So this guy is selling a 1996 Toyota Camry LE with 91,000 miles on it. I asked why was the mileage so low and he told me it was an old couple who didn't drive much. He also started the price around 3900 now he raised it to 4200 but said he isn't firm on that price. Description says everything is working perfectly. Sent me a picture of the car fax. Had 65 maintenance serviced. I was watching YouTube videos and heard these cars are very reliable. But I was wondering what do you guys think. I know it's an old car but I honestly don't mind cause I really just want something that's gonna last me at least 5 years.
Does it have a 4 or 6 cylinder engine?
He asking to much for that piece of junk you could get something way better than that for 4200
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@avalon04 I'm just gonna pass. It is a bit. He said kbb said it's worth 5000 with that low of mileage
@Frankwhite555 Well, maybe the 2005 Accord will get the thumbs up from your mechanic. Just make sure that it didn't come from Florida recently, though I don't know if a flooded car can be turned around that quickly.
Unless you can have the car checked out by a mechanic BEFORE the purchase, I'd pass on it. That "old couple" story has been used to death.
If I had it checked and everything was actually good, do you think based off the year it's still risky?
At least "this guy" didn't use the hackneyed "owned by a little old lady who only drove it to church on Sundays" tale.
Even if the mileage is true (questionable) and the car is in decent shape (which only a good mechanic can determine), you would want this 1996 Camry to last at least another 5 years - at which time it will be 32 years old and getting older. Not many vehicles make it that far without needing serious repairs. Are you a high-stakes gambling man?
I mean gambling can be fun, but I know this would suck to have that money wasted. I'm gonna ask if I can take it a shop. If they have an issue then it's not worth it.
I'd say even if in good condition, due to age it's only worth maybe 1/2 what he's asking for it. A 27-year-old Camry is not exactly a collector's item.
I never understood that story. I've seen how little old ladies drive and treat their cars. It's scary.
No. You don't want it.
I totally agree with @chucktobias. If I were you, I would consider a newer model.
What's your thoughts on a 2005 Honda Accord. 135,000 miles it for 5,000? If I can get it checked out at shop first to see if it needs anything major.
What engine? Automatic transmission?
Those can be decent cars but the automatic transmission is a bit weak, especially for the V6 engine. If you decided to buy one, make sure your mechanic checks it completely (especially the transmission).
That car sold but I'm gonna keep looking. It's just I want something that's really reliable. And I've always heard Hondas, Toyotas and cars like infinity, Mazda, Subarus, are really reliable. Like I'm trying to stay in those makes and I can spend about 5-6 if need be. But don't really want to spend that much. Some dealers say I need a co sign cause my credit is 0. Sucks too cause my car now is trash and it's almost on its way out.
Keep looking. It needs lots of patience but good cars can be found with good prices even with this market. Try to find a private seller and avoid dealers (especially those smaller ones) as much as possible. You basically can not get a good car or good deal from those dealers. For car brands, stick Toyota or Honda. Infiniti and older Mazda are not good. Also, you can get a better deal on smaller cars (Corolla instead of Camry) and civic instead of Accord. There is one exception: consider Toyota Avalon. You can buy them much cheaper than Camry these days. They are excellent cars.
@yaser. Yeah I've always like the Avalon's. I'm definitely sticking with the Toyota or Honda. Got any advice on good reliable truck brands? I've always wanted a truck. But if I can't get that I'll try to look out for some good civics or Corolla and Avalon's.
Well, trucks are way more expensive and if you don't need a truck, it is not a good idea to buy one. With that said, if you want to but a truck, decide what size you need. Besides Toyota and Honda, I would consider Nissan. Although Nissan is not as good as Toyota, but you pay much less for them and their trucks are decent ones.
I really just need a small pick up, nothing special. Never thought about a Nissan truck. I always thought there cars weren't that good a brand. I'll definitely be looking into those. But I will searching for a car the most. Gonna see if someone lets me take it to a shop before I buy to be for sure. I just don't have a mechanic to take with me to see a vehicle if I do purchase one.
@yaser I just found another guy who is posting a bunch of cars with literally the same copy and paste description of the vehicles he has in his for sale collection. Pretty weird. Honestly it's so hard to find a car in my area, I don't trust these people. It's either over priced, r title, needs a lot of work, suspicious low mileage or apparently everything is working great. But one more question. What would be a suitable mileage amount to look for? I know it depends on the year, but I'm gonna try to go from 2008 and up. So still 14 close to 15 yrs back. Gonna keep looking for a Honda or a Toyota. And I usually Google the good And bad years
I'm just gonna pass. It is a bit. He said kbb said it's worth 5000 with that low of mileage
He's an imbecile - or a bald-faced liar.
This is what kbb.com shows for a 1996 Camry LE in good condition with 91,000 miles for a private party sale, and kbb prices tend to be inflated to begin with:
@chucktobias Just curious if you know whether KBB has updated their valuation system (not sure the technical term for this) to reflect the current post-covid/ supply chain issues/ high inflation market? Because I checked Auto Trader and the prices for 1996 Camrys were in the same ballpark as this one and some with 2 and 3 times the miles.
@avalon04, I really have no idea, though at least in the past, per Scotty, kbb's valuations have been on the high side. Certainly in this case if the seller/flipper is claiming a $5000 kbb value he's lying through his teeth.
@chucktobias Gotcha. My lightbulb just came on. Thanks for the jostle.😁
Yeah I passed for sure
That generation Camry, is what made the Camry, the Camry, IMHO.
I still see them in the road all over. If it checks out by a mechanic, I would go for it, IF and only IF I could talk them down in price. But knowing it is a 25 year old car, and things may come up.
At that price, you could probably get a newer car, that won’t have the problems of a 25 year old car.
Yeah that's my only concern is the price. I'm just assuming he got for like 1000 and wants to make a huge profit.
He said kbb said it's worth 5000 with that low of mileage
Why don't you just check for yourself. It takes 2 minutes.
It's a steaming load of bull dung.
Didn't notice that you beat me to it!
and I was a bit more generous with the condition too. Still not even close.
Yeah I should have looked thats my bad .. but yeah I'm definitely not buying that. Thank you.