BAND-AID BEIGE!
Bought a Toyota even more boring than The Critic's
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I'm buying my daughter a Bimmer for her first car! A clapped-out E46 will have plenty of lessons to teach.
You must be a mechanic, and a glutton for punishment
Correct on both counts sirYou must be a mechanic, and a glutton for punishment
Every kid should feel humiliated by their first car. My son drives Grandma's old Buick which is not-so-lovingly known as Mildred (the car, not Grandma). Personally, I wish Mildred had less get up and go than she does with the 3.8l V6.
THAT IS MY FAVORITE body style of all the Camrys. Simple lines, purposeful. Low hood line, low trunk line. Long hood. I’ve not driven one, but was a passenger in a v6 and was quite surprised by the power and the quietness. Great Car! Bring back the manual…..
Nick1994
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You can get some Gabriel front struts on RockAuto for $9 each. I have some for my Camry I haven’t put on yet.
My first 97’ Camry was Band-Aid beige! Only pic I have on my phone of it.
I'm sorry. Nine dollars???
Yeah, looks like it's on closeout, only a 30 day warranty but normally lifetime. But the quick struts at $60-$80 is a probably a better deal, after that kind of mileage in the northeast, the springs are probably shot anyway.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7009196&cc=1759&pt=7584&jsn=842
Nick1994
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Of course, only the best for my Camry!
I got mine in June, amazed they're still available and that price.
Also just realized my 14' Jeep is also Band-aid beige...
Yeah those gabby struts are on the way, along with some generic 5/16 metal line to redo the fuel system. Plan is to get it inspectable then to make it lovely.
Still looking for cheap rear struts-- have had bad luck with ebay specials. Shocking! But I'll do the fronts and see where it's at.
This is my 3rd beige camry of this body style. First was a flop, second was a V6 win. link
Still looking for cheap rear struts-- have had bad luck with ebay specials. Shocking! But I'll do the fronts and see where it's at.
This is my 3rd beige camry of this body style. First was a flop, second was a V6 win. link
Its like the Janeane Garofalo of cars.
I’m here with you though rocking the Yoda van... It’s kind of like a chubby 6 or 7. She’ll cook, clean, go to work, she is reliable. And she’ll do things 9’s and 10’s won’t do.
I’m here with you though rocking the Yoda van... It’s kind of like a chubby 6 or 7. She’ll cook, clean, go to work, she is reliable. And she’ll do things 9’s and 10’s won’t do.
Nick1994
$100 site donor 2024
I got some $39 FCS quick-struts for my Camry a year ago, have only had them on for a month but so far so good. The rears sag a lot on these cars so this gave me 3/4" lift so it's a good height.
The 4th gen Camry is a great car 
Even though it has a timing belt, it is non-interference, so no worries there.
Just be glad you don't have the V6
Sachs actually makes quick struts for the 4th gen Camry. KYB is another good choice.
Even though it has a timing belt, it is non-interference, so no worries there.
Just be glad you don't have the V6
Sachs actually makes quick struts for the 4th gen Camry. KYB is another good choice.
And mine has a 5 speed manual. The zenith of Toyota build quality, in my mind. Japanese built, no rust, feel the pile-depth of the carpets... etc...
Re the struts, change the upper "bearings" too, all four of mine are bad.
'Cause in my experience, every teenager can use a good dose of humility.Why?
Any car is a good first car because they're happy to have a car
