Buying a 91 camry from used dealer

[catsgrave]

Hi there,

greetings from melb, aus

just need some expert advise

My gf is buying a 91 Camry from a used dealer. I am not sure what is the exact model.

How can i find out?

the VIN has got SV21 and a bunch of numbers

the engine number starts with 3S8

It has 244169kms. i am buying it for AUD3500 drive away.. is it a good buy?

I went and take a look with an experience friend..

When i start the car, the engine seems fine but when i turn on the air con the engine RPM fluctuates a little and when i rev the car, the engine shudders and fluctuates a little. After

5 mins the engine seems fine with the air con turned on.

I have done a test drive. I like the solidness

just abit worried about the engine. What do you guys think? the dealer says that he will take it to the mechanic to get a road worthy and get the engine fixed.

thanks

[D'Ice]

Hi there,

greetings from melb, aus

just need some expert advise

My gf is buying a 91 Camry from a used dealer. I am not sure what is the exact model.

How can i find out?

the VIN has got SV21 and a bunch of numbers

the engine number starts with 3S8

It has 244169kms. i am buying it for AUD3500 drive away.. is it a good buy?

I went and take a look with an experience friend..

When i start the car, the engine seems fine but when i turn on the air con the engine RPM fluctuates a little and when i rev the car, the engine shudders and fluctuates a little. After

5 mins the engine seems fine with the air con turned on.

I have done a test drive. I like the solidness

just abit worried about the engine. What do you guys think? the dealer says that he will take it to the mechanic to get a road worthy and get the engine fixed.

thanks

OMG... wat a rip off... i got my 1990 camry for AUD2000 n it has only done 138000... do not buy off dealers... just get it off a private seller

yes that car is the SV21 equipped with the 3SFE 2.0L engine... it's a very neat car but i'm sure u can get a WAY better price

[69.NIX]

get that price down!!! even if it comes with a fair amount of kit / toys (that still work), i wouldn't be paying that amount of money for such an old car

note about the aircon, you may get a RPM fluctuation, because the engine has to drive the aircon compressor (should happen with any car with aircon) but if it idle's roughtly with the aircon on, then there is another problem