Is a Camry with 300,000 kilometers still worth buying?
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Whether a Camry with 300,000 kilometers is still worth buying mainly depends on whether the car burns engine oil, whether there are abnormal noises in the engine and body, and whether it has been well maintained. Below is an introduction to the procedures for second-hand car transfer: For an individual transferring to a company, the following are required: Vehicle license, registration certificate, vehicle invoice, seller's ID card, seller's photo at the vehicle management office, vehicle annual inspection (no traffic violations), two copies of the company's organization code certificate with official seal, application form with official seal, and blank paper with official seal. For a company transferring to another company, the following are required: Vehicle registration certificate, valid compulsory insurance, both parties' enterprise code certificates and official seals (copy for the seller, original for the buyer), vehicle license, sales agreement, second-hand car transaction invoice, transfer form filled out at the vehicle management office, and processing at the relevant window. For an individual transferring to another individual, the following are required: Vehicle license, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle purchase tax certificate, road maintenance fee receipt, insurance policy, vehicle and vessel use tax certificate, and ID card. Vehicles that cannot be transferred include: Those modified, altered, or changed in load weight or passenger capacity without approval; those that have reached the scrapping age (if the vehicle condition is good, it can be transferred after special inspection, but cannot be relocated); those without the "License Plate Application Certification Stamp" for controlled purchase vehicles; those where the applicant's seal does not match the original registrant's seal; those with unresolved traffic violations or accidents or those questioned by the public security authority; those that have not undergone regular inspection or failed the inspection; imported cars still under customs supervision without release; those frozen by court notice or under mortgage.
My 2008 Camry just hit 320,000 kilometers last year and still handles daily highway commutes. Honestly, as long as its three major components remain untouched, it's absolutely cost-effective as a used car. When I took over, I replaced all fluids including transmission oil, and the previous owner maintained complete dealership service records. Toyota's engine durability is no exaggeration - the VVT-i still delivers linear acceleration and maintains around 9L/100km fuel consumption. Do watch for aged suspension bushings though; I spent over 5,000 yuan replacing four shock absorbers and tie rods. Always bring a veteran mechanic for test drives, especially to check cold-start engine noises and gearshift jerks.
