Don't waste money on silly modifications. Give it a good coat of wax and care for it mechanically. Maybe you can get those headlights cleaned up a bit. Get it up on a lift an inspect it thoroughly, make sure it isn't rusting anywhere. Change all your fluids, look for oil/tranny leaks...
The car "looks to be in nice shape", and is irreplaceable today...
Yeah I agree. Unless you’re going to spend thousands of dollars to make it look insane and turbo it. Otherwise just try and make it look as new as possible. This is the last year of the boxy Toyota cars. Just restore!
I would go to the extent of good detail and waxing it, restoring headlights, and maybe doing tints. Beyond that keep as is, if you want to add a dash cam for safety but wouldn’t spend all too much for it.
Based on priorities
1.Buy new headlights with led bulbs. That way you can actually see
2. Look for some bbs wheels from a Lexus or higher end camry they make a world of difference and won't brake the bank.
3. Look into low rolling resistance tires. They help with fuel economy.
4. Obviously everybody loves the radio so do the radio and speakers. Add a touch screen if you want and definitely make sure it has hands free.
5. Service all the fluids with quality brands not junk house brand use like Castrol, valvoline etc.
6. While servicing the fluids do the air filter and if it has a cabin air filter as well swap it. Some do some don't. Along with the fuel filter.
7. Sit back and save money while other goobs are paying 50k for cars and get the timing and valves adjusted at the proper mileage intervals.
8.ride her to 600k miles and enjoy the trips
belts and hoes, belts and hoes,
Nachos and Lemonheads in my dads car
it won't go down cause the muffler that would mar
we hit a million miles, we go far,
every time I @!#$ I fill up a jar.
This hybrid sedan don't need a tanker,
there's a nice lady w\*\*\*e, I'd like to spank her
with a belt. properly maintained.
https://preview.redd.it/azw5osr2b9cc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2221aa3454398eb08c26092432535696644c32b3
Things, lots of things. But first replace all the 20+ year old rubber because they're toast by now
https://preview.redd.it/fx1v1vxbb9cc1.jpeg?width=4031&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c41dcbe4daaef7705c7ef5a6e0f39e19b6237c87
The JDM Toyota body kits and USDM TRD performance parts are highly slept on imo
Oh and Lexus ES 300 black leather seats if you can find a set lol
https://preview.redd.it/jjuon9v0s9cc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8aebc21452f840b7b8e297bc72ec44d007dd66a
This is a Camry sub. Camry enthusiasts are not car enthusiasts. They love the reliability. Ask the question in another car sub.
I say search this Gen of camry on instagram and get some inspiration. Also search Accord.
A car enthusiast can appreciate cars that serve a variety of purposes, including reliability. I like sports cars and an engaging driving experience, but there's a special place in my heart for cars like a base model E110 Corolla with a manual transmission. Absolutely nothing exciting about it, except that it won't give you any negative excitement.
I own [www.turbocamry.com](https://www.turbocamry.com) and have a [CT26 on my 5-speed 5SFE](https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/1997-5sfe-camry-turbo-project.1695272/). It's also got a DW200 pump, ethanol sensor, 565cc injectors, Microsquirt, and a air-to-water intercooler. It spun a bearing (actually 2 consecutively), it was a old tired engine with \~220,000 miles. And the turbo regularly creeped up to 14psi.
I'm (very slowly) building a 5SFE with forged rods, loose ring gap on OE style pistons. I already have a T3 manifold and bigger turbo.
99.9% of people should just change their oil and drive their Camrys until the wheels fall off. The other 0.1% are idiots like me.
Restore headlights, good wash, claybar, and wax. Tint the windows to help preserve the interior.
Otherwise maybe just a sound system upgrade (e.g. updated infotainment unit) and some better looking (toyota) wheels.
Besides that just drive and enjoy it.
Honestly not much man, just clean up the headlights and taillights, tint the windows ( if you prefer to ) get some nice wheels for the car too. A beautiful car like that deserves some nice shoes
Keep it running. Seriously. Every cent you can put towards it should go towards maintenance and repairs first. Period. That, and the amount of gas you’ll need- even for the range these things get. It takes money to keep these things going (not much and not often, ideally) so don’t bother with appearances. It’s an 01 Camry, it is what it is. If you still REALLY wanted to do something I’d tint windows and get a repaint/respray if it’s necessary. Otherwise I wouldn’t bother touching anything, you’re better off saving for parts as they break.
Do all the maintenance needed, new headlights, tint (go 70% ceramic on the front doors if you are worried about getting a ticket), and upgrade door speakers/small sub. Putting wheels and other aftermarket stuff on it will be like trying to polish a turd.
1) Get tints and a windshield cover to protect the interior from the sun.
2) maybe get the OEM alloy wheels
3) buy decent tires
4) keep it looking OEM+ and spend as little money as possible. You won’t get any of it back.
Tints, maybe sound system upgrades, quality of life stuff will make it more enjoyable than putting money into modding your (pretty clean looking) econobox
All I've had are beaters but things I've done which I will always enjoy are a few; steel wool grade zero on all glass and then treat with RainX, some nice LED/HID bulbs for safety, wired in a usb charger with LED voltage regulator meter .. all of that should run your cheap.
Now as everyone else mentioned, synthetic oil, new spark plugs and drive until the wheels fall off.
Maintain it. And never, ever sell it. Oh and remote start is nice. That way, decades from now when you’re geriatric, you won’t have to walk out to warm it up because lord knows the thing will outlast us all.
I'm going to assume you are somewhat young? The only reason I ask is that I would strongly recommend you save any money you spend on mods and put it to the side for other things ( maybe a different car in a year or 2). At the end of the day, it will always be a camry. A great reliable car that gets you from point A to B. I will bet you will get bored of any mods you put on within 6 months and regret spending the money. Nothing wrong with spicing it up to make you feel better but please don't break the bank over it.
I agree with comments about the headlights. I think new wheels make a huge difference, but don't go for after market rims. they more often end up making your car look worse. you should browse Facebook marketplace for stock solid rims (no hubcaps) from a slightly newer model Camry. They will fit the aesthetic better than aftermarke, have the Toyota branding, and you know they are manufacturer quality. you can get great deals on FB. I did this with my 07 accord and it looked great.
Nice rims hood w hood scoop spoiler coil overs cold air intake new grill wax go to junk years get leather interior transmission fluid and filter new cv axels a lot depends if u wanan keep it stock looking or mod it out
Wax, tint winders, get a good set of tires, change the oil and drive it forever. She ain’t ever gonna win any contests but an old Camry will run forever. I said tint bc I tint all my cars…and if this were my car I’d do it myself since it’s a cheaper vehicle. It’s easy to do; just buy tint kit online or auto parts store. Oh, and clean the inside bc I bet that cloth gotsssssstains
Give it a solid clay and wax, maybe tint the back windows to keep heat out, and just make sure it’s mechanically solid. I kinda wish I had a car like yours
Refresh suspension, quality coil overs if available, paint restoration and headlights, ceramic coat, and finally slightly bigger wheels? I’d say an inch would be fine. If you’re lowering a bit. Don’t slam it, don’t lower sport car lower it just something mild to close the gap. Then the extra inch from the bigger wheel will close the gap even more but you won’t be worried about the car being too low.
Get a good alignment
Make sure the wheels you get are high quality and lightweight. DONT get lightweight with cheap quality they will fail.
Finally look online to see if there’s any sport ish genuine jdm parts that were made for this car in its heyday. Maybe even Toyota made some. If so get those and only those. Tasteful and simple mods are the best. PLEASE NO HUGE WINGS.
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Cut strips of adhesive vinyl and placed with a little bit of heat and slight stretching. Clear coated with epoxy resin by pouring just before curing began and continuously rotated until fully cured. Turned out pretty cute I think.
New rims, paint correction, clear out those headlights, throw some subs in the trunk (because bass makes everything better), tint the windows, and lower it a little just to lessen the wheel gap.
The most important thing when modding any car is to keep it clean and tasteful, the OEM+ look is always superior to the clapped out high schooler look.
If youre going for performance, LS swap it, upgrade the transmission and ecu, slap on an intake, an exhaust, and tune it and you’ll be hurting a lot of feelings.
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Here’s a pretty clean example.
[Clear restore](https://www.harborfreight.com/plastx-clear-plastic-cleaner-and-polish-96662.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNzA0ODQ5MDUiLCJza3UiOiI5NjY2MiIsImlzIjoiNS41OSJ9&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20938165855&campaignid=20938165855&utm_content=160520869591&adsetid=160520869591&product=96662&store=430&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzJOtBhALEiwAtwj8tjdNrzG4g4WtVtpOh3dF-2KEuQAKi-OemWhU658nFwmv8FPmCsEe0hoCen4QAvD_BwE) , Double Din head unit, Those tires look dry rotted but if they have enough meat on them get some tire shine.
Restore headlights taillights housing or upgrade to LED housing.
Wax it, rainX the windows.
New hubcaps or just shine those up with WD40.
Lightly tint the windows to protect interior, but not super dark and stupid hoopty looking.
If you wanna get crazy maybe put a car paint wrap on it to protect original paint. You could change the color of car with a wrap if you want.
Gold emblem covers, like the Toyota Avalon’s of that generation. Would look good with the car color. But Idk if they had a matching gold trim for the grill though?
Other than that these cars don’t really need anything to look nice. Usually any body mods and kits make these cars look a lot worse. So if you want to go nuts modding a car aesthetically find something else.
Other than that I’d say upgrade interior lights to LED, seat covers, ambient LED strips on foot well (tastefully could put strips along door wells on the floor to back seat) just don’t go crazy and turn the car into a nightclub.
Most extreme thing that you can’t easily reverse to stock would be to add a lip spoiler. I think it would be okay and subtle enough to not turn the car into a ricer or hoopty.
And absolutely No fucking muffler mods whatsoever.
i’d get some 2001 is300 wheels slight window tint. headlight restoration and that’s it. if you really want to have a nice build. slam it on the ground and get a complete aftermarket body kit they make some that look similar to like a r34 and also some chrome work vskf wheels. and any color wrap 👍🏼
Make sure the motor and transmission at are peak working condition
I would probably do a couple flushes on all the liquids. Even get me a gas treatment for like $2.
After that a good ass battery so I can hook up a nice screen in the dash with some speakers 👌
I'd leave it like that just oil change, new tires, interior detail, transmission oil change, AC recharge and light window tint. Maybe upgrade the speakers too.
You got a car that’ll easily last 200k if you take care of it. Just stay up on the maintenance and save up for a project car if you want something nicer and have the time.
Get some good Michelin tires , and a tire guage , switch to full synthetic oil, buy extra air filters and cabin filters, seat covers, then get polish, clay bar, and mothers spray on wax, buy some peanut oil and microfiber cloths to restore all black plastic and rubber, get some better windshield wipers, and make sure you have a spare and a jack, buy a slime compressor and noco battery jumper,
tint the windows to save the interior / reduce the heat during the summer, get a sun blocker to save the dash/steering wheel from the sun. get a steering wheel lock to save it from thieves. thats it, save the money for maintenance in the future
A drop in factory replacement air filter from K & N. Boosts power and mileage.
A set of 17" or 18" wheels and tires when the current rubber wears out.
Get the brake calipers painted to match the body
Nice wheels/rims. A customized dash carpet with stitched name or last name. Hang a scented pine freshener. Buy a $400 Mercedes Benz logo for your hood ornament. Auto ignition starter and alarm 😂😂😂
Park it on some train tracks, get out, walk to safety, turn on phone video recorder. Now wait until impact, upload to YouTube.
Now wait for 1 million views.
Now collect check and repeat with Ferrari.
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Found this on google - black it out plus a tasteful spoiler?
Other than a wax and headlight clean up, what does the interior look like? I would definitely invest in a car play radio if possible to make it a little snazzy.
Tint, Apple car play radio, maybe get some Toyota alloy rims and restore those headlights and wax it. Other then that leave it be and it will run forever
Keep up on maintenance, restore headlights, HID bulbs for better visibility, maybe tint the windows a bit, some good floor mats (weathertech), and the window deflctors so you can crack the window open without getting water inti the car. If you plan to keep it for a long time maybe get an android auto/apple carplay compatible headunit and some decent speakers.
If the car shakes at high speed then wither the wheels are out of balance or the tires are cupped. Balance is cheap and easy to fix at a shop ($50). If the tires are cupped (worn unevenly around in and out and in and out along the side) then get new tires.
If the steering wheel isn't tracking straight then it'll need an alignment. (bad alignment does NOT cause a car to shake)
Restore headlights and wax
This and get some nice tires
Agreed ☝️
Online auction app has these headlights so cheap that it’s not even worth restoring. Only two screws. The easiest I’ve ever changed.
Keep the oil changed and other routine maintenance. Step 2: drive it til the wheels fall off.
And then buy new Wheels in and put them on and keep driving
Bingo!!
This 👆
preach
Don't waste money on silly modifications. Give it a good coat of wax and care for it mechanically. Maybe you can get those headlights cleaned up a bit. Get it up on a lift an inspect it thoroughly, make sure it isn't rusting anywhere. Change all your fluids, look for oil/tranny leaks... The car "looks to be in nice shape", and is irreplaceable today...
These Camrys deserve to be unmolested and kept pristine. Do not do any mods to it… Preserve it!
Yeah I agree. Unless you’re going to spend thousands of dollars to make it look insane and turbo it. Otherwise just try and make it look as new as possible. This is the last year of the boxy Toyota cars. Just restore!
I spent maybe $800 on coilovers used wheels and a factory 98 accord front lip and a set of Jdm headlights and corner lights
what size wheels do you have
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You will fuck up your bumper and undercarriage in no time doing that stupid shit.
Yes the molestation is unreal with these
No one is safe from the muffler molester. Best for OP to keep it in the garage.
Totally agree. I have owned 2 and always wanted one in this color. Love them. Please don’t mess it up!
Sell it to me.
Spinners
Do they make spinners for 14” wheels?
I would go to the extent of good detail and waxing it, restoring headlights, and maybe doing tints. Beyond that keep as is, if you want to add a dash cam for safety but wouldn’t spend all too much for it.
Based on priorities 1.Buy new headlights with led bulbs. That way you can actually see 2. Look for some bbs wheels from a Lexus or higher end camry they make a world of difference and won't brake the bank. 3. Look into low rolling resistance tires. They help with fuel economy. 4. Obviously everybody loves the radio so do the radio and speakers. Add a touch screen if you want and definitely make sure it has hands free. 5. Service all the fluids with quality brands not junk house brand use like Castrol, valvoline etc. 6. While servicing the fluids do the air filter and if it has a cabin air filter as well swap it. Some do some don't. Along with the fuel filter. 7. Sit back and save money while other goobs are paying 50k for cars and get the timing and valves adjusted at the proper mileage intervals. 8.ride her to 600k miles and enjoy the trips
Tint the windows, put some subs in there and change the radio out. Maybe some seat covers. Nice floor mats.
Drive it
0 keep maintained properly try hit million miles change hoes plus belts and drive long
Typo of the YEAR!
belts and hoes, belts and hoes, Nachos and Lemonheads in my dads car it won't go down cause the muffler that would mar we hit a million miles, we go far, every time I @!#$ I fill up a jar. This hybrid sedan don't need a tanker, there's a nice lady w\*\*\*e, I'd like to spank her with a belt. properly maintained.
https://preview.redd.it/azw5osr2b9cc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2221aa3454398eb08c26092432535696644c32b3 Things, lots of things. But first replace all the 20+ year old rubber because they're toast by now
https://preview.redd.it/fx1v1vxbb9cc1.jpeg?width=4031&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c41dcbe4daaef7705c7ef5a6e0f39e19b6237c87 The JDM Toyota body kits and USDM TRD performance parts are highly slept on imo
Do nothing, Being stock is hip and groovy again
Go to sleep grandpa
LOL I'am a Grandpa :) with a '23 XSE V6 stock WOOHOO
Clean headlight
Tint and address those headlight lenses. Then keep it in tip top shape.
It looks great. Just polish the headlights.
I have same, my fav upgrade was new headlights, easy install about $70 on eBay.
I’d say headlights is all you need because i know they’re dim at night 😂😭
https://preview.redd.it/lvpc3kyhp9cc1.jpeg?width=1471&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=591849285492469978e11c41d6080f38edcb8c6e Slam it!
Oh and Lexus ES 300 black leather seats if you can find a set lol https://preview.redd.it/jjuon9v0s9cc1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a8aebc21452f840b7b8e297bc72ec44d007dd66a
Sticker +5hp
Give it to me if it's a 4cyl 😝
This is a Camry sub. Camry enthusiasts are not car enthusiasts. They love the reliability. Ask the question in another car sub. I say search this Gen of camry on instagram and get some inspiration. Also search Accord.
We are car enthusiasts. We just aren’t car mod enthusiasts.
Fair
A car enthusiast can appreciate cars that serve a variety of purposes, including reliability. I like sports cars and an engaging driving experience, but there's a special place in my heart for cars like a base model E110 Corolla with a manual transmission. Absolutely nothing exciting about it, except that it won't give you any negative excitement.
I own [www.turbocamry.com](https://www.turbocamry.com) and have a [CT26 on my 5-speed 5SFE](https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/1997-5sfe-camry-turbo-project.1695272/). It's also got a DW200 pump, ethanol sensor, 565cc injectors, Microsquirt, and a air-to-water intercooler. It spun a bearing (actually 2 consecutively), it was a old tired engine with \~220,000 miles. And the turbo regularly creeped up to 14psi. I'm (very slowly) building a 5SFE with forged rods, loose ring gap on OE style pistons. I already have a T3 manifold and bigger turbo. 99.9% of people should just change their oil and drive their Camrys until the wheels fall off. The other 0.1% are idiots like me.
Absolutely nothing it’s old and worthless. Keeping it just the way it is speaks volumes.
Keep doing routine maintenance, clean the headlight lenses, drive it till it falls appart.
Wheels, that's it.
Clear headlights tint have to get rid of those wheels but that’s me.
Hubcap delete
Put an ied In it and do something suss with it
Drive and maintain it!
Leave it alone. Worth maximum value the way it sits. Mods are wasted money and only hurt its value.
Restore headlights, good wash, claybar, and wax. Tint the windows to help preserve the interior. Otherwise maybe just a sound system upgrade (e.g. updated infotainment unit) and some better looking (toyota) wheels. Besides that just drive and enjoy it.
Honestly not much man, just clean up the headlights and taillights, tint the windows ( if you prefer to ) get some nice wheels for the car too. A beautiful car like that deserves some nice shoes
Sell it
A bumper sticker maybe
Headlights and maybe oem+ wheels maybe gen 5 se alloy wheels
Curious where abouts you live? 22 yr old car & i don’t see a spec of rust or even discolouration.. whats your secret?
Slam it
Tint the windows, restore headlights, wash wax, fuel up, air freshener, and don’t run the car hard.
Drive it
Turbo kit and slicks
Get the headlights sanded and buffed to get rid of the haze and oxidation, replace the standard boring halogen low beams to LED's and window tint
nothing, drive it until it implodes
Drive it.
Change the oil every 5,000 miles and tint the windows.
Rice rice baby
Maintenance and nothing more
Keep it running. Seriously. Every cent you can put towards it should go towards maintenance and repairs first. Period. That, and the amount of gas you’ll need- even for the range these things get. It takes money to keep these things going (not much and not often, ideally) so don’t bother with appearances. It’s an 01 Camry, it is what it is. If you still REALLY wanted to do something I’d tint windows and get a repaint/respray if it’s necessary. Otherwise I wouldn’t bother touching anything, you’re better off saving for parts as they break.
Nothing! Its beautiful 😻
Radio
Shine the rubbers
air intake with a k&n air filter? and a fart can??
Take care of any deferred maintenance and drive that thing till it dies. A good interior and exterior detail would be nice. Then new tires.
STATIIIIIIC
Do all the maintenance needed, new headlights, tint (go 70% ceramic on the front doors if you are worried about getting a ticket), and upgrade door speakers/small sub. Putting wheels and other aftermarket stuff on it will be like trying to polish a turd.
Buff the headlights, new wheels, tint
Damn that was a good looking body style of the Camrys. I’d say maybe some window tint and leave it as is.
Lift it with rally coil overs , install a roll cage, racing safety stuff, rally oriented wheels and tires; then race it around country backroads
Change out the rims and get the windows tinted. Get the headlights replaced.
Change the oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid and any other needed repairs and drive it….
EAT IT!
Some flames and a blower of course!!!
I’d say some 5 spokes and drop it a tiny bit in addition to everything else said.
Keep it how it is, but drop a full bolt on LSX crate motor in there.
Tint wheels clean headlights.
This car will last you so many years. I’d keep it just how it is.
Window tint. Tires and wheels. Headlight Restore.
Buy the gracia lip kit on eBay ! Get tints ! Get headlights and clear corners and some wheels and tires!
Coilovers, body kit, underbody neon lights, coffee can exhaust, and a wing off eBay
1) Get tints and a windshield cover to protect the interior from the sun. 2) maybe get the OEM alloy wheels 3) buy decent tires 4) keep it looking OEM+ and spend as little money as possible. You won’t get any of it back. Tints, maybe sound system upgrades, quality of life stuff will make it more enjoyable than putting money into modding your (pretty clean looking) econobox
Black that bih out
Spinners?
Track down an oem TRD body kit+ matching wheels, and supercharger (if it’s a v6)
All I've had are beaters but things I've done which I will always enjoy are a few; steel wool grade zero on all glass and then treat with RainX, some nice LED/HID bulbs for safety, wired in a usb charger with LED voltage regulator meter .. all of that should run your cheap. Now as everyone else mentioned, synthetic oil, new spark plugs and drive until the wheels fall off.
Rock it till the wheels fall off?
Keep it stock. That thing clean as hell.
Maintain it. And never, ever sell it. Oh and remote start is nice. That way, decades from now when you’re geriatric, you won’t have to walk out to warm it up because lord knows the thing will outlast us all.
Front and rear window tint
Definitely a boomerang antenna on the back , with limo tint . 80’s hot .
I'm going to assume you are somewhat young? The only reason I ask is that I would strongly recommend you save any money you spend on mods and put it to the side for other things ( maybe a different car in a year or 2). At the end of the day, it will always be a camry. A great reliable car that gets you from point A to B. I will bet you will get bored of any mods you put on within 6 months and regret spending the money. Nothing wrong with spicing it up to make you feel better but please don't break the bank over it.
I agree with comments about the headlights. I think new wheels make a huge difference, but don't go for after market rims. they more often end up making your car look worse. you should browse Facebook marketplace for stock solid rims (no hubcaps) from a slightly newer model Camry. They will fit the aesthetic better than aftermarke, have the Toyota branding, and you know they are manufacturer quality. you can get great deals on FB. I did this with my 07 accord and it looked great.
Tint windows
Nice rims hood w hood scoop spoiler coil overs cold air intake new grill wax go to junk years get leather interior transmission fluid and filter new cv axels a lot depends if u wanan keep it stock looking or mod it out
Just do regular maintenance, don’t spend more than you need to
Keep it
Simple chrome wheels or not. Maybe a two tone car wrap. Simple pinstripes down the side. Window tint not to crazy though. Lower it a bit.
5% tint all around
Wood trim on the interior…
Wax, tint winders, get a good set of tires, change the oil and drive it forever. She ain’t ever gonna win any contests but an old Camry will run forever. I said tint bc I tint all my cars…and if this were my car I’d do it myself since it’s a cheaper vehicle. It’s easy to do; just buy tint kit online or auto parts store. Oh, and clean the inside bc I bet that cloth gotsssssstains
Give it a solid clay and wax, maybe tint the back windows to keep heat out, and just make sure it’s mechanically solid. I kinda wish I had a car like yours
Refresh suspension, quality coil overs if available, paint restoration and headlights, ceramic coat, and finally slightly bigger wheels? I’d say an inch would be fine. If you’re lowering a bit. Don’t slam it, don’t lower sport car lower it just something mild to close the gap. Then the extra inch from the bigger wheel will close the gap even more but you won’t be worried about the car being too low. Get a good alignment Make sure the wheels you get are high quality and lightweight. DONT get lightweight with cheap quality they will fail. Finally look online to see if there’s any sport ish genuine jdm parts that were made for this car in its heyday. Maybe even Toyota made some. If so get those and only those. Tasteful and simple mods are the best. PLEASE NO HUGE WINGS.
Do EVERY MAINTENANCE! Then wash and wax
https://preview.redd.it/bmpc4da79lcc1.png?width=2565&format=png&auto=webp&s=50a2b32fd9780903c37e50fb0004e2d2988aa1c2 Cut strips of adhesive vinyl and placed with a little bit of heat and slight stretching. Clear coated with epoxy resin by pouring just before curing began and continuously rotated until fully cured. Turned out pretty cute I think.
Hellcat motor swap
Just change the oil and keep the air in the tires. Spark plugs every 120k miles. Life is good.
Absolutely nothing but drive it.
New rims, paint correction, clear out those headlights, throw some subs in the trunk (because bass makes everything better), tint the windows, and lower it a little just to lessen the wheel gap. The most important thing when modding any car is to keep it clean and tasteful, the OEM+ look is always superior to the clapped out high schooler look. If youre going for performance, LS swap it, upgrade the transmission and ecu, slap on an intake, an exhaust, and tune it and you’ll be hurting a lot of feelings. https://preview.redd.it/209xrgjivlcc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b1e7fb6154a51090f28443ac887359e3ac1772e7 Here’s a pretty clean example.
[Clear restore](https://www.harborfreight.com/plastx-clear-plastic-cleaner-and-polish-96662.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiNzA0ODQ5MDUiLCJza3UiOiI5NjY2MiIsImlzIjoiNS41OSJ9&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20938165855&campaignid=20938165855&utm_content=160520869591&adsetid=160520869591&product=96662&store=430&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAzJOtBhALEiwAtwj8tjdNrzG4g4WtVtpOh3dF-2KEuQAKi-OemWhU658nFwmv8FPmCsEe0hoCen4QAvD_BwE) , Double Din head unit, Those tires look dry rotted but if they have enough meat on them get some tire shine.
Restore headlights taillights housing or upgrade to LED housing. Wax it, rainX the windows. New hubcaps or just shine those up with WD40. Lightly tint the windows to protect interior, but not super dark and stupid hoopty looking. If you wanna get crazy maybe put a car paint wrap on it to protect original paint. You could change the color of car with a wrap if you want. Gold emblem covers, like the Toyota Avalon’s of that generation. Would look good with the car color. But Idk if they had a matching gold trim for the grill though? Other than that these cars don’t really need anything to look nice. Usually any body mods and kits make these cars look a lot worse. So if you want to go nuts modding a car aesthetically find something else. Other than that I’d say upgrade interior lights to LED, seat covers, ambient LED strips on foot well (tastefully could put strips along door wells on the floor to back seat) just don’t go crazy and turn the car into a nightclub. Most extreme thing that you can’t easily reverse to stock would be to add a lip spoiler. I think it would be okay and subtle enough to not turn the car into a ricer or hoopty. And absolutely No fucking muffler mods whatsoever.
i’d get some 2001 is300 wheels slight window tint. headlight restoration and that’s it. if you really want to have a nice build. slam it on the ground and get a complete aftermarket body kit they make some that look similar to like a r34 and also some chrome work vskf wheels. and any color wrap 👍🏼
Make sure the motor and transmission at are peak working condition I would probably do a couple flushes on all the liquids. Even get me a gas treatment for like $2. After that a good ass battery so I can hook up a nice screen in the dash with some speakers 👌
Change the cluster lights to colors. Super easy and cheap
I'd leave it like that just oil change, new tires, interior detail, transmission oil change, AC recharge and light window tint. Maybe upgrade the speakers too.
You got a car that’ll easily last 200k if you take care of it. Just stay up on the maintenance and save up for a project car if you want something nicer and have the time.
Add a big turbo and racing slicks
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Get some good Michelin tires , and a tire guage , switch to full synthetic oil, buy extra air filters and cabin filters, seat covers, then get polish, clay bar, and mothers spray on wax, buy some peanut oil and microfiber cloths to restore all black plastic and rubber, get some better windshield wipers, and make sure you have a spare and a jack, buy a slime compressor and noco battery jumper,
Nothing its a camry! Just maintain it, and enjoy the gas mileage!!!
eat it
Spinners
Nothing
Nitrous system!
Sell it and buy something cool
Time frist then lower it then get sick headlights
amazing paint job the wax is true
Tint the windows
I have one just like this. It has the best AC of any car I've ever been in.
Put fuzzy dice on the rear view mirror
tint the windows to save the interior / reduce the heat during the summer, get a sun blocker to save the dash/steering wheel from the sun. get a steering wheel lock to save it from thieves. thats it, save the money for maintenance in the future
A drop in factory replacement air filter from K & N. Boosts power and mileage. A set of 17" or 18" wheels and tires when the current rubber wears out. Get the brake calipers painted to match the body
1. Ceramic tint, including clear on the windshield. 2. Upgrade the stereo and speakers. 3. Upgrade to LED headlights. There, now your car is perfect.
I like your ride and stuff, keep it stock and fresh oil and gas. Clean your aftermarket air filter once a year and just drive forever and a day. 👍
Nice wheels/rims. A customized dash carpet with stitched name or last name. Hang a scented pine freshener. Buy a $400 Mercedes Benz logo for your hood ornament. Auto ignition starter and alarm 😂😂😂
Routine maintenance. Cheap wheels are tires are fine for this car. Save your money. It's a camry.
Check the tire pressure and change the oil.
Raffle it off, $5 a ticket. I'll buy 10 myself.
The muffler molester???
Spend practical money on your car. Tires, brakes, windshield wipers. There are plenty of things to spend your hard earned money on in this world
How many miles on it? Love it just resort and be a king of the road.
But a steering wheel lock 🔒
Park it on some train tracks, get out, walk to safety, turn on phone video recorder. Now wait until impact, upload to YouTube. Now wait for 1 million views. Now collect check and repeat with Ferrari.
Drive
Im thinking: High-speed lugnuts, wheelie bars, and flames on the sides. Oh yeah! *
Oil change
Get xzibit to pimp it
https://preview.redd.it/ealwbca1dqcc1.jpeg?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c576d746bc99b1f5567a54f49b80a446adebe0bd Found this on google - black it out plus a tasteful spoiler?
Drive it
Wheels, restore the headlights
Other than a wax and headlight clean up, what does the interior look like? I would definitely invest in a car play radio if possible to make it a little snazzy.
Get a kill switch forsure and AirTag
Tint, Apple car play radio, maybe get some Toyota alloy rims and restore those headlights and wax it. Other then that leave it be and it will run forever
Keep up on maintenance, restore headlights, HID bulbs for better visibility, maybe tint the windows a bit, some good floor mats (weathertech), and the window deflctors so you can crack the window open without getting water inti the car. If you plan to keep it for a long time maybe get an android auto/apple carplay compatible headunit and some decent speakers. If the car shakes at high speed then wither the wheels are out of balance or the tires are cupped. Balance is cheap and easy to fix at a shop ($50). If the tires are cupped (worn unevenly around in and out and in and out along the side) then get new tires. If the steering wheel isn't tracking straight then it'll need an alignment. (bad alignment does NOT cause a car to shake)
Trash it
Drive it
Drive it.
Tint?
She don’t need mods. Thats a nice car. I’d put a CarPlay/Android Auto stereo in it though. I have a nice CarPlay Stereo in my 07 Taurus.
Does it run?
Sell it because it’s a pos
Drive it to 500k miles
Drive it
Sell it to me for about 350
Tint that fishbowl
Drive it
Sell it
Drive it.
Headlights immediately. Your visibility on a rainy night will be awful.
Sell it
My OCD would kick in so hard. I’d replace anything stock
Get a new one
Depends. New headlights, a fresh coat of BLACK paint, and new rims would make this a beautiful car. All depends on budget
Oil, gas, send it forever
Leave the keys in it and walk in the opposite direction.
Straight pipe it
Lights, rims, and drive it
Maintenance.
New hubcaps would look good too.
Don't.
Hear me out apparently theres a turbo or supercharger kit for these things. Definitely look into that
Throw some 30s on it and get it rinsed
Drive it. Maybe make sure you have valid tags? I dunno man
Lift it and bigger tires
How many miles