Toyota Camry Saloon 3.0 V6 GX 4d Auto (1994/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Whole lotta car for the money. Put a BMW or Audi badge on it and add 10 grand - is any badge worth that?
Costs
Insurance through Direct Line is reasonable. Parts not cheap, but general serving from main dealer still very fair. A town car it ain't at 16mpg. A motorway car it is at 26mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Want rear wheel drive? Buy a BMW. I don't have an issue with large cars being front wheel drive. Cruises with ease.
Performance
Many a XR3s left looking silly. Many a BMW 5-series left looking shocked. The car is capable of its 134mph top speed. Need I say more?
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Living with it
Reliability
Had mine 6 years now. Apart from regular servicing and tyres, only had two repairs: constant velocity joint gator and rear suspension bush - total work less than £200 in 6 years!
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Mine's been fitted with 17" OZ wheels, wider and lower tyres - now whether people are laughing or admiring I don't know, but more people look at my car than a 'two a penny' BMW.
Comfort
Smooth, very quiet and luxurious - leather, climate control and lumbar support makes the longest of journeys enjoyable.
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Security and Service
Security
Poor alarm system. Relies on horn for the alert. No remote central locking and no internal movement sensors.
Service
Dealership I purchased from are perfect. Other main dealers still trying to live up to the reputation of my first Toyota dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Starting to rattle a little on start-up and whirring at 83,000 miles.
Other
Constant velocity joint gator/rear suspension bush.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes