Has some "idiot" dents on the exterior the interior is in great condition. No tears, However missing some covers for the lamps and it came with some odd cover one if its clips are broke. Cost of Ownership To be updated later. Fun Factor depends on ones view of fun lol probably not good for racing but if you like long drives and going places
March 23, 2011These Camrys are great cars! I used to think 'American cars all the way' but these Toyotas have changed my mind as I have owned three Toyotas, including two gen 2 Camrys. The fuel economy is quite good for doing mostly city driving, excellent for freeway driving as well with cruise control. One complaint I have is the lack of uphill power, even keeping it down in second it struggles up large hills. Manual transmission is easy to drive, great for a first time learner. These cars will run forever, my previous camry had 234,000 miles when it got totalled and this one has almost 170,000 miles and it runs like new aside from a little burning oil from the valve seals.
November 22, 2011What owners say
I drive in the snow and ice of Alaska, work midnight-8am in all kinds of weather driving 10 + miles in mountain forested areas, it is dependable,and love the All Trac!
September 15, 2007This car has had only 3 Owners: Toyota has been a reliable car. My thoughts on the performance - acceleration, braking, handling: acceleration: it is fair Power mode gives you a boost. Breaking: Its a heavy car it doesn't stop on a dime. Handling: Steering is tight and responsive Build Quality : Maintained by original owner Appearance: Has some "idiot" dents on the exterior the interior is in great condition. No tears, However missing some covers for the lamps and it came with some odd cover one if its clips are broke. Cost of Ownership To be updated later. Fun Factor depends on ones view of fun lol probably not good for racing but if you like long drives and going places
March 23, 2011These Camrys are great cars! I used to think 'American cars all the way' but these Toyotas have changed my mind as I have owned three Toyotas, including two gen 2 Camrys. The fuel economy is quite good for doing mostly city driving, excellent for freeway driving as well with cruise control. One complaint I have is the lack of uphill power, even keeping it down in second it struggles up large hills. Manual transmission is easy to drive, great for a first time learner. These cars will run forever, my previous camry had 234,000 miles when it got totalled and this one has almost 170,000 miles and it runs like new aside from a little burning oil from the valve seals.
November 22, 2011purchased as a work car I am so suprised how well this car runs yes it is old and knocked about making it ugly but it's very reliable and economical. only repairs;brakes and a windscreen(my fault) not a fast take off but holds it's own over 60kmph. Strong body means not much damage in minor accidents. Seems to use a fair amount of oil and clutch fluid. Excellent first car and an easy car to learn to drive in.
November 26, 2008Great little car,, i loved driving it!!!! plenty of space, great commuter car for work. easy on gas,, gets up and goes when u punch the gas. easy to work on! i have had alot of fun times in this vehicle, i definately recommend it!!
February 1, 2013the 88 toyota camry le is a great car to drive and fun to drive.also the performance is good the acceleration is good thanks to the 2L I4 16V engine that produce 118 hp.also its cheap to run than to buy.fuel economy is 22 city 29 hwy thanks to the overdrive and the EFI.
January 6, 2011performance it had the need for speed build quality it had a few repairs apperance both interior and interior was nice cost of ownership gas mileage maintance fun factor this car was a great car to drive and i wouldn't let anyone drive it
February 18, 2010This was my First 5 Speed manual trans car... this was truly a blast to drive. Learned to smoke tires on car with this thing. Was kinda slow but again it was a 1988. And was faster than the previous dodge and ford i had owned. Did have some spots of rust on the fender. But the build quality was solid. Overall i would buy it again.
August 28, 2008whenever i carry passengers they always falls to sleep and cornering is beautifull at high speed i love it,and i will never sell it
February 17, 2007Not much to say..its an old car with a low mileage..just 140 tkm..in good shape. The negative side of the car is that its not a injection engine..but it runs pretty good for soon beeing a veteran
July 21, 2010
