Is the Toyota Camry XV30 immortal?

Most people believe that, including from the 2nd half of the nineties, the quality of production and service life of the world's car manufacturers began to decline over time. For some people this process began earlier (for example the legendary German three: AUDI, BMW, MB), for others a little later (Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, Mitsubishi). Undoubtedly, there is a significant share of truth in such statements: legendary "millionaires" and unbreakable "workhorses", which did not love the purse of the owner and always served faithfully, with time began to remain somewhere out there... in the past. Unfortunately their place more and more often took the low-quality products from the cheap components, which begins to fall apart "right before our eyes" after the warranty period. With each new generation of conveyor life of many models becomes less and less (and as people say today: "Previously, cars were made by engineers, not marketing analysts.

Toyota Camry in the body xv30 - One of the last representatives of the era of resourceful and reliable cars. This specimen has rightfully occupied the niche of the most reliable cars of the early and mid-2000s.

Camry XV30 body.

Hardy enough as the car itself, from time of course there will be vital bumps etc. The main problem will be to find a non-killed option, as the car is very popular at us and enjoys great demand to this day (we in Siberia is one of the most popular), usually most cars will have a huge mileage as this car loved to exploit and operate cab drivers, legal persons, government agencies, the Kazakhs (no offense, brothers ;3).

Engines of Toyota Camry XV30

Underhood of Toyota Camry xv30 with 1mz-fe vvt-i v6 24v engine

Camry was equipped with 4 engines: 1AZ-FE (2.0) 150 hp , 2AZ-FE(2.4) 152-159 hp , 1MZ-FE(3.0) 186 hp , 1MZ-FE(3.0) VVT-i 190 - 210 hp , 3MZ-FE(3.3) 210 hp - 225 hp For Southeast Asia : 1AZ-FE (2.0) 150 hp , 2AZ-FE(2. 4) 152 hp : 2AZ-FE(2.4) 159 PS, 1MZ-FE(3.0) 186 PS (without VVT-i) For USA : 2AZ-FE(2.4) 159 PS, 1MZ-FE(3.0) VVT-i 190- 210 PS, 3MZ-FE(3.3) 210 PS - 225 PS For Japan : 2AZ-FE(2.4) 159 PS (there is also 4WD version)

In the market there are versions with 2AZ-FE (2.4) 159 hp and 1MZ-FE (3.0) 186 hp (without VVT-i) engines. Very reliable power plant with proper care calmly cross the mark of 300-400, and even 500 thousand km. Although these engines are marked by high reliability they can meet these problems (most likely, most of these problems will occur at mileage 250-300 thousand km):

2AZ-FE (2.4): Breakage of threads in the block for mounting the cylinder head, engine vibration at idle, 1AZ engine jerks. Clean the throttle block and fouling the intake manifold with its flaps, the engine is prone to fouling, this will help. If the fault remains, look at the VVTi and lambda probe.

1MZ-FE(3.0) : High oil consumption. Normally, 1MZ engines are quite old, with a huge mileage and the issue of oil leakage, should not cause surprise, change the oil rings, caps. No traction, all sorts of dullness, won't spin. Change detonation sensors, they often fail on 1MZ engine. Also 1MZ engine is prone to coking. With the VVT-i version, the clutch itself can fail.

If you suddenly have these problems, then to eliminate them will not be difficult, simple and clear mechanisms and inexpensive spare parts (A lot of good and quality substitutes, which are not inferior to the original, if you still need only the original, you are welcome to disassembly, where for reasonable money with a small mileage can get the necessary original part)

Transmission Camry XV30

3.0-liter modifications are equipped with 4- and 5-speed automatic, and 2.4-liter - both "automatic" and five-speed "manual". By the way, the automatic transmission in V6 versions has either simple control brains, or with adaptive control firmware, which can change the moment of gear shifting, thus adjusting to the owner's driving style. The 5 speed transmission is usually found on cars for the U.S. market and goes with the V6. Manuals have proven themselves on the positive side, and the need to replace the clutch in the transmission with a box is usually required after 120-140 thousand miles. Boxes are reliable, the main thing is not tear off and change the oil every 60 thousand miles, thus you greatly prolong her life.

Cabin Camry XV30

Interior Camry assembled qualitatively. Decent finishing materials, good leather (the quality of finishing materials 40-a rests), the cabin at 30-ka very spacious and comfortable. Over time, there may be some scuffs and scratches, but that's lyric, nothing criminal will happen to him.

Camry XV30 Suspension

Camry XV30 suspension - McPherson front and rear

In this generation, it was decided to borrow it from the previous Camry 20. It was so successful that it was decided to use it on this generation of cars. It is a McPherson front and rear. With this suspension car is very soft and rolls, swallows all the bumps on hurray and floats like a ship, the resource running gear is very large, but at high speed in the turns better not to enter) just spare parts running gear are pennies ...

Equipment Camry XV30

Fully electric package, heated front seats, leather interior, climate control, 4 airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake force Distribution System (EBD), Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Stability Control (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Cruise Control, Front Parktronic, Rear Parktronic, Version with Sunroof for US.

I do not know any car for 500k, which would boast such outstanding consumer characteristics: the mad liquid (in Siberia, it can be sold within 20 minutes, of course, if it is not crap and the price tag is not adequate), does not lose in value, comfortable, convenient, practical, soft, well equipped, very resourceful and reliable, spare parts are inexpensive, easy to maintain and repair. But there are some unpleasant nuances..... the overpriced and the search of a not-killed car.