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    Toyota Camry 2005: Is it better to recondition or replace?

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    I have a 2005 Toyota Camry Altise that has done 372,000km and I service it every 10,000km. Apart from a reconditioned cylinder head and replacement water pump at 266,000km, work needed because I run LPG according to the Toyota mechanic, it still runs well. Would it be better to have the motor reconditioned when the time comes or buy a replacement car for $6000 or $7000, which is all I can spare? I do about 25,000km a year and need something reliable and economical. I have been to Birdsville and Innamincka in the current one and haven't had a speck of trouble.

    Answered by CarsGuide
    12 June 2016
    Paul Gover

    Normally I would tell you to cut and run from such a high-mileage car but it sounds like a member of the family. Besides, you won't get much for $7000 and your Camry still seems to be running fine.

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