I am looking into buying a used Toyota Camry LE probably 2000, 2001,> or 2002.>

I recall seeing something about the Owner's Manual calling for> changing the timing chain at 50,000 miles. Is this true?>

Also it was mentioned that at same time it was a good idea to change> the water punp,and some other parts.>

I would have to have this done at a dealer or a suitable repair shop.>

What would a job like this cost?>

Can anyone give me an answer to all the above questions?

I believe 4 cylinder models are scheduled for 60K mile timing BELT> replacement and 6 cylinder ones at 90K miles. My 94 Camry had 162K> miles with original water pump. My 97 has 103K miles with original> water pump. Each time the dealer has looked at the pump and said it> need not be replaced. Prices at dealer are $150 to $200 depending on 4> or 6. Sometimes they have coupons. Somewhere else will be> approximately $50 cheaper.>

-- > No matter what happens, someone will find a way to take it too> seriously.

Thanks for your reply, badgolferman.>

I am considering a 2002 Camry LE with 68,000 miles, so your reply was very >helpful.>

Owner says it needs two new front tires. I am guessing $100 each including >tire, valve stem, and installation. Is this enough? or way too high?>

I am going to check his owner's manual and his repair and maintenance bills >to see what is required and what he has actually done. Such as brake jobs, >wheel alignment, etc.>

I believe 4 cylinder models are scheduled for 60K mile timing BELT> replacement and 6 cylinder ones at 90K miles. My 94 Camry had 162K> miles with original water pump. My 97 has 103K miles with original> water pump. Each time the dealer has looked at the pump and said it> need not be replaced. Prices at dealer are $150 to $200 depending on 4> or 6. Sometimes they have coupons. Somewhere else will be> approximately $50 cheaper.>

-- > No matter what happens, someone will find a way to take it too> seriously.

I am considering a 2002 Camry LE with 68,000 miles, so your reply was very > helpful.>

Owner says it needs two new front tires. I am guessing $100 each including > tire, valve stem, and installation. Is this enough? or way too high?>

I am going to check his owner's manual and his repair and maintenance > bills to see what is required and what he has actually done. Such as > brake jobs, wheel alignment, etc.>

You should use the same tires as already on the car if you are just > replacing 2 of them. So that will largely determine the cost. But you can > usually buy very good tires for $100 each installed.>

Brake jobs and wheel alignments are not scheduled maintenance items. Have > someone inspect the brakes. Look at the evenness of the tire tread wear > and test drive the car to determine if an alignment is needed. Only very > rarely is a rear alignment needed. However, severely uneven tread wear can > also be caused by suspension problems, such as caused by an accident, so > check the accident records of any used car you purchase.>

Thanks again for previous info.>

Can you tell me if the 2002 Toyoya Camry has disc rotor type brakes> all around, or just on the front wheels and with standard brake> drumson the rear wheels?

What is the average mileage before replacement is needed for both> front and rear?

Anything else you think I should check as far as engine, drive,> transmission, etc.?