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 - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By fishera - April 2 - 12:28 am

  Bought 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 am

  Im 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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  Extremely reliable car - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By Maz - December 20 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car when it was 6 years old. Its now 14 years old and I have had no problem with it at all. It has been a very smooth, quiet and reliable car since the beginning. It does not lose any oil and even the paint finish is in good shape. I would have upgraded to a newer version had I not heard all the bad feedback about the build quality of the newer Camry models.

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  Dont BUY - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By sammy aziz - September 20 - 2:36 pm

  I got this car from my sister at 160k and it dies at 185k. Its a horrible car. I had to replace the following 1. timing belt and water pump 2. front left brake, rotor, caliper, axle 3. engine mounts (top and bottom) 4. window motor 5. door handle 6. paint job. The car had numerous more problems. My Toyota celica 1992 did better. I wish I had kept it.

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  Camry is a classic - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By Bushman - September 20 - 10:00 am

  Had the car 4 years and still drives like the day I bought it. V6 has plenty of power and transmission is silky smooth. No problems at all at 110,000 kms, except power antenna.

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  Best Car I have owned! - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By marioinarp - July 8 - 5:58 am

  Great car bought used in 2007, now 4 years later have only had to replace a/c Compressor at 190,050 miles car has over 220,000 miles now and runs like NEW! Very fuel efficent on the highway. Very low maintanance. I LOVE THIS CAMRY!

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  This car is great! - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By Daniel Robles - July 2 - 10:00 am

  Call me crazy... I purchased a Lexus GS300, replacing my Camry, and now I am trying to hunt down another one. I put 75000 miles on my Camry in just under 2 years, it was a wonderful car, and I wish I could have it back.

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  above average - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By lewis bennett - May 28 - 10:00 am

  This has ben a trouble free car with good maintenance. a good portion of the mileage has been highway mileage.

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  Reliable but boring - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By CamryGuy - December 8 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car, especially if youre not a mechanic. Truly a very reliable car w/great gas mileage. Major things to watch out for is soft suspension and brakes.

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  SHES A HONEY - 1996 Toyota Camry
  By ANN MANIUSZKO - October 10 - 9:36 am

  I purchased this car from a family member (who had purchased it new) in June 2000 with 15,540 miles on it. It now has 50,583 miles on it and it is OUTSTANDING!!! This car has never given me a moments trouble; it gets about 21-22 mpg around town (not bad for a V6 thats almost 10 yrs. old). I have had NO mechanical problems other than normal wear and tear. I will sell this car later this year when I replace it with a HYBRID HIGHLANDER (cant wait). Ive driven Toyotas exclusively since 1974 and would not even consider another brand! My daughters PRIUS avgs. 50 mpg and I just love driving it ... way to go Toyota!