These are great cars I have a 2004 Camary and it has been totally trouble free (knock on Wood.) I Bought it new & broke it in hard - Not to worry I knew what I was doing.
Forget the manual - really not worth it - The Automatic tranyies are so good today
When on the Highway & the weather allows I turn off the air set the cruise at 62 -64 MPH and enjoy 34 MPG (with Automatic) Car is quiet and handles like a marshmellow -only comlaint I have with the car.
I'm leaning towards a VW TDI in the next year or two. Love VW's- not in the league of Camary reliability however. They are Drivers cars how ever.
Should have put this first - Check out E-Bay motors & Craigs List
Good Luck
Jerry
[This message has been edited by Mainer (edited 11-19-2009).]
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Mainer,
You're right. However for once in life, I would love to feel a little more in control with the Manual transmission rather than the automatic. Computers have taken over everything else!!