Compared to its predecessor, the line of modifications of the "thirty" has been reduced - the creators decided to abandon the release of the 5-door station wagon. True, these versions of Camry (20) are also unrealistic to find in Ukraine - they were right-hand drive and were intended only for the domestic market. And the most popular 4-door sedan, as well as American versions - the Solara Coupe and Solara Convertible - remained in production. There are also American-assembled sedans. They can be distinguished by the absence of lateral repeaters on the front fenders and the instrument panel, which is digitized in large print in miles, and in small print in km / h. According to the specialists of the dealer service station, there are no problems with servicing the "Americans". Moreover, at the request of the owner, the "brains" are flashed, after which it is possible to install a European instrument panel, digitized in km / h, and the radio tape recorder will catch European radio frequencies.
Attention to the decoration!
In general, there are no complaints about the corrosion resistance of Camry bodies. Occasionally there is fogging of the front optics and fog lights in the front bumper. By the way, the “Americans” have a plastic cap for the front optics, while the “Europeans” have glass. Over time, the plastic "sandblasting", dims and the headlights shine worse. Many people change them to European ones - more durable and with the right light distribution for us.
It should be noted that the Camry's bodies are very sturdy and provide excellent protection for passengers. On guard of passive safety - 4 airbags (in expensive 3.0-liter versions - 6). Active safety is provided by the ABS and EBD systems (brake force distribution), as well as Break Asist (emergency braking assistance), and in the 3.0-liter versions - also VSC (directional stability) and TRC (traction control).
Bigger is worse?
Camry (30) is noticeably larger, bulkier than its predecessor. Its wheelbase and length have increased by 50 mm, and its height by 70 mm. The increase in width in numbers does not look very impressive (only +10 mm), but in reality the interior turned out to be wider - three passengers will be accommodated in the back row very comfortably, and if necessary, the fourth will sit down, making room for it! But there is also a downside to the medal - due to the increased dimensions, aerodynamics have slightly deteriorated, and due to the soft suspension - stability. Experts say that at high speeds (after 180 km / h) "thirty" holds the road worse than its predecessor.
The Camry seats (30) are reminiscent of home sofas: the armchairs are large, wide, without much lateral support. There is only one note about visibility - due to the high location of the lower edge of the rear window and the sloping trunk lid, the extreme rear clearance is not visible. Although the driver is assisted by parking sensors, which are standard equipped with many "thirty".
In general, it should be noted that the Camry's interior is very comfortable, and even the base 2.4-liter versions are richly equipped. In addition to the above active and passive safety systems, they have climate control, power windows, electric mirrors, wipers with a rain sensor, headlights with a light sensor, an adjustable steering column, power steering, central locking, a branded radio tape recorder and alloy wheels, wood trim , velor lining. And the expensive 3.0-liter versions will delight pampered car enthusiasts also with the electric adjustments of both front seats, cruise control and leather interior trim. By the way, leather is also found on 2.4-liter cars.
Only on gasoline
Most often we come across "thirty" equipped with two gasoline engines of 2.4 and 3.0 liters. These versions were officially supplied to Ukraine. But on the "Americans" can be 2.0- and 3.3-liter units.
4-cylinder engines with a volume of 2.0 and 2.4 liters are equipped with a proprietary variable valve timing system VVT-i, so they are economical and high-torque at low revs. In addition, 4-pot and V6 engines (3.0L and 3.3L) use an ignition system with individual coils for each of the spark plugs, which makes the ignition more reliable. According to the minders, both systems generally do not pose a problem.
Sometimes we have versions under the hood of which are hidden units borrowed from the single-platform Lexus ES - a "charged" 213-horsepower 3.0-liter engine with VVT-i and a 5-speed "automatic".
No typical malfunctions with the "thirty" engines were revealed during operation. Some motors have already traveled about 300 thousand km and do not yet require the intervention of mechanics. Unless due to the use of low-quality fuel, lambda probes fail. Actually, the Camry (30) units are "disposable" - their cylinder blocks are made of aluminum alloy, and it is impossible to make them "capital". There are not even overhaul dimensions of the cylinder-piston group.
Note that V6 versions are more of a hassle to maintain. In the timing belt of 6-cylinder engines, a belt is used, which must be changed along with the rollers every 150 thousand km (the period for the original spare part). 4-cylinder engines have a chain that can withstand the entire life of the unit. Although every 150 thousand km, without exception, all motors need to adjust the thermal clearances of the valves (work - 540 UAH). For adjusting washers you will need to pay extra separately (1 washer - 13-20 UAH). All engines use platinum-tipped plugs. Their resource is higher than ordinary ones (even taking into account the quality of our gasoline), but they are not cheap - about 125 UAH. for 1 pc.
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Take care of the "machine"
All Camry are front-wheel drive. 6-cylinder versions were equipped with 4-speed automatic gearboxes, and 4-cylinder versions were equipped with both “automatic” and 5-speed “mechanics”. By the way, on the automatic transmission of V6 versions, the "brains" of control are either conventional or with an adaptive control program capable of changing the moment of gear shifting to adapt to different driving styles of the driver.
According to the employees of the company service station, the AKP "thirty" has problems typical of its predecessor. So, in case of improper operation (untimely oil change, slipping, abrupt starts), a failure of the bearing of the output shaft of the automatic transmission or loss of tightness of the oil seal of the hydraulic coupling was noted. In order not to buy a car with a "killed" "automatic", it is recommended to drive up to the service and carry out qualified diagnostics of the unit (service - about 400 UAH). The mechanics noted that this amount is not too large, especially in comparison with the cost of repairing the automatic transmission (only work - UAH 2,000).
But the "mechanics", as a rule, reliably serves the entire life of the car.
Spreads gently
Compared to its predecessor, the "thirty" has become more imposing, as evidenced by the corresponding settings for the chassis and steering. So, the soft suspension provides riders with high ride comfort. The flip side of this setting is swelling. With high-speed cornering or sudden rearrangement, unpleasant rolls occur, and with sharp braking - body pecks. Thanks to the powerful amplifier, the steering wheel is light, which is pleasant when maneuvering in tight parking lots. But at high speeds, the steering is not very informative. Structurally, the suspension is similar to its predecessor Camry (20) - McPherson is used in front, and a multi-link is used at the rear, although their parts are not interchangeable. The chassis is quite durable, most often (after 30-40 thousand km) only the bushings of the anti-roll bars will have to be changed. The stabilizer struts travel about 70 thousand km on heavy versions with V6 engines and about 100 thousand km on 4-cylinder ones. The rest of the "consumables" last even longer. So, the silent blocks of the front levers and ball joints can run about 200 thousand km, the bushings of the rear longitudinal rods - 100-150 thousand km, and the transverse ones - even more. The cost of maintenance is increased by the fact that the "rubber bands" are supplied together with the front levers (spare part -1079 UAH), and the rear bearings - together with hubs (spare part - about 2900 UAH).
By 300 thousand km, the lower crosspiece of the steering shaft may fail (spare part - 750-1000 UAH). The steering rods are capable of serving 100-150 thousand km.
There are problems with the brake discs in the brake system - they are deformed. This happens when cold water gets on a hot disc after active braking.
Drive is not for her
A used Toyota Camry (30) is still a prestigious vehicle and will be perfect for buyers demanding a comfortable car. And in this regard, the car will not disappoint: even the basic versions are well "stuffed". The soft, energy-intensive suspension and soft steering contribute to a relaxed ride. It is pleasant and easy to cover long distances on this car. We do not recommend the "thirty" for those who prefer active driving - it is not suitable for this.
The operating experience allowed to reveal some weak points of the car, although in general the “thirty” is more reliable than many competitors. If you are interested in Camry, then you can ask the price using the weekly Avtobazar catalog.
| Before and after… |
The range of power units was slightly smaller than that of the hero of our material, and consisted of two gasoline engines - a 4-cylinder 2.2 L 16V (131 HP) and a 6-cylinder 3.0 L 24V (190 HP). ), borrowed from its predecessor, Camry (10). The current, sixth generation Toyota Camry (40) was introduced in 2006. The range of modifications has not changed - there is a 4-door sedan, Camry Solara coupe and Camry Solara Convertible convertible. A similar situation is with power units: two motors of 2.4 and 3.3 liters "migrated" from their predecessor. In addition to them, two new ones appeared: the V6 3.5 liters (272 liters. From.) And the hybrid (gasoline-electric) 2.4 liters (149 liters. From.). The concept of the car has remained the same - it is very comfortable and not conducive to an active drive. Many people note that the plastic finishes have become worse. This is due to the more stringent modern requirements for vehicle disposal. Camry (40) with 2.4 and 3.5 liter engines are officially sold in Ukraine. According to a domestic importer, the cost of the basic version is $ 37050. |
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Hello everyone.
In August last year I bought a 3.0 liter Camry 2004. I wanted one from the moment of their first release, but at that time there was not enough money. When the opportunity arose, I bought it. I asked a classmate, he works at the Toyota Center on tin cans and painting. The car, according to the tradein system, went to the salon for sale, he climbed into it and bought it in May, and he blabbed it to me. I'm on fire! I WANT, stuck to him - give it back. He needed to solve the housing problem, and that's what they decided. I bought it, I go.
The first owner of the car drove with a driver, mostly on the highway. Therefore, after the purchase, a classmate changed all links, silent blocks, rubber bands and other suspension. I changed all the racks to the original. It would be possible to ride on those, but in winter the rear ones on the waves collapsed to the bumpers and then the car swayed slightly. With a mileage of 126,000, the native racks didn't even sweat !? Changed with all the personal belongings, even the front springs. I thought that the front would rise a lot, but no, not much. But I had one hemorrhoid - after replacing the struts, they made wheel alignment, so after a couple of days I feel that I'm pulling to the left. Came to the service again. You did something wrong, - I say. They redid it without question, but at the end they said that in general it always happens when you put new springs, they sit down in a couple of days under the weight of the car and mine, so the toe is gone. Now everything is smooth.
A month later, I began to notice that a slight metallic knock appeared on small irregularities, as if something had been unrolled. I drove to the service, climbed everything, the master rolled, they say - leave the car, everything is in order. But I can hear the knocking. I put my son next to him, he also hears (damn, well, these are not auditory glitches). The masters in another service checked it again, they did not find anything. The whole suspension, they say, is almost as good as new. I’ll wait, maybe the knock will come out where it will come out (although I don’t like it when something knocks). The knock is heard only on small irregularities. Maybe someone came across? It is clear that there are a lot of things that can knock, but what besides the suspension?
I won't write much about comfort (not counting the knocks described above), so as not to tire anyone, a lot has been written before me - he swallows holes, does not go, but floats. The new racks hold the road clearly better. I drove to Chelyabinsk on the highway, clocked up to 140 (nothing else). I thought I would feel the windage, as I read in many reviews here, but I did not feel it, and okay. I rarely drive at such a speed, unless I need to accelerate when overtaking. It is not a part of racing, but for a comfortable ride.
The seats are comfortable, the back does not get tired at all. The only pity is that leather. Until the skin is thrown, in the cold, even in a heated car, the skin is like frozen metal, and the heating works only if you sit down yourself. It's bad that the heating has only two positions - on or off. There are as many as 5 of them in focus - very convenient!
The trunk is just huge, I'll go fishing and see how much junk goes in there. It's a shame that in such a car there is no handle on the inner lining of the trunk to close it when it's dirty - you don't want to get your hands dirty and pull on the lock - there is a slippery plastic pad.
Noise isolation is not so hot, but still better than that of the focus. I will change the acoustics and make noise at the same time.
The salon is spacious. What pleases in a seven-year-old car - there are no crickets! Only the leather of the seats creaks. Finishing materials suit me perfectly.
Controllability is normal. What can you expect? On rubber 215/65 R16 there can be no other way. Valkaya, but all this is for the sake of a comfortable ride, I suppose. I agree, even so, but the brain does not shake, like Focus or Honda Accord.
Fuel consumption. This is the most painful question for a 3-liter engine. In winter in the city with warm-ups and traffic jams 19.6. Now it's warm, almost no warmth - 16.2. On the highway on cruise control - 9.6 (105 km / h), if you press the pedal yourself - 8.8-9.2, depending on the terrain. The fuel gauge is strangely tuned, I refuel it under the neck and drive before the lamp does not light up, when refueling, only 60 liters are included, with a tank volume of 70 liters. It turns out that there is another 10 liters on the burning lamp. splashing, where is so much?
Reliability: tfu-tfu, never let down. And all the Toyota that I had did not fail. The worst thing that happened was that the low beam lamp burned out. By the way, about the headlights - the light is good, but the headlights themselves seem to have darkened ... it’s not clear only whether they were smoky from the inside or scribbled outside, and I noticed this in all 30 bodies. In 40, the headlights are clear as crystal, but these ...
In general, I like the car, I do not regret that I took it. Minor flaws do not count, I will correct something over time, I will put up with something. And I will ride it for at least a couple of years. These are something else made by engineers, but new ones by marketers. The acquaintances who changed the 30-ku to the 40-ku regretted: the handling is better, but the comfort is not too good.
Good luck to everyone on the road.
4666 viewsThe third generation Camry began its history in 1990, when the consumer was ready to buy a car better than the Toyota Karina, but for the same money. Comfort and high quality became the hallmark of Toyota Camry V 30. The car was exported to America, Arab countries and the vastness of the Union of Independent States. Pragmatic Europeans were more willing to buy Toyota Avensis, while our Toyota Camry V30 has become as "popular" as it is in Japan.
Vehicle description
Toyota Camry V30 was produced only in one sedan body, the base of which was increased in comparison with the previous generation by 5 cm in length and 1 cm in width. The body with smooth aerodynamic shapes and an elegant chrome grille is made in the style of American cars of that time. The year 2005 is the time of restyling, as a result of which the Toyota Camry V30 acquired new excellent optics and an improved radiator grill.
Models exported to the United States were made with lower ground clearance, without repeaters on the wings and plastic caps for the headlights, in contrast to glass caps for cars supplied to the CIS.
The body of the Toyota Camry V30 has excellent anti-corrosion treatment, even if rust is noticeable after long-term use, this means that such a car has been in an accident. The increase in base led to some deterioration in aerodynamic features, which, coupled with a soft suspension, affected stability - 30 at high speed does not hold the road well.
The comfortable and rich interior of the Toyota Camry V30, even in the basic configuration with 2.4-liter engines, is impressive. Window lifters, mirrors, seat adjustment with electric drives, Japanese quality car radio, self-adjusting headlights and much more.
The upholstery is made of velor, the interior details of the Camry V 30 are finished in wood, the wide armchairs and the rear sofa are soft and comfortable, but without side support, although this is not felt even on a long journey. In the back seat, placing three people does not cause problems; if necessary, you can seat four.
The Japanese are very attentive to safety, therefore the passive component is provided by the presence of four airbags, and in the TOP configuration with a 3.0-liter engine there are six of them. The active component is supported by the ABS systems, the brake force distribution (EBD) and the emergency braking control (Break Asist).
Engines and transmissions V30
On Russian roads, the Toyota Camry 30 with 2.4-liter and 3.0-liter engines has mainly gained recognition. The in-line four-cylinder engine is equipped with the VVT-I system - the work of this mechanism is to displace the camshaft by an angle at which the maximum torque is maintained depending on the speed. Therefore, such a motor works well at low levels and provides a smooth set of speed.
For some reason, Russian motorists liked the V-6 engine with a 3.0-liter volume and a capacity of 186 horses. Although on this motor, the camshaft drive is a timing belt that needs to be changed in time so that the valves do not meet the pistons. On the 2.4 liter version, there is an almost eternal chain drive.
Six-cylinder engines were usually equipped with a 4-band automatic transmission with a program to adapt to the driver's driving style. The 2.4-liter version was equipped with both a mechanical five-speed transmission and an automatic transmission with four ranges. It is worth noting that it is difficult to break the manual transmission mechanism and it honestly fulfills its term.
Body features of the Camry V30
It's a sin to complain about the iron of the Toyota Camry V30 body, 2001 cars are practically not susceptible to rust formation, however, thanks to our road builders with reagents they pour onto the roadway, the chrome applied to the plastic disappears or becomes covered with rusty spots.
Road salt breaks down the retractable antenna drive and the electric mechanism that folds the outside side-view mirrors. It is not possible to clean and restore the mechanisms, you have to look for a replacement. On cars of the American series, the plastic cap of the headlights fades, but here it is possible to replace the optics with European ones made of glass.
In the doors of the body, a characteristic breakdown is the loosening of the window lifter mechanism, the malfunction is eliminated by replacing the entire electric lifter.
It should be noted that the rear visibility is poor, even the parking sensors do not see the extreme clearance, it is blocked by the high rear part of the body. Equipped with effective power steering, the “thirty” at high speed becomes very easy to control, without receiving feedback on the steering wheel, which can provoke an accident.
The weakest point of the Camry V30 is the incorrect operation of the shock absorbers, which significantly violated the geometry of cars produced before 2004. This is typical for the Toyota Camry SV30, which was produced at that time.
If you look at a photo of both cars on the Internet, you can see the difference in the appearance of the cars.
SV30 is devoid of smooth aerodynamic lines, the shape of the hood, bumper and headlights have some angularity, the radiator grille is designed in the form of longitudinal slats. The mirrors on the Camry SV30 are square and the door handles are rectangular pressure plates. This is practically a copy of Toyota Vista. Photo of Toyota Camry in the 30 body of the ACV brand, it is clear that, in comparison with the Camry SV30, the aerodynamics of the car have become more perfect, the smooth outlines of the headlights, mirrors and bumpers are obvious, the radiator grille and taillights have changed. The Camry ACV30 has a certain slanting appearance that has become a characteristic feature of later cars.
Conclusion
Toyota Camry SV30 is still in demand among consumers, this car will not disappoint you, purchasing it, you get a luxurious and comfortable car with a soft and energy-intensive suspension, which is pleasant and comfortable to go on a long trip.
Alexander Konov, photo by Maxim Goncharov
Against the background of prim European classmates, the previous "Camry" looks like a poor relative. She has no noble appearance, no polished driving qualities, no prestige required for a business class. But for the secondary market, Toyota has, perhaps, the main advantage - it drives and does not break.
Made for America
I am sure that the numerous owners of Camry will raise the storm. How so! The most coveted, most successful business class model, and suddenly - a poor relative.
Excuse me, but if you’re not kidding yourself, why did you buy Camry? Just do not say that you deliberately preferred it to the Mercedes-Benz E-class, Audi-A6 or Lexus-GS. The deafening success of Camry in Russia can be easily explained: the dumping price by the standards of the business class plus the highest (in terms of reliability) reputation of the Toyota brand.
The car itself is no - no obvious flaws, but also some striking advantages. The only "Camry" that looked decent against the background of thoroughbred "Europeans" was a model in the 10th body of the 1990 model. Cars of all subsequent generations were developed according to the laws of the American market, according to which the car should be larger and cheaper.
However, the previous “Camry” still has a strong side - ride comfort. In terms of smoothness and sound insulation, it surpasses many more expensive cars. However, a gambling driver will hardly like Toyota. Perfected ride quality has never been the main requirement of the general customer - Uncle Sam.
In general, you should be prepared for the fact that the Camry is a Japanese car made for an American. And that with the purchase of a Toyota you only get a ticket for a business class gallery. The first rows in this prestigious hall are occupied by completely different cars.
From Russia or America?
Searching for the previous Camry in Europe is almost hopeless. After debuting in 2001, it only sold there for two years. More precisely, I was present - such scanty amounts cannot be called sales. And the European "Camry" are unreasonably expensive.
If in principle you do not want a car with a Russian registration, you can look for an "American". Overseas "Camry" is very popular, the secondary market there is cheap, so it is being transported from America quite actively.
The unconditional disadvantage of the “American women” is a different lighting technology, a frequency strip of a radio receiver and an engine control system. In our conditions, the “check engine” light comes on for every occasion - it is enough just to fill the tank while the engine is running. In addition, the motors of many cars from the USA and Canada are slagged with cheap mineral oil. The consequences can be the most unpleasant - up to and including replacement of the engine.
Therefore, it is better to take "Camry", sold at one time in Russia as a new one through an authorized dealer. The service interval of 10,000 km adopted for Toyota in Russia allows the car to be kept in good condition. The “medical history” and the real mileage can be found out in the company technical center where the car was serviced. And most importantly, Camri is very popular in Russia. There are already a lot of used cars with a local registration on the market and every day there are more and more. There are plenty to choose from.
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Motor and gearbox to taste
For “Camry” only two gasoline engines were offered - a 2.4-liter “four” with a capacity of 152 liters. With. and a 3.0-liter 186-horsepower V6. You can choose either - both motors are phenomenally reliable. However, the 2.4-liter is more profitable. It is economical and at the same time quite powerful, and in the timing drive it uses an almost eternal chain (the V6 engine has a belt). In addition, 2.4-liter cars are cheaper than 3-liter ones.
A manual 5-speed gearbox was combined only with a 4-cylinder engine. However, most 2.4-liter and all 3-liter cars without exception are equipped with a 4-speed "automatic". In terms of reliability, both boxes are also flawless. The oil in them changes after 40,000 km, the clutch ("mechanics") serves an average of 120-140 thousand.
Like all Japanese cars, the Camry was offered in several fixed configurations tied to the engines. In Russian cars, they were rich or very rich. For example, the leather interior was not only in the basic version with a 2.4-liter engine. Cars with a V6 engine, of course, are equipped to the maximum.
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When there is nothing to break
After the successful 10th model, the technical development of Camry practically stopped. The 20th (1996) and 30th (2001) cars that followed are new bodies, largely dressed on the same chassis. Since the “ten” was very hardy, only one thing was required from the Japanese - not to spoil the successful design.
Each time they coped with this task almost perfectly. In the 30th model, only one of the few improvements caused complaints - the front suspension struts. The specificity of their design is such that for the rectilinear movement of the car, the struts must be assembled in a certain coaxiality. When some of the newer cars were found to slip to the right, dealers were instructed to rotate the top spring cups 20 degrees. If that didn't work, the rack assemblies were replaced under warranty.
Except for this curiosity, the chassis of the 30th model turned out to be as indestructible as those of its two predecessors. Even if the car drives on our roads from the first day, up to 120,000 km you only have to change bushings and stabilizer struts, shock absorbers and brake discs. However, the life of the latter largely depends on the driving style. For calm drivers, the discs can withstand up to three sets of pads. For “racers” they become unusable not due to wear and tear, but due to warpage from overheating. This proves once again that the Camry, "tailored" for the American market, was not taught to drive fast.
The rest of the parts - wheel bearings, tie rods and tips, ball joints and silent blocks serve more than 150,000 km. By this time, the steering rack is not yet knocking or leaking, and the rear suspension arms turn out to be alive even on cars with mileage well over 200 thousand. That's what proven design plus Japanese build means.
However, this idyll is partly due to the ruinously frequent service every 10,000 km. For example, brake calipers, which are cleaned and lubricated during maintenance in branded technical centers, work flawlessly. But if you do not touch them from replacement to replacement of pads, according to the experience of mechanics, they will start to wedge.
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We buy
It is what it is. “Camry” is not disfigured either by breed or charisma. By business class standards, this is a really poor cousin. But if you want a big and comfortable car, this is a very good option. After all, for a used car, reliability is of paramount importance. And in this nomination, Camry has only one worthy competitor - Nissan-Maxima. All the rest are no match. Therefore, if you take a 3-4-year-old Toyota in good condition, with a mileage of up to 100,000 km and all the maintenance performed, you can drive for a very long time, spending only on maintenance and consumables.
It remains to be seen how profitable a used Camry is. Cars from 2002-2003 cost an average of $ 19,000-25,000 with a 2.4-liter engine and $ 24,000-28,000 with a 3-liter V6. It turns out that in 3-4 years the car loses 30-40% of the original cost. Considering the reliability of "Camry", on such conditions it is possible to buy it.
New, with a guarantee, for the same money
Instead of a 4-year-old Camry-2.4, you can buy a decent golf-class car, and instead of a 3-year-old car with a V6 engine, you can buy a European or Japanese mid-range model. True, at $ 28,000 this will most likely fit only with a 2-liter engine and a manual transmission. But in size it is already close to the "Camry".Another option is the Russian-made Hyundai Sonata. She also belongs to the middle class, but her appearance is trying to qualify for business class. Moreover, for $ 27,000, the Sonata will be available not only with a V6 and an automatic transmission, but also in the richest configuration.
We thank the technical center "ASKO" for help in preparing the material
