1995 vs 1996 Toyota Camry

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)

Both years

• 99V307000 1995–1998

  The steering wheel nut may be loose, causing steering vibration and play. NHTSA

Both years

Engines

2.2L four-cylinder A published reference, 3.0L V6, aluminum (1994–1996) Edmunds, 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, Coupe (1994–1996) 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

Both years

• Super White 040 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
• Platinum Metallic 1A0, 1994–1996 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
• Black 202 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
• Cashmere Beige Metallic 4M9, 1994–1996 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
• Silver Taupe Metallic 923 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
• Rally Red 3J6, 1994–1996 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
• Silverleaf Metallic 6L3, 1994–1996 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)
• Nightshadow Pearl 8K0, 1994–1996 Toyota, an owners' registry (unofficial)

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• Oak Cloth, 1993–1996 Toyota, Edmunds

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