Hey guys, I was thinking to get that said car in the topic for a budget of 30k for use for me to work and taking my parents on weekends (wanted a bigger car for comfort instead of touching vios/altis). Currently studying overseas, but will return to work in less than 1 yrs time. So wanted to ask in advance if it is a good choice overall.

More precise I am aiming for the 2.0E version but I imagine when I get back, 2.0G might be in my price range too (depreciation rate). May I know generally if it is reliable and affordable to run for that kind of budget? Thks in advance.

Very reliable & comfort car for 30K budget , 2003-2004 Camry which is ACV 30/31 but there is only 2.0E or 2.4V...try get the 2004-2005 FL version

no complain car..... just need to see your luck only for cars that age. Becoz some parts may need replacement when you get it which may cost you few thousand just to replace or fix. But once you fix it assume another 4 - 5 years trouble free.

Oh really? There is a higher variant of the 2.0 segment if I rmb. Correct me if I'm wrong. And jz clarifying what is main advantage of FL version vs 2003 (apart from age & mileage)?



True, will keep a look out for that. As far I know, newer cars are declining in quality a bit.

that's a healthy budget..... very reliable car

just remember keep some money aside to replace stuff e.g. mounts, bushings and such... its a d seg so its alittle more exp than one might expect....

This post has been edited by lsm1991: Sep 19 2016, 04:16 PM

Cant go wrong with a decent condition one, buy from private sellers, forget the used car dealers.

Cant get more reliable with that price bruh, you did good.

Thanks for assurance lsm1991, will do. Would you happen to know roughly the pricing for these parts (if not taken from the 'potong-potong' junkyard)?


Thanks for the warning Chris. Not sure,but I thought most old Camrys in general at first are tank-ish enough to even last through the car dealers' of what they come up with (except Topmark).

Good choice, follow your heart and budget. But firstly, when you come back you think got work for you?

ACV30/31 only 2 variant which is 2.0E & 2.4V, only when it comes to ACV40/41 with 2.0E,G & 2.4V variant. Basically FL comes with LED rear lamp, auto-climate aircond, re-designed grill...etc but for 2.4V got leather seats, projector lights, hid, VSC & more accessories than the 2.0E

This post has been edited by JtuneD: Sep 20 2016, 09:52 AM

It's a camry la, other than typical wear and tear parts and dated interior, quite hard to go wrong with it. Even gearbox spoil also got lots of recon gearbox available.

It's very reliable, no worries with it. Made for comfort and will last. ACV40/41 parts are less reliable than ACV30/31.

If u plan to drive this car with hassle free, buy new part, as prices not different so much n is confirm last.. ...


Side note: i prefer a model before this ....

Buy 2.4 for better power... Price also not much diff. Only diff is yearly road tax

Agree 2.4 is very powerful!

I just bought a 2002 Camry ACV30 the 2.4V
(variant before the facelift)

I woukd like to know why mine doesn't come with projector lights?

By default this variant comes with halogen or hid

Tx David

cant find any brochures for pre-FL acv30. FL brochure shows 2.4 has HID, 2.0 projector.

what yours came with? mine is 2.0E but previous owner changed to HID and dropped engine 2.4.

Proud owner of toyota camry acv30 2.0e 2003, bought brand new from toyota malaysia and use it until now
+very reliable car
+fuel consumption also impressive
+less problematic, spare parts easy to get at reasonable price
+comfortable and smooth

This post has been edited by GamersFamilia: Nov 1 2024, 06:45 PM

Just got it 2 weeks ago.
Mune 2.4 has halogen n no projector.
Damm dim at night

for my 2.4 fuel consumption quite bad. lucky if can even get 10km/l.

the outer housing got any haze/yellowing? try polishing the housing dulu and see.

Ooh, never had a chance to drive 2.4 version