Re: Old Toyota 4 bangers........

We finally gave away our 88 4 banger Camry Wagon at 300,000 miles to a friend kind of in need..

Still on the road at 330+ thousand miles. Engine has never been opened up, original clutch on the 5 speed still in the car, STILL not burning any oil..

The usual shaft seals have been replaced when timing belt replaced.. I think the water pump replaced one time. Some front end bushings, tie rod joints, alternator, brake pads, AC compressor replaced.. that's about it..

Gets 31-33MPG in daily driving..

The only car I've driven to higher altitude than a non-turbo'd Cessna 182 can do.. Drove up Pikes Peak 14,120' when it was new in 88. I think that trek turned out to be a good break-in on a new engine.. Rather than overheat the brakes on the way down, I used engine compression braking in lower gears to control the downhill speed, near the rev limit much of the way..