Milestone Achievement: 100,000 Miles on My 2015 Camry

Today marks a significant milestone: my 2015 Camry has officially hit 100,000 miles! When I purchased it in 2022, it had 88,000 miles, which means I've added just 12,000 miles over the past 22 months—approximately 600 miles per month.

To put this into perspective, I'm driving at about half the rate of the previous owner, who would have needed to cover 1,000 miles per month to reach that 88,000-mile mark in seven years.

Looking Ahead: A Decade More to Go

Ideally, I want this car to last an additional 70,000 miles or 10 more years, assuming I continue driving around 7,000 miles per year. That would bring the total mileage to a reasonable 170,000 miles. I test drove another 2015 Camry with similar mileage before purchasing this one, and it drove effortlessly, which reassures me about the car’s longevity.

While I’m less concerned about the mileage itself, I am mindful of its age. The Camry will reach 8 years old in 2023 and 15 years by 2030. This seems to be around the typical maximum age for a Camry, which is when I sold my 2007 Lexus (from 2007 to 2022).

Update - 11/16/23: Great Car

While nobody would claim a Camry is an exciting sports car, that’s not what I was looking for. I chose this vehicle for its affordability and reliability, and it has certainly delivered on those fronts. Even with $3,000 spent on repairs—typical for a used car reaching 100,000 miles—I expect to have few issues in the coming years.

Update - 3/16/24: 100k Mile Sticker

In a nice touch, Toyota sent me a 100k mile sticker after I submitted proof, such as a photo of my odometer. Best of all, there was no cost involved!

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