Hello, I just looked at a 06 camry at 136k mileage. The guy had it for 5 years and put around 30k on it. Never changed transmission fluid and I think the engine filter needs replacement as MAF reads around 1.8L for a 2.4L V4. (No codes and no inc mil). The problems include the brake needing to be pressed a bit less than half way down before actually braking. The brake fluids were full, a bit over the max line (I don't think he topped the brake fluid off), so my guess is it needs bleeding. Another thing is rough idling (high at start up and varying afterwards). The engine also shakes occasionally after coming to a stop. The price is 6.5k. Do yall think these aren't expensive fixes? I heard that the 06 camrys are some of the best years with less complaints.
It sounds like either a major vacuum leak in the line from the intake manifold to the brake booster or the booster diaphragm itself is leaking vacuum. That would account for the rough idle.
1. "Never changed the transmission fluid"
2. "I think the engine (air) filter needs replacing"
3. "The problems include..."
4. "I don't think he..."
5. "So my guess is it needs..."
6. "Another thing is rough idling..."
7. "The engine also shakes..."
So you are considering the purchase of a 16 year old, high mileage, 2.4 liter Camry that has been poorly maintained which means that even more problems remain hidden, yet to be discovered. Do you realize that you have not said one positive thing about this car?
Surely you can find a nicer vehicle in which to invest your hard-earned $6,500.
Never changed transmission fluid ... engine filter needs replacement... it needs bleeding.
so basically he abused it until it started shaking and not braking properly. And he wants $6,500 for a this 16yo patient.
Unbelievable. I wouldn't even give him the satisfaction of a counter offer.
for a 2.4L V4.
ooOOoo the unicorn of 4-bangers.
How exotic.
The Toytota 2.4 INLINE four is known to be an oil burner due to defective piston rings installed at the factory. (Very few cars sold in the U.S. have had V4 engines.)
Between that, the brake problem, other issues, and not knowing if the transmission has ever been serviced I'd run away screaming from that deal.
