Overview & Reviews
The 1996 Toyota Camry remains virtually unchanged from last year's model. Minor engine adjustments mean that the four-cylinder is fully compliant with all on-board diagnostic standards, and is now certified as a transitional low emission vehicle power plant. Additionally, the interior of the DX line gets a new seat fabric, the LE Sedan is available with a leather package, and the Wagon can now be ordered with a power-operated driver seat.
User Reviews:
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Great car sorry to see it go. - 1996 Toyota Camry
By pjz3 - May 9 - 7:36 amWhen I bought my 1996 Toyota camry just under two years ago I was looking for a car to get me from point A to point B, basic transportation until I could afford something better. After looking around I finally found my 1996 Camry with about 82,000 miles I paid a little more than I wanted to for the car but knowing how reliable they are and having read countless reviews of how dependable they are I bought it. I was impressed with the power of the 2.2L 4cyl. ,its no speed demon but has no problem merging and keeping up or passing at highway speeds. Very comfortable ride for its age and no rattles even after 16 years on the road. I finally bought a new car and Im sorry to see this one go.
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Not a bad vehicle - 1996 Toyota Camry
By bbb - November 9 - 10:00 amI bough the car in florida for use in NYC. It had 82K miles at the time, 102K now. The car has been very reliable, just wear and tear, breaks, plugs, oil. However, the car is not suitable for use in the New York Metro area becuase the suspension cannot withstand the potholes. I have had to replace all engine mounts and now the front struts and strut mounts are gone, a 500 dollar job that I am not about to do becuase it is not a safety issue. A friend with a 97 camry has the same problem. So, I think the car is a great choice for a used vehcile, just realize that it will not come uscathed from NYC potholes.
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Toyota Quality - 1996 Toyota Camry
By mehollin - October 11 - 10:00 am180,000 miles and still going strong...this car has had no major maintenance (only replaced brakes, battery, and alternator).
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Bullet Proof Car - 1996 Toyota Camry
By bechman74 - August 24 - 10:00 amWe have owned this car since 1998. Bought it with 26K miles and now have 133K in Oct 2004. My wife put it into a ditch 9-11-01 by accident and dented the compressor and radiator...it has been to the shop for this accident ZERO times! I recently ran over a concrete barrier avoiding a crossing SUV...ZERO damage. The sound of the doors closing is still solid as the day we bought it. I had to replace the thermostat at 125K. We had the water pump go out at 40K and it was replaced under warranty. Brakes were replaced around 115K. Great vehicle that is used solely as a daily commuter for a round trip of 40 miles...and still gets ~29mpg!!!
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Great Car - 1996 Toyota Camry
By gatech fan - July 12 - 10:00 amGreat car. Rides quitely. Very reliable. This is my wifes car and it has served us well
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Big problems cropping up - 1996 Toyota Camry
By grillman - June 2 - 2:00 amI purchased my Camry new in 1996 and its been pretty solid until this year. It developed a major transmisssion leak and rear main engine seal leak at 85000 miles. This is a very expensive repair as the entire front subframe had to be removed to fix the leaks. Now the steering rack is leaking and this is another $500 repair. So much for Toyota QUALITY and RELIABILTY. No vehicle with this mileage should have these problems. I tried to get Toyota to pick up some of the cost for these repairs and they basically blew me off. This is my last Toyota.
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Good Bet - 1996 Toyota Camry
By Japanesecarlover - May 30 - 12:00 amBought the car with 114,000 miles on it and it runs better than all my friends cars with fewer miles. The interior ergonomics are to notch and so is the comfort. I drove it from Denver to Portland Oregon and it was a joy the entire time. The four cylinder purrs at idle and gives a satifying note on hard accel. (The engine is a version of an old Celica engine.) In Oregon, the acceleration of the 4 cyl is good, but at high altitude, such as in Colorado, it is lacking. This is something to take in to consideration. I would suggest getting the silky-smooth V6. The economy of the V6 is comparable to the 4 cyl. Body roll is moderate. Suited more for a comfortable ride, not a sporty one.
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Great car - 1996 Toyota Camry
By fishera - April 2 - 12:28 amBought it in 2008 with around 180k miles and drove the heck out of it. I could always count on it to start and get me where I needed to go, and easily hit highway cruising speeds. It was a very smooth and quiet ride. Previous owner told me about the abuse he heaped on car, driving it off road and through standing water, but that didnt affect its performance for me. Clutch burned out at 210k, was the only major repair I had to make. Leaked oil, but thats not bad if you keep up on it. Eventually sold it to a coworker last spring, at around 220k miles. Its still going strong, and I expect it to continue so. Sometimes I regret selling it.
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96 Camry LE - 1996 Toyota Camry
By Norm - March 6 - 11:20 amIm giving this car all #8 evaluations because I just bought it today. Using Edmunds price guidelines I bought a 96 Camry LE with some exterior body damage, but 4 brand new tires, battery and recent service. Engine runs smooth, transmission shifts perfectly. It passed an emissions test with no problems. Interior in good condition. Everything works perfectly-power windows, tilt steering wheel, radio, power antenna, air conditioning, heater, etc 164,000 miles. I paid $950.
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above average - 1996 Toyota Camry
By lewis bennett - May 28 - 10:00 amThis has ben a trouble free car with good maintenance. a good portion of the mileage has been highway mileage.
