Madman Of The People Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 "Big Corolla" hits the mark perfectly. The Camry satisfies the three main requirements for a car to be successful in America....... 1. it's big. Yep, Yanks still like their cars big and comfy. Except now that car is more and more likely to be an even bigger SUV. 2. It's reliable. If it doesn't work, we won't buy it. Should it need more than oil changes, spark plugs and tyres over the course of 250,000 miles it will be deemed "junk" and buyers will stay away. 3. It's cheap. We're a stingy lot, over here. Real wages haven't risen in decades, so everyone's skint. A car had better be good value and last forever. Personally, I can stand the damned things because they represent the lowest common denominator and are the automatic default choice of people who are of the "Car as white goods" mindset. Simply put, the Camry is viewed by it's owner as just another household appliance, no different from the fridge or the toaster. And even less rewarding to use. Perhaps my perspective would be different if I were across the pond? In the UK, a Camry is a slightly oddball novelty. In America, it's the transport of choice for the sheeple who mindlessly follow the heard without a second thought. Or rather, those sheeple who haven't yet switched to SUVs but are certain to do so in the very near future. BorniteIdentity and tooSavvy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Prost Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 22 hours ago, Alan Prost said: Big Corolla, think I'm going to take a look, just waiting to hear back on cambelt evidence....... Hmmmnn cambelt done, running out of excuses other than the fact that i'd like it for alot less money!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I don't think you will get a good one for any less Alan Prost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 They really are a good car, my wife who isn't into cars and doesn't like driving, after eight years still says she misses ours. Cord Fourteener 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Madman Of The People said: "Big Corolla" hits the mark perfectly. The Camry satisfies the three main requirements for a car to be successful in America....... 1. it's big. Yep, Yanks still like their cars big and comfy. Except now that car is more and more likely to be an even bigger SUV. 2. It's reliable. If it doesn't work, we won't buy it. Should it need more than oil changes, spark plugs and tyres over the course of 250,000 miles it will be deemed "junk" and buyers will stay away. 3. It's cheap. We're a stingy lot, over here. Real wages haven't risen in decades, so everyone's skint. A car had better be good value and last forever. Personally, I can stand the damned things because they represent the lowest common denominator and are the automatic default choice of people who are of the "Car as white goods" mindset. Simply put, the Camry is viewed by it's owner as just another household appliance, no different from the fridge or the toaster. And even less rewarding to use. Perhaps my perspective would be different if I were across the pond? In the UK, a Camry is a slightly oddball novelty. In America, it's the transport of choice for the sheeple who mindlessly follow the heard without a second thought. Or rather, those sheeple who haven't yet switched to SUVs but are certain to do so in the very near future. Is there anything wrong with wanting a car that just works? camryv6, Alan Prost, Cord Fourteener and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 When are you picking it up? stuboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Prost Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Seeing it tomorrow🙂 Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 "98 Camry" is an ear worm of mine. It was in an episode of Judge Judy circa 1999 when the supposedly broke plaintiff proudly replied "... a 98 Camry" when Judy asked what kind of car she owned. Not sure what anyone is going to do with that info, but I'd probably detonate if I didn't share that fact on this thread. My other ear worm is Bananarama - "Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long". Anyway... As you were. camryv6 and Lacquer Peel 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloth Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 these are the go to for smart sensible youngsters on their learners here in oz. most are v6's here, but theyr ebombproof either way. and the 2.2 is non interference if it goes at lowish revs. as said calipers and bushes, servicxe it as it should be and it will outlast anything. a mate had a 1989 v6 manual, rare car even in oz, it spent 4 years doing skids, handbrake turns and burnouts and jumps. never died. we got the later aurion/camry range with the mental 2gr engine. theyre a hoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Alan Prost said: Seeing it tomorrow🙂 Kollekshun Fred here then? Alan Prost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Saw a 70 plate Camry today, had no idea they were available in the UK! Suspect it was a dealer demo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Prost Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Well turns out its a small world, it was for sale by a trader a few miles from my village, turns out I knew him and he was keen to make space as it is not his usual thing as was a PX against a posher newer v6 camry. Took it for a drive and everything works, its had the multi changer pulled out and an after market stereo, i'm not bothered about the CD player but a shame the factory look dash has been disturbed. Insides are very clean, although it needs a general clean, outside has a few giffer marks, but all in all good and drives without fault. So I am now the proud owner of a giffer green camry, the guy I got it off reckons it owed him £500 as that's what he gave the gent, so let me take it for that. all in all pretty happy!! MorrisItalSLX, Peter C, tobyd and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Prost Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 No idea why the pictures have rotated🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Well bought that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Bargain !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Nice one, a heck of a buy for that money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Great plate for the JDM crowd too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Excellent purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Love these. Giffer on my estate has one, not sure of the engine but I think it's a 2.2 on a p reg. Still looks totally mint in gun metal grey but he's put a god awful 1/8th of an inch red stripe down the side and quite a few stick on bits but he's had it for years and years so I assume it's typical Toyota reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 FIVE HUNDRED POUNDS FOR A CAMRY? Shitting Nora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Popped one on my watch list. Well, I couldn’t say no really.... TooManyPeopleMovers and Spottedlaurel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 11/19/2020 at 9:19 PM, Alan_Green said: "98 Camry" is an ear worm of mine. It was in an episode of Judge Judy circa 1999 when the supposedly broke plaintiff proudly replied "... a 98 Camry" when Judy asked what kind of car she owned. Not sure what anyone is going to do with that info, but I'd probably detonate if I didn't share that fact on this thread. My other ear worm is Bananarama - "Nathan Jones, you've been gone too long". Anyway... As you were. Excuse me, that was The Supremes if you don't mind. That un-talented lot did a copy of it 😃 I think in American Beauty the guy who woke up, went and bought a Mustang. His wife asked " what's wrong with the Camry"? Alan_Green 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy Mann Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Very nice, I expect it's similar to drive (although with a lower seating position) to my old V6 JDM Estima (same platform IIRCC), if so it'll very relaxing to to drive, near identical velour too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Prost Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Well thanks for the input, really pleased with it, lovely to waft about in! The only thing I want to do is get an original Toyota head unit in it if I can find one! Spottedlaurel, Mr Laurence, privatewire and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Of The People Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 11/19/2020 at 1:18 PM, Lacquer Peel said: Is there anything wrong with wanting a car that just works? No, nothing wrong at all. I'm sorry if I didn't make my point clear. My issue isn't so much with the Camry, itself, but rather with the sort of people (where I am in America) who flock to it, zombie-like, without even considering other alternatives. I realise the perception in Britain is very different, no doubt because the Camry never enjoyed anywhere near the level of popularity in the UK as it does (or rather, did prior to the SUV onslaught) in the US. Over here, the Camry is the stereotypical car for people who don't like cars. I'm not sure an equivalent exists in the UK? Maybe Volvo, perhaps? Your point is valid. It's not the Camry itself I take issue with, it's what it represents in a uniquely American context, i.e. the unimaginative, follow-the-herd mentality that has become all too prevalent over here. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macscrooge Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 That’s a whole lot of car for half a grand. Well bought! Alan Prost 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Of The People Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Macscrooge said: That’s a whole lot of car for half a grand. Well bought! Agreed. In the US, that car would be at least $5,000 USD and not £500 GBP. I wish I could buy cars that cheaply! Anyone want to sponsor my immigration application to the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 On 11/20/2020 at 12:40 AM, Floatylight said: Saw a 70 plate Camry today, had no idea they were available in the UK! Suspect it was a dealer demo.. Lots of them on Autotrader, only noticed when searching for older Camrys. I think they’re all Hybrid and have replaced the Avensis in the U.K. lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Prost Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 Well not quite as planned, the wife has been after a leccy car, and as the good season is upon us I ended up looking and then buying one, this means that my Audi A4 will become second car and the Camry is suddenly surplus, there is nothing wrong with the car, drives faultless, has a bit of a dodgy rattle can on the OS doors but not bad from 15 ft. I have installed a toyota cassette player so the glow at night matches the rest of the dash, also still have the JVC if you would rather pop it back in. Loads of history, drives a treat, MOT until August.... just looking to recoup the 500 notes I spent on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Alan Prost said: Well not quite as planned, the wife has been after a leccy car, and as the good season is upon us I ended up looking and then buying one, this means that my Audi A4 will become second car and the Camry is suddenly surplus, there is nothing wrong with the car, drives faultless, has a bit of a dodgy rattle can on the OS doors but not bad from 15 ft. I have installed a toyota cassette player so the glow at night matches the rest of the dash, also still have the JVC if you would rather pop it back in. Loads of history, drives a treat, MOT until August.... just looking to recoup the 500 notes I spent on it! @Spottedlaurel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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