1992 vs 1993 Toyota Camry

vs

Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

1992

Nothing that 1993 lacks.

1993

Nothing that 1992 lacks.

Both years

  • Oil leaks All years One source so far

    What to check: Look under the car and around the engine for oil, and ask what has been resealed.

    In the comments under Curbside Classic's 1992–1996 article, an unofficial source, two owners of wagons report oil leaks and a third an oil leak with timing belt and check-engine light work; ten of the 38 owners report a problem of some kind, among them engine mount failure and a failed 2.2L.

    Owners' reports (unofficial)

  • Worn CV joints and boots All years

    What to check: Look at the drive shaft boots for tears and thrown grease, and listen for clicking on full-lock turns.

    Jalopnik's writer needed new CV joints on a 1996, and a commenter under Curbside Classic's article reports a torn CV boot.

    Jalopnik, owners' reports (unofficial)

What changed between

After 1992, up to and including 1993.

  1. 1993Color-keyed bodyside moldings on the DX, and a new Oak interior. Edmunds

What it came with

1992

Nothing that 1993 lacks.

1993

Nothing that 1992 lacks.

Both years

Engines
2.2L four-cylinder A published reference, 3.0L V6 (1992–1993) A published reference
Transmissions
5-speed manual A published reference, Automatic Edmunds, a published reference
Drivetrains
Front-wheel drive A published reference
Body styles
Sedan A published reference, Wagon Edmunds, a published reference
Trims
DX Toyota, Edmunds, LE Toyota, Edmunds, XLE Toyota, a published reference, SE Edmunds, a published reference
Packages
Leather seats Toyota, Edmunds, Anti-lock brakes Edmunds, Third-row seat A published reference

Colors

1992

  • Medium Red Pearl 3J9, 1992 An owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Ice Blue Pearl 8G2, 1992 An owners' registry (unofficial)

1993

  • Sunfire Red Pearl 3K4, 1993–1995 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Blue Haze Pearl 8J6, 1993 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Both years

  • Super White 040 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Silvermist Metallic 176, 1992–1993 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Black 202 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Almond Beige Pearl 4J1, 1992–1993 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Silver Taupe Metallic 923 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Wineberry Pearl 3K2, 1992–1993 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Dark Emerald Pearl 6M1, 1992–1995 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
  • Frosted Sapphire Pearl 8J4, 1992–1993 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)

Interiors

1992

Nothing that 1993 lacks.

1993

  • Oak Cloth, 1993–1996 Toyota, Edmunds

What owners and buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

1992

Nothing that 1993 lacks.

1993

Nothing that 1992 lacks.

Both years

  • Sought after: The 1996, and the V6 All years

    Jalopnik calls this the best Camry ever, tough and roomy, with about 190 hp in the V6. Curbside Classic, an unofficial source, suggests the 1996 may be the best Camry of all, and singles out the V6, the wagon, the 1994 coupe and the rare 1995–1996 V6 XLE with leather. Jalopnik, Curbside Classic

  • Sought after: Long-lived, by owners' accounts All years One source so far

    Owners in the comments under Curbside Classic's 1992–1996 article, an unofficial source: of 38 commenters who owned one, 22 praise how long theirs lasted, with cars past 390,000 miles. Owners' reports (unofficial)

  • Watch for: A bare base car All years Less sought after One source so far

    Jalopnik calls the base model sparsely equipped, with little more than seats, air conditioning and a cassette player. Jalopnik