When the Toyota Camry was first launched in the 1980s, little did critics expect the model to become one of the brand's best sellers. Between the year 1997 - 2001, the 4th generation Camrys were released - with the Toyota Camry 2000 version being the most popular. Commonly known in Nigeria as the "2.2",  the Camry 2000 is not only fuel-efficient but reliable and well fit for Nigerian roads. The car has enough cargo room in the trunk, legroom for both the driver and passengers, and really comfortable seats. The optional V6 engine it comes with also is present to boost the performance. All in all, the Toyota Camry 2000 price in Nigeria is not over the top and affordable over the years while the cost of maintenance is considered pretty low.

The Toyota Camry 2000 is popularly known as the Camry 2.2 in Nigeria

Quick overview

The Toyota Camry 2000 is a 4-wheel drive car that gives drivers options of a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Its 2.2-liter 4-cylinder base engine cranks out 136  horsepower. You can as well opt for the 3-liter V6 with an output of almost 200 HP. The car's capacity guarantees it reaches 28 miles per gallon on the highway and 20 mpg in the city, which means you can drive over 600 kilometers with only 70 liters of fuel. At the time, this fuel economy rating was ideal for car owners because the competing models from BMW and Benz really used up very much fuel. Consequently, up until 2013, the "2.2" was still one of the most seen cars on Nigerian roads.

Reliability and ease of maintenance cost is what buyers love the most about the Camry 2000

The Toyota Camry 2000 which comes in base, LE and XLE trim levels, has quite a number of advantages but still, few faults were inevitable.

For instance, the car will only start experiencing oil leaks after a long while. If you decide to buy a used one, this is something to look out for. There are also a few cases of blue smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe and funny noises when you're driving on a bumpy road for a long time. But these issues can easily be fixed. With routine maintenance, you should soon decode the problems of shocks and joints and do replacements. Also, regular checks help discover leakages and electrical faults, which can be quite a headache if you come across on the roads. A few other components like the starter solenoid, catalytic converter, and vacuum switching valve can go bad. Though they are not really cheap but can be simply changed without having adverse effects on the functioning of the vehicle. So be mindful of these!

You can't expect a 20-year-old model to run flawless, right?

Toyota Camry 2000 price in Nigeria

The Toyota Camry 2000 Camry price in Nigeria depends on quite a number of factors. Are you buying a used version? A Tokunbo one? How much would be spent on clearing the car? What trim level you want, and so on. But regardless, we have decided to bring you a breakdown of the prices you should expect when you pay a visit to a Toyota dealership.

4.1 Brand-new Toyota Camry 2000 prices in Nigeria

Brand-new Toyota Camry 2000 prices in NigeriaModelPrice in naira Brand-new Toyota Camry 2000 base price in NigeriaFrom ₦2,500,000 Brand-new Toyota Camry 2000 LE price in Nigeria

From ₦3,500,000

Brand-new Toyota Camry 2000 XLE price in Nigeria

From ₦4,500,000

4.2 Tokunbo/Foreign-used Toyota Camry 2000 prices in Nigeria

Tokunbo Toyota Camry 2000 prices in NigeriaModelPrice in naira Tokunbo Toyota Camry 2000 base price in Nigeria ₦1,200,000 - ₦2,000,000 Tokunbo Toyota Camry 2000 LE price in Nigeria

₦1,800,000 - ₦3,000,000

Tokunbo Toyota Camry 2000 XLE price in Nigeria

₦2,000,000 - ₦4,000,000

4.3 Nigerian-used/Locally-used Toyota Camry 2000 prices in Nigeria

Locally-used Toyota Camry 2000 prices in NigeriaModelPrice in naira Nigerian-used Toyota Camry 2000 base price in Nigeria ₦600,000 - ₦1,500,000 Nigerian-used Toyota Camry 2000 LE price in Nigeria

₦800,000 - ₦2,000,000

Nigerian-used Toyota Camry 2000 XLE price in Nigeria

 ₦1,100,000 - ₦2,500,000

The backseat provides sufficient room for the rear occupants

The sleek design on the outside of the Camry 2000

Time is the best factor to test the value of something. The Toyota Camry 2000 can attest to that adage. Though going through almost 20 years of age, the Japanese model proves its worth, being one of the most sought-after 4-wheel vehicles inside the border of Nigeria. This success won't be met without the exposure Toyota has been gaining throughout the years in the country as well as, most importantly, the ease of maintenance cost. Though malfunctions are inevitable, they are all forgivable and requires little effort to fix.

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