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

Is there still people go after the 1991-1995 SXV10? Or the 1996-2002 SXV20? Are their spare part getting hard to source?

id go for the xv20 if between these 2. i still see xv20 on the road, xv10 not so much.

i think xv20 spare parts are still easier to find than acv30. everytime i try to search parts for acv30, results all xv20 and acv40. but exterior parts will be more difficult la, need to ask around half cut shops.

but main concern would be most of the parts would need replacing anyways on xv10 and xv20.

i think xv20 is still a good car, just needs some tlc and need to bear the not so good fuel consumption, also the 2.2L road tax.

Yes, i still got friends driving the 20 series camry.
Still can search for parts but the 2.2L engine parts are getting more & more expensive & rare.
There are some rare camry with 2.5L V6 engine for this era, most transfer half-cut engine over as during 90's the V6 (MZ series) engine got win awards in Japan and some upgraded with TRC (Traction control).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Camry_(XV20)
https://parts.olathetoyota.com/mz-series-en...yzxBdr3xzEM5xCg

Any advice on how to make my front light brighter then current one

A picture is worth a thousand words. easier to advice after looking at the condition.

Hello, can someone give me their thoughts, recommendations and advice?

My company recently let go of their vehicle fleets, as part of their plan to opt for renting fleet instead of purchasing like before.

I ended up purchasing the 2014 Camry 2.5V. Got it for RM 30k. Yes the car has been used by our drivers for interstate travelling a lot. So the mileage is on a high side.

But it’s still within our company active fleet until early this year. I have talked with few of the drivers and many vouch the car in term of reliability and maintenance.


As mentioned above, I’d love to get everyone opinions on what I should do next?

first of all check the balance shaft , then do full service including change the transmission filter , replace gasket if there is any leaking etc

Get a reputable Toyota Mechanic to check it all, for company car i got doubts of people really taking care of it as it is not personally own.
Need to get a true expert to get it check truly from chassic to engine/gearbox condition, from there only they can inform you the actual car condition and how much to expect fixing it.

how much market price nowdays

acv30?

around 10-15k if direct seller. under 10k units available as well just have to dig around.

2.4 post fl good unit usually abit above that. but should be well under 20k.

under 10k so worry of taxi limousine units

hard to avoid loh especially old cars

they spa cantik2 and roll down meter to 90k say is uncle auntie lawyer teacher use then sell also cannot tell dy

these cars if got friend sell is best

The best way is join acv30 group malaysia via fb, some of the members selling off their cars, deal direct with the owner.. Not thru used car dealer

Strikes gold! I bring the vehicle for inspection and to my surprise and relief the mechanic said everything looks good. No bent chassis, rust and leaks. except for the bushing which is hard. He said still usable as long as I don’t plan on lejan the car.

Really happy with how the car turned out. Got 4 new conti tyres and the mileage is at 269k. That should still be a good mileage right?

Ive seen someone selling acv30 2.4v for rm10k plus through acv30 owners malaysia group fb, the current owner really well maintained the car, looks good inside out

If the car is well taken care before, mileage is non issue.

Still good mileage, just check balance shaft incase need to be replace

20 years car, almost everything need to change.. not worth it

In my case, my acv30 2.0e bought as brand new from toyota malaysia, it was my mom car and very well maintained by my dad since day one
Then it was given to me as a new owner, so far less problematic, just minor repair here and there, service on time.. Long distance driving without any problems, smooth

If the previous owner well maintained the car then no need to worry, if so might just minor repair
But
If previous owner didn't care much bout car care, then not worth it