[mlkulwk]

Nice to see this thread, current owner do share your good/bad here. am
travelling long distance, so it boils down to 2.2 camry as the best
choice and not forgetting price lah... hope to see one potential seller
this weekend. think by mid this year, should hv unser and camry park in
my house.... toyota gila!

[carzy]

My friend told me i'm mad using 2 camry.My 2nd camry the 99 model will be
with me in 2 days time replacing my wife's iswara.My present camry 96 model
serves me well and if it car is condemmed I will definate get another
camry,not new onelah but those below cost below 30 K.I was the 5th owner
of this 96 camry and the maintenance is very low,as it parts are very
reliable.

[Justicebao]

carzy, good Camry supporter. I agreed with you that the parts are priced
quite reasonably and reliable. Make sure to use ORIGINAL parts. Don't take
immitation as it does not last.

mlkulwk, Camry is comfortable at speed 160km/h and below. Beyond that, the
engine sound will intrude into the cabin but the car still stable up till
180kmh. There were few occassions i travelled >180kmh on the highway and i
asked the passengers to guess how fast i were doing w/o looking at the
dashboard. All of them guessed the car was travelling at 150-160kmh only.
They got a shock when they looked at the speedo showing >180kmh!!

[toyotarave]

Well - I for one had my own fast and furious days in a Ford Laser 1.3HB
when it took only 4 guys inc me 25mins to reach KL old airport from
Seremban toll going at flat 170km/hr - those days are gone - btw what
size tyres are you guys using - mine is 205/65/15 - which is the best
size for economy - and which brand is the quietest?

[Justicebao]

205/65/R15 is the standard tyre size for 2.2 Camry. I am using Michelin XM1
and is still running strong after >60000KMs. It should last me at least
another 20000KMs more. Noise and Comfort level is "Not Bad" and i have
nothing much to complain for the price i'm paying.

I still feel that ContiComfort is quieter but the sidewalls are weak. It
tear off easily if you hit a curb on the sidewall.

toyotarave, this car is quite enough

[toyotarave]

Thanks JusticeBao - how much is a Michelin XM1 going for now -

Also quick question

Anyone know a good wireman who knows how to check our Camry's electric
seats - my driver's seat has this funny problem - the bottom seat can go
front and back, and can only go down but not up. But after a while ie a
few days or a week, the bottom seat would have raised itself to the
previous height.

Can anyone recommend to me someone thanks? Can PM if possible

[Justicebao]

XM1 cost RM250/pc 1 year++ ago. I think the price has gone up by now. Try
to source for the tyres in Kota Kemuning if you know the way. You can get
good bargain over there.

[bear2003]

hi,
need some advise from the guru here. I'm eying on a 1998 2.2 camry
selling at 46K. can anyone advise what should I look for when inspecting
the car or what need to be take note off.
Also I will like to find out the different between 1998 version and the
2000 version, I know there some different but not sure what...
appreciate if anyone can help with the question above. Thanks

[Justicebao]

Drive the car over speed bump, hear for cracking noise. If the car is still
quiet, then the absorbers and the components still good.

Accelerate hard from stand still, pay attention to the gear changing jerk.
If the jerk is unbearable, GB is not in good condition (rarely heard GB
prob for Camry).

Check undercarriage for any sign of serious accident. Get a mechanic if you
are not familiar. Check door alignment to ensure the gap is still align
properly with the chasis.

Open engine bay, check for oil leaking on engine cover and the bottom of
the engine.

[toyotarave]

Hi - just reraised this electric seat minor issue - anyone can recommend
me an experienced wireman in Subang or USJ - thanks