Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Although I now use the 2002 for in-city driving only, I have no problems at all about acceleration an handling. It still handles very well."
Edwin G., TX (2002 Toyota Camry)"Adequate for most normal purposes"
Anonymous, MI (2002 Toyota Camry)"Good acceleration for a 4 cyl. engine, smooth automatic shifting, excellent and east to maintain power steering. Low center of gravity, holds road well, smooth ride."
Richard H., NY (2002 Toyota Camry)"Great acceleration up a hill."
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Drive is smooth and acceleration is adequate for a 6cyl"
Anonymous, AZ (2002 Toyota Camry)"V6 acceleration is very good. Braking doesn't feel adequate, but is good. Steering is OK. Don't like the ride; too American comfy. Would prefer more feel of the road."
Anonymous, PA (2002 Toyota Camry)"for a 15 year old car, surprisingly, I have no problems."
Anonymous, FL (2002 Toyota Camry)"V6 engine, acceleration smooth great for beltway merge and when doing avoidance maneuver car very predictable handling."
Michael W., MD (2002 Toyota Camry)"Works great"
Anonymous, IN (2002 Toyota Camry)"very easy to drive and smooth"
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Handles well, accelerates well, stops well. A dream to drive."
Charles H., MI (2002 Toyota Camry)"I know when I'm merging into traffic on the interstate I can get my speed up without any problem at all. It handles very good in all types of weather."
Catherine J., IN (2002 Toyota Camry)"spirited acceleration for highway driving and responsive steering for nimble handling"
Anonymous, TN (2002 Toyota Camry)"This car still drives like a champ. Good acceleration and a smooth ride."
Mara C., TX (2002 Toyota Camry)"best car I ever had"
Anonymous, ND (2002 Toyota Camry)"Low maintenance, low cost so it is true Toyota are cheap to keep!"
Anonymous, TX (2002 Toyota Camry)"Great ride and so reliable"
Anonymous, VA (2002 Toyota Camry)"The Camry handles well and is comfortable. I have the V4 which could use some more acceleration. It will go much too fast before you know it at cruising speed. It is very quiet."
Anonymous, SC (2002 Toyota Camry)"Great handling"
Kay P., CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Since new it has an intermittent torque converter problem (unexpected gear change)"
Anonymous, OH (2002 Toyota Camry)"The vehicle is surpassingly peppy for both is age and weight, being a 4-cylinder engine."
Brian G., VA (2002 Toyota Camry)"I love having a 6 cylinder for the extra pick up and the ease of turning and driving the car. It controls curves and turns very smoothly."
Anonymous, NC (2002 Toyota Camry)"My car is only 4cyl, but has the power and acceleration when I need it. Since my first Toyota Camry in 1988, the turning radius of the 1996 had been much improved."
Anonymous, OR (2002 Toyota Camry)"Drives very well when keeping up with maintenance on it"
Alexia P., CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Dependable and easy for a 4 cylinder engine"
Jacqueline M., NC (2002 Toyota Camry)"Toyota Camry even after 223,000 miles still has the same pickup and go with good handling. Naturally I have maintained the car with recommended tuneups, oil changes, etc."
Albert G., SC (2002 Toyota Camry)"It is declining. I've had this car a long time and now it's slow to accelerate and feels "tired""
Anonymous, WA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Acceleration is adequate, but in cornering, the car seems to wallow too much."
Anonymous, MD (2002 Toyota Camry)"Handles well. Low maintenance."
Donald H., OH (2002 Toyota Camry)"When I accelerate after stopping for a light etc, the car does not hesitate or operate slowly. It responds immediately."
Anonymous, TN (2002 Toyota Camry)"If I'm entering a freeway, I turn off the A/C to improve acceleration. It runs best on 89 or higher octane gas. Over all, driving experience is better than I expected. The cruise control works flawlessly."
Mark W., UT (2002 Toyota Camry)"The V6 engine is very responsive with no delay in delivering plenty of power for merging and navigating unexpected events on the highway. The ride has grown noisier( after 16 years) and the shocks and struts do not absorb road bumps like they used to. All in all, it remains a reliable, very dependable,car which ceases to fail."
Gary C., NY (2002 Toyota Camry)"The primary appeal of this vehicle is reliability. I have had very little maintenance costs beyond periodic brake pad, tire and windshield wiper replacememnts. I have had NO engine or drive train problems. I have the 6 cylinder model. It accelerates well and can pass other vehicles on hills if I desire."
Jacqueline C., MI (2002 Toyota Camry)"I have enjoyed my car and have not "traded" it in for a newer car because my car is in such good condition."
Anonymous, OR (2002 Toyota Camry)"great acceleration"
Anonymous, FL (2002 Toyota Camry)"The 2002 Camry has good pickup and drives smoothly. The brakes are a little mushy compared to our newer car, but still safe."
Mara C., TX (2002 Toyota Camry)"Acceleration, handling, steering response and ride comfort are excellent."
Anonymous, OH (2002 Toyota Camry)"For a 17 year old vehicle this camry has been superlative on all measures. Great ride, acceleration,mileage, comfort. Basic maintenance and it just keeps on going."
Bernard S., FL (2002 Toyota Camry)"adequate power, good cornering"
Anonymous, CO (2002 Toyota Camry)"Good acceleration, comfortable seats, tight steering and ride."
Richard H., NY (2002 Toyota Camry)"It handles extremely well & accelerates with no hesitation"
Philip R., MA (2002 Toyota Camry)"given its age it still performs"
W C., NY (2002 Toyota Camry)"Acceleration more than adequate due to v6. Handles corners well"
Bernard L., PA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Reliable"
Robert K., CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"The 4 cyl. is very responsive, with excellent acceleration."
Anonymous, WA (2002 Toyota Camry)"I really like the smooth ride. It feels like a luxury car."
M R., CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Handles well, good acceleration when entering highway situation"
Jeffrey F., MD (2002 Toyota Camry)"with a 4.2 l 4 cly take off is very good. the handling is very accurate."
C P., OR (2002 Toyota Camry)"It rides smoothly and there is good acceleration for getting on highways."
Anonymous, NY (2002 Toyota Camry)"For a 16 year old vehicle, it drives like new."
Charles W., MN (2002 Toyota Camry)"It's not the fastest car, but it has sufficient power such that it doesn't feel scary."
Andrew P., CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Handles good with great acceleration."
David C., NM (2002 Toyota Camry)"This car has always driven well and smooth had very good acceleration for a 4 cylinder"
Debbie O., CT (2002 Toyota Camry)"Quiet inside car when driving Smooth acceleration Handles well with snow tires in poor driving conditions"
Anonymous, ON (2002 Toyota Camry)"All good and saeisfactory"
ARTHUR D., AB (2002 Toyota Camry)"Love its handling. It hugs the road"
Anonymous, FL (2002 Toyota Camry)"Acceleration is gentle, not snappy like a V6. Handling is quite satisfactory and maintenance has been minimal with regular oil and prescribed dealer maintenance"
DOUGLAS B., NV (2002 Toyota Camry)"Acceleration and handling are both excellent."
Anonymous, NC (2002 Toyota Camry)"Smooth acceleration."
STAN P., IL (2002 Toyota Camry)"Engine burns excessive amount of oil."
Anonymous, CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"first car I enjoyed driving"
Anonymous, IL (2002 Toyota Camry)"Only problem is there are blind spots for me."
Anonymous, TX (2002 Toyota Camry)"Acceleration and handling were what we expected and wanted...smooth all the way."
Anonymous, HI (2002 Toyota Camry)"The car drives true. It accelerates and keep up with the traffic with no problem. The steering is impressive compared to my daughter's Honda Accord."
Anonymous, NJ (2002 Toyota Camry)"the 2002 4 speed auto transmission is a gear short of being what it should be for acceleration. This was fixed by the 5 speed and then the 6 speed in the next two models."
THOMAS M., CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Heavier car than the 2011 but the drive is comfortable"
Anonymous, MI (2002 Toyota Camry)"It still has good acceleration and handling since 2002."
RONALD B., AL (2002 Toyota Camry)"it drives very smoothly and I enjoy it"
Anonymous, PA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Good performance good gas mileage comfortable overall very good"
BRADFORD H., TX (2002 Toyota Camry)"Acceleration and brakes work very good. Car corners well. A great ride."
A R., CA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Fast acceleration...better than the 2007 hybrid"
Anonymous, OH (2002 Toyota Camry)"It has too much acceleration for the amount of pressure you put on the pedal. Almost seems to jump forward. Brakes don't seem adequate."
Anonymous, RI (2002 Toyota Camry)"Excellent acceleration and braking. Handling could be a bit better but it is a Toyota :)"
JAMES S., CT (2002 Toyota Camry)"It has been great...acceleration, handling has been smooth and responsive. I love driving this car !!!"
KATHRYN L., IL (2002 Toyota Camry)"Great handling and acceleration. Engine is as strong as when brand new.First new car we've bought in 21 years."
EDWARD M., WA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Drives very well and is comfortable to ride in and drive. has been a very good car."
JAMES S., VA (2002 Toyota Camry)"Overall it has been a very good car. It has lasted for a long time. Hasn't had too many issues to deal with. I wish it had better acceleration"
Anonymous, UT (2002 Toyota Camry)
"Good acceleration"
Anonymous, FL (2002 Toyota Camry)